MELISSA BRENNER, BSN, RN
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced in nursing supervision, patient care coordination, and team leadership with proficiency in rapid patient assessment, treatment implementation, and emergency response management. Utilizes strong organizational skills and clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient outcomes, staff performance, safety, and protocol adherence. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Strong communicator with multidisciplinary teams, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections RN
Denver Health/Denver Sheriff Department
Denver, CO
02.2026 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of inmates' physical and mental health upon intake.
- Collaborate with correctional officers to address medical needs during the intake process.
- Perform thorough health evaluations and document findings in compliance with state regulations.
- Manage medication orders, ensuring timely administration and monitoring for side effects.
- Coordinate with external healthcare providers for specialized inmate treatments and follow-ups.
- Evaluate and prioritize medical appointments based on urgency and security protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of inmate health data while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educate inmates on plan of care, medications, and processes.
Float RN
CommonSpirit Health
Mountain Region
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered patient care in diverse settings, adapting quickly to various departmental needs.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices and clinical procedures, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Ensured adherence to healthcare regulations and standards, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained competency in diverse clinical settings by regularly floating between units, adapting quickly to unique patient populations and environments.
- Prevented complications through early identification of potential issues and prompt intervention when necessary.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Western Nephrology
Wheat Ridge, CO
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for acute dialysis patients.
- Educated patients about nutrition, lifestyle modifications, medications and follow-up care after discharge from hospital setting.
- Performed dialysis treatments on adult and pediatric patients in the acute setting.
- Evaluated patient's laboratory results and adjusted medication dosages as needed.
- Provided multi-system care to critically-ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information, such as medical history, lab results, and medications administered.
- Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, calmly, while maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while providing care for acute dialysis patients. Educated patients about nutrition, lifestyle modifications, medications, and follow-up care after discharge from the hospital setting.
Registered Nurse
Fort Logan Mental Health Center
Denver, CO
11.2024 - 03.2025
- High-acuity civil and forensic units: BPD, addiction, schizoaffective.
- Charge Nurse duties include supervising a unit staff of eight, including RNs, LPNs, and MHCs.
- Assurance of the safety of patients and staff.
- Updated charts throughout shifts, with accurate information, to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse Oncology
Swedish Medical Center
Denver, CO
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients and their families on chemotherapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and infusion rates.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse effects and relevant lab results, and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Ultrasound IV insertion and intravenous therapy administration.
- Provided ostomy, trach, wound care, port access, and maintenance.
- Accurate documentation via MediTech EHR.
Graduate RN ICU
AdventHealth
Zephyrhills, FL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Standard nursing care duties under supervision of precepting RN
Nurse Extern ICU
AdventHealth
Zephyrhills, FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Insertion and removal of IVs and catheters
- Safe care of sedated and ventilated patients
- Monitoring of patient vitals and reporting to RN
- Code Blue team
Nurse Extern ICU/PCU
AdventHealth
Land O' Lakes, FL
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed bladder scan, EKG, and non-invasive tests
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Care of acute patients with multiple traumas and injuries
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies
- Accurate documentation via Cerner EHR
DaVita Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
- Patient education
- Infection prevention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12-2023
Skills
- Cerner/EPIC/MediTech/BEHR/Wellsky
- Chemotherapy/Intravenous Infusion
- CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Phlebotomy
- Dialysis
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse, #1695501, DORA/Compact states
- NIHSS
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy, ONS/ONCC
- CPI Crisis Prevention, NCI
- BLS, 07/27
- ACLS, 06/27
Timeline
Corrections RN
Denver Health/Denver Sheriff Department
02.2026 - Current
Float RN
CommonSpirit Health
06.2025 - 02.2026
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Western Nephrology
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fort Logan Mental Health Center
11.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse Oncology
Swedish Medical Center
03.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate RN ICU
AdventHealth
12.2023 - 03.2024
Nurse Extern ICU
AdventHealth
06.2023 - 12.2023
DaVita Dialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2022 - 06.2023
Nurse Extern ICU/PCU
AdventHealth
02.2022 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida