Melissa Chafin

Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by leading nursing staff and managing daily care operations in a high-acuity environment.

• Enhances continuity of care through effective collaboration with physicians, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Streamlines pre and post-anesthesia processes to maintain unit efficiency while focusing on patient-family centered care.
• Optimizes staffing assignments and patient flow based on acuity and census to ensure safe nurse-to-patient ratios and support cost-effective operations.
• Streamlines workflow processes by delegating tasks effectively among team members according to their skills and expertise.
• Fosters a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration and professional growth among nursing and ancillary staff.
• 2025 Recipient of Nursing Excellence award in Administrative Leadership.

Provided comprehensive care to patients in the immediate post operative phase with varying levels of acuity.

• Broad knowledge of pediatric surgical procedures, surgical complications and post-operative care.
• Assumed role of charge nurse and preceptor. An active member of unit based Recruitment and Retention Council and system based Nurse Engagement council.
• Created and managed unit staff schedules
• Unit Ambassador for hospital moving and planning committee.

Provided critical care to pediatric patients with congenital and acquired cardiac diseases.

• Proficient in caring for highest acuity patients (VADs, ECMO, and CRRT). Active nurse preceptor and mentor for new hires.