Melissa Hamachek
Manitowoc
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive experience in academic settings, specializing in clinical education and nursing theory. Known for collaborative teamwork and consistently achieving educational outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in student mentorship and evidence-based teaching methods.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bellin College
08.2020 - Current
- Core courses taught: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Nursing, and Public/Community Health Nursing Theory. Public/Community Health Nursing and Specialty Nursing-Mental Health Clinical Practicums.
- Additional courses taught include adult health nursing, pharmacology and pathophysiology theory. Health assessment lab and foundations of nursing practice labs.
- Developed and implemented innovative nursing curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored nursing students through practical clinical experiences, fostering critical thinking and professionalism.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and educational objectives.
Assistant Health Services Manager
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
03.2013 - 12.2021
- Preparation, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of curriculum to licensed practical and registered nurses in a correctional setting..
- Supervision of licensed nursing staff at a maximum female prison, including hiring, evaluation, education, and discipline.
- RN responsibilities included triage, assessment, treatment, evaluation, emergency care, and medication administration to female inmate patients. Special interest in the dual diagnoses population.
Instructor of Nursing
Silver Lake College
12.2012 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented curriculum for a new pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and case studies in nursing education.
- Updated course materials regularly to reflect changes in healthcare regulations, best practices, and advancements in medical technology.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted academic success. Received "student champion" award.
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Memorial
01.1993 - 03.2013
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined nursing workflows across departments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Areas of practice: inpatient pediatrics, orthopedics, rehabilitation, medical/surgical units; quality management and nursing education departments. Pre-hospital urgent care.
Education
DNP/PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bellin College
Green Bay, WI08.2026
Master of Science - Nursing And Healthcare Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI12-1992
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Quality improvement
- Holistic patient care
- Project planning
- Committee/council leadership
- Diversity awareness
- Evidence-based teaching
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nursing
- American Nurses Association and Wisconsin Nurses Association
Certification
Wisconsin RN License: 112441-030 March, 1993 to Present
Michigan RN License: 4704431338 July, 2025 to Present
Certified Correctional Health Provider 2015 to Present
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bellin College
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Health Services Manager
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
03.2013 - 12.2021
Instructor of Nursing
Silver Lake College
12.2012 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Memorial
01.1993 - 03.2013
DNP/PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bellin College
Master of Science - Nursing And Healthcare Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Presentations
Depression, Delirium, or Drugs? Causes of Confusion in the Older Adult; Bader Gerontology Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI. (June 2024)