Melissa Waggoner

Melissa Waggoner, MSN, RN has a diverse work experience in the nursing field. Melissa started their career in 2010 as a Registered Nurse at Toppenish Community Hospital. From there, they moved to Yakima Regional where they worked as a Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse. In 2014, Melissa joined University Hospitals as an Emergency Department Charge Nurse and later became an Assistant Nurse Manager. In 2019, they transitioned to Astria Health as an Administrative Nursing Supervisor. In 2020, Melissa took on the role of Emergency Department Director at Lourdes Health. Melissa then joined Favorite Healthcare Staffing in 2021 as a Registered Nurse before eventually becoming the Chief Nursing Officer at Astria Health in 2023.

Melissa Waggoner, MSN, RN has a strong educational background in nursing. Melissa earned their Master's of Science in Nursing degree in Leadership & Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the same university from 2015 to 2016. Melissa also holds an Associate of Science degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Yakima Valley College, which they obtained in 2009. Additionally, Melissa has obtained certifications in TNCC (ENA) in 2020, as well as ACLS, BLS, FEMA, PALS, PALS Instructor, and SANE training, although specific details about the institutions and years of completion are not provided.