Melissa Wood

• Provided leadership support for junior staff members including mentoring new nurses.
• Monitored patient vital signs and administered medication as prescribed by physician.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to patient safety standards. Specializing in Med/Surg/Telemetry.
• Provided direct care to patients in a variety of clinical settings.
• Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs.
• Organized daily workflow activities to maintain efficient operations within the unit.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Performed assessments of physical, mental, and emotional conditions of patients.
• Participated in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices.
• Conducted patient rounds to assess condition, address concerns, and provide support services.
• Assessed changes in patient's condition during shift assignments and reported findings accordingly.
• Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on home care and follow-up appointments. *Daisy Award Recipient April 2023

Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy. Coordinated staffing needs and supported staff in all aspects of direct patient care as the charge nurse. Wrote policies and procedures for the facility implementing best nursing practices. Bi-annually spoke to new hires during the orientation process. My experience ranges from orthopedics, Med/Surg/Telemetry and most recent in a Clinical Decision Unit, always in a leadership role. Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients. Was implemental in the planning and development of a Skilled Nursing Unit. Preceptor to countless new hires. *Nurse of the Year 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2020. * Preceptor of the Year 2012, 2018, 2020. * HCA Excellence in Nursing Award 2017. * Completion of HCA Leadership Institute Charge Nurse Leadership 2019. * Northstar Award 2017, 2019. * MED/SURG Certification 2015-2020. *ACLS/BLS Certification Current

Was responsible for a 12 bed Med/Surg unit and a 2 bed Emergency Room.

• Was a CNA/Unit Secretary for a 12 bed Med/Surg Unit as well as a 2 bed ER.