Melanie Holmes
Tomball,TX
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate registered nurse with many years of experience in direct patient care in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and able to handle difficult situations. Continuously striving to develop strong relationships with patients, families and coworkers by utilizing ICARE values on a daily basis.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN III- AOD/ Surgery
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Work primarily in the phase 2 area with primary focus being getting the patient ready for a safe discharge home after surgery
- Work a weekly shift in preop where I assist in obtaining pertinent medical information, consent forms, and administering any needed medications and anything else that is needed to prepare the patient for surgery
- Perioperative chart auditor for Orthopedics, H & P, and Anesthesia
- Relief charge nurse
- Participated in the 2024 Ortho DNV Accreditation Survey to assist in chart navigation with the surveyor.
RN- Emergency Room
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Full time nurse in level 3 trauma , 26 bed ER with 4 to 1 ratio
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided nursing care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IV insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol
- Effectively responded in emergency situations, demonstrating sound decision making
- Established rapport with other hospital nurses and physicians along with hospital leaders.
RN- Radiology
Houston Northwest Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked as the pre-procedure, procedure and recovery nurse for diagnostic imaging procedures
- Administered IV analgesia during procedures while monitoring the patient's vital signs
- Coordinated with all modalities, cath lab and radiologists to ensure procedures were done in a timely and safe manner
- Assisted in supply ordering for diagnostic imaging nurses
- Precepted new radiology nurses.
RN- Interventional Radiology
CHI St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked as the pre-procedure, procedure and recovery nurse for interventional radiology procedures
- Made pre-procedure phone calls to patients to identify any possible risk factors for having a procedure done
- Administered IV moderate sedation and analgesia during procedures while monitoring the patient's vital signs
- Coordinated with all modalities and radiologists to ensure procedures were done in a timely and safe manner
- Member of our Focused Management Leadership Team.
RN- Emergency Room
First Choice Emergency Room
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Functioned as the only nurse in the facility, providing patient care, assisting ER physician, while also handling any patient transfers to a higher level of care
- Responsible for running blood tests on site along with coordinating any blood work that needed to be sent out for testing
- Assisted with occasional off-site educational events.
RN- Emergency Room
CHI St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Full time charge nurse of 21 bed ER that provided emergency patient care to all age ranges
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided nursing care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IV insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol
- Effectively responded in emergency situations, demonstrating sound decision making
- Established rapport with other hospital nurses and physicians along with hospital leaders
- Assisted manager/ chest pain coordinator with key elements, chart audits, and data entry for chest pain accreditation.
RN- Emergency Room
Houston Northwest Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Provide quality emergency medical care to an average of 10-15 critically ill patients per shift within a 49 bed, level 3 Trauma Certified Emergency Services Department
- Provided care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice
- Triage incoming patients
- Perform patient assessments, medication administration, all basic nursing skills
- Assist physician with sterile procedures, i.e
- CVC lines, chest tube insertion, etc.
Education
RN to BSN -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
05.2014
LVN to RN Program -
Tomball Community College
05.2008
LVN Program -
Tomball Community College
12.2006
Diploma -
Kingwood High School
01.1999
Certification
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse
License
Registered Nurse, 755488, 05/31/2025
Timeline
RN III- AOD/ Surgery
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
11.2021 - Current
RN- Emergency Room
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
04.2019 - 03.2022
RN- Radiology
Houston Northwest Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2020
RN- Interventional Radiology
CHI St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage
07.2014 - 12.2016
RN- Emergency Room
First Choice Emergency Room
03.2014 - 12.2016
RN- Emergency Room
CHI St. Lukes Hospital at the Vintage
10.2010 - 07.2014
RN- Emergency Room
Houston Northwest Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2010
RN to BSN -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
LVN to RN Program -
Tomball Community College
LVN Program -
Tomball Community College
Diploma -
Kingwood High School