Melissa Smith
Registered Nurse
Hugo,MN
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children and youth with special needs. Skilled in providing leadership, consultation, guidance. Proficient in using evidence-based and evidence informed practice to implement family-centered community-based, systems of coordinated care. Committed to enhancing professional nursing practice through strategic planning efforts. Adept at effectively supporting families and promoting the well-being of children with special needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fairview Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
11.2022 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Hennepin Healthcare System
Minneapolis, MN
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Partnered and analyzed with staff to participate in a diversion, equity, & inclusion (D. E. I) workshop.
- Analyzed D. E. I quantitative and qualitative data to identify workshop strengths and weakness
- Communicated complex D. E. I findings to diverse audiences.
- Developed and implemented systems of coordinated care that prioritize the needs of families and promote positive outcomes.
- Harmonized with multiple stakeholders of The Huron Consulting Group in process change.
- Collaborate with programmatic subject matter experts to enhance effectiveness of prevention and follow-up measures.
- Utilize nursing research data to develop and implement initiatives focused on family centered, community based care.
- Reviewed existing literature and research studies on relevant health topics.
- Developed a communication platform to educate and inform adult and pediatric patients in their preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative cafe.
Operating Room Circulator
Hennepin Healthcare System
Minneapolis, MN
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Tailored patient education materials to meet the pediatric and adult population specific cultural and linguistic needs of patients and their families.
- Surveyed patient outcomes by tracking patient mortality, infection, and readmission rates with evidence based research.
- Participated in ongoing cultural competency training and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills used.
- Built trust and support with colleagues, collectively assigned cross-department projects.
Registered Nurse, ICU
VA Health Care System
Minneapolis, MN
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients by providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, certified personnel, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing and identifying with cultural consideration and appreciation.
House Resource Nurse Supervisor
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2010 - 05.2016
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborate with diverse departments for a new 40-bed Cardiac Surgical Hospital.
- Promoted open communication and diverse teamwork and respect by building inclusion workshops.
- Promoted a work environment that celebrates diversity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 06.2023 - 08.2023
Skills
Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
undefinedTimeline
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Fairview Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Hennepin Healthcare System
02.2022 - 11.2023
Operating Room Circulator
Hennepin Healthcare System
05.2018 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
VA Health Care System
03.2015 - 05.2018
House Resource Nurse Supervisor
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2016
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