Melanie Brooks
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Compassionate new graduate nurse specializing in labor and delivery and postpartum care. Demonstrates strong skills in maternal-newborn assessment and culturally responsive care. Committed to delivering safe, family-centered education and support for diverse families during postpartum transitions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum | Senior Practicum
Providence Pavilion for Women & Children
Everett, WA
01.2026 - Current
- Provided comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments in a postpartum couplet care model
- Facilitated breastfeeding initiation, lactation support, and newborn feeding education to promote maternal confidence and infant well-being
- Delivered patient-centered education on newborn care, warning signs, and safe discharge planning
- Applied trauma-informed and culturally responsive care in a diverse patient population
- Recognized and escalated changes in maternal and newborn condition, including postpartum complications and newborn feeding concerns
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including lactation, social work, pediatric specialists, anesthesia, and case management
- Supported immediate postpartum recovery including fundal assessments, perineal care, safe mobility assistance, and maternal monitoring following vaginal delivery
- Collaborated with nurses, providers, lactation consultants, anesthesia, and support staff to ensure safe maternal-newborn transitions of care
Labor & Delivery | Care of Childbearing Families
Overlake Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed maternal and newborn assessments and monitored postpartum recovery
- Supported breastfeeding initiation, bonding, and discharge readiness
- Educated families on newborn care, warning signs, and postpartum safety
- Collaborated with RNs, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary team members
- Provided trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to diverse patient populations
Surgical Unit | Pediatric Nursing Practicum
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered developmentally appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions in a family-centered care environment
- Performed focused pediatric assessments across diverse populations including transplant, endocrine, respiratory, neurologic, and eating disorder patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including child life, endocrinology, psychiatry, social work, surgery, and nutrition services
- Utilized SBAR communication, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice to recognize changes in patient condition and support safe care planning
- Provided patient and family education using trauma-informed, culturally responsive communication
- Managed care for 2–3 pediatric patients in a fast-paced acute care environment while prioritizing safety, clinical judgment, and individualized care needs
Medical-Surgical | General Surgery & Cardiology
UW Medical Center
Montlake, Seattle, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and patient education for adult medical-surgical and cardiology patients
- Recognized and escalated subtle changes in patient condition using clinical judgment and SBAR communication
- Developed individualized plans of care and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, patient-centered care
- Applied evidence-based practice and critical thinking in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Built strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families through clear communication and compassionate care
CNA – Telemetry Unit
University of Washington Medical Center
Northwest Campus
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivered direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiac and telemetry environment
- Recognized early signs of clinical deterioration and promptly communicated concerns to RNs and interdisciplinary team members
- Assisted with continuous cardiac monitoring, vital sign trending, mobility, hygiene, and patient safety interventions
- Supported safe patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting with complex medical and telemetry patients
- Collaborated closely with nurses, providers, and ancillary staff to promote coordinated, patient-centered care
- Precepted and supported onboarding of new CNAs while modeling professionalism and compassionate care
CNA – Surgery Services
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Colby Campus, WA
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical staff to support safe and efficient patient care
- Ensured patient safety and infection prevention while maintaining procedural readiness throughout preoperative and postoperative phases
- Supported perioperative patient care and surgical workflow in a fast-paced operating room environment
- Facilitated patient transport and room turnover, prepared equipment, and upheld sterile technique standards
- Adapted to changing surgical priorities, enhancing coordination within multidisciplinary team
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA03-2026
Skills
- Maternal assessment
- Labor support
- Fetal heart rate monitoring
- Postpartum education
- Postpartum care guidance
- Newborn discharge education
- Family education
- Family-centered care
- Clinical escalation
- Monitoring patient progress
- Basic patient assessment
- Emergency response training
- EPIC EMR documentation
- Cerner EMR documentation
- Culturally responsive care
Healthcare Experience
- University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Campus, CNA – Telemetry Unit, 11/22 - 03/25, Delivered direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiac and telemetry environment, Recognized early signs of clinical deterioration and promptly communicated concerns to RNs and interdisciplinary team members, Assisted with continuous cardiac monitoring, vital sign trending, mobility, hygiene, and patient safety interventions, Supported safe patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting with complex medical and telemetry patients, Collaborated closely with nurses, providers, and ancillary staff to promote coordinated, patient-centered care, Precepted and supported onboarding of new CNAs while modeling professionalism and compassionate care
- Providence Regional Medical Center Everett – Colby Campus, CNA – Surgery Services, 08/21 - 11/22, Supported perioperative patient care and surgical workflow in a fast-paced operating room environment, Assisted with patient transport, room turnover, equipment preparation, and maintenance of sterile technique, Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical staff to support safe and efficient patient care, Maintained patient safety, infection prevention, and procedural readiness during preoperative and postoperative processes, Adapted quickly to changing surgical priorities while supporting multidisciplinary team coordination
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, RN.RN.70106479, Washington, 12/17/26
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Washington, 12/17/26
- BLS, American Heart Association, 10/26
Degree
BSN
Leadership Experience
- Member, National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS), University of Washington, 2026
- ABSN Event Lead, University of Washington School of Nursing
- Student Leadership Board Member, UW School of Nursing
- Volunteer, Medical Teams International / Lahai Health
Military Service
United States Navy, Logistics Specialist (LS), Petty Officer Second Class (E-5), 1993-1996, 1998-2005, Demonstrated leadership, operational coordination, and decision-making in high-responsibility environments, Served as a shipboard first responder and supported emergency response situations requiring calm communication and teamwork, Developed adaptability, accountability, and mission-focused collaboration in fast-paced settings, Built strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills while working with diverse populations
Timeline
Postpartum | Senior Practicum
Providence Pavilion for Women & Children
01.2026 - Current
Labor & Delivery | Care of Childbearing Families
Overlake Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Surgical Unit | Pediatric Nursing Practicum
Seattle Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical-Surgical | General Surgery & Cardiology
UW Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
CNA – Telemetry Unit
University of Washington Medical Center
11.2022 - 03.2025
CNA – Surgery Services
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
08.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) -
University of Washington