MELISSA MASON
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience in nursing education and patient care coordination, including clinical trial support. Expertise in navigating complex medical systems and addressing barriers to care. Recognized for innovative contributions and leadership in workflow development. Co-chair of unit-based nurse practice council and nominated for Nurse of the Year 2020 in Patient Advocate category.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator Hematology-Oncology
Oregon Health and Sciences University
Portland, OR
02.2020 - Current
- Nominated for Nurse of the Year 2020 in Patient Advocate category.
- Collaboratively developed the first standard workflows for the hematology-oncology navigation program during rapid expansion.
- Customized evidence-based acuity tool for nurse navigation, forming basis for initial unit staffing plan.
- Conducted pilot program for hematology navigator role to assess workflow effectiveness.
- Facilitated care coordination for treatment starts, imaging, and lab work across multiple locations.
- Formed the first navigation-specific nurse practice council and served as co-chair, contributing significantly to the staffing plan.
Registered Nurse Coordinator Hematology-Oncology
Oregon Health and Sciences University
Portland, OR
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Advocated for patient needs and executed treatment plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Provided nursing support and collaboration in Phase 1 clinical trials.
- Established self-governing committee, securing funds for employee appreciation activities.
Clinical Nursing Adjunct Instructor
Linfield College School of Nursing
Portland, OR
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed and taught evidence-based community health curriculum for a brand new clinical partnership with NW Housing Alternatives.
- Emphasized through group work: interdisciplinary teamwork, communication skills and leadership, research and immediate application of evidence-based nursing practice.
- Directed clinical skills laboratories and hi-fidelity simulation training.
- Provided constructive feedback, supporting students' social, cognitive, and emotional needs during their education.
Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Delivered outstanding patient care to surgical oncology patients.
- Educated BSN and ADN nursing students as a clinical preceptor.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
12.2011 - 09.2014
- Responsible for total patient care: creating nursing care plans; coordination of interdepartmental services such as respiratory, physical, speech and occupational therapies, case management and pastoral care; attending to the needs of patient's family and visitors.
- Credentialed in conscious sedation, ventilator management, intravenous therapy with high-risk medications, paralytic therapy, hypothermia therapy, ventriculostomy care and management, arterial blood gas draws, and spontaneous breathing trials.
- Assisted physicians in special procedures, such as emergent intubation and central line placement.
- Supervised and delegated to certified nursing assistants, nursing students and new hires.
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Gained critical care training at St. Peter Hospital; moved to Portland Providence Medical Center amidst layoffs at St. Peter
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided comprehensive care for surgical patients in abdominal and thoracic specialties.
- Contributed to Situation Background Assessment Recommendations committee, enhancing patient safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes across diverse surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room and PACU Perioperative Internship
Oregon Health & Sciences University, Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Portland, OR
08.2008 - 11.2008
- Internship: performed circulating and scrubbing RN duties in general surgery, neurosurgery, and endoscopy while obtaining cross-training in pre- and post-anesthesia unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2003
Skills
- Fast-paced work environment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Telephone triage
- Care coordination in complex cases requiring interdisciplinary and multi-agency collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical trial support
- Evidence-based workflow development
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Nurse of the Year 2020, Patient Advocate category
- Elected as Ambulatory Nurse Cluster Council Representative for hematology-oncology clinic in 2021
Continuing Education
- Legal issues in nursing documentation, 2019
- Connective Tissues Oncology Society Annual Meeting, 2017
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certification, Duke University, 2015
Timeline
Nurse Navigator Hematology-Oncology
Oregon Health and Sciences University
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Coordinator Hematology-Oncology
Oregon Health and Sciences University
02.2017 - 01.2020
Clinical Nursing Adjunct Instructor
Linfield College School of Nursing
09.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology
Providence Portland Medical Center
09.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Providence Portland Medical Center
12.2011 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit
Providence St. Peter Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Salem Hospital
01.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse, Operating Room and PACU Perioperative Internship
Oregon Health & Sciences University, Doernbecher Children's Hospital
08.2008 - 11.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
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