MELISSA STEPHENSON
San Antonio, TX ***** 210-***-**** ac8h9h@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A compassionate and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner seeking a position where I can utilize acquired skills while bringing a significant difference in lives of patients.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities, including diagnosing, treating and initiating medication, performing diagnostic interventions, and executing follow-ups as required.
Crafted treatment plans adhering to rigorous standards of care and professional practice guidelines.
Document and successfully apply findings of patient data encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes.
EXPERIENCE
1/2011-Present - Charge Nurse, Northeast Methodist Hospital
Use critical thinking skills to assess physical, psychological, social, cultural and developmental needs of patients and families.
Manage the throughput of patients in and out of the unit.
Document data related to patient care including assessment results and patient treatment.
6/2006-12/2010 - Staff Nurse, Markham Stoufville Hospital
Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to better serve the patient population with safe and effective care.
Competently performs nursing intervention and procedures for the patient population serve.
Assessed the conditions of patients, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as needed.
EDUCATION
5/2017
6/2007
6/2005
Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
York University
Associate Degree in Nursing
Seneca College
REGISTRATION & LICENSURE
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
CERTIFICATIONS
7/2006-7/2020 Acute Coronary Life Support- American Heart Association
7/2007-7/2019 Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS
2015 Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
2016 Outstanding Performer at Northeast Methodist Hospital