Cicelie Bushell-Melendez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over six years in acute care, orthopedic/trauma, and intermediate care settings. Experienced Relief Charge Nurse leading patient care coordination, staff mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on patient advocacy and quality improvement, with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
02.2020 - Current
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and recognize early clinical deterioration
- Utilize critical thinking to prioritize care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Administer medications, blood products, and advanced therapies.
- Care for medically complex patients requiring intermediate care monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medication, procedures, and discharge planning to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Advocated for patients to ensure informed decision-making and promote safe, patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, and quality improvement initiatives.
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
University medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinate daily unit operations while maintaining patient safety and quality care.
- Assisted bedside nurses in managing complex patient care situations to enhance overall care quality.
- Delegated nursing assignments based on patient acuity to ensure efficient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team including physicians, RT, pharmacy, social worker, and case management to coordinate patient care.
- Mentor new graduate nurses.
- Assist during rapid responses and emergency situations.
- Advocated for patients and promoted evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
LVN Charge Nurse
Lakeridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Lubbock, Texas
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Supervised daily nursing operations for patient care team at rehabilitation center.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2026
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12-2024
LVN - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12-2019
Skills
- Comprehensive assessments
- Critical thinking
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
University medical Center
07.2025 - 10.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Lakeridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
03.2020 - 11.2020
RN Staff Nurse
University Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
South Plains College
LVN - Nursing
South Plains College