Melanie Sullivan
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Future Licensed Vocational Nurse with practical experience in clinical, hospital, and specialty care environments. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and is committed to enhancing clinical skills while delivering exceptional patient care. Background in bartending developed strong communication and multitasking abilities, essential for effective patient interaction and teamwork. Dedicated to improving patient well-being through compassionate nursing practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nursing Student
St. Dominic's Long-Term and Skilled Nursing
Houston, Texas
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Followed infection prevention and control protocols
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment
- Practiced wound care management
- IV access
- Injections
- Medication adherence
- Engaged with residents to promote emotional well-being and social interaction opportunities.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
Nursing Student
Memorial Hermann Memorial City
Houston, Texas
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided direct patient care across multiple hospital departments
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and vital signs monitoring
- Supported care in medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency, ICU step-down, and specialty units
- Provided post-operative monitoring and recovery support
- Assisted with cardiac monitoring and telemetry observation
- Accurately documented patient care in electronic health record systems (EHR)
- Followed hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, and trans
Nursing Student
Kelsey-Seybold
Kemah, Texas
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided nursing support to obstetric patients during antepartum and postpartum care
- Performed urine testing, specimen collection, and lab preparation
- Assisted providers with pelvic exams, Pap smears, and procedures
- Prepared exam rooms and maintained sterile technique
- Administered injections and medications per provider orders
- Provided patient education on prenatal care, postpartum recovery, and family planning
- Performed point-of-care testing and collected swabs for illness screening (e.g., respiratory or vaginal cultures)
- Assisted providers with pelvic exams, Pap smears, and clinical procedures
- Administered pediatric vaccines and injections following immunization schedules
- Measured height, weight, and growth parameters
- Completed hearing and visual test for pediatrics
Nursing Student
Sugar Land Dialysis Center
Sugar Land, Texas
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided direct nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis treatment
- Prepared patients and equipment for dialysis procedures
- Monitored patients before, during, and after dialysis treatments
- Assessed vital signs, fluid status, and patient tolerance to treatment
- Initiated, monitored, and discontinued dialysis treatments
Nursing Student
Sun Behavioral Mental Health Facility
Houston, Texas
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Established therapeutic rapport with patients
- Encouraged participation in treatment plans and daily activities
- Supported patients with coping skills and emotional regulation
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed
- Provided therapeutic nursing care to patients with mental health disorders
- Monitored patient behavior, mood, and affect for changes in condition
- Performed mental status observations and reported findings to RN/psychiatrist
Nursing Student
Tuscany Village
Pearland, Texas
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Administered oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications per physician orders
- Performed medication passes for long-term and post-acute residents
- Conducted focused nursing assessments and vital signs monitoring
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and pressure injury prevention
- Managed enteral feedings (G-tubes/PEG tubes) and monitored tolerance
- Inserted and maintained Foley catheters; provided catheter care
- Performed blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
- Collected specimens and monitored lab results
- Provided tracheostomy care and oxygen therapy
- Assisted with IV therapy
Bartending
Molly’s Pub
Kemah, TX
01.2022 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher
Akiba
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bartending
Joe’s Crab shack
01.2019 - 01.2022
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
TX02-2026
Bachelors - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Houston at Clearlake
1 2024
Associates of Science -
Dallas College (Brookhaven)
1 2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessments
- IV setup
- Vitals monitoring
- ADL assistance
- Task prioritization
- Direct patient care
- IV removal
- Clinical judgment
- Cultural history
- Infection control standards
- Intravenous therapy
- Multitasking capacity
- CPR certification
- Respiratory care
- Preventive healthcare
- Monitoring vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Pudency
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Nursing Student
St. Dominic's Long-Term and Skilled Nursing
11.2025 - 02.2026
Nursing Student
Memorial Hermann Memorial City
10.2025 - 02.2026
Nursing Student
Kelsey-Seybold
10.2025 - 02.2026
Nursing Student
Sugar Land Dialysis Center
10.2025 - 12.2025
Nursing Student
Sun Behavioral Mental Health Facility
08.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing Student
Tuscany Village
02.2025 - 05.2025
Bartending
Molly’s Pub
01.2022 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher
Akiba
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bartending
Joe’s Crab shack
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelors - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Houston at Clearlake
Associates of Science -
Dallas College (Brookhaven)
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
Education
other