Melissa Williams
Walters
Summary
Registered Nurse with 20+ years of diverse clinical and leadership experience across emergency nursing, case management, hospice, home health, and long-term care. Proven ability to deliver high-acuity patient care in Level II Trauma ER settings. Experienced in managing interdisciplinary care plans in home health and hospice. Leadership expertise as Director of Nursing in assisted living facilities. Skilled in patient assessment, triage, medication management, infection control, and staff supervision. Recognized for adaptability, patient-centered care, and strong collaboration across inpatient and community-based settings. Emergency Room Nurse / Charge Nurse – Level II Trauma Center & Outpatient Surgery RN Case Manager – Home Health & Hospice Care Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director – Assisted Living Facilities LPN Charge Nurse / Supervisor – Long-Term Care & Home Health Office / Urgent Care Nurse – Ambulatory & Primary Care Settings
Experienced with patient care management in fast-paced medical environments. Utilizes advanced nursing skills to ensure high standards of care and patient safety. Track record of effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
Shift Key
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Taking 04 shifts in a week.
- Delivered nursing care in acute psychiatric and behavioral health units across multiple facilities.
- Managed patients experiencing crisis, substance withdrawal, and acute psychiatric conditions.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and security staff to ensure safe patient care.
- Monitored patients on suicide precautions and administered psychotropic medications.
- Responded to codes, de-escalated behavioral emergencies, and provided trauma-informed care.
RN Staff Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
Director of Nursing
Willow Park
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
RN Supervisor
Victory Home Health & Hospice
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of the Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA01.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK01.2004
Practical Nursing - undefined
Red River Technology Center
Duncan, OK01.2003
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Care
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Home Health & Hospice
- Case Management
- Nursing Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- IV Therapy & Procedures
- EMR / Epic Documentation
- ACLS BLS PALS NIHSS
- Psychiatric assessment
- Anxiety management
- Suicide prevention
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Compact Multistate License Active, Exp. 2026-06
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Driver’s License
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
Shift Key
07.2024 - 08.2025
RN Staff Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2023
Director of Nursing
Willow Park
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN Supervisor
Victory Home Health & Hospice
02.2013 - 01.2017
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Platt College
Practical Nursing - undefined
Red River Technology Center
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of the Lake College
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