Melissa Hearrell, FNP-C 830-***-**** – ac2a0t@r.postjobfree.com
New Braunfels, TX 78130
CURRICULUM VITAE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sylvanna Research, San Antonio, TX October 2015 - Present Clinical Sub Investigator
Nurse Practitioner
o Sub Investigator responsible for administering drug trials at the clinical level; o Administered open label, double blind, and single blind studies in Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of testing;
o Maintained expert knowledge of and ensured compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) protocols, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations;
o Provided medical teachings, answered questions, and obtained written consent from study participants in accordance with state and federal law; o Elicited patient history, performed physical examination and assessed study participants at all phases of study;
o Performed phlebotomy and spirometry;
o Tested both blood and urine specimens as necessary; o Treated study participants for multiple diagnoses as necessary during the course of the clinical trial;
o Prescribed medication as necessary for study participants during the clinical trial; o Identified and recorded Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE) as manifest in study participants throughout the course of the study; o Kept and provided accurate screening logs for sponsor; o Completed and closed out studies as necessary;
o Educated staff and other providers regarding study protocols and findings; o Consulted with investigators, sub investigators, and providers to effectuate the goals of the study;
o Attended investigator meetings as required;
o Communicated and coordinated with sponsors;
o Notable clinical trials included studies in:
Multiple studies in Pediatric Asthma,
Multiple studies in Adult Asthma,
Multiple studies in Pediatric Immunotherapy for various allergens,
Multiple studies in Adult Immunotherapy for various allergens,
Multiple studies in SLIT Immunotherapy,
Eczema,
Pediatric Acne,
Pediatric Weightloss,
SQIT Immunotherapy,
Oral Immunotherapy,
Pediatric Meningitis Vaccine, and
Adult Meningitis Vaccine
o Special interest and extensive experience in high risk peanut immunotherapy; o Served as sub investigator on high risk studies with possibility of fatal Serious Adverse Events (SAE).
Arthritis Center of Central Texas, San Marcos, TX February 2015 – October 2015
Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner
o Served as healthcare provider for Rheumatology patients; o Gathered patient medical history;
o Performed patient assessments;
o Ordered diagnostic and laboratory testing as appropriate; o Diagnosed health conditions;
o Developed patient treatment plans;
o Monitored patient progress;
o Prescribed necessary pharmacological treatments; o Provided non-pharmacological treatments when available; o Provided teachings and education to patients, families, and groups regarding risk factors, life style modifications, medication administration, medication compliance, and potential outcomes;
o Completed patient notes;
o Performed infusions; and
o Performed ultrasound guided joint aspiration/injections. EDUCATION
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN December 2012 – February 2015 Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Program
4.0 GPA
School of Nursing’s Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee o Student Representative, February 2013 – February 2015
Helped form policy and develop curriculum for the MSN program University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX July 2010 – May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
4.0 GPA
Summa Cum Laude
Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Kappa Phi
Grayson County College, Denison, TX January 2008 – May 2009 Associate Degree in Nursing
Kaimichi Technology Center, Durant, OK July 2005 – June 2006 Practical Nursing Program
Valedictorian
Grayson County College, Denison, TX January 2005 – July 2005 Nursing Prerequisite Program
3.75 GPA
Denison High School, Denison, TX August 1997 – May 2000 High School Diploma
3.61 GPA
Early High School Graduate
National Honor’s Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Primary Care of Adults December 2014 – February 2015
Medical Office of Dr. Thilo Burzlaff
Preceptor – Susan Brandt, FNP-C
144 Clinical Hours
Pediatric Car September 2014 – November 2014
Medical Office of Dr. Timothy Brumit
Preceptor – Dr. Timothy Brumit
144 Clinical Hours
OB/GYN June 2014 – August 2014
Medical Office of Dr. George Mannel
Preceptor – Donna Nicholson, WHNP
144 Clinical Hours
Family Practice March 2014 – May 2014
Babcock Health and Wellness
o Family Practice, Aesthetics, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement
Preceptor – Melissa Hernandez, FNP-C
144 Clinical Hours
CERTIFICATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C (2015)
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, APRN (2015)
Hill Country Nurse Practitioner Association (2014)
Member – 2014
Recording Secretary – 2016
Membership Committee Chair – 2016
Nurses of New Braunfels Facebook Group
Closed Professional Networking Group of over 370 local nurses
Creator and Administrator
Member-American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2013) Registered Nurse, RN (2009)
Licensed Vocational Nurse (2006)
IV Certification – CPR Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS
Performing Oral Food Challenges
Monitoring, Evaluating, and Treating Anaphylaxis
Developing Emergency Action Plans
Pulmonary Function Testing
EKG Interpretation
Joint Injections
Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections
Bursa Injections
Joint Counts
IV Insertion and Infusion
Wound Care
Care and Management of Central Lines