Michele Mellinger
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in post-anesthesia care, emergency response, and clinical documentation. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes and team efficiency through strong communication and leadership skills. Skilled in managing critical care situations and delivering essential treatments in high-pressure environments. Committed to exceptional patient care and adherence to Joint Commission standards, with a focus on diverse patient needs and recovery processes. Adaptability honed through years as a travel nurse, successfully integrating into diverse healthcare teams and environments..
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
09.2022 - Current
- Providence Milwaukie Hospital: completed a 9 month travel contract at community hospital in Milwauke, Oregon on PACU, short stay, and preop units. (July 2024-May 2025)
- Oregon Health and Science University Hospital: completed a 6 month travel contract at level one trauma center and teaching facility in Portland, Oregon on PACU and preop units. (January 2024-July 2024)
- University of Washington Montlake Campus: completed a one year travel contract at large teaching facility in Seattle, Washington on PACU unit. (September 2022-September 2023)
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
08.2015 - 08.2022
- I regularly assumed the charge nurse role of a busy 26-bed PACU at an inner-city level one trauma center.
- Managed emergency situations promptly, utilizing established protocols effectively.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in post-anesthesia care procedures.
- Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, standards of practice, regulatory requirements, safety protocols and infection control guidelines in the PACU setting.
- Coordinated patient care plans with anesthesiologists and surgical teams.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours Healthcare System
Midlothian, VA
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Assessed, planned, provided, and evaluated care using nursing processes based on patient interviews.
- Evaluated patient needs promptly to offer timely interventions for trauma and critically ill patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients and staff in high-stress environments.
- Delivered holistic and compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Campus
Richmond, Virginia
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Acted as team leader to execute emergency department tasks in 60-bed adult and pediatric facility.
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments of trauma patients at Level II trauma center.
- Performed lead triage nurse responsibilities in high-volume, high-acuity emergency department.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
CJW Medical Center- Chippenham Campus
Richmond, Virginia
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Administered comprehensive nursing care within 30-bed ICU step-down and telemetry unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA05-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Care plan coordination
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Pain management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous sedation administration and monitoring
- Experience with electronic healthcare record system including: Epic, Cerner, Meditech and Connect Care
Certification
- Commonwealth of Virginia RN license number 0001226165. Issued July 2010, expiration September 2027 (compact license)
- Oregon RN license number 10020552. Issued January 2023, expiration September 2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support expiration July 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support expiration June 2026
- Basic Life Support expiration December 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
VCU Health
08.2015 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours Healthcare System
03.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
CJW Medical Center- Chippenham Campus
02.2011 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Campus
05.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
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