Family Nurse Practitioner

Curriculum Vitae

Melissa A. Ellis, DNP, FNP-C

Rockwall, TX 75087

972-***-**** ● ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Dedicated and trustworthy Healthcare Provider with nine years’ experience in direct patient care. Respectful advocate skilled at educating patients on treatment options, medical and therapeutic needs. Strong-minded in planning, implementing, and evaluating care. Ethical and empathetic, while versed in time-management, prioritization, critical thinking, collaboration, training, mentoring, and cultural diversity. Confident and flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new environments, and enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated with commitment to providing honest quality patient care.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS:

State of Texas License: Family Nurse Practitioner - AANP Certified State of Texas License: Registered Nurse License

ACLS / BLS Certified

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficient with Essentris, Eclypsis, Epic, Microsoft Suite

EDUCATION:

University of Massachusetts – Amherst Amherst, MA

Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner 5/2017 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Bachelor of Science in Nursing 5/2008

Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management 5/2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Nurse Practitioner Practicum 2015 - 2017

Trophy Club Family Medicine - David Yi, MD Trophy Club, TX

Old Town Pediatrics - Cynthia Lane, PNP-BC Mesquite, TX

CVS Minute Clinic - Mathew Prazak, FNP-C Forney, TX

Community Medical Clinic - Thao Quevedo, PA-C Richardson, TX Baylor House Calls - Elaine Kim, DNP-FNP-C Dallas, TX Centerville Medical Center - Chuck Osuagwu MD, Garland, TX Methodist Family Health Center Firewheel, Garland, TX Roxana Cham, MD and Colton Redding, DO

Performed examinations, obtained medical histories, assessed patient statuses, and formulated treatment strategies. Assisted with acute and chronic treatment and care of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Annual and sports physicals, as well as episodic examinations, pap smears, prostate exams, implantation of birth control, removal of actinic keratosis, steroid scalp injections, as well as incision and drainage of infected wounds. Collaborated with supervising physicians and Nurse Practitioners to determine treatment and follow up care. Ordered, interpreted and educated patients on labs and other diagnostic tests. Delivered patient education on various topics ranging from disease prevention and health promotion to proper medication usage and nutrition.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Baylor Scott & White Health at Garland Garland, TX Charge Nurse 09/2014 - Present

Function as relief house supervisor providing comprehensive medical and emotional care to patient with varying diagnoses. Float to various units providing patient education on procedures, medication, treatment, disease and death processes. Review and implement doctors’ orders. Communicate with physicians regarding patient status and collaborate in the planning for patient care. Interact with families to provide support. Clinical coach for both new graduate nurses and new hires.

48th MDG, RAF Lakenheath - Military Facility Lakenheath, United Kingdom PACU RN 06/2010 - 07/2014

Provided care on same day surgical unit (pre-op, PACU phase 1&2). Served as patient advocate for Operating Room Flight. Provided orientation/training to new Active Duty/Civilian personnel.

Lake Pointe Medical Center Rowlett, TX

Staff RN 06/2008 - 12/2009

Responsibilities included rotating Charge Nurse duties supervising 10-12 RNs and caring for up to 50 patients. Provided comprehensive treatment, education and emotional support for patients on medical/surgical unit. Administered IV’s, medication, and immunizations.

RESEARCH:

DNP Capstone:

Integrative Review for Identifying Patients Appropriate for End of Life Care Interventions Using the Gold Standards Framework Prognostic Indicator Guidance Tool with Surprise Question: A Presentation with Resource Packet for Primary Care Providers and Staff.

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

North Texas Nurse Practitioners Association

Texas Nurse Practitioners Association

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

American Nurses Association

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