Melanie Roggenbuck is a registered nurse seeking new opportunities. She has over 4 years of experience providing care to critically ill cardiac patients in the ICU and intermediate care units. Her experience includes assessing patients, administering medications, interpreting medical equipment, and providing end of life care. She is ACLS certified and has experience precepting and mentoring other nurses.

1. Melanie Marie Roggenbuck
13435 W. Fountain Dr. Apt 207
New Berlin, WI, 53151
(248) 930-6482
roggenm89@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Assessed critical patients in a variety of clinical settings (rapids responses, code blues, ICU) and
participated on the rapid response team as a preceptorship.
• Analyzed assessment data and collaborated with healthcare workers to advocate and develop
appropriate plans and interventions for patients and families
• Utilized critical thinking skills and prioritization to continuously provide care for 4-8 patients in a
holistic and culturally appropriate manner
• Independently administered continuous abdominal peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) on 1-2 patients off the
floor
• Comforted and provided emotional support to patients and families members , especially those at the
end of their life (hospice)
• Transported critically ill patients to appropriate treatment areas
• Interpreted EKGs and telemetry monitors; cared for chest tubes and JP drains, drew labs through
venipuncture and central lines, provided patient education about plan of care
• Efficiently monitored and calculated various cardiac drips including amiodarone, cardizem, primacor,
lasix, bumex, insulin, dobutamine, dopamine, nitroglycerin, heparin
• Knowledge and experience with multiple cardiac IV push medications (lopressor,cardizem,
hydralazine, calcium gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, epinephrine)
• Precepted and mentored multiple new registered nurses
• Became certified to care for PleurX drain and certified other nurses on floor to do the same
• Functioned as SuperUser for implementing barcode scanning and Alaris IV pumps to floor
• Experience with charge nurse responsibilities which include solving conflicts, creating schedules,
monitoring telemetry, answering questions that arise on the floor, and monitoring patients
• Knowledge of eCare (computerized charting), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, and the
Spanish Language
EDUCATION:
University of Detroit Mercy-McAuley School of Nursing, Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Summa Cum Laude (May 2011)
Cumulative GPA: 3.98
Clawson High School
High School Diploma (June 2007)
Valedictorian of Class
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse on Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (5North) (2011-2015)
St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
I cared for 4-7 patients, most of which were on cardiac drips. I completed basic patient care along with
functioning as a charge nurse and precept new RNs for 4-5weeks.
Nurse Technician on Nephrology/Transplant-Intermediate Care (2ELL) (2009-2011)
St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
I completed nursing assessments and basic patient care for 5-8 patients. I also would complete peritoneal
dialysis on 1-2 patients off the floor.
Nurse Extern on Nephrology/Transplant-Intermediate Care (2ELL) (Summer 2010)

2. St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
I followed a registered nurse and helped pass medications, completed basic patient care for 4-5 patients. I
collected data on the floor and developed new ways to prevent falls.
Student Volunteer in the Emergency Room (2006-2007)
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
I worked at the triage desk and helped transfer patients to appropriate treatment areas.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
State of Wisconsin- Registered Nurse (Present)
State of Michigan- Registered Nurse (Present)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (2014-present)
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)-Michigan Heart Association (present)
Aromatherapy Certified (2012-present)
Sigma Theta Tau International Member- Lambda Zeta Chapter (2011-current)
Dean’s List Award (2008-2011)
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Certificate (October, 2009)
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Patient Safety and Fall Prevention at St. John Hospital and Medical Center (July, 2010)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Chaperone for High School Band Florida Trip (2014)
HAVEN Domestic Abuse Shelter in Pontiac, Michigan (2010)
Capuchins Soup Kitchen in Detroit, Michigan (2010)
C.O.T.S. in Detroit, Michigan (2008)
REFERENCES
Valarie Baksik
Clinical Manager of 5North Phone: (313) 343-7233
St. John Hospital and Medical Center Email:Valerie.Baksik@stjohn.org
Justin McWherter
Registered Nurse/Assistance Clinical Manager of 5 North Phone: (586) 306-9612
St. John Hospital and Medical Center Email: Justin.McWherter@stjohn.org
Jennifer Salon
Registered Nurse/Lead Preceptor on 5North Phone: (519) 791-9182
St. John Hospital and Medical Center Email: Jennifer.Salon@stjohn.org