Family Nurse Practitioner

MELISSA MESENBURG DNP, APRN, FNP-C

** ***** **** *** ******** South Carolina 29907

Email: ********@*****.*** · Phone: 614-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ambitious Family Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience as a registered nurse working in the hospital setting. Professional background includes units specializing in medical, surgical, oncology, palliative, and obstetric care patients. Over two years’ experience in primary care practices in the Nurse Practitioner clinical role. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations. Self- motivated professional with a commitment to providing high quality care using the latest evidence- based practice to achieve the best possible patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

APRIL 2014 – CURRENT

BEAUFORT SOUTH CAROLINA

REGISTERED NURSE

Staff RN in OB Postpartum unit

Special focus on breastfeeding as a certified breastfeeding counselor

Preceptor for new graduate and experienced nurses

Formulated and helped to implement new graduate training guidelines

Participated in peer interview process regularly

Medstar St Mary’s Hospital

MAY 2011 – MARCH 2014

LEONARDTOWN MARYLAND

REGISTERED NURSE

Staff RN on a 44-bed medical surgical unit

Preceptor for new graduate and experienced nurses

Active member of the surgical committee, meeting monthly to establish and maintain standards of care for a variety of post-operative patients

Baylor all saints medical center

SEPTEMBER 2008 – NOVEMBER 2010

FORT WORTH TEXAS

REGISTERED NURSE

Performed charge nurse duties daily in addition to taking a team of patients as a staff RN

Preceptor for new graduate and experienced nurses

Acted as a clinical coach in the new graduate program

Patient safety officer performing regular chart auditing to improve patient care standards

Acted on the staffing resource committee to help implement senate bill 476

doctor’s hospital

APRIL 2003 – AUGUST 2008

COLUMBUS OHIO

REGISTERED NURSE

Staff RN on a medical surgical/ oncology unit

Administered chemotherapy

Specialized in palliative and comfort care

EDUCATION

2017-2020

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE, FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK

The Medical University of South Carolina

2002-2006

BACCALAUREATE OF NURSING

MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE OF NURSING

Graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: FNP-C# F06201309, June 2020

• South Carolina RN# 225488, April 2020

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, January 2019

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, June 2020

• Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, December 2019

• Preceptor certification, February 2012

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

President’s award, February 2010

Service Excellence Award, March 2010 and June 2010

Employee of the month, June 2004 and August 2007

Patient choice award winner, April 2007

STARS award, August 2007

REFERENCES

Professional and Personal references are available upon request.

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