Melanie Rhodes
Elk City,OK
Summary
Dynamic RN Staff Nurse with extensive experience at GPRMC, excelling in operating room safety and patient care. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency through effective team collaboration and critical thinking. Successfully managed supply logistics and facilitated a seamless transition to a new facility, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
GPRMC
05.1997 - Current
Organized surgical setups for multiple case types.
Managed circulation of diverse cases.
Prepared patients for surgical procedures.
Provided care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
Managed Phase II patient care.
Performed sterilization tasks for medical instruments.
Facilitated transition to a new building.
Managed team member assignments to improve schedule effectiveness.
In charge of ordering supplies.
Finding new supplies and equipment requested by surgeons.
Participated in performance improvement projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma, OK05.1997
High School Diploma - General Studies
Beaver High School
Beaver, OK05.1991
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Patient positioning
- Sterile technique
- Ethical practice
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Clinical assessments
- Supply preparation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year 2025
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS.
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
GPRMC
05.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma - General Studies
Beaver High School