Melissa Stone
Glendale,AZ
Summary
I am seeking a position within Dignity Health as a part time house supervisor. I hope you will consider me for this position and look forward to meeting with you. Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-op/PACU RN
St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Practicing within the scope of an RN in the state of Arizona
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
Infusion RN
AleraCare/Vasco Infusion
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Infusion of multiple medications for many diagnoses within the scope of practice of an RN in the state of Arizona
Charge Nurse
Dignity Health
Glendale, AZ
03.2015 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care to emergency room patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff members regarding complex cases or difficult decisions.
- Implemented safety protocols by performing rounds throughout the ER unit ensuring proper equipment functioning and safety measures are met.
- Implemented evidence-based practice protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Directed nursing staff in providing quality care services to patients in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department/Pediatric Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Practicing within the scope of practice of an RN in the state of Arizona
Registered Nurse in Level II Nursery/Couplet Care
St. Joseph's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Practicing within the scope of practice of an RN in the state of Arizona.
- Cross train in L&D/Bonding experience
Nurse Extern in Level I Nursery
St. Joseph's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Practicing within the scope of practice of a nurse extern in the state of Arizona.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO06-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Science of Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2008
Associate's Degree - Science of Nursing
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.2005
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Curriculum development
- Nursing assessment
- Patient education
- Healthcare coordination
- Safety protocol implementation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- ATCN
References
References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-op/PACU RN
St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Infusion RN
AleraCare/Vasco Infusion
01.2020 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse
Dignity Health
03.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department/Pediatric Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse in Level II Nursery/Couplet Care
St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009
Nurse Extern in Level I Nursery
St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor's Degree - Science of Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate's Degree - Science of Nursing
Gateway Community College
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