Family Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Melissa Ivy Sheridan, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
***** * ***** ** ******, Arizona 85383
Cell # 415-***-**** email: acu0i1@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Profile
Dedicated and patient-focused Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development, and family advocacy.
Highly skilled career professional with more than 16 years practical experience in multiple specialty areas within the hospital system with 1 years of experience as an ARNP with the UF Department of Neurological Surgery at Shands Healthcare. Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient and family advocate.
Highly motivated, hard working, dedicated and reliable. Ability to work autonomously and with groups ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation.
Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease and foster the provision of superior patient care.
Licensure and Certifications:
Certification Examination Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC exp 2020
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License, State of Florida exp
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License, State of California exp2017
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License State of Arizona exp 2019
Registered Nurse License, State of Florida exp
Registered Nurse License, State of California exp2017
Registered Nurse License, State of Arizona exp2019
Advanced Cardiac Life Support exp2017
Basic Life Support exp2017
PALS exp2018
CCRN exp2017
TNCC exp2019
CPI exp2017
DEA License (Gov’t requires valid employment before applying for license) Pending employment
Associations
Florida Nurses Association
California Nurses Association
Association for Neuroscience Nurses
American Association for Critical Care Nurses
Educational Background
**Currently enrolled in Grand Canyon University Doctorate of Nursing Practice program
Expected graduation August 2017
Masters of Science in Nursing, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner 2004-2005
University of Florida, College of Nursing
Gainesville, Florida
Bachelors of Science in Nursing 2002-2003
University of Florida, College of Nursing
Gainesville, Florida
Associate of Science in Nursing 1997- 2000
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, Florida
Associate of Arts 1996-1999
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, Florida
Pre- Nursing Requirements 1994-1996
Broward Community College
Davie, Florida
Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Santa Fe Community College
Dean’s List for academic recognition University of Florida
Professional Experience
HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER 2015-CURRENT
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
PEDIATRIC AND ADULT EMERGENCY SERVICES
Responsible for care of all aspects of patient care in a high volume, fast paced community emergency room. Responsible to be knowledgeable in patient care throughout the lifespan from neonate through end of life. Responsible for patient care, medication administration, assisting the physicians and PAs as needed, etc. Extensive collaboration with ancillary staff and providers to provide optimal patient care. Responsible to maintain competencies to care for all levels of acuity from minor ailments and injuries to high acuity illnesses and traumas. Responsibilities may vary based on assigned position for the day such as but not limited to patient assignments, resource nurse for my specific area ( assisting the staff with patient care, tasks, procedural sedation, chaperone for providers during sensitive exams, etc), facilitation of flow within the department by assisting with moving patients to their admit beds, discharges, bedding the waiting room patients and assisting with bedding the ambulance patients; also role may include floating throughout the department as a main resource. Occasional need to hold admitted patients in the department and responsible to start unit orders and care for the admitted patient at all acuity levels including ICU care. Able to manage vasoactive medications, sedative and narcotic infusions, ventilator management, etc. Highly motivated, team player and fast paced.
SUNVIEW HEALTH AND REHAB 2015-2016
YOUNGTOWN, ARIZONA
Staff Nurse
Responsible for all aspects of patient care of the residents in a long term care facility. Residents cared for ranged in ages from 18- end of life. Disease processes mananged in ambulatory care patients to the long-term care residents. Responsible for care of the long-term trach and ventilated patient and their subsequent needs of immobility. Work in collaboration with other staff such as physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy and coordinated care with the physicians and nurse practitioners to tailor patient care. Responsible for ongoing assessments of the patient, medication administration, wound care (in addition to the wound nurses and physicians), wound prevention, assisting with ancillary staff in general patient care and hygiene.
PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER 2012-2015
ESCONDIDO,CALIFORNIA
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Responsible for all aspects of patient care throughout the life span in high volume, fast paced Level 2 Trauma Center ER. Responsible for patient care, medication administration, assisting the physicians and Pas as needed, etc. Extensive collaboration with ancillary staff and providers to provide optimal patient care. Responsible to maintain competencies to care for all levels of acuity from minor ailments and injuries to high acuity illnesses and traumas. Responsibilities may vary based on assigned position for the day such as but not limited to patient assignments, resource nurse for my specific area ( assisting the staff with patient care, tasks, procedural sedation, chaperone for providers during sensitive exams, etc), facilitation of flow within the department by assisting with moving patients to their admit beds, discharges, bedding the waiting room patients and assisting with bedding the ambulance patients; also role may include floating throughout the department as a main resource as well as specific roles such as cardiac nurse. The cardiac role requires being at all cardiac alert/STEMI codes, code blue and stroke codes. Occasional need to hold admitted patients in the department and responsible to start unit orders and care for the admitted patient at all acuity levels including ICU care. Able to manage vasoactive medications, sedative and narcotic infusions, ventilator management, etc. Highly motivated, team player and fast paced.
