MELANIE R. MARTIN BSN, RN, CNOR
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff education, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with an education and a quality improvement background. Specializing in surgical services with an emphasis in the CVOR.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinician Surgical Services
Advocate Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
10.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nurses during orientation programs, sharing clinical expertise to strengthen their skills and knowledge base.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to established policies, procedures, and guidelines for patient care delivery across the organization.
- Implemented infection control measures within the healthcare setting, reducing instances of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Travel
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI, USA
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse Clinical Quality Control- Remote
Medely
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Investigating and educating medical professionals on proper clinical practice
- Using computer programs such as excel, slack, and workramp
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Staff per diem
Kootenai Health Hospital
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
01.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Travel
Kootenai Health Hospital
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Setting up anesthesia lines and assisting with line placement
- Adapting quickly to a cardiac operating room setting with minimal orientation
- Heading the TCAR program and orienting new staff as a traveler.
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Staff
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI, USA
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Setting up medications and assisting the anesthesiologist
- Advocating for patients in critical conditions
- Understanding and performing role during emergent cases
Registered Nurse in Operating Room (General surgery)- Staff
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI, USA
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Assessing patients before and throughout surgery
- Advocating for patients during surgery
- Assisting surgical team and anesthesiologist throughout the surgery
Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI, USA
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Preparing inpatients for surgery.
- Continually assess and treat patients in the post-operative phase of care.
- Manage respiratory status in the acute patient including intubated and ventilated patients.
- Treat pain, nausea, and other surgical side-effects while keeping the patient stable.
- Communicate with the family, surgeon, and anesthesiologist throughout the PACU stay.
Education
MSN Of Nursing Education - Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockford University
Rockford, IL05.2016
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- Wisconsin compact license, 02/26
- Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certifications, 08/26
- ACLS, 08/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinician Surgical Services
Advocate Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Travel
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Staff per diem
Kootenai Health Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Clinical Quality Control- Remote
Medely
10.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Travel
Kootenai Health Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR)- Staff
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse in Operating Room (General surgery)- Staff
Froedtert Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockford University
MSN Of Nursing Education - Education
Capella University