Melissa Kingsley
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Arbor Pediatrics
Novant Health
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2026 - Current
- Managed patient flow in a fast-paced outpatient pediatric clinic: record vitals, obtained and ran labs, updated patient charts with current health assessments
- Performed routine well child checks
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures
- Educated parents on patient's care based on age and developmental level
- Provided community resources for families to meet their needs
- Acted as vaccine coordinator: managed inventory, tracked vaccines on state database, ordered vaccines for the clinic as needed.
REGISTERED NURSE, NEONATAL ICU
Brenner Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health Wakeforest Baptist
Winston Salem, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Provide expert care to a variety of infants in a large, fast-paced 80+ bed NICU
- Successfully completed unit orientation, fulfilling all unit requirements
- Obtained advance skills of performing PICC dressing changes by taking class, getting signed off, and now perform PICC dressings needed on the unit
- Function as preceptor and mentor for colleagues I work with
REGISTERED NURSE, NEONATAL ICU
Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego
San Diego, CA
12.2013 - 12.2024
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients in a fast-paced, 54 bed level IV NICU, ensuring all medical needs were met promptly.
- Facilitated discharge planning of long-term care infants with complex medical needs
- Provided emotional support and education to families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication between medical staff and parents.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings to discuss patient progress, optimize treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes promptly and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Trained and mentored new graduate nurses on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
PEDIATRIC CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and clinical hours for accreditation purposes.
- Supported nursing students' skill development through hands-on demonstrations, patient assessments, and supervised clinical experiences.
- Assisted nursing students with developing critical thinking skills necessary for effective decision-making in complex pediatric situations.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and fostering open communication.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05-2013
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Developmental care
- Discharge Planning
- Family Education
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Patient Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Fluid Balance Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained new graduate nurses in the NICU to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Managed complex patients' care in a level IV NICU as well as patients' in an outpatient clinic. Monitored patients' vitals, response to medications and procedures, and escalated concerns to providers as needed.
Certification
- RNC-NIC 7/8/2016-09/15/2028
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exp 3/31/2027
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Exp 9/30/2026
- BLS - Basic Life Support Exp 04/30/2028
- Certificated Lactation Education Counselor - Spring 2015-Present
- California Nursing License: 844187, expires 11/30/2026
- North Carolina Nursing License: 373830, expires 10/31/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Arbor Pediatrics
Novant Health
03.2026 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, NEONATAL ICU
Brenner Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health Wakeforest Baptist
01.2025 - Current
PEDIATRIC CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Point Loma Nazarene University
09.2015 - 03.2018
REGISTERED NURSE, NEONATAL ICU
Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego
12.2013 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University