Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Melissa Ann Caporal
**** ****** ***., *******, ******* 32738
ac8o78@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, South University, Orlando, Florida, 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, 2014 PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner #ARNP 9196749 NPI 162*******
DEA: MC4616174
ENA Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
AHA/ NIH Stroke Certification
American Heart Association ACLS/PALS/BLS Certification PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS
Summa Cum Laude 2017
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society of Nursing 2017
20-year service award 2017
15-year service award 2012
Model of Excellence 2010
10-year service award 2007
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2017
Sigma Theta Tau, 2017
Emergency Nurse Association, 2014-present
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRACTITIONER EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing, South University, College of Nursing, Orlando, Florida 02/2015-03/2017
Clinical Practicum Training
Florida Hospital HealthCare Partners (Family Practice), Rosemarie Latham, ARNP, 180 Hours
Central Florida Pediatrics, Dawn Diomede, ARNP, 180 hours
Florida Hospital HealthCare Partners (Women’s Health), Joseph Marino, M.D., 180 Hours
Dr. Bishnu Verma Internal Medicine, Bishnu Verma, M.D., 180 Hours
First Choice Urgent Care, Kathleen Skees, ARNP, 180 Hours
Clinical Practicum Achievements
Passionate about preventive health management that is patient centered
Committed to excellence through evidenced-based guidelines blended with experience and intuition
Collaborated with supervising physicians, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team
Skillfully obtained client history, performed physical examination, and documented accurate patient information within the electronic medical record (EMAR)
Attained documentation experience in EMAR programs, including Athena and eClinicalWorks, Cerner
Consistently made appropriate and effective medical decisions when creating treatment plans
Properly ordered evidence-based diagnostic testing and accurately interpreted results
Created and implemented patient education plans
Demonstrated the ability to critically think and analyze subjective and objective clinical findings to develop accurate differential diagnoses
Developed a keen eye for details through the vast bedside clinical experience that is critically important as an advanced practice nurse practitioner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CVC Minute Clinic 08/27/18-Present
Independently care for patients in a retail health care setting with use of Epic EMR system.
Independently assess, diagnose, and create treatment / education plans of care for acute and chronic aliments.
Independently order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies.
Collaborate with collaborative physician and referrals to specialty care when appropriate
Perform ear wax removals and injections including intra-dermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
Provide call backs to ensure understanding of information provided during visit and increase patient satisfaction
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Halifax Health,
Deltona Primary Care Office 01/2018-08/25/18
Was the sole provider in the primary care office for 7 months with a patient load of 5,000 pts., while transitioning computer software programs from Meditech to Athena.
Collaborated with collaborative physician and specialists when appropriate.
Collaborated with other disciplinary teams including physical therapy, occupation therapy, speech therapy, social workers, palliative care, and hospice teams when appropriate.
Evaluated and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic test results, as well as treatment plans based on the results.
Independently performed preventive health annual exams (age >10) and Medicare annual wellness exams
Independently assessed, diagnosed, created a treatment and education plans of care for acute and chronic aliments. Ordered appropriate diagnostic studies.
Independently performed and interpreted 12 lead electrocardiograms
Performed ear wax removals, toe nail removals, and injections including intra-dermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
Networked with community partners to ensure and enhance continuity of patient care. Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Florida Hospital,
Orlando Campuses (Float Pool) 09/2015-07/2018
Deland Campus 08/2012-09/2015
Orlando Campus 06/2009-08/2012
Leadership experience including Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Mentor, and a member of the Nurse Practice Counsel
Achieved Board Certification of Emergency Nurses
Innovative member of the Professional Practice Program that helped to develop a Stroke Protocol for the administration of tPA, as well as present the findings in a PowerPoint Presentation
Attained additional certifications to enhance bedside nursing abilities, including Triage, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), ultrasound guided IV insertion, and Left Ventricular Assist Device management (LVAD)
Proficient in obtaining a precise history, performing health assessments, and initiating protocol orders
Proficient in de-escalating situations and handle crisis situations with patients and visitors
Proficient in recording and documenting patient information in Cerner EMR
Accurately documented all elements of assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care for pediatric through geriatric patients
Passionate team member of the Patient Experience Committee that focused on patient centered care and experiences
Flight Nurse, Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando, Florida, 05/2008-06/2009
Achieved the Flight Nurse position by demonstrating proficiency in managing critically ill patients and high risk obstetric patients
Attained the ability to critically think, develop a treatment plan, and execute that plan in order to stabile critically ill patients during inter-facility transports through the vast clinical experience
Intricate part in developing interpersonal relationships among various hospitals and hospital personnel
Deliver compassionate care to distressed patients and families in the midst of a crisis
Attained additional skills including intubation, critically thinking in high stress environment, rapid scene times, problem solving with limited resources, adapting to ever changing environment Emergency Department / Intensive Care Units Registered Nurse, Medical Staffing Direct, Orlando, Florida, 09/2006-05/2008
Responsible for caring for both emergency room and intensive care patients in various hospitals throughout the community.
Developed great working relationships with physicians, co-workers, and other staff members in various hospital settings
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando, Florida,
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 02/2004-09/2006
Coronary Care Unit (CCU) 08/2002-02/2004
Attained a comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills from which to build upon through the 9- month Critical Care Internship Program (CCNIP) with Coronary Care Unit.
A mentorship combined with the strong foundation through CCNIP supported rapid growth and development as a bedside nurse.
Experience in Coronary Care Unit as well as Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Demonstrated ability to assess, monitor, and stabilize critically ill patients, while providing emotional and spiritual support for the family
Proficient in rapid assessment and intervention; critical thinking; vast knowledge of critical care infusions; continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT); and hemodynamic monitoring
Gained vast knowledge about multi-system organ failure, sepsis, respiratory failure, acute renal failure
Leadership roles include becoming a Preceptor and then Lead Preceptor, as well as a mentor for other staff members
Innovative member of Grassroots initiative for Nursing Practice Counsel PRESENTATIONS
Professional Practice Ladder (Deland ED)
Stroke
Identification and management of strokes
Developed Stroke Packet for ED nurses
Co-developed and Presented Ischemic Strokes PowerPoint Presentation
Acute Myocardial Infarction Poster Presentation
Identification and management of acute myocardial infarctions
Developed and Presented Poster Presentation
Crofab PowerPoint Presentation for ED nurses
Skills Fair Booths, 2009-2015
INTERESTS AND VOLUNTEERING
Medical Tent at Walt Disney World for Florida Hospital
Osteen Elementary School
Health Day -Heart/Stroke Presentation
Career day- Health stations, reading to children, assisting in classroom
Spending time with family and friends, helping on the farm, camping, hiking
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