Supervisor 7West/Neuro/MS Tele
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS 2009-2012
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
Interim Night Shift Supervisor: night shift supervisor for the ICU and step down PCU (Progressive Care Unit). Combined with the charge/lead role; responsible for managing the night shift nurses and support staff. Available as a mentor, educator, and problem-solver for physicians and other hospital staff, and an advocate for patients and families. Responsible to address patient care and staffing issues that may arise during the shift. Coordinate the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the nursing staff and medical staff by serving as a mediator. Promote communication among families, patients, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members. Resolve hospital crisis and communicate information to the administrative staff. Responsible for monitoring the utilizing resources to provide cost-effective care. Perform technical and patient care duties as appropriate.
Charge/Lead RN: provide excellent leadership, management and communication to ensure superior patient care and safety is provided to our patients. Responsible for shift supervision of the staff nurses for the ICU and the step down PCU (Progressive Care Unit). Assist the nurses and direct the admissions, discharges and transfers of patients to and from the units. Responsible for safe and appropriate assignment of patients to the nursing staff and support staff based on acuity level and nursing skills.
Serve as a role model for creating a warm and caring environment for patients, families, physicians and staff. Collaborate with patient logistics and hospital supervisors to coordinate general flow of patients.
Responsible for nursing staff assignments for the day shift and ensuring adequate staffing available for safe patient ratios. Provide direct patient care when required.
Preceptor: Serve as a role model with exceptional knowledge and skills in critical care to mentor new nurses to the ICU setting. Facilitate their orientation and integration into their new role and responsibilities as a nurse. Provide orientation to experienced nurses newly hired to our facility and provide support and mentorship to assist them in transitioning into their new setting. Provide educational and emotional support in a high acuity area. Responsible to mentor student nurses, create an environment conducive to learning and determine appropriate patient care assignments based on current skill levels.
Staff RN: Provide direct bedside patient care for those with highly acute conditions, i.e. stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, meningitis, seizures, hydrocephalus, ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring, myocardial infarction, heart failure, pulmonary failure, renal failure. This also includes management of many of the co-morbid conditions that be present.
Ventilator management, vasoactive drip management, insulin and anticoagulant therapies are integral in the care of the ICU patient as well as EKG and various lab interpretations.
General patient care is given to keep the patient clean, dry, free from infection and at optimum safety standards.
Provide staff support to assist with patient needs. Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate outcomes for these patients during their acute hospital stay and manage their chronic co-morbid conditions. Directly act as a resource to other team members of the nursing team. Promoting compliance and support of policies and procedures. Direct patient care while collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO/THORNTON HOSPITAL 12/08-05/09
LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA
Staff RN Intermediate Unit
Provide direct patient care for multiple complex patient populations in high paced environment including but not limited to hematology/oncology, neurologic injuries, cardiac, post heart cath, septic shock, immunocompromised/neutropenic patients, etc. Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate outcomes for these patients during their acute hospital stay and manage their chronic co-morbid conditions. Directly act as a resource to other team members of the nursing team. Promoting compliance and support of policies and procedures. Direct patient care while collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members.
NURSEFINDERS 2008-2010
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Staff Agency RN-Per Diem
Float to hospitals in need of staff to assist in meeting state staffing requirements.
Provide direct patient care to all age ranges and levels of acuity.
Provide direct care to patients with varying medical conditions at different stages of disease process including but not limited to: neurological injury, cardiac and respiratory dysfunction, arrest, distress; endocrine and metabolic imbalances and disturbances, crisis situations, septic shock, diabetic management; management of vasoactive medications and monitoring procedures, etc.
Responsible for management of patient care, medication administration in safe effective manner, prompt reporting of abnormal values to the appropriate team members and physicians.
Available as staff support, resource, and part of the interdisciplinary team at each individual facility.
American Mobile Healthcare Travel Nursing Company 8/08-11/08
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, California
Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Contract RN
Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise for a diverse surgical intensive care unit. Provide care for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints of the ventilated and non-ventilated patient, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, gastrointestinal bleeds, and managing multiple co-morbid conditions of the patients. Acquired and recorded patient information. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy including multiple vasoactive medications, sedation, paralytics, pain management; continuous patient monitoring and interpretation of hemodynamic values, obtaining and interpretation of telemetry readings, labs, blood gases and reporting critical values and abnormal values accurately and in a timely manner. . Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate outcomes for these patients during their acute hospital stay and manage their chronic co-morbid conditions. Directly act as a resource to other team members of the nursing team. Promoting compliance and support of policies and procedures. Direct patient care while collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members.
