Melanie Brooks

Compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience in labor and delivery, postpartum, pediatric, medical-surgical, and telemetry settings. Completed over 186 hours of senior practicum experience in a postpartum setting providing maternal-newborn couplet care. Dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based, family-centered care with a strong focus on maternal-newborn health.

Proven leadership, communication, and teamwork skills developed through nursing practice and 12 years of service in the United States Navy.

Senior Practicum – Postpartum at Providence Pavilion for Women & Children (2026-01 – 2026-03)

Completed 186+ hours of direct patient care in a postpartum maternal-newborn setting.

• Provided comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments in a postpartum couplet care model.
• Monitored postpartum recovery including fundal assessments, bleeding, pain management, and maternal-newborn bonding.
• Supported breastfeeding initiation, lactation education, and newborn feeding assessments.
• Delivered discharge education focused on postpartum warning signs, newborn care, and safe transition home.
• Recognized and escalated changes in maternal and newborn condition using SBAR communication.
• Collaborated with lactation consultants, social workers, pediatric providers, anesthesia, and nursing teams to coordinate care.

Student Nurse – Labor & Delivery at Overlake Medical Center (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Performed maternal and newborn assessments and observed fetal heart rate monitoring and labor progression.
• Supported laboring patients and postpartum recovery.
• Assisted with breastfeeding support and discharge readiness.
• Delivered family-centered education and culturally responsive care.
• Collaborated with labor nurses, providers, and support staff to promote safe maternal and fetal outcomes.

Student Nurse – Pediatric Surgical Unit at Seattle Children's Hospital (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Cared for pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performed focused assessments and patient education.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary pediatric teams.
• Applied trauma-informed and family-centered care principles.

Student Nurse – Medical-Surgical & Cardiology at UW Medical Center Montlake (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Performed comprehensive assessments and patient education.
• Administered medications and monitored patient response.
• Identified changes in patient condition and communicated findings using SBAR.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe patient care.

Certified Nursing Assistant – Telemetry at University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Campus (2022-11 – 2025-03)

Delivered direct patient care in a high-acuity telemetry environment.

• Assisted with cardiac monitoring, vital sign trending, mobility, hygiene, and patient safety interventions.
• Recognized signs of clinical deterioration and communicated concerns promptly.
• Precepted and mentored new nursing assistants.

Certified Nursing Assistant – Surgery Services at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett – Colby Campus (2021-08 – 2022-11)

Supported perioperative patient care and surgical workflow.

• Assisted with patient transport, room turnover, and equipment preparation.
• Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff.
• Maintained patient safety and infection prevention standards.

Logistics Specialist (LS), Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) at United States Navy (1993-01 – 2005-12)

Served 12 years on active duty.

• Demonstrated leadership and operational coordination in high-responsibility environments.
• Supported emergency response situations requiring rapid decision-making and teamwork.
• Developed strong communication, adaptability, and leadership skills while serving diverse populations.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – University of Washington (2026-03)