Experience

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  University of Michigan Health System

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Staff Nurse, MBA, BSN, RN

    • Oct 2014 - Present

    Provide specialized nursing care for gastroenterology clinic patients undergoing endoscopy procedures, including patient preparation/intake, administering conscious sedation medication during medical procedures, and evaluating patients during recovery. Member of Everyday Lean Ideas work group, and LVAD (Left Ventricular Access Device) Champion for RN training.

  • RN, BSN

    • May 2012 - Oct 2014

    Provide in-hospital nursing care for cardiovascular clients requiring telemetry monitoring, anti-coagulation and cardiac medication infusions, and moderate-level observation. Specializing in heart failure patients, pre and post vascular surgery patients, and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure patients. Member of the Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) Committee.

  • RN, BSN

    • Jul 2009 - May 2012

    Provide nursing care for a wide variety of post-surgical patients, including plastic surgery, urology, oncology, dermatology, and general medical-surgical patients.

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  EuroKraft Jewelry

  • President & Artist

    • Aug 2004 - Present

    EuroKraft Jewelry (www.eurokraftjewelry.com) is a sole-proprietorship art/craft business with an international customer base. Jewelry designs are inspired by personal travels throughout Europe. All jewelry is handmade by Melissa and is sold through various art galleries, craft shows, online marketplaces (Etsy.com) and the corporate web site. Melissa handles all aspects of running the business, including product design and production, marketing and sales strategies, and finances.

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  Oakwood Healthcare, Inc.

  • RN, BSN

    • Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

    Provide nursing care for 6 to 8 patients per shift on a Progressive Care Unit – a high turnover, 32-bed medical-surgical floor specializing in abdominal surgery patients. Experience with bariatric patients, flex monitors, wound care, wound drains, and pain assessment/management.

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  Interlink Networks

  • Marketing Communications Manager

    • Feb 2001 - Aug 2004

    Interlink Networks, a U-M technology company “spin-out”, developed network security software for use by enterprises and universities worldwide. Responsibilities included handling a variety marketing, public relations, and event management functions:-Developing all corporate marketing collateral-Working with inside and outside sales teams in providing specific marketing pieces for various partner events -Managing and coordinating all aspects of trade show exhibits-Planning and coordinating international corporate events and meetings-Assisting product management in new product roll-out plans-Creating and implementing awareness and promotional communications such as print and online advertising, direct mail, and e-mail campaigns-Writing, coordinating, and updating web site content-Managing all Search Engine Marketing (SEM) activities-Tracking the effectiveness and ROI of marketing campaigns-Managing all public relations items, including writing and distributing corporate communications materials such as press releases, monthly e-newsletters, success stories/case studies, and abstracts for article proposals-Developing a complete media resource library from scratch, including media kits, databases of editorial contacts and editorial calendars

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  Captec Financial Group

  • Executive Assistant

    • Mar 1995 - May 2000

    Captec is a privately-held firm that provides financing to the Franchise, Chain Restaurant, and Specialty Retail industries. Major responsibilities included:-Scheduling and organizing all appointments for the company's president-Planning and executing large projects such as a 100-person overseas cruise, and client transportation for the 1996 US Open golf event-Working on numerous events for the Young Presidents’ Organization-Booking extensive travel arrangements and chartering private aircraft for overseas trips, conferences, meetings, and vacations for the executive team

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  Whedco, Inc.

  • Marketing Coordinator

    • Mar 1989 - Nov 1994

    Whedco manufactured motion controllers for automated manufacturing systems. Responsibilities included coordinating general marketing items such as advertising, distributor events, customer surveys, and product literature.