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Melanie Soliz

Euless,TX

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care settings. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Exceptional communication skills foster effective collaboration with healthcare teams, enhancing overall patient outcomes. Committed to improving patient satisfaction through attentive service and strong advocacy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Nurse

Charlton Methodist
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide nursing care within a Level 3 Trauma Center, specializing in high-acuity and behavioral emergency situations
  • Perform EKGs, venipuncture, IV infusions (including sono IV lines), cardiac monitoring, and medication administration
  • Taught nursing staff during Skills Fair events
  • Recognized with DAISY award for providing exceptional, compassionate patient care.

Emergency Room Nurse (26-week contract)

Baylor Scott & White
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Delivered care in Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for early intervention and treatment planning
  • Educated patients and families on test results, medications, and plan of care

Emergency Room Nurse (26-week contract)

Texas Health Harris Methodist
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated in Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

Registered Nurse / House Supervisor

Green Oaks Hospital
08.2009 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw hospital operations, maintained patient flow and bed placement
  • Led crisis response, staff scheduling, and interdisciplinary coordination
  • Managed patient/family concerns and ensured compliance with care standards

Case Management Utilization Review Nurse

Travelers Insurance
01.2017 - 06.2018


  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
  • Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.

Emergency Room Nurse

Parkland Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2017
  • Delivered acute care in a Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Performed triage and treatment for trauma, cardiac, and behavioral patients
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.

Case Management Nurse

Heritage Hospice Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provided in-home hospice care and pain management
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and supported family caregivers
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMurry University, Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
08.2008

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative team management
  • Clear communication
  • SONO IV placement

Certification

BLS Exp: 01/31/27

ACLS Exp: 01/31/27

PALS Exp: 01/31/27

NIH Exp: 06/30/27

TNCC Exp: 06/30/28

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Emergency Room Nurse

Charlton Methodist
01.2023 - Current

Emergency Room Nurse (26-week contract)

Baylor Scott & White
01.2022 - 03.2023

Emergency Room Nurse (26-week contract)

Texas Health Harris Methodist
07.2021 - 01.2022

Case Management Utilization Review Nurse

Travelers Insurance
01.2017 - 06.2018

Emergency Room Nurse

Parkland Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2017

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015

Case Management Nurse

Heritage Hospice Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse / House Supervisor

Green Oaks Hospital
08.2009 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMurry University, Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing