Melinda L.

Swander, BSN, RN
9615 E Swan Drive
Inverness, Fl 34450
Mendy_swander@munroeregional.com
(352) 427-5225
Education:
August 2013 Present

Masters of Science in Nursing

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida

May 2002

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

May 2000

Associate of Science Degree in Social Services

Central Florida Community College
Ocala, Florida

Licenses and other Professional Certifications:

May 2002- Present

Registered Nurse- The State Board of Florida #9190842

May 2000 Present

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

October 2007- June 2014

Orthopaedic Nurse Certification (ONC)

Professional Experience Nursing:

January 2013- Present

Nurse Manager of Medical Telemetry & Renal Unit

Munroe Regional Medical Center
Ocala, Florida
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Ensures quality care is provided to patients.

Supports direct care nurses.
Evaluates job performance and provides feedback.
Communicates and implements organizational goals.
Coach staff to obtain optimal outcomes.

Melinda L. Swander, BSN, RN, ONC

May 2003-January 2013

Orthopaedic Program Coordinator

Munroe Regional Medical Center
Ocala, Florida
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May 2002- May 2003

Cared for a variety of orthopaedic and surgical patients.

Educated patients preparing for total joint surgeries.
Served on the Unit Governance Board as facilitator.
Performed the Team Leader Role.
Developed & taught orientation program for nurses.

Registered Nurse
St. Vincents Medical Center,
Jacksonville, Florida
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Cared for a variety of orthopaedic and medical patients.

Participated in the JACHO inspection.

Organizational Committees
January 2014-Present
January 2014-Present
January 2014-Present
2008- Present
2007- Present
2012- 2013
2008- 2013
2007- 2013
2007.2013
2007-2013

- Heart Failure Steering Committee

- Nurse Manger Council
- Residency Steering Committee
- Nursing Quality Council
- Fall Team Chair
- Community Liaison: Central Florida College Advisory Board
- Infection Control Board
- Orthopedic Steering Committee
Staff Education Council
- Patient Education Council

Professional Organizations
October 2007- June 2014

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses

Awards & Recognition

February 2015

Clinical Manager of the month