Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Melissa A. Grubbs, APRN
Lehigh Acres, FL 33972
adbks0@r.postjobfree.com
Graduated 2001, with a Master of Nursing Science from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Graduated 1990, with a Bachelors of Nursing Science from the University of South Florida
LHC group (merged with Ingenios healthcare)/ APRN
Adult/Gerontology
April 2018 - March 2019, 901 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA 70508. Per diem, remote position in Lee, Collier, and Hendry counties, Florida. Conducted in home assessments of Medicare managed care clients. Electronic documentation of social, medical, surgical and family histories. Evaluation of physical and environmental state. Review of medications and health screenings. Analysis of gathered information for care gaps with recommendations for PCP. Educated clients on medication and disease management.. Reference check: The work number 800-***-****, enter code 25885, and enter social security number.
Ingenios Healthcare a division of Almost Family, inc.
(merged with LHC group-4/2018) / APRN
July 2017 - April 2018, 7406 Fullerton St., Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Per diem, remote position in Lee, Collier, and Hendry counties, Florida. Conducted in home assessments of Medicare managed care clients. Job responsibilities included: Utilized Electronic medical record for documentation of social, medical, surgical and family histories. Evaluation of physical and environmental state. Review of medications and health screenings. Analysis of gathered information for care gaps with recommendations for PCP. Educated clients on medication management, care gaps with need for follow up.. Point of contact for reference check; unknown, as company does not exist since integration with LHC group. Previous supervision: Jennifer Kramer
APEX Healthcare / Adult/Gerontology ARNP
November 2015 - April 2017, 391 N. San Jacinto St, Hemet, CA 92543 Full time position with Herman Mathias, Internal
Medicine/Geriatric Practice. Appointments seen in office, long term care facilities, assisted care facilities, and private residences. Assessed 16-18 patients daily, obtained medical histories, reviewed and documented with attention given to HCC diagnose coding to electronic chart, identified health risk factors, prescribed medications, made referrals, and otherwise treated health conditions of the adult/geriatric patient. Point of contact, Jarney Robiskie, email: Jrobiskie @ globalmso.com, fax 951-***-****
Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Hospital / Urology ARNP
November 2014 - October 2015, 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92357 Full time position with Urology Department within the Veterans Hospital. Advanced training in the care of urological conditions/diseases. Evaluations of referrals for urological symptoms/lab abnormalities. Managed male impotence injections and assisted with urodynamic studies. Participated in clinical hospital rounds and clinics with residents for preoperative and post-operative urology patients. Trained in electronic documentation CPRS/VISTA. Point of contact: Tekisha Lindler, MD, Chief of urology, 909-***-**** x 6065, or email adbks0@r.postjobfree.com
Practitioner Services, Inc. / CEO
March 2005 - October 2014, 8931 Falcon Pointe Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33912 Owner/Founder of S-corporation which provided at site care to Geriatric patients within multiple Long term care, Assisted care, and Independent care facilities. Accountable to the Medical Director and Administration of each facility. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide optimal outcomes for the quality and quantity of life in geriatric residents at varying degrees of functional capacity, with respect to their direction of care and input from appropriate POA/Family members. Concerned directly with the evaluation of episodic health concerns, and management of multiple chronic comorbid conditions associated with geriatric clients. Functioned as in house and on call medical staff. Mentorship to multiple nurse practitioner students associated with Florida Gulf Coast University. As this was a self employment. Personal contacts for my performance: Dr. Robert Pritt cell # 239-***-****, adbks0@r.postjobfree.com Lynn Huber
Transitions of care manager, 239-***-****, adbks0@r.postjobfree.com Robert Pritt, DO/ Adult/Gerontology APRN
January 2010 - Nov 2014, 13670 Metropolis Ave, #104, Fort Myers, FL 33912. PRN position with Family Practice. Provided as needed medical care to solo practice. Patient healthcare tasks including obtaining medical history, targeted physical assessment, diagnosis determination, forming and educating treatment plan, prescribing or referral based on treatment plan, education on diagnosis and treatment plan, conferring with physicians as appropriate. Point of contact: Danell Domke, ofc manager
HealthEssentials solutions, Inc. / Gerontology APRN May 2002 - February 2005, 9721 Ormsby Station Rd,. Louisville, KY 40223 Full time position in multiple Long term care facilities in the Fort Myers, Florida Area. Provider of specialized healthcare specific to the needs of the older adult in the skilled nursing facility environment. Management of multiple comorbidities, and end of life issues. Collaboration with Medical Director, on plan of care as appropriate. (Corporate dissolution 2005). Clinical Knowledge
● Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
● Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
● Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.
● Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
● Develops implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
● Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
● Demonstrates knowledge and usage of Hierarchical condition category coding.
● Counsels and educates patients and families.
● Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Patient Care
● Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
● Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
● Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
● Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system. Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
● Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
● Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
● Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
● Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
● Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
● Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
● Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
● Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation. Professionalism
● Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
● Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
● Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
● Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
● Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
Systems Based Practice
● Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
● Uses evidence-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
Licenses and Certifications
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification; Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (2001-present) Expires 5/2024
California Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (95001856) California Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Furnishing Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARNP 9189169) Basic Life Support
Eligible for DEA number
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