Melva Emily Spray
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Highly dedicated and respected professional with exceptional background and education. Proven experience as a registered nurse and former educator. Recognized as a high-performing leader who consistently exceeds expectations. Known for commitment to highest level of responsibility, patient safety, and providing quality care. Passionate about improving outcomes and staying up-to-date with latest clinical techniques. Strong focus on building relationships and team collaboration. Reputation as a fast learner with strong willingness to learn new skills and achieving outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Primary Care Navigator
Ascension St. Vincent
Evansville, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers for transition of care.
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Health System
Evansville, Indiana
12.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention (oral, IV infusions, blood product infusions, sedatives, neuromuscular blockers, and maintenance infusions).
- Efficient with documentation using various electronic medical records software (Epic, Sunrise, Athena).
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Classroom Teacher
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Evansville, Indiana
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- 100% student growth and increased biology scores by 7% within first year.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere while meeting vigorous performance standards.
- Effectively taught Biology at the secondary level with a 96% student pass rate on the Texas STAAR.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
05.2005
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Attention to detail and driven
- Complex Problem-solving
- Cheerful and energetic
- Compassion and empathy
- Client relationship management
- Adept multi-tasker
- Product knowledge
- Superior organizational skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct patient care, education, and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment
Accomplishments
- Nursing Preceptor for nursing students in the primary care setting
- Nursing Preceptor for nursing students in the and critical care setting
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member – Omicron Psi Chapter
- Indiana Center for Nursing Scholarship Recipient
- University of Southern Indiana Dean’s List each semester
- University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions Dean’s List each semester
- Served on the IDOE Biology ILEARN Fairness and Review Committee
- Science Lead for New Tech Institute Professional Learning Communities
- STEM Teacher Leader for the Teach2Lead IDOE Summit
- Member of the New Tech Institute STEM committee
- Class of 2021 Sponsor and Coordinator for New Tech Institute
- New Teacher Mentor
- Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate trained for biology
- Successfully coached the Science University Interscholastic League Team
- Successfully coached the Varsity Cheerleading Team for three consecutive years
- TAKS Coordinator for Science for Killeen High School
- New Teacher of the Year for Killeen High School, 2005
Timeline
RN Primary Care Navigator
Ascension St. Vincent
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Health System
12.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
08.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana