Melissa Hickey
Grand Ridge
Summary
Seeking to integrate knowledge with patient care experience. Advance education for patient care in a clinical setting.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering high-quality patient care and achieving optimal health outcomes. Extensive experience in various medical environments, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring seamless care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Specialist Forensic
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
01.2018 - Current
- Assess patient needs, observe vital signs, and administer medication
- Prepare and assist with patient examinations
- Communicate with physicians and treatment teams
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Southeast Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed two highly acute psychiatric floors, including the intake and discharge of patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders
- Coordinate appropriate patient placement with ER, other hospitals, psychiatric centers, and physicians
- Coordinate adequate staffing for each floor
Registered Nurse Specialist Forensic
Dept. of Children and Families
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assess patient needs, observe vital signs, and administer medication
- Prepare and assist with patient examinations
- Communicate with physicians and treatment teams
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Effectively Communicate with physicians for postoperative patients
- Administer medications including IV meds in a timely manner for pain control
- Observe, dress, and monitor postoperative wound site, including trauma and surgical
Registered Nurse Specialist Forensic
Dept. of Children and Families
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Assess patient needs, observe vital signs, and administer medication
- Prepare and assist with patient examinations
- Communicate with physicians and treatment teams
Education
BSN Program -
University of Florida
01.2025
Associate’s degree - nursing
Chipola College
04.2010
Skills
- Emergency patient care
- Responsive to patient needs and environmental conditions
- Team-oriented
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Sound clinical judgement
- Excellent de-escalation skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Diabetes management
- Trauma nursing
Certification
- BLS
- CPI
- Handle with Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Specialist Forensic
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
01.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Southeast Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Specialist Forensic
Dept. of Children and Families
01.2016 - 01.2018
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse Specialist Forensic
Dept. of Children and Families
01.2012 - 01.2015
Associate’s degree - nursing
Chipola College
BSN Program -
University of Florida
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