Melissa Hosea, DNP, APRN, NP-C

Alpharetta, GA 678-***-**** adiknk@r.postjobfree.com

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Dedicated, compassionate Doctor of Nursing Practice & Family Nurse Practitioner with experience applying innovative teaching and learning strategies in the facilitation of Nursing Education in online environments. Specialization in Primary Care, Pain Management, and Women’s Health, with solid background in Clinical Research, Critical Care, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Aug 2019

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Dec 1999

Associate of Science in Nursing

Samford University, Birmingham, AL May 1997

Certifications & Licensure

Registered Nurse – State of Georgia Current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN-FNP) - State of Georgia Current

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License Current

BLS, BCLS – American Heart Association Current

Registered Nurse - First Assistant (RNFA) Expired

Board Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (AANP), State of Georgia Current

Family Nurse Practitioner through American Association of Nurse Practitioners Current

Fluoroscopy trained; ASCCP colposcopy trained

Teaching Experience

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN 2013 - 2016

Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Online

Taught several nursing courses and oversaw clinical practicums including: Primary Care of Adults; Primary Care of Women; organized and delivered varied and interactive coursework to assist students in meeting course goals

Instructed students in online setting; incorporated innovative teaching and learning strategies to cater to different learning styles

Provided evaluations and constructive feedback to students, ensuring comprehension of complex material

University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, AL 2012 - 2016

Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Online

Delivered evidence-based, learning-centered instruction in accordance with mission, vision, and philosophy of institution; taught multiple courses including: Adult Acute Care; Adult/Gerontology Care; Clinical Practicum Childbearing/Childrearing/Family; Maternal/Newborn Women’s Practicum I; etc.

Facilitated online courses that promoted interactive learning to ensure student comprehension; developed and prepared lectures, visual aids, learning tools, etc.

Communicated regularly, critically reviewed, and provided consistent feedback to students

CLINICAL Experience

Kroll Care - Woodstock, GA 2016 - 2020

Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Conduct new patient evaluations, patient follow-ups, and perform medical management

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary health care teams to develop and implement evidence-based care plans and ensure optimal patient experience

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including fluoroscopy and trigger point injections; assist with in-office surgical procedures (facet injections, epidurals, radio-frequency ablations)

Provide patient education regarding conditions, treatments, etc.

Play integral role in transformation of patient care in response to Covid-19 by implementing office visit platform and telehealth visits

Matrix Medical Network - Scottsdale, AZ 2016 - 2020

Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

Conducted complete in-home assessments for health plan members; obtained histories and documented information

Formulated diagnoses, identified health care needs, and communicated information to interdisciplinary team

Provided comprehensive patient education regarding diagnoses and treatment plans

Your Home Advantage/Humana - Deerfield Beach, FL 2015 - 2016

Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

Provided comprehensive in-home health care, including initial assessment, admission, periodic re-assessments, and follow-up visits

Communicated with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, and other providers to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care; accurately documented information in patient charts

Instructed patients and caregivers on proper medication and treatment regimens

Roswell Pain Specialists - Roswell, GA 2013 - 2015

Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Provided evidence-based patient care, including medical diagnosis and treatment, to adult patients presenting with chronic pain problems

Obtained health histories and performed physical examinations with timely and appropriate documentation

Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care

Coordinated family, staff, and physician involvement in assessment, treatment, education, and continuing care

Prescribed or recommended pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies

Performed various interventions and treatments including Fluoroscopy and trigger point injections; assisted with in-office surgical procedures (facet injections, epidurals, radiofrequency ablations)

Pediatric Orthopedic Associates - Atlanta, GA 2012 – 2013

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Orthopedics

Diagnosed and treated fractures, sprains, and other orthopedic complications for pediatric and adolescent population

Performed cast application and removal while providing a safe and comfortable environment for pediatric patients

Read MRIs and X-rays to make accurate diagnoses; documented information in electronic charting system

Jefferson Clinic P. C. - Birmingham, AL 2008 - 2012

Primary Care Provider, OB/GYN, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Provided obstetrical and gynecological care to indigent women in clinic setting

Performed in-house rounds at two hospital sites; covered surgical on-call one shifts

Participated in research studies; screened patients for potential participation

Provided RNFA-First Assist in cesarean sections, laparoscopic, and major surgeries

Performed colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, and other in-office procedures

PREVIOUS CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Team Leader: Gastroenterology, Plastics, Cranio-facial, Ophthalmology - Children’s Hospital - Birmingham, AL 2002 - 2008

Staff Nurse, Pediatric Surgery: Vanderbilt Hospital – Nashville, TN 2002

Staff Nurse, Pediatric Surgery: Children’s Hospital - Birmingham, AL 1999 - 2002

Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical: Baptist Medical Center – Princeton, Birmingham, AL 1998 – 1999

Staff Nurse, SICU: Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 1997 - 1998

CLINICAL RESIDENCY ROTATIONS

Birmingham Health Care (360 total clinical hours) Spring 2008

Provided exceptional care to patients with acute and chronic diseases in ambulatory healthcare setting serving indigent and insured populations

Performed initial and ongoing assessment of patients; provided patient and caregiver education

Acted as liaison between patients, physicians, staff, and caregivers

MedHelp Family Practice & Birmingham Family Wellness (105 total clinical hours) Spring 2007

Provided patient care and treatment; consulted with patients with URIs, UTIs, and minor non-emergent conditions, as well as metabolic syndromes, chronic conditions, and diseases

Prescribed appropriate medications and educated patients and caregivers on medicine administration

Recorded complete and focused SOAP notes

Children’s Hospital of Alabama (105 total clinical hours) Summer 2007

Provided care and treatment to pediatric population in hospital setting with primarily pulmonary conditions and chronic or acute diseases

Actively participated in morning rounds with pulmonologists and CRNPs

Cooper Green/Metro (105 total clinical hours) Fall 2007

Provided OB/GYN care and treatment to indigent population; performed routine paps and fertility counseling

Prescribed medications, made referrals, and scheduled diagnostics appropriately

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Owner – flexMED, LLC - Alpharetta, GA Mar 2016 - Present

Co-founder and Director of innovative healthcare company focused on improving patient outcomes and increasing provider reimbursements through value-based care

Provide healthcare services, resources, and expertise in the area of Preventive Medicine

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

American Academy of Pain Management

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority, Inc.

Golden Key International Honor Society

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

PRESENTATIONS

Hosea, M. (2019, July). Implementing an Opioid Risk Assessment Tool in a Multidisciplinary Pain Management Practice. Paper

and PowerPoint presentation delivered at DNP scholarly project presentation at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

RESEARCH

An Open-label, Multiple-dose, Multiple-day, Non-randomized, Single-arm Safety Study of Repeat-doses of XXX in Patients with Acute Post-operative Pain (Javelin 2008).

Open-Label Study of XXX 60 mg Oral Daily Dose, in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vaginal Dryness and Pain Associated with Sexual Activity, Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy (VVA), associated with Menopause: A Follow-up to Protocol 15-50821 (Quatrx 2008).

A Phase III Randomized study of XXX Versus Placebo in Postmenopausal Women at Increased Risk of Developing Breast Cancer (NCIC 2009).

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Effect of Treatment with Topically Administered Oxybutynin Gel in Patients with Urinary Frequency, and Urge and Mixed Urinary Incontinence with a Predominance of Urge Incontinence Episodes (AAI Pharma 2009).

A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study of the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of XXX for the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Post-Menopausal Women (BioSante 2009).

A Multi-center, Randomized, Active Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous XXX in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) (Luitpold 2009).

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