Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Melanie Link

Alhambra

Summary

Seasoned RN Lead with a robust history at Keck Medical Center of USC, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Has previously had roles from staff RN to Director of Nursing, showcasing skills in patient assessment, team coordination, and staff supervision. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration and strong leadership.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Lead

Keck Medical Center of USC
05.2013 - Current

Acute Rehabilitation. Started as staff RN, then took my current position. Team approach with multiple aspects of care for patients with PT, OT, ST.

RN Rehabilitation

Glendale Memorial Hospital Dignity Health
05.2010 - 05.2013

Staff RN. Team based approach with multiple disciplines, PT, OT, ST.

RN Staff Nurse and Case Manager

Roze Room Hospice
02.2009 - 04.2010

Staff RN for hospice patients in their home. I also functioned as a partial Case Manager, assisting patients with supplies and Durable Medical Equipment.

RN Staff Nurse

Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
10.2006 - 01.2009

I started as Staff RN on the Orthopedic floor at nights. I transferred later to Acute Rehabilitation in the same hospital.

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
01.1999 - 10.2006

I started as Staff RN with correctional medicine for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. I was contracted through the hospital. I worked correctional medicine caring for 1200 inmates. It was a very autonomous job, and most of the care was on site at our Infirmary. I worked my way up to Director of Nursing in 2006.

Education

Bachelor's Science in Nursing - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
California
12-2019

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12-1998

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Team coordination
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Staff supervision

Timeline

RN Lead

Keck Medical Center of USC
05.2013 - Current

RN Rehabilitation

Glendale Memorial Hospital Dignity Health
05.2010 - 05.2013

RN Staff Nurse and Case Manager

Roze Room Hospice
02.2009 - 04.2010

RN Staff Nurse

Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
10.2006 - 01.2009

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
01.1999 - 10.2006

Bachelor's Science in Nursing - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Amarillo College
Melanie Link