Melissa Leach
West Paris,ME
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in Emergency Department settings, demonstrating strong leadership skills as a Clinical Supervisor and expertise as an ACLS Instructor. Proficient in high-acuity care, trauma management, and clinical workflow optimization, with a proven track record of enhancing staff training and performance. Skilled in driving the adoption of innovative clinical technologies to improve team efficiency and patient outcomes. Ready to leverage extensive nursing experience and clinical knowledge in a Clinical Consultant role to further enhance healthcare delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Stephens Memorial Hospital
Norway, ME
01.2017 - Current
- Manage diverse emergency cases in a high-volume rural ED environment
- Precept and mentor new nurses, improving onboarding and competency
- Contribute to workflow improvements and patient safety initiatives
- Conduct triage assessments to prioritize patient treatment based on severity of condition in ED settings.
- In depth ongoing assessments and interventions to help life threatening health needs.
- Ability to plan, develop and coordinate care to multiple critical injured and ill patients simultaneously.
Clinical Supervisor
Western Maine Mountain Clinic
Newry, ME
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee clinical operations, improving patient flow and care delivery
- Lead and support staff
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and patient experience
Advanced Critical Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
Stephens Memorial Hospital
Norway, ME
2021 - 2023
- Deliver certification courses using simulation-based training
- Strengthen staff competency in emergency response and critical care
- Led successful recertification courses for experienced providers, reinforcing critical ACLS skills and ensuring continued competency.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lewiston, ME
2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered high-acuity emergency care using advanced monitoring and rapid clinical decision-making
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educated patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Mary’s Hospital
Lewiston, ME
2015 - 2017
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing care based on clinical urgency.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, enhancing collaboration and improving overall patient outcomes across departments.
- Led patient education initiatives, effectively communicating treatment protocols and discharge instructions to families.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Workflow Optimization
- Staff Education & Training
- Patient Monitoring Systems
- Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Collaboration
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Documentation
- Microsoft Office / Teams
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Western Maine Mountain Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Stephens Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Advanced Critical Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
Stephens Memorial Hospital
2021 - 2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
St. Mary’s Hospital
2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Mary’s Hospital
2015 - 2017
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Maine College of Health Professions