Melanie Uceda
COLLEYVILLE
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience in patient safety, medication administration, and critical thinking. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advocating for families while ensuring accurate documentation.
Detail-oriented nursing professional with a proven track record in educating patients and families about health management. Skilled in fostering effective communication between patients and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination and ensure positive health outcomes.
Skilled nursing professional with more than 37 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Medical City North Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment options and preventative care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
RN Staff Nurse
USAP
Colleyville, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions, assessing vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Start IV's for procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Medical City North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
09.2006 - 03.2020
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05-1989
Lvn - LVN
Vernon Regional Junior College
Wichita Falls, TX05-1984
High School Diploma -
Rider HS
Wichita Falls, TX05-1981
Skills
- Patient safety
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Respiratory support
- Critical thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation
- Patient care assessment
- Attention to detail
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Procedure room preparation
- Pediatric nursing
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Medical City North Hills
04.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
USAP
03.2020 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Medical City North Richland Hills
09.2006 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Lvn - LVN
Vernon Regional Junior College
High School Diploma -
Rider HS