Melissa Daniels, Bsn, Rn
About Melissa Daniels, Bsn, Rn
Melissa Daniels, BSN, RN, is a Registered Nurse Clinic Operations Manager at Scripps Health in La Jolla and Oceanside, California. She has extensive experience in nursing, clinical informatics, and healthcare management.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Melissa Daniels serves as the Registered Nurse Clinic Operations Manager at Scripps Health. She oversees clinic operations at their La Jolla and Oceanside locations in California. Her responsibilities include providing clinical oversight for Physician Assistants and Fellows, managing multiple divisions such as Orthopedics, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, Hand, and Hand Therapy. She also collaborates with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient care and strives to enhance patient satisfaction and experience.
Previous Roles in Nursing and Healthcare
Before her current role, Melissa Daniels worked as an RN Supervisor for MOHS Bighorn Dermatology at Scripps Health from 2014 to 2019. Melissa also held positions at Klickitat Valley Health and Palomar Health. At Klickitat Valley Health, she was a Clinical Informatics Specialist, RN, and Registered Nurse, where she worked in these capacities between 2009 and 2014. She also spent nine months at Palomar Health as an RN from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Credentials
Melissa Daniels earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Aspen University, focusing on Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing from 2019 to 2020. She obtained an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing from Yakima Valley Community College and another Associate of Science in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training from Heritage University. Additionally, she completed Pre-Nursing studies at Columbia Gorge Community College.
Special Skills and Expertise
Melissa Daniels is proficient in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and adheres to the standards set by the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). She demonstrates strong organizational skills, relationship building, and administrative capabilities, including customer relations, time management, and conflict resolution. Her technical skills include expertise with Axiom, Excel, and Kronos Timekeeping systems. Melissa is committed to mentoring her staff and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Clinic Operations Management
In her role at Scripps Health, Melissa Daniels manages complex initiatives while ensuring departmental and organizational budgets are met. She works closely with a diverse team to achieve success, focusing on enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining positive experiences for patients and their families. Melissa mentors and supports staff and Fellows, encouraging growth in their capabilities and professionalism.