Melinda Shelton
Hillsborough
Summary
Registered Nurse with a career-long focus on reproductive health, perinatal care, and patient education. Experienced in gynecologic oncology, postpartum nursing, and trauma-informed support across complex clinical environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, perioperative care, and EMR documentation. Known for delivering compassionate, non-judgmental care that meets patients where they are - clinically and emotionally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Manager
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality of patient care.
- Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Collaborated with community partners such as social service agencies and home health providers to coordinate resources for patients in need of additional support services.
- Coordinated communication between physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families to facilitate the delivery of healthcare services.
Postpartum Clinical Nurse II
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to postpartum patients and newborns, including assessment, medication administration, and care planning.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Selected and trained as an interventionist in the SUMMIT Study (UNC School of Medicine), delivering behavioral activation techniques to perinatal patients at risk for mood disorders.
- Supported breastfeeding initiation and education; currently pursuing IBCLC certification.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Gynecologic Oncology Nurse
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed, planned, and implemented individualized care for gynecologic oncology patients.
- Administered medications including chemotherapy; monitored and documented patient responses and condition changes.
- Provided perioperative support and patient education throughout treatment.
Job Development Specialist
OE Enterprises
Hillsborough
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed a caseload of 20 individuals with cognitive, physical, and mental health disabilities
- Assessed clients' personal needs, skills and abilities to individualize the job search
- Assisted individuals in accessing community resources needed to secure employment
- Conducted job readiness workshops for individuals with disabilities
- Helped clients write resumes, draft cover letters, and learn how to market themselves
- Provided job coaching to individuals at work sites throughout the community
- Helped clients with appropriate dress and demeanor for interviews and in the workplace
Health Educator
UNC Hospital
Chapel Hill
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Taught childbirth and newborn care classes, empowering 10-12 couples with essential skills and knowledge for newborn care.
- Developed curriculum and educational website to enhance access to health education resources.
- Identified unmet need for postpartum emotional support; researched, proposed, and implemented ongoing support group for new mothers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
07-2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA01-1996
Skills
- Reproductive & perinatal health
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient education & counseling
- Contraceptive & STI knowledge
- Perioperative nursing
- Behavioral health support
- Care coordination
- Epic EMR
- Community resource referral
- IBCLC candidate
Timeline
Clinical Care Manager
UNC Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Postpartum Clinical Nurse II
UNC Medical Center
09.2021 - 01.2024
Gynecologic Oncology Nurse
UNC Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
Job Development Specialist
OE Enterprises
08.2014 - 08.2018
Health Educator
UNC Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Durham Technical Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz