MELANA AURRECOECHEA
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered nurse with high-acuity orthopedic telemetry experience, skilled in cardiac monitoring, post-operative management, and early recognition of clinical deterioration. Committed to utilizing rigorous critical thinking, ACLS training, and evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in a high-acuity setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Miami, USA
10.2025 - Current
- Experienced RN on a high-acuity orthopedic floor with a progressive care population, managing patients with sepsis, post-stroke deficits, and post-respiratory failure requiring close hemodynamic and respiratory monitoring.
- Skilled in telemetry interpretation, frequent neuro assessments, titration of oxygen therapy, and early recognition of clinical deterioration.
- Managed complex medication regimens, ensuring effective administration of IV antibiotics, anticoagulation, antihypertensives, and insulin protocols.
- Implemented sepsis bundles, dysphagia precautions, and aspiration prevention strategies in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based care plans, preventing complications and ensuring safe transitions to appropriate care levels.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary discharge planning, facilitating rehabilitation placement, home oxygen setup, and comprehensive patient/family education.
Registered Nurse
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Miami, USA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Experienced PACU RN at a high-volume plastic surgery center providing immediate post-anesthesia care for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
- Monitored patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery, ensuring airway management, hemodynamic stabilization, pain control, and readiness for discharge.
- Performed continuous cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring, managing airway support and preventing postoperative respiratory compromise.
- Administered and titrated analgesics and antiemetics per protocol to enhance patient comfort and minimize postoperative nausea and vomiting.
- Provided comprehensive discharge education on wound care, surgical drains, medications, and signs of complications to empower patient self-management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2025
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08-2022
Certification
• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 03/26
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 03/26
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 03/26
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 03/26
Languages
- English, expert
- Spanish, advanced
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
08.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College