Melodie Dick, BSN, RN
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner student with extensive experience in primary care. Expertise in patient education, preventive care, and chronic disease management drives improved health outcomes through tailored treatment plans. Strong clinical skills support a commitment to delivering quality patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Extern
UC San Diego Health
San Diego
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and monitored vital signs, facilitating timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement and adjust patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on medication management and post-discharge instructions to promote adherence and recovery.
- Educated patients on disease prevention techniques, health promotion activities, nutrition counseling, medication management strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, and colleagues to support care coordination.
- Participated in infection control practices, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
- Ensured that all nursing documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
Student Nurse Resident
Everest Hospice
San Diego
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Delivered patient care under supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to formulate effective patient care plans.
- Administered medications according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs to promote comfort and independence.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and emotional support strategies to enhance patient well-being.
- Educated families on care procedures and health management strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, promoting resilience and effective coping strategies.
Research Assistant / Research Coordinator
Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation
San Diego
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance study design and protocol development.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to findings for multiple studies.
- Trained new staff on clinical trial procedures and data collection techniques.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in scoliosis research and inform treatment methodologies.
- Prepared and maintained detailed documentation of research findings.
- Organized research materials and resources, improving access for team members.
- Managed scheduling of experiments and participant interactions effectively.
- Attended meetings to report project progress and share insights.
Chemist
Abbott Laboratories Limited
San Diego
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated laboratory equipment to perform chemical analyses and support production processes.
- Conducted quality control tests, ensuring products met established specifications.
- Developed scale-up processes for transitioning from laboratory to pilot plant or commercial scale.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Manufacturing.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- Proposed improvements to existing processes and new process development.
- Led training sessions to enhance team knowledge of production techniques.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment in the lab.
Lead Microbiologist / Laboratory Manager
Bio Applied Technologies Joint, Inc.
San Diego
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Led microbiologist team of six specializing in biologics research and DNA sequencing.
- Developed and implemented microbiological testing protocols, improving consistency and reliability of test results.
- Monitored sterility and endotoxin testing to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain result integrity.
- Maintained sterile environments to prevent contamination during experiments.
- Trained new staff on laboratory safety and best practices, contributing to a culture of safety and compliance.
- Collaborated on research projects and experiments with team members.
- Analyzed complex biological data from DNA sequencing to identify potential mutations.
- Documented findings in laboratory notebooks for regulatory compliance.
- Maintained project deadlines with strict attention to detail.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
San Diego, CA05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
San Diego, CA03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Chemistry
University of California - San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Clinical judgment
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-centered care
- EHR documentation (Epic Hospice MD)
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Patient monitoring
- ADL assistance
Affiliations
- Iota Sigma Honors Society of Nursing Chapter 232
- Oncology Nursing Society
- American Nurses Association
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- AACN Graduate Nursing
- American Chemical Society
- Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation: San Diego
Websites
Certification
• Registered Nurse, Lic# 95455022, 10/27
• ECG Competency, 12/27
• BLS CPR and AED Certified, 08/26
• NIHSS Certification, 10/26
• ECG Competency, 12/27
• BLS CPR and AED Certified, 08/26
• NIHSS Certification, 10/26
Volunteer Experience
- UCSD Explore - Path to Career
- Thousand Smiles Foundation
- American Heart Association
- Eric Paredes - Save a Life Foundation
- Life Rolls On - Adaptive Surfing
- Philippine Nurses Association
- San Diego Association of Men in Nursing
- San Diego Unified School District Advisory Committee
- Burbank Elementary (Logan Heights)
- Muirlands Middle School (La Jolla)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Extern
UC San Diego Health
01.2026 - 05.2026
Student Nurse Resident
Everest Hospice
01.2026 - 03.2026
Chemist
Abbott Laboratories Limited
11.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant / Research Coordinator
Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation
02.2017 - 06.2022
Lead Microbiologist / Laboratory Manager
Bio Applied Technologies Joint, Inc.
02.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Chemistry
University of California - San Diego