Melanie J. Palmer, PhD, RN, MSN, ACNS-BC, ACHPN

*** ****** ** ** ***********, NM 87106 acvxa4@r.postjobfree.com 512-***-****

Profile

Motivated, resourceful, advanced practice nurse with management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities. I provide comprehensive patient-centered care to medically complex adults with life-limiting illnesses, assist patients and their families establish goals of care, and treat symptoms of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual distress.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Texas Austin, May 2013

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, September 1986

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, December 1980

APRN/RN Licensure with prescriptive authority AND DEA LICENSE

Clinical Experience

Presbyterian Hospital 11/2014-present

Perform palliative care consultations to assist patients and their families establish goals of care, determine preferences for life sustaining treatment, and complete Advanced Directives and Medical Scope of Treatment forms (MOST).

Provide medical management of pain, nausea, constipation, and other distressing physical symptoms.

Provide psychosocial and spiritual support to patients and their families.

Geriatric Transitions 01/2014-09/2014

Obtained medical histories, performed assessments, ordered and reviewed diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescribed medications, diagnosed and treated medically complex geriatric patients in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care facilities, and provided visits to homebound patients.

Performed interval assessments and collaborated with supervising physicians, other providers, and facility staff to formulate and modify treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.

Collaborated with patients and their families to establish goals of care, including advanced care planning and transition to end of life care.

Hospice austin PRN RN, Austin Texas 11/2011- 05/2014

Employed as a PRN RN at Hospice Austin

Provided acute symptom management and psychosocial support to terminally ill patients and their families at Christopher House, Hospice Austin acute care in-patient facility.

Provided comprehensive care to hospice patients in their homes through collaboration with patients, families, and Hospice Austin interdisciplinary team member as PRN RN case manager.

University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing 06/2010- 05/2013

Diagnosis and Management of Adult Health Problems (01/2013-05/2013)

Parmer Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

Performed H&Ps, assessments, and provided medical management for medically complex geriatric patients, including those with dementia, in assisting living and memory care units.

Developed computerized annual H&P lists and H&P templates.

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health Practicum and Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Management (09/2012- 05/2013)

Palliative Medicine: Seton Medical Center Austin and University Medical Center Brackenridge, Shivers Pain Clinic and Hospice Austin Christopher House.

Performed palliative care consultations and assisted patients and families in establishing goals of care, updating code status, and completing medical power of attorney (MPOA) and out of hospital do not resuscitate forms (OOHDNR).

Assisted interdisciplinary medical teams with acute palliative symptom management.

Performed H&Ps, assessments, and medical management of Hospice Austin inpatients.

Provided palliative symptom management for cancer patients at the Shivers Pain Clinic.

Precepted first year Masters in Nursing (MSN) Adult CNS students, providing orientation to medical units for their acute care clinical rotation at University Medical Center Brackenridge.

Previous Professional Experience

Asuragen, Austin, Texas 01/2006-03/2009

Associate Director Manufacturing

Lead a 20 member molecular diagnostic operational team responsible for manufacture and quality control of internal and custom products for the molecular diagnostic market.

Assured compliance with ISO 2001/13485 and CFR 820 medical device standards.

Ambion Inc., Austin, Texas 01/2001- 01/2006

Manufacturing Development Manager

Led a manufacturing development team that improved processes, reduced costs, integrated new technologies, and developed and transferred new products for molecular biology reagent market.

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 09/1990- 06/1999

Associate Professor, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Established and maintained continuous competitive extramural research program, authored 18 peer-reviewed journal publications, coordinated graduate program, and taught graduate courses in Effective Grant Proposal Writing

Certifications

Certified Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN), 12/14/15-12/14/18

Certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-BC) 06/19/2013-6/19/2018

Basic Life Saving for Health Care Providers, 10/2015-10/2017

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 10/2015-10/2017

Professional Organizations

American Nursing Association (ANA)/ New Mexico Nursing Association

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)

References available upon request

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