MELANIE RODANES
Miami
Summary
Highly qualified Charge Nurse/Preceptor with exceptional collaboration and leadership skills. Proficient in critical care and knowledgeable in all relevant principles and protocols. Committed to delivering clear and comprehensive instruction to trainees, ensuring their success and growth. Skilled in fostering a positive learning environment and providing support to both colleagues and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse/Clinical Preceptor
Cleveland Clinic Florida
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nurse Resident
Cleveland Clinic Florida
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided intermediate-level care to patients in a progressive care unit, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and technology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Continuously assessed and monitored patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other relevant parameters.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, focusing on patient stabilization and transition to lower levels of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in assessing and monitoring patients with complex medical conditions.
- Administered medications and IV fluids accurately and safely, adhering to protocols and orders.
- Effectively communicated patient status and concerns to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed and monitored patients with complex medical conditions, demonstrating proficiency in advanced critical care principles and practices.
Patient Services Group Lead
Quest Diagnostics
10.2018 - 04.2025
- Collect specimens according to established procedures, this includes, but is not limited to drug screens, biometric screening, and insurance exams.
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services
- Data entry and processing specimens including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order
- Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures
- Assist with compilation and submission of monthly statistics and data
- With appropriate training, act as mentor and resource for new employees, assisting with transition into the PSC work environment and the familiarity with established procedures
Part-Time Clerk | Admissions and Registration
Miami Dade College- Hialeah Campus
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Files, answers phone, sorts incoming mail and delivers outgoing mail
- Prepares and processes all necessary forms, including Request for Personnel Action, equipment requisitions and mileage reimbursements
- Assists with coordination of special events for students, faculty, and staff
- Scan files received at the front desk
- Utilized a variety of software programs, including student information systems, to input and update student information in a timely manner
Pharmacy Apprentice
Clinica El Avila
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Supported senior pharmacists in accurately dispensing and calculating medication dosages
- Assisted customer daily, responding to their medication and treatment inquiries
- Processed client billing, accurately handling, and recording all transactions
- Assisted licensed pharmacists with filling prescriptions and maintaining accurate medication records
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate dispensing and delivery of medications to patients
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL01-2027
Bachelor of Science -
Miami Regional University
12.2023
College Credit Certificate - Phlebotomy
Miami Dade College at Medical Campus
12.2017
Master of Pharmacy - undefined
Universidad Santa Maria
11.2016
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- Effective Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Evidence-based nursing
- Team development and management
Accomplishments
Safety HERO Award 06/2024. NIHSS Certification 08/2024. US Guided PIV Certified 10/2024. Professional Ladder, Level I 2024. Safety Unit Coach 01/2025. Shared Governance Co-Chair 02/2025.
Certification
- RN License, Miami, RN9650659
- BLS-CPR, Miami
- ACLS, Miami
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Clinical Preceptor
Cleveland Clinic Florida
04.2025 - Current
Nurse Resident
Cleveland Clinic Florida
05.2024 - 02.2025
Patient Services Group Lead
Quest Diagnostics
10.2018 - 04.2025
Part-Time Clerk | Admissions and Registration
Miami Dade College- Hialeah Campus
03.2017 - 11.2018
Pharmacy Apprentice
Clinica El Avila
03.2014 - 12.2016
College Credit Certificate - Phlebotomy
Miami Dade College at Medical Campus
Master of Pharmacy - undefined
Universidad Santa Maria
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Bachelor of Science -
Miami Regional University
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