Melissa Heavican MSN, RN
Director Of Nursing- Acute Care at Methodist Fremont Health- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Heart AssociationAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association -
CPHQ
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Greenbelt Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare
SSGI -
Just Culture Certificate
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
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Experience
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Methodist Fremont Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Nursing- Acute Care
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Jun 2022 - Present
Currently looking for amazing team leads to support leadership roles at Methodist Fremont Health as we look ahead to supporting healthy teams that value patient centered care.
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Clinical Nurse Leader
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Leading the healthcare team to improve quality of care for all patients and family members.
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Fremont Area Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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ICU/ Temetry Nurse
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
I currently work at FAMC as an ICU and telemetry nurse. My role consists of working with the health care team to provide excellent patient care. I currently work at FAMC as an ICU and telemetry nurse. My role consists of working with the health care team to provide excellent patient care.
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Midland University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Course Coordinator/Instructor/ Clinical Instructor
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Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
Course Coordinator of a Junior level Medical Surgical II / Pediatric course. I taught theory and also instructed the clinical portion of this course with two other faculty members. Utilized engaged learning techniques and latest technology with Ipads, google docs, and simulation exercises to help student understand concepts and become competent critical thinkers. I also worked with Senior Nursing students who are completing internship requirements and preparing for licensure. Part of my… Show more Course Coordinator of a Junior level Medical Surgical II / Pediatric course. I taught theory and also instructed the clinical portion of this course with two other faculty members. Utilized engaged learning techniques and latest technology with Ipads, google docs, and simulation exercises to help student understand concepts and become competent critical thinkers. I also worked with Senior Nursing students who are completing internship requirements and preparing for licensure. Part of my role is identifying if students are at a competent level for graduation and providing them support as they begin the transition process from student to Registered Nurse. Course Coordinator and Instructor for the Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) and Medication Aide courses offered at the college is my responsibility. I kept the nursing assistant program competent in all requirements by the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska. Was a State Testing site for certification and recertification of CNA. Co-Chair of Evaluation and Assessment committee. The main focus is to ensure a systematic evaluation plan is in place to ensure student outcomes are being met. If improvement is needed in any area then recommendation are made and developed with parties of interest. Show less Course Coordinator of a Junior level Medical Surgical II / Pediatric course. I taught theory and also instructed the clinical portion of this course with two other faculty members. Utilized engaged learning techniques and latest technology with Ipads, google docs, and simulation exercises to help student understand concepts and become competent critical thinkers. I also worked with Senior Nursing students who are completing internship requirements and preparing for licensure. Part of my… Show more Course Coordinator of a Junior level Medical Surgical II / Pediatric course. I taught theory and also instructed the clinical portion of this course with two other faculty members. Utilized engaged learning techniques and latest technology with Ipads, google docs, and simulation exercises to help student understand concepts and become competent critical thinkers. I also worked with Senior Nursing students who are completing internship requirements and preparing for licensure. Part of my role is identifying if students are at a competent level for graduation and providing them support as they begin the transition process from student to Registered Nurse. Course Coordinator and Instructor for the Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) and Medication Aide courses offered at the college is my responsibility. I kept the nursing assistant program competent in all requirements by the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska. Was a State Testing site for certification and recertification of CNA. Co-Chair of Evaluation and Assessment committee. The main focus is to ensure a systematic evaluation plan is in place to ensure student outcomes are being met. If improvement is needed in any area then recommendation are made and developed with parties of interest. Show less
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Bryan Medical Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2012
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse in a Neuro/ Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Responsible for providing quality and safe patient care at all times. As charge nurse responsible for team collaboration with a patient center focus. Using evident based practice to make critical decisions and improve patient outcomes. Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse in a Neuro/ Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Responsible for providing quality and safe patient care at all times. As charge nurse responsible for team collaboration with a patient center focus. Using evident based practice to make critical decisions and improve patient outcomes.
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Clinical Instructor
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
Clinical Instructor for a Medical Surgical course at the Junior Level. Supported students during development of strong assessment, skill competency, and critical thinking skills. Allowed students to have a safe learning environment at all times with patient centered care priority. Clinical Instructor for a Medical Surgical course at the Junior Level. Supported students during development of strong assessment, skill competency, and critical thinking skills. Allowed students to have a safe learning environment at all times with patient centered care priority.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
College of Saint Mary
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) -
2008 - 2010
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Masters of Science in Nursing, Education -
2003 - 2007
BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2003 - 2005
Southeast Community College
Prereq Requirements, Academic Transfer -
1999 - 2003
Clarkson High School
High School Diploma, General
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