MELANIE ROJAS
Summary
With 7 years of experience in hospital, labor, and primary care, along with 10 months in home care, I have built a strong foundation in nursing. My expertise includes vital sign assessment, medication administration, and application of the Nursing Care Process for optimal patient care. I also possess knowledge in first aid, basic electrocardiography, biohazardous waste handling, and medical aseptic technique.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Hospital San Juan De Dios
03.2024 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Nurse
COOPESAIN R.L.
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Antigen administration
- Medication administration
- Injectable Service
- Induction and Education in insulin-dependent users
- Provide Health Education in relation to procedures
Nurse
HOSPITAL NACIONAL PSIQUIATRICO MANUEL ANTONIO CHAPUI
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Nursing Care and Attention to Users in the Hospitalization Process
- Nursing Care and Attention to Users in the Emergency and Observation Service
- Administration of Medications and monitoring of adverse effects
- Education in hospitalization process
- Use of Digital Health Record
Nurse
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Direct care for users
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Nursing Care Process
- Use of digital or digital records according to needs
Nursing Assistant
COOPESAIN R.L.
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Pre-consultation Care
- Electrocardiograms Care and performance
- Administration of medications
- Direct care in Emergency Service
- Minor Surgery Care and Assistance
- Health Education
Nurse
Instituto Centroamericano de Medicina ICEM
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Direct care for users
- Medication Administration
- Health Education
- Analysis and Detection of drug interactions
- Nursing Care Process
- Use of Huli digital file
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Universidad de Costa Rica
04.2018
Bachelor - Psychology
Universidad of Costa Rica
03.2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Microsoft Office, 06/01/07, Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
- Bilingual Secretary, 12/01/09, Colegio Universitario de Cartago
- Solid Waste for Hospital Management, 08/01/13, Universidad de Costa Rica
- ECG for Nursing Clinical Approach, 07/01/15, Enfermería Integral Creativa y Profesional EICPSA
- Fire Prevention and Fighting Training, 10/01/16, Universidad de Costa Rica
- Advanced Life Support - ALS, 05/01/18, Universidad de Costa Rica
- Basic Life Support - BLS, 04/01/21, Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento en Emergencias SMI S.A.
- National Alzheimer's Congress, 09/01/22, Asociacion Costarricense de Alzheimer y otras demencias Asociadas ASCADA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Professional Associations
Colegio de Enfermeras de Costa Rica, 05/01/17, present, 16603
Additional Information
Montana Registered Nurse
NUR-RN-LIC-241615
Timeline
Nurse
Hospital San Juan De Dios
03.2024 - Current
Nurse
COOPESAIN R.L.
05.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse
HOSPITAL NACIONAL PSIQUIATRICO MANUEL ANTONIO CHAPUI
05.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse
07.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant
COOPESAIN R.L.
10.2019 - 05.2020
Nurse
Instituto Centroamericano de Medicina ICEM
05.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor - Psychology
Universidad of Costa Rica
Bachelor - Nursing
Universidad de Costa Rica
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