Melissa Smith

Charge Nurse · Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center

Nurse Vancouver, WA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years
since Nov 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Charge NurseCurrent
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
Since Nov 2022 · 4 years · Vancouver, WA

Education

Sumner College
Associate's degree · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
2019 – 2021
Concorde Career Colleges
Medical Assistant · Medical/Clinical Assistant
2014 – 2015

Skills

Appointment Scheduling Aama Point Of Care Basic Life Support Phlebotomy Medical Terminology Healthcare Patient Safety Injections Electrocardiography Spirometry Direct Patient Care Vaccines Medication Administration

About Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Vancouver, WA

Professional Overview

Melissa Smith is a Charge Nurse, currently affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, based in Vancouver, WA. As a nurse, Smith contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Vancouver, WA. They have been with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center for 4 years. Smith holds academic credentials, including Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Medical Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, from Sumner College and Concorde Career Colleges. Core competencies include Appointment Scheduling, Aama, Point Of Care, Basic Life Support, Phlebotomy. Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Vancouver, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,761 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Melissa Smith is one of them.
  • 10,247 Nurses are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 57 contacts at Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in WA: $121,000 – $182,000 (median $141,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in WA: Multicare Health System (456), Providence Health & Services (405), Swedish Medical Center (385).
  • 7% of Nurses in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 73% of Nurses in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Smith located?

Melissa Smith is based in Vancouver, WA. They are currently affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center.

What is Melissa Smith's specialty?

Melissa Smith specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Charge Nurse.

Where does Melissa Smith currently work?

Melissa Smith currently works at Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Melissa Smith's educational background?

Melissa Smith attended Sumner College and Concorde Career Colleges.

How do I contact Melissa Smith for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in WA?

Nurses in WA typically earn $121,000 to $182,000 annually, with a median of $141,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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