Melanie Tapia
Sarasota
Summary
Registered Nurse with one year of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Level I Trauma Center. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, cardiac monitoring, and complex care coordination. Completed a Nurse Residency Program and critical care training. Strong focus on patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence. Currently pursuing a BSN.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
05.2025 - Current
- Administered IV medications and titrated drips per protocol to optimize patient outcomes
- Monitored continuous telemetry and recognized dysrhythmias to ensure timely interventions
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and documentation
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care.
- Monitored compliance with safety and infection prevention protocols.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing timely interventions and support.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge procedures to enhance understanding and compliance
Advanced Nurse Technician
AdventHealth Winter Park
Winter Park
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Conducted patient assessments and collected vital signs to support clinical staff in delivering quality care.
- Monitored patient conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Recorded patient information in electronic health records to ensure accurate and timely access for the healthcare team.
- Offered compassionate support to patients and families, enhancing their comfort and experience during hospital stays.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Assisted in patient transfers and ambulation with proper body mechanics to ensure safety of both patient and self.
Education
Essentials Of Complex Care (ECC)- Critical Care -
Orlando Health Institute for Learning
Orlando, FL11-2025
Clinical Training - ECG Interpretation
Orlando Health Institute For Learning
Orlando08-2025
Associate of Science -
Rasmussen University
Altamonte Springs, FL03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College
Sanford, FL05-2026
Skills
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- High-acuity care
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Communication
- EMR management
- Time Management
- Organization
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/30/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 05/29/28
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Advanced Nurse Technician
AdventHealth Winter Park
07.2021 - 03.2025
Essentials Of Complex Care (ECC)- Critical Care -
Orlando Health Institute for Learning
Clinical Training - ECG Interpretation
Orlando Health Institute For Learning
Associate of Science -
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College