Melissa Russell

I’m an experienced Registered Nurse with extensive background in NICU Level II, Mother-Baby, Labor & Delivery, Cardiovascular Intensive Care, and Clinical Documentation Improvement. I consistently deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in high-acuity environments.

I’ve provided comprehensive nursing care across postpartum and well-infant units while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. In Epic EMR, I document clinical findings, labs, and diagnostics to support continuity of care.

As a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, I reviewed medical records to ensure documentation accuracy, severity-of-illness capture, and compliance. I bring a strong utilization-management and InterQual mindset that helps teams align care decisions with the right level of documentation.

Alongside direct patient care, I’ve served as a Charge Nurse and care coordinator, supporting unit operations and patient-family education. Recognitions like Employee of the Year and Most Compassionate Nurse reflect my commitment to quality, leadership, and patient-centered service.