Melyssa Nunez
Upland,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Nursing Supervisor with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Children's Hospital of Orange County
01.2022 - Current
- Able to supervise and collaborate with multiple inpatient unit leaders to plan safe and financially responsible staffing strategies for 334-bed Pediatric Hospital
- Promote adherence to hospital policies and protocols by all personnel
- Manage any and all emergency situations that occur while on duty
- Support ancillary department associates when needed
- Assist with coaching and managing Float Pool staff.
RN Admissions Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Orange County
03.2013 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians, charge nurses, emergency transport and outside hospitals to safely and effectively coordinate patient transfers and admissions
- Able to multitask, delegate, and triage multiple priorities in high volume, time-sensitive environment independently
- Exceptional in-person, verbal (phone) and written (text/email) communication skills while interacting with multitude of interdisciplinary professions.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Children's Hospital of Orange County
03.2005 - 03.2013
- Managed 82-bed Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit with 120+ direct reports
- Collaborated with the leadership team to promote a positive work environment while growing new leaders
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and protocols
- Fostered associate relationships to build a competent, professional workforce who provided safe and compassionate care to patients and their families.
Charge Nurse
Children's Hospital of Orange County
07.2002 - 03.2005
- Coordinated staffing and patient assignments for a 48-bed unit
- Role-modeled professional behavior and cultivated a collaborative patient care team
- Worked closely with associates to ensure the delivery of safe patient care.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Orange County
03.2000 - 07.2002
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff.
- Delivered safe, exceptional care to patients and families.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to advocate for patients and families,
Clinical Associate
Children's Hospital of Orange County
11.1998 - 03.2000
- Assisted Registered Nurses in delivering exceptional care to patients and families
- Cultivated knowledge of nurse mentors to gain confidence in own abilities as future nurse
Education
Certification - Certified Pediatric Nurse
PNCB
Master's Degree - Nursing Leadership
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2007
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress, CA12.1999
Skills
- Pediatrics - 25 years
- Leadership-12 years
- Collaborative leadership style
- Excellent in-person, verbal and written communication
- Thrive in intense, high-paced work environments
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Children's Hospital of Orange County
01.2022 - Current
RN Admissions Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Orange County
03.2013 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Children's Hospital of Orange County
03.2005 - 03.2013
Charge Nurse
Children's Hospital of Orange County
07.2002 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Orange County
03.2000 - 07.2002
Clinical Associate
Children's Hospital of Orange County
11.1998 - 03.2000
Certification - Certified Pediatric Nurse
PNCB
Master's Degree - Nursing Leadership
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Cypress College
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