Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Melissa Stevens

Montgomery,TX

Summary

I am a highly compassionate and motivated registered nurse with over 26 years of experience in a hospital setting including cardiac telemetry, orthopedic, medical-surgical, antepartum and postpartum. My leadership as a charge nurse is characterized by strong communication, effective decision-making, conflict resolution, and team collaboration, all while prioritizing patient safety and quality care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

HCA Houston Healthcare
Conroe, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated and ensured efficient patient flow on a 30-bed medical telemetry/observation unit
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Provided mentorship to newly hired nurses in accordance with organizational protocols
  • Completed orbit rounds of patients to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care

Charge Nurse

Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, TX
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised nurses to ensure adherence to duties, policies, and quality care
  • Provided direct care to antepartum and postpartum patients, along with gynecological surgical patients
  • Served as a preceptor and mentored nurses
  • Assisted patients with breastfeeding infants

Staff Nurse

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
The Woodlands, TX
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided direct care of orthopedic, cardiac, trauma, and DKA patients, including Heparin and insulin drips
  • Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen levels, and other indicators of patient stability
  • Worked closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to plan and coordinate patient care

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, USA
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided direct care for orthopedic, cardiac, and stroke patients
  • Ensured that patients receive safe, high-quality care, including regular assessments and interventions
  • Supervised nurses and nursing assistants to ensure assignments are appropriately distributed based on patient acuity and staff competencies

Float Pool Nurse

Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, USA
07.2013 - 01.2020
  • Provided direct care to patients on medical-surgical units, as well as step-down ICU, oncology, ortho-neuro, and postpartum units
  • Skilled in the recovery of heart catheterization, including TR Band
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans

Staff Nurse

Memorial Hermann Hospital
The Woodlands, USA
09.2011 - 04.2013
  • Provided direct care to patients with a diagnosis of CABG, MI, respiratory issues, orthopedics, and pneumonia
  • Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen levels, and other indicators of patient stability

Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse

The Methodist Hospital
Houston, USA
09.1998 - 09.2011
  • Regularly worked as a charge nurse responsible for 34 bed unit and evaluating staffing requirements
  • Provided direct quality care of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension patients
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid balance, and oxygenation status, and reporting changes to cardiologists and transplant team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Houston Baptist University
Houston, Texas
08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
05.1993

Skills

  • Nurse Clinical leadership
  • Cardiac/IMU/PCU experience
  • Patient Quality & Safety
  • Patient advocacy and education
  • Electronic charting: Epic, Cerner, Medhost, Meditech
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Clinical quality improvement

Certification

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers, 05/26
  • ACLS Certification, 05/26
  • RN License, State of Texas, 06/26

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

HCA Houston Healthcare
06.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse

Odessa Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024

Staff Nurse

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2022

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Odessa Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2022

Float Pool Nurse

Midland Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2020

Staff Nurse

Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2011 - 04.2013

Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse

The Methodist Hospital
09.1998 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Houston Baptist University

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Southwest Texas State University

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