MELADIE MITCHELL, MSN, APRN, A-GNP-C

Winston-Salem, NC 27107 336-***-**** adgg9h@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/meladie-mitchell

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Leadership Healthcare Management Evidence-based Nursing Patient-Centric Focus Physician Collaboration

Nursing professional with more than 20+ years of experience in hospitals, primary care clinics, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. Recently certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Authority for assessment, acute and chronic disease process diagnoses, care plan development, and treatment. Demonstrate leadership in training and developing nursing professionals with a laser focus on improving staff performance and patient care and safety. Skilled in providing empathetic and therapeutic patient care across a diverse population and age range. Exceptional written and verbal skills with proven capacity to build essential relationships. Positioned to be part of a collaborative team providing high-quality patient care.

Areas of Expertise …

Clinical/Administrative: Reporting/Document Integrity Admissions/Discharge

Medical Charting/Coding Interdisciplinary Teamwork Care Plan Development Patient Assessment & Safety Education & Advocacy

Inpatient/Outpatient Care Acute & Chronic Disease Management Dialysis Treatment Disease Education & Treatment

Wound Care Management HIPAA/Confidentiality Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance

Interpersonal: Effective Communication Team Leadership & Empowerment Crisis Management Critical Thinking Skills

Sound Judgement Problem Resolution Relationship Building Resilience

Technical: Internet & Digital Technologies MS Office Suite EPIC EMR System

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Walden University, Minneapolis MN: 2020

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem NC

Registered Nurse (RN) State of North Carolina License #132329

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Health Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dialysis Staff Nurse - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 08/2016 - Present

Provide comprehensive dialysis care for acute and chronically ill patients. Demonstrate professionalism, efficiency, and ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in fast-paced and time-sensitive environments, while providing quality patient care and safety. Selected Contributions:

Provide hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy dialysis treatments for acute and chronic renal failure patients.

Closely monitor patient status and response to therapy to initiate adjustments to treatment plans.

Effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of doctors and nurses to develop and implement care plans and maintain optimal scheduling.

Exercise therapeutic communication, providing information and support for patients and their families to support optimal health outcomes.

Provide performance-focused direction in precepting new nurses in the operation of the Continuous Renal Replacement Treatment dialysis machine.

Serve as Charge Nurse, ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and safety of the dialysis unit.

Episodic Care Manager - Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Winston-Salem, NC 09/2013 - 06/2016

Applied focused dedication to the integrity of the medical review process across the healthcare system. Selected Contributions:

Assessed and coordinated the delivery of care; reviewed patient records and made determinations regarding discharge.

Analyzed clinical data and documented review outcomes.

Maintained confidentiality of all protected health information (PHI) and adhered to HIPAA guidelines and health and state regulations.

Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse - Health Systems Management Winston-Salem, NC 05/2007 - 09/2013

Oversight for education and training for patients administering dialysis self-care in home environments. Selected Contributions:

Championed self-care through in-home training; educated patients and families on proper steps and ensured resources to support optimal outcomes.

Conducted assessments in clinical setting and informed physicians regarding findings.

Reviewed lab work, home activities, and medications and audited charts to maintain accurate and comprehensive records.

Provided leadership and direction to interdisciplinary teams in quarterly meetings with physicians.

Head Nurse Interim, Case Manager and Staff Nurse - Forsyth Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 12/2001 - 01/2014

Authority for patient care, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated expertise in prioritizing patient care and managing time effectively between patients. Selected Contributions:

Patient care, including assessments, care plan development, treatment, and discharge.

Collaborated with physicians to assess readiness for transfer/discharge; facilitated safe discharge planning and ensured equipment and rehabilitation to support optimal health outcomes.

Advocated for quality of care; led care plan meetings to drive continuous improvement.

Prior Experience:

Assistant Director of Nursing Brian Center of Statesville, Statesville NC

Partnered with Nursing Director to manage care for a rehabilitation center. Assessed needs and created schedules, provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, and advocated for resident’s health and welfare.

MDS Coordinator, Staff Nurse & 2nd Shift Supervisor Pellcare Nursing Home, Winston-Salem, NC

Oversight for healthcare management, staff training, care plan development and implementation, and reporting and surveys for a 240-resident nursing home.

LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS

Volunteer, Ministry of Health-Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC

Member, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association

Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Member, Sigma Theta Tau, international Phi Nu Honors Society

Recipient, Health Council Nurse Excellence Award: 2018

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