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Melissa Woody

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with 12 years of patient care, OB emergency triage, circulating cesarean sections, and PACU. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams, medication administration, and maintaining accurate charting. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality healthcare.

Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Centura Health
11.2013 - Current
  • Deliver direct patient care, including medication administration, labor support, and antepartum/triage assessments.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized obstetric care plans.
  • Perform rapid triage and emergency interventions, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure situations.
  • Document patient data accurately in EHR systems and educate patients on labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
  • Co-chair OB Emergency Committee, enhancing rapid response protocols for labor and delivery emergencies.
  • Act as a patient advocate, providing emotional support and counseling to patients and families.

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Specialists
05.2001 - 08.2011
  • Assisted physicians with patient exams, vital signs, and minor procedures like sutures and circumcisions.
  • Managed medical records, lab specimens, and patient flow while maintaining a professional environment.
  • Supported patient care by administering medications and conducting basic tests under supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2013

Skills

  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • OB emergency triage
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Compassionate, detail-oriented, strong work ethic

Certification

  • RNC-OB (Inpatient Obstetric Nursing)
  • ACLS, BLS, NRP, EFM Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Centura Health
11.2013 - Current

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Specialists
05.2001 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs