Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Melanie Davis

Columbia

Summary

To obtain a position that will enhance and challenge my knowledge in nursing.


Healthcare professional with extensive ICU experience, bringing a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing medical situations. Reliable and results-driven, with a primary focus on patient safety and care quality.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, ICU

Boone Medical Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care in critical conditions, utilizing advanced life support systems.
  • Monitored vital signs and interpreted diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication with families regarding care processes.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance patient safety measures.
  • Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy with precision and compliance standards.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patients' responses to interventions, adjusting care as necessary.

Nurse

LRS Travel Nurse
02.2023 - Current
  • Aurora St. Luke's Milwaukee; Feb 2023 to present

ICU Travel Nurse

Travel Nurses Inc., an OR Nurses Nationwide
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided critical care to patients in high-acuity settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and administered medications, adjusting treatments based on patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and outcomes.

PI Coordinator Trauma Services

HCA Houston Kingwood Level III Trauma Center
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • August 2019 - May 2023 1. PI Coordinator Trauma Services 2022-2022 2. CV/Neuro ICU, CNC 2021-2022 3. Trauma/Medical ICU - Charge Nurse 2019-2021

Charge Nurse, staff nurse

North Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • March 2019-July 2019 Charge Nurse, staff nurse

Float/Flex RN staffing, Emergency Room RN, Charge RN

University of Colorado Health Level II Trauma Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • March 2017 - March 2019. Float/Flex RN staffing, Emergency Room RN, Charge RN

PCC (Nursing House Supervisor), Float Pool ED/Critical Care, Med-Surg Charge Nurse, PICC Nurse

UnityPoint Health
10.2009 - 01.2017
  • October 2009-2017 Level I Trauma Center 1. PCC (Nursing House Supervisor) 2. Float Pool ED/Critical Care 3. Med-Surg Charge Nurse 4. PICC Nurse

Clinical Instructor

Grandview University
08.2012 - 12.2014
  • August 2012- December 2014 Clinical Instructor

Critical Access Hospital (25 Bed), Charge Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Employee Health Nurse, OB, ED, Ortho, PACU, PICC Nurse

Wayne County Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2009
  • June 2005-July 2009 Critical Access Hospital (25 Bed), Charge Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Employee Health Nurse, OB, ED, Ortho, PACU, PICC Nurse

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Centerville Nursing and Rehab
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • 2000-2003 Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Golden Age Care Center
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • 1996-2000 and 2003-2005 Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Education

Post Master's Certificate Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
12-2026

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Graceland University
01.2009

Associate Nursing Degree - undefined

Indian Hills Community College
01.2003

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Indian Hills Community College
01.1996

Master of Science - Nursing

GrandView University
Des Moines
11-2013

Skills

  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • End-of-life care
  • Ethical practice
  • Health promotion
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Disease prevention
  • Ventilator care
  • Impella and IABP management
  • CRRT management

Accomplishments

  • CEN Certification of Emergency Nursing
  • Chair of the Unit Practice Council in Intensive Care
  • Participant in the PNDP, Professional Nurse Development Program, current level 4P
  • Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Experience

  • Motivated and dedicated to the nursing profession by continued education to enhance the ability to provide quality care using evidence-based practice
  • Goal oriented and driven with the ability to multitask in high stress situations with the use of critical thinking skills and leadership
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills- completed multiple training models such as Crucial Conversations, Critical Conversations and Influencer to better assist in customer satisfaction, conflict resolution and overall communication
  • Proficient in multiple healthcare related software systems- most recent EPIC and Meditech
  • Experience managing nursing operations during off shift and weekends- evaluating problems and strengths among multiple nursing units, manage patient census, assist in staffing needs, offering guidance and assistance as needed to staff, engage in Guest Relations issues as needed and overall be available as a resource for policy and procedure
  • CEN, BLS, ACLS, PALS,TNCC
  • Incident Command training with FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, 800 online certification
  • Conducted a microsystem analysis to define barriers to patient care that encouraged use of bed huddles on a medical-surgical unit to discuss patient safety and encourage knowledge sharing of staff (article published in MedSurg Matters;Volume 24-Number 5)

Certification

CEN

TNCC

TCAR

ALS

BLS


Timeline

RN, ICU

Boone Medical Hospital
09.2024 - Current

ICU Travel Nurse

Travel Nurses Inc., an OR Nurses Nationwide
01.2024 - 09.2024

Nurse

LRS Travel Nurse
02.2023 - Current

PI Coordinator Trauma Services

HCA Houston Kingwood Level III Trauma Center
08.2019 - 05.2023

Charge Nurse, staff nurse

North Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2019

Float/Flex RN staffing, Emergency Room RN, Charge RN

University of Colorado Health Level II Trauma Center
03.2017 - 03.2019

Clinical Instructor

Grandview University
08.2012 - 12.2014

PCC (Nursing House Supervisor), Float Pool ED/Critical Care, Med-Surg Charge Nurse, PICC Nurse

UnityPoint Health
10.2009 - 01.2017

Critical Access Hospital (25 Bed), Charge Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Employee Health Nurse, OB, ED, Ortho, PACU, PICC Nurse

Wayne County Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2009

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Centerville Nursing and Rehab
01.2000 - 01.2003

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Golden Age Care Center
01.1996 - 01.2000

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Graceland University

Associate Nursing Degree - undefined

Indian Hills Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Indian Hills Community College

Post Master's Certificate Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice

Rockhurst University

Master of Science - Nursing

GrandView University
Melanie Davis