Melissa Driskell

Manage inpatient oncology and pulmonary units with oversight of 80+ direct reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and high patient and staff satisfaction.

Served as RN case manager for acute inpatient med-surg and swing bed, performing utilization review, insurance authorization, Medicare billing, and coordinating referrals, admissions, and discharges.

Provided RN assessment and triage for acute concerns, chemotherapy education, port nursing, and phone nurse coverage for oncology patients.

Navigated cancer patients through care continuity, coordinated multidisciplinary breast cancer program, provided education, and assisted with in-office procedures.

Implemented and coordinated a multidisciplinary breast care clinic, provided patient education and survivorship care plans, and served as genetic counselor extender to increase community screening and education.

Performed relief charge nurse duties, supervised nursing staff, managed admissions/transfers/discharges, documented patient conditions, and administered chemotherapy.

Completed RN to BSN program focusing on nursing practice and patient care continuity.

Completed Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) preparing for RN licensure and clinical nursing practice.