Melissa Gordon
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in critical care, skilled in managing complex patient needs and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. A robust 23-year military background provides a unique ability to navigate dynamic situations, operations, and policy development, exemplified by the successful relocation of medical facilities 7 months ahead of schedule. Expertise in balancing patient care requirements with quality assurance and infection control is complemented by a commitment to collaborative teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Officer
Indiana Army National Guard
Indianapolis, IN
09.2023 - Current
- Managed budget and resource allocation, optimizing the financial performance of operations for multiple.
- Led environmental and closure inspections, assessing conditions and documenting findings to support safety and environmental protocols.
- Streamlined communication channels for improved cross-departmental collaboration and decision-makin.
- Executed strategic logistics planning and optimized resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency during deployment.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Administered complex cardiac medications, devices, and treatments in high-acuity environments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and clinical indicators for early detection of complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, sharing clinical expertise and guiding them towards professional development.
Security Officer
MUTC/Indiana National Guard
01.2019 - Current
- Aiding upper leadership with maintaining physical security standards and regulations of the installation. Enforces and implements security policies and practices. Ensure the safety and security of all personnel working and training within the installation.
Nurse Admin
Department of Defense/G1 Army expeditionary civilian workforce
08.2008 - Current
- Assess Department of Defense (DoD) civilians for worldwide deployments, identify health risks to individuals deploying to austere environments. Facilitated waivers for medical conditions for deployment limiting conditions based on location. Acted as a consultant to multiple government agencies to assist with man power.
RN Case Manager
St Vincent Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Assessing and forecasting patient's discharge needs through clinical analysis, physical evaluations, and anticipating medication needs. Facilitating in rehab placement based on the patient's individual needs, both psychosocial and financial. Assisting insurance companies in practicing fiscal responsibility by preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, while advocating for the patient's needs both during admission and after discharge.
Critical Care RN
St Vincent Hospital/MICU
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Admission and rapid assessment of critically ill patients, and anticipating clinical interventions for rapid stabilization. Ensuring patient stability through vigilant monitoring and anticipating a possible clinical decline. Maintained a vast knowledge of a variety of medical equipment, such as numerous IV pumps, continuous veno-venous hemofiltration systems, mechanical ventilation systems, vital sign monitoring systems, etc.
Company Commander
387th Military Police Company
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Ensuring proper real-world training of 130+ Soldiers to maintain combat readiness at all times. Balancing the civilian and military education needs of Soldiers while maintaining appropriate qualifications for all Soldiers in all skill sets. Overview of the good stewardship and serviceability of all assigned government equipment and personnel.
Education
BS - General Studies, Military Science
IUPUI
05-2010
BS - Nursing
Marian University
08-2016
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Documentation management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Diagnostic procedures
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- 10/2016 Registered Nurse, Indiana
- 01/2026 ACLS
- 01/2026 BLS
Timeline
Logistics Officer
Indiana Army National Guard
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Security Officer
MUTC/Indiana National Guard
01.2019 - Current
RN Case Manager
St Vincent Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
Critical Care RN
St Vincent Hospital/MICU
08.2016 - 01.2019
Company Commander
387th Military Police Company
03.2015 - 01.2019
Nurse Admin
Department of Defense/G1 Army expeditionary civilian workforce
08.2008 - Current
BS - Nursing
Marian University
BS - General Studies, Military Science
IUPUI