Melissa Novotny
North Bend
Summary
Registered Nurse and IBCLC with extensive experience in supporting patients during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Proven skills in labor management, fetal monitoring, and patient education, with a focus on evidence-based lactation support. Dedicated to advocating for mothers and infants, ensuring positive birth and breastfeeding outcomes through high-quality, culturally sensitive care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Family Birth Center
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay
10.2012 - Current
- Delivered patient care across diverse clinical settings at Bay Area Hospital.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records while ensuring confidentiality.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and service referrals.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather case history from patients and relatives.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to enhance care standards.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Waterfall Community Health Center
Coos Bay
02.2007 - 10.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient conditions and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management techniques.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle changes to enhance overall well-being.
- Facilitated referrals from primary care physicians for necessary specialty consultations.
- Documented patient information utilizing electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Maternal-child care management
- Lactation assessment and breastfeeding techniques
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Newborn education
- Family planning services education
- Postpartum counseling
- Epic EHR management
Certification
Registered Nurse, Oregon State Board of Nursing, 2006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Family Birth Center
Bay Area Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Clinical Registered Nurse
Waterfall Community Health Center
02.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College