American Mobile Healthcare Travel Nursing Company 6/2008-8/2008
Eden Medical Center Castro Valley, California
Registered Nurse Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Contract RN
Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise for a diverse neurosurgical intensive care unit in a community hospital. Provide care for patients suffering from neurological injury, subarachnoid hemorrhages aneurysms, vasospasm, post operative management of the neurosurgical patient population, respiratory failure/complaints of the ventilated and non-ventilated patient, and managing multiple co-morbid conditions of the neurosurgical patient population. Acquired and recorded patient information. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy including multiple vasoactive medications, sedation, paralytics, pain management; continuous patient monitoring and interpretation of hemodynamic values, obtaining and interpretation of telemetry readings, labs, blood gases and reporting critical values and abnormal values accurately and in a timely manner.
Constant communication with multidisciplinary team of doctors, physician extenders, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapy, speech and swallow, rehab services, social services, and other ancillary staff.
Multiple floated shifts to the Emergency Department, ICU, CCU, and Neurosurgical floor.
American Mobile Healthcare Travel Nursing Company 5/2008-6/2008
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Registered Nurse Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Contract RN
Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise for a diverse highly acute neurosurgical intensive care unit. Provide care for patients suffering from neurological injury, subarachnoid hemorrhages aneurysms, vasospasm, post operative management of the neurosurgical patient population, respiratory failure/complaints of the ventilated and non-ventilated patient, and managing multiple co-morbid conditions of the neurosurgical patient population. Acquired and recorded patient information. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy including multiple vasoactive medications, sedation, paralytics, pain management; continuous patient monitoring and interpretation of hemodynamic values, obtaining and interpretation of telemetry readings, labs, blood gases and reporting critical values and abnormal values accurately and in a timely manner.
Constant communication with multidisciplinary team of doctors, physician extenders, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapy, speech and swallow, rehab services, social services, and other ancillary staff.
RN Network Travel Nursing Company
Kaiser Permanente, Walnut CREEK, California 2/2008-5/2008
Registered Nurse Cardiac Monitoring Unit (CMU)/Patient Care Overflow (PCO), Contract RN
Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise for a moderately acute cardiac care unit. CMU-Provide direct patient care for patients with chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus, cerebral vascular accident, angioplasty, care of the patient after catheterization, CHF, renal failure, dialysis, etc. Responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring, monitoring and interpretation of lab values and placing appropriate calls to report abnormal lab values, responsible for obtaining 12Lead EKG (placement, reading, and interpretation), communication with interdisciplinary team to manage care and progression of hospital stay to maximize the patient care experience at Kaiser.
PCO-In addition to the above mentioned responsibilities; responsible for making nursing and patient bed assignments, constant communication with the ED, CMU and nursing supervisors to manage the overflow unit. Provide relief for staff to take appropriate breaks and meals and ensure continuing care and safety of the patients at all times.
Available as a resource for unit staff and other providers.
Available as a preceptor for student nurses, new graduate nurses and transfer nurses.
Collaboration with ancillary staff, providers and specialty services to provide optimal care for our patients.
Shands Healthcare 2002-2008
Gainesville, Florida
Registered Nurse Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit/ Intermediate Care Unit
Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise for a diverse highly acute neurosurgical intensive care unit. Provide care for patients suffering from neurological injury, aneurysms, vasospasm, open and closed head injuries, post operative management of the neurosurgical patient population, trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints of the ventilated and non-ventilated patient, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, gastrointestinal bleeds, and managing multiple co-morbid conditions of the patients. Acquired and recorded patient information. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy including multiple vasoactive medications, sedation, paralytics, pain management; continuous patient monitoring and interpretation of hemodynamic values, obtaining and interpretation of telemetry readings, labs, blood gases and reporting critical values and abnormal values accurately and in a timely manner.
Available as a resource for unit staff and other providers.
Available as a preceptor for student nurses, new graduate nurses and transfer nurses.
Collaboration with ancillary staff, providers and specialty services to provide optimal care for our patients.
RN Network Travel Nursing Company 9/2007-11/2007
Parrish Medical Center
titusville, fl
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit, Contract Nurse
Provide direct patient care to the patient population of community hospital intensive care unit. The patient populations include but not limited to acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints of the ventilated and non-ventilated patient, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, gastrointestinal bleeds, neurological conditions and managing multiple co-morbid conditions of the patients. Acquired and recorded patient information. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy including multiple vasoactive medications, sedation, pain management; continuous patient monitoring and interpretation of hemodynamic values, obtaining and interpretation of telemetry and basic labs and reporting critical values accurately and in a timely manner.
Available as a resource for unit staff and other providers.
Available as a preceptor for student nurses, new graduate nurses and transfer nurses.
Collaboration with ancillary staff, providers and specialty services to provide optimal care for our patients.
Shands Healthcare UF Department of Neurosurgery 3/2006-8/2007
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Gainesville, Florida
On –call for high volume neurosurgical patient population in conjunction with the resident on-call.
Duties include but not limited to : assessment of health status during the pre- and post-operative periods; History and Physical; preventative screening procedures; identification of health risk factors; updating patient records reflecting changes in the patient’s health status; daily rounds to observe patient progress/decline in health status; formulating medical diagnoses; ordering and interpretation of appropriate tests/labs/X-rays within my scope of practice; development of treatment plans; critical thinking/decision making during acute health status changes; support/counsel; pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal care to the patients
Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality care to our patient population which include but not limited to: subarachnoid hemorrhage, aneurysms, traumatic brain injury, subdural hematoma, seizures, tumors, arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, Parkinson’s Disease and tremors which may include treatments with deep brain stimulators, Epilepsy and brain mapping for isolating seizure focus for surgical removal,etc.
Responsible for immediate post operative care and management as well as management of multiple co-morbid conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid and other endocrine disorders, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory conditions of the non-ventilated patient, sepsis, etc.
Frequently assist nursing staff with bedside procedures including but not limited to: IV placement, nasogastric tube placement, Dobhoff feeding tube placement, blood draws, patient health status assessment, wound assessments, dressing changes, etc.
Minor procedures including but not limited to wound care, initiation of vacuum dressing, removal of drains (i.e. JP, Duval, lumbar drains and ventriculostomy drains), placement and removal of sutures/staples, lumbar puncture, assisting the residents with bedside procedures (i.e. ventriculostomy placement/replacement), as well as those interventions within the registered nurse scope of practice.
Medical Express Travel West Side Regional Medical Center 2001-2002
Plantation, Florida
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
5th Floor Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit
Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise for a diverse medical/surgical patient population in high volume telemetry IMC. Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials. Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy including multiple vasoactive medications, sedation, pain management; continuous patient monitoring and interpretation of hemodynamic values, obtaining and interpretation of telemetry and basic labs.
Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring.
Available as a charge nurse when core staff not available.
Available as a resource for unit staff and other providers.
Available as a preceptor for student nurses, new graduate nurses and transfer nurses.
Collaboration with ancillary staff, providers and specialty services to provide optimal care for our patients.
Shands Healthcare 2000-2001/2002
Gainesville, Florida
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Unit 74 Telemetry /Medical/Surgical
Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Charge nurse responsible for staff assignments, patient placement, management of the unit during my shift (nights).
Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring.
Available as a resource for unit staff and other providers.
Available as a preceptor for student nurses, new graduate nurses and transfer nurses.
Collaboration with ancillary staff, providers and specialty services to provide optimal care for our patients.
Shands Healthcare 1997-2000
Gainesville, Florida
Health Support Technician, Unit Clerk
Pediatrics After Hours
Responsible for answering phones, triage and placement of patients/parents in examination room for physician/resident assessment. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians and nurses during patient examinations and treatments such as lumbar punctures, urinary catheterization, blood draws, eye and ear examinations, etc.
Assist management with technician/clerk scheduling
Maintain and order supplies for general stock and aerosol nebulizer kits for home respiratory treatments.
Developed and maintained orientation manual for Health Support Technicians and Clerical staff
Assist clerical staff with charts, generation of medical record numbers/patient registration, insurance billing, money collections and general questions.
References
Kelly Moore, R.N., Nursing Supervisor
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, California
Richard Moon, M.D.
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, California
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Aneesha Sahijram R.N., Clinical Mentor
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Encinitas, California
Crystal Hinton, R.N.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Encinitas, California
Staci Renee Thompson R.N., M.S.N., A.R.N.P.
Personal and professional reference
Bradenton, Florida
William Friedman M.D.
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Shands Healthcare
Gainesville, Florida
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Richard Reed, RN
Nurse Manager 94 IMC/ICU/NEURO-SICU Shands Healthcare
Gainesville, Florida
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