Melody Baliang
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven nursing professional with extensive experience in labor and delivery, triage, and charge nurse leadership. Proven ability to oversee clinical operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered maternal care. Skilled in initiative implementation, staff training, and process improvement to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes. Adept at managing complex situations with sound judgment, fostering collaborative relationships, and implementing evidence-based practices. Dedicated to advancing maternal health programs that promote safety, compassion, and excellence in care delivery. Worked concurrently with the Academe to mold student nurses as future excellent colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Texas A and M, College Station
08.2023 - Current
- Effectively supervised nursing students in clinical settings, providing guidance, mentorship, and real-time feedback to enhance clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional development.
- Developed individualized learning needs plans for students, identifying knowledge gaps, setting educational goals, and implementing strategies to enhance clinical competence and professional growth.
- Supervised nursing skills labs in an academic setting, providing hands-on instruction, guidance, and feedback to ensure students mastered essential clinical competencies.
- Supervised nursing students in care plan creation, guiding critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and individualized patient-centered care planning.
- Mentored nursing students, supporting their clinical skill development and guiding a smooth transition from education to professional nursing practice.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of St Thomas
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing students across multiple clinical areas, including mental health, medical-surgical, ICU, ER, and obstetrics, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to develop well-rounded clinical competence.
- Developed and implemented clinical curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning and critical thinking skills among students.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Labor and Delivery RN III
Houston Methodist West
10.2015 - Current
- Educator in maternal health, with expertise in fetal heart monitoring instruction, childbirth education, staff training, and patient empowerment to promote safe, informed, and positive birth experiences.
- Assisted with unit-based education through simulation training and competency checkoffs, supporting staff development, clinical proficiency, and adherence to best practices in obstetric care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Encouraged the patient and ensured safe birth and patient-centered care.
- Acted as Magnet liaison for the unit, fostering staff participation in Magnet standards, advancing quality outcomes, and representing maternal services in hospital-wide Magnet activities.
- Contributed to the implementation of the Texas AIM Hemorrhage Bundle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance maternal safety, standardize protocols, and improve outcomes in high-risk obstetric care.
- Cross-trained in transition, ensuring the safe and effective adjustment of a newborn from intrauterine to extrauterine life.
- Co-Chair of QAPI committee targeting reduction of NTSV cesarean section rates, leading multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based strategies, analyze outcomes, and engage staff in continuous quality improvement, resulting in the lowest rate across the health system.
- Worked closely with leadership and served as a nurse navigator during the initial DSHS Maternal designation survey
- Demonstrated effective nursing leadership as a charge nurse by guiding clinical decision-making, supporting staff in high-acuity situations, and ensuring safe, patient-centered care for mothers and newborns.
- Mentored junior staff in advanced obstetric techniques and patient management protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions, conducting thorough evaluations to determine appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring compassionate support throughout the labor and delivery experience.
- Assisted the physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging the patient, and attending to the baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
RN IV
Memorial Hermann Southwest
09.2012 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills in obstetrics, with expertise in rapid assessment, timely clinical decision-making, and effective response to high-risk and emergent maternal situations.
- Effective triage nurse in labor and delivery, skilled in rapid maternal-fetal assessment, prioritization of care, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe interventions.
- Proactive in seeking advancement of knowledge and skills, demonstrating initiative in professional growth, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in maternal care.
- Expert in providing comprehensive monitoring, individualized care planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Started as Travel Nurse (September 2012- January 2013)
Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Provided excellent maternal care in a community hospital setting with limited resources, demonstrating adaptability, resourcefulness, and commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated effective nursing leadership with limited resources by guiding staff, optimizing workflow, and ensuring high-quality maternal care through innovative problem-solving and teamwork.
- Effectively performed multiple roles – OR nurse, Labor and Delivery Nurse, charge nurse and preceptor with excellent interpersonal skills and family centered care.
- Started in Postpartum Unit, 1 year
Clinical Instructor, Nursing
Saint Louis University
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Created and implemented teaching plans, including lectures and skills check-offs, and evaluated achievement of learning goals.
- Assessed nursing student knowledge through oral and written examinations, as well as return demonstrations of clinical skills.
- Directly supervised up to 10 students in clinical settings, overseeing patient care plans, execution of nursing skills, and safe medication administration.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
Staff Nurse
Rural Health Unit
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Implemented a primary health care model, delivering comprehensive care to individuals of all ages within the community.
- Provided maternity care, immunizations, pediatric monitoring, and birth control education and administration.
- Conducted weekly outreach to remote areas to deliver diagnostic services and appropriate treatments.
- Led educational campaigns on lifestyle diseases and seasonal/endemic conditions, including dengue, malaria, cholera, and tuberculosis.
Staff Nurse
Kalinga Provincial Hospital
06.2004 - 11.2005
- Proficient in assessing medical-surgical and pediatric patients, developing individualized care plans, and evaluating achievement of goals and objectives.
- Skilled in medication administration with monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety.
- Promptly report changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider to facilitate timely interventions.
- Educate patients and families to promote independence at discharge through clear instructions and guidance.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Skills
- Strong leadership traits
- In-depth clinical experience
- Familiarity with healthcare policy standards
- Employee engagement techniques
Affiliations
- The Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
- Sigma Tau Theta
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
- STABLE
- Obstetric Patient Safety
Awards
Bronze, Good Samaritan Foundation 2022, Knights of Rizal, Outstanding Nurse 2023, Culture of Safety Award, Best Team, Houston Methodist, 2024, Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses, 2024
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Texas A and M, College Station
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of St Thomas
12.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery RN III
Houston Methodist West
10.2015 - Current
RN IV
Memorial Hermann Southwest
09.2012 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 10.2009
Staff Nurse
Rural Health Unit
09.2006 - 03.2007
Clinical Instructor, Nursing
Saint Louis University
04.2006 - 07.2008
Staff Nurse
Kalinga Provincial Hospital
06.2004 - 11.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
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