Melissa Byars
Quality & Safety Nursing Program Specialist at UW Health| MSN - Executive Leadership
- Role
- Nursing Program Specialist - Nursing Quality & Safety at UW Health
- Location
- Madison, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Byars
With over 18 years of nursing experience in perinatal care, leadership, and Quality, my current role is Nursing Quality & Safety Nursing Program Specialist at University of Wisconsin Hospitals at Clinics. My core competencies include Quality Improvement, Nursing Workforce Professional Development, Healthcare Policy Advocacy, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration. I am passionate about enhancing the quality and safety of patient care, developing and empowering nursing staff, advocating for policies that support maternal and infant health, and reducing racial disparities in health outcomes. I am committed to being an active partner in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within all organizations and institutions. I value teamwork, innovation, and excellence, and I strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within my organization and the broader healthcare community. I seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills, and to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession and the healthcare industry.
Experience
Nursing Program Specialist - Nursing Quality & Safety
Feb 2024 — Present · Madison, WI, US
Education
Rockford University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Nursing Science
2004 — 2007
Harlem High School
High School Diploma
1995 — 1999
Rock Valley College
Pre-Nursing Studies
2001 — 2003
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Systems, Leadership, & Innovation
University of Minnesota
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
1999 — 2000
Saint Louis University
N/A, Doctor of Nursing Practice- Nurse Executive Leader
Saint Xavier University
Master of Science Nursing, Executive Leadership
2016 — 2019
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