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Melissa Tyree

Bel Aire,Kansas

Summary

Adaptable Nursing Leader with a 20-year background in implementing and developing improvement processes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. First-rate analysis and assessment skills. Specialties include achieving set targets, generating new strategies and maintaining accurate records.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Infection Prevention and Quality Manager

Kansas Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with Quality measures for the hospital. Provided education to staff to maintain compliance.
  • Reported appropriate Quality metrics to Governing bodies and apprised hospital board of trends and actions taken.
  • Conducted hospital surveillance to monitor infection control practices within the facility, reported required data to governing bodies, and maintained communication with hospital managers and the board.
  • Supervised QAPI program in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
  • Created and delivered education to various nursing disciplines.
  • Assisted CNO with requested tasks for board meeting preparation, staff education, and leadership training with managers.

Registered Nurse

Kansas Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served in the position of Charge Nurse, supporting staff and patients.
  • Assisted in implementing a Wound Team to reduce staff nurse burden and provide evidence-based and timely care for patients admitted to the hospital with a wound.

Adjunct Nursing Professor

Newman University and Butler County Community College
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted first semester nursing students in their clinical rotations in local healthcare facilities
  • Created educational experiences for the students and taught assessment skills while creating a positive learning environment.

Registered Nurse

Ascension Via Christi
05.2003 - 10.2019
  • Worked in various positions as a floor nurse, on the wound and skin team, and in Burn ICU
  • Served as a relief charge nurse and precepted new staff members and nursing students.
  • Taught Advanced Burn Life Support classes within rural communities with a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing Education -

Grand Canyon University
12.2021

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Pensacola Christian College
12.2003

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Servant Leadership
  • Team Player
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Operational Improvements
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Performance Monitoring

Personal Information

Title: MSN, RN

Timeline

Infection Prevention and Quality Manager

Kansas Medical Center
03.2022 - Current

Adjunct Nursing Professor

Newman University and Butler County Community College
01.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Kansas Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse

Ascension Via Christi
05.2003 - 10.2019

Masters of Science in Nursing Education -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Pensacola Christian College

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