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MELISSA SMITH

MELISSA SMITH

Nursing
Lino Lakes,MN

Summary

I am a Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in nursing and solid experience in patient assessments, care plans, research, and providing excellent patient care. I have skills in electronic health records and working with Microsoft (Teams, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word) to ensure optimal patient results. I aim to use my clinical knowledge and care coordination abilities as a Registered Nurse Care Manager.

Work History

Nurse Navigator

Minneapolis Heart Institute
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive data collection and communication with patients, families, healthcare teams, and community support networks, including external healthcare providers and agencies
  • Collaborate on care planning and specialty care services based on individual patient needs
  • Lead transition and discharge planning efforts for patients across different levels of care
  • Monitored patient progress and assessed the effectiveness of care plans in specialty care settings
  • Utilize clinical pathways or care protocols to standardize treatment approaches
  • These pathways help streamline care delivery, reduce variations, and enhance efficiency while maintaining quality outcomes
  • Continuously assess patients’ progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Circulating Nurse

Fairview Health
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans in partnership with interdisciplinary teams
  • Initiated quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care and surgical efficiency.

Clinical Care Supervisor

Hennepin Healthcare
05.2018 - 09.2022
  • Fostered an inclusive environment and contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Partnered with consultants to implement process improvements and enhance care evaluation.

Charge Nurse

VA Health System
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated patient care in high-acuity settings, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols
  • Participated in Quality Improvement Committee activities to improve specialty care outcomes.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Leadership and Management -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing (BSN) -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2018

Nursing Licenses

  • Minnesota, 2449574, 03/31/2026
  • Wisconsin, 1103574, 02/28/2026

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Certification

Public Health Nurse

Software

Epic

Cerner

Excel

OneNote

Word

Teams

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs

Quote

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb

Skills

  • Following Up with Patients
  • Operational Standards
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Discharge Instruction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Care Assessment

Timeline

Nurse Navigator

Minneapolis Heart Institute
09.2023 - Current

Circulating Nurse

Fairview Health
11.2022 - 04.2024

Clinical Care Supervisor

Hennepin Healthcare
05.2018 - 09.2022

Charge Nurse

VA Health System
03.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Leadership and Management -

Western Governors University

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing (BSN) -

Western Governors University

Public Health Nurse

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