Melanie Todora
Helotes,TX
Summary
Transformational perioperative leader with progressive leadership experience in high-acuity surgical services. Currently serving as Patient Care Coordinator with demonstrated success in optimizing OR efficiency, improving first case on-time starts, reducing turnover times, strengthening staff engagement, and driving quality outcomes. Seeking Director of Operating Room position to lead strategic growth, operational excellence, and high-reliability surgical services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator/Staff Nurse
Univeristy Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2018 - Current
- Manages case flow, room assignments, and staffing coverage.
- Monitors key metrics (first case on time starts, turnover times less than 30 minutes, utilization rates).
- Directly supervises RNs, surgical technologists, and support staff, including 8-week schedules and PTO requests while maintaining operational needs.
- Conducts performance evaluations and provides coaching/feedback, addresses performance concerns and implements corrective action when necessary.
- Reviews preference cards for cost effective practices.
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse
The Center for Special Surgery
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Performed comprehensive preoperative assessments and verifies surgical consent, site marking, and required documentation.
- Worked to minimize turnover times less than 20 minutes while maintaining safety and accuracy.
- Efficient in IV placement, urinary catheter placement, medication administration, skin preparation for surgery.
Registered Nurse Traveler
FlexStaff/Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Queens, NY
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered comprehensive patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX12.2017
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Family & Consumer Sciences
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2003
Skills
- Equipment and Capital Planning for BSH
- UKG Scheduling
- OR Board-runner
Other
RN Licenses: Texas, New York
Certifications: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), BLS, ACLS, PALS
Leadership & Volunteering: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
Awards: Gold Award (2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
FlexStaff/Long Island Jewish Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse
The Center for Special Surgery
10.2021 - 12.2023
Patient Care Coordinator/Staff Nurse
Univeristy Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health Science Center
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Family & Consumer Sciences
Texas State University