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Melissa Hansen

Ada

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with a strong background as a Navy veteran, Certified Surgical Technologist, and Registered Nurse, seeking to leverage expertise as an RN Triage Case Manager in the Residency Clinic with the Chickasaw Nation. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population, including pediatrics, while demonstrating proficiency in delegation and effective communication. Passionate about ensuring timely and appropriate care tailored to the unique needs of the Chickasaw community, driving a proactive approach to case management. Eager to contribute skills and experience to enhance patient outcomes and support the mission of the Chickasaw people.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purcell Clinic Triage RN

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
04.2025 - Current

Facilitates access to care utilizing the nursing process and organization protocols to systemize patient concerns.

Acute Care Staff RN

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2025
  • Provided care, education, and medication concurrently for patients of all ages and with all disease processes.
  • Trained nursing students, Nurse Techs, and new staff members in the simultaneous management of multiple types of patients with proficiency.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mercy Ardmore
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted surgeons with sterile operations in a nine-room suite amid demanding conditions.

Lead Labor and Delivery & Gynecological Surgical Technologist

Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Managed a $120,000 supply budget in support of 37 surgeons and 82 surgical procedures monthly.
  • Trained 68 surgical technologist students in the proficient use of Gynecological-specific equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
05-2025

Associate Degree - Nursing

Murray State College
05-2020

Skills

  • Empathetic communication
  • Public health advocacy
  • Strategic treatment planning
  • Call triaging
  • Cultural heritage knowledge
  • Effective team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient care planning

Certification

  • Holds an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact license.
  • Basic Life Saving and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified.
  • Certified in ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement.

Timeline

Purcell Clinic Triage RN

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
04.2025 - Current

Acute Care Staff RN

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mercy Ardmore
01.2017 - 01.2018

Lead Labor and Delivery & Gynecological Surgical Technologist

Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Murray State College

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