Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Melinda Davis-McClendon, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
Belton, TX 76513
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License/Certifications :
APRN Texas Board of Nursing 10/31/2022
A-GNP-C AANPCB 09/15/2025
Registered Nurse Texas Board of Nursing 10/31/2022
BLS American Heart Association 07/30/2022
Botox for Chronic Migraines Allergan 02/22/2021
Education
2020. Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, University of Texas, Arlington, TX. Master of Science Nursing
2009. Bachelor of Science, Chamberlain University, Naperville, IL. Bachelor of Science Nursing.
2004. Associate of Applied Science, Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville, KY. Associate Degree Nursing