Melissa Bole
Littleton,CO
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing staff development. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor new RNs, and utilize critical thinking skills to manage complex clinical situations effectively.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procedural Nurse
Radiology Imaging Associates
Englewood, Colorado
02.2026 - Current
- Administered patient care during diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout imaging sessions.
- Assisted in scheduling and coordinating patient appointments efficiently.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to track treatment effectiveness.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations, applying advanced life-saving skills to stabilize patients.
Infusion Nurse
Colorado Arthritis Center
Englewood, CO
09.2010 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications to enhance pain management in patients with arthritis.
- Monitored and assessed patient responses to optimize infusion treatment efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a comforting environment during treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
Preop/PACU Nurse/Interventional Radiology Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA
Englewood, Colorado
07.1994 - Current
- Assessed clinical situations quickly and accurately using critical thinking skills to inform patient care decisions.
- Monitored vital signs and administered injections while assisting with medical procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored post-operative patients, addressed concerns, and provided tailored home care strategies to support recovery.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO12-1996
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Direct nursing care
- Patient assessment and care
- Emergency care
- Triage assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Nursing staff development
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Mentorship development
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, January 2026
- ACLS, American Heart Association, July 2026
- PALS, American Heart Association, May 2027
- TNCC, Emergency Nurses Association, October 2028
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Emergency Nurses Association, August 2024
Timeline
Procedural Nurse
Radiology Imaging Associates
02.2026 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Colorado Arthritis Center
09.2010 - Current
Preop/PACU Nurse/Interventional Radiology Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA
07.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College