ROSA MELENDEZ
Crosby,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 7 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced critical care medicine settings. Skilled at working independently and also collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Suvida
Pasadena
04.2024 - Current
- Cares for Suvida Healthcare’s patients and focuses on outpatient medicine, continuity of care, health maintenance, improving health outcomes, and disease prevention
- Manages patients with the supervision of the Neighborhood Center Medical Director in a multidisciplinary value-based care model
- Serves as the leader for their respective care team within the Neighborhood Center
- Collaborates effectively with Suvida Healthcare’s multidisciplinary care team
- Focuses on providing 5-Star care and strives to provide a high level of customer service
- Keeps a medical history and medical records
- Refers the patient to specialists as needed
- Attends daily morning huddle with care team to discuss patients to be seen that day and works to close any potential care gaps
- Attends weekly huddle with multidisciplinary care team to review and manage high-risk patients within the care team
- Begins to influence department’s strategy
- Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
Houston OG OBGYN
1415 N Loop W #750, Houston, TX
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Registered Nurse, CVICU (Full-Time)
Houston Methodist
Tomball, TX
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Sanitas Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Diabetes Nurse Educator (Full-Time)
Sanitas Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
Nurse Circulator (Part-Time)
Coastal Eye Associates
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms by ensuring there were no expired medications and equipment functioned to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
School Nurse (Full-Time)
Goose Creek Independent School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing and Vision evaluations.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Operating Room Circulator (Full-Time)
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Houston
05.2021
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Sam Houston University
Associates Degree - Nursing
San Jacinto Community College
High School Diploma -
Channelview High School
Skills
- APRN Licensure 06/20/2021
- RN Licensure September 22nd 2016
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification by the American Heart Association
- Fluent Spanish
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preventive Care
- Routine Patient Testing
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Critical Care Nursing
- Case Management
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family education
- ECW
Accomplishments
- Referring students to helping Organizations
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- ACLS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Suvida
04.2024 - Current
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
Houston OG OBGYN
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, CVICU (Full-Time)
Houston Methodist
12.2022 - 08.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Sanitas Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2022
Diabetes Nurse Educator (Full-Time)
Sanitas Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
Nurse Circulator (Part-Time)
Coastal Eye Associates
01.2020 - 06.2020
School Nurse (Full-Time)
Goose Creek Independent School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
Operating Room Circulator (Full-Time)
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Houston
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Sam Houston University
Associates Degree - Nursing
San Jacinto Community College
High School Diploma -
Channelview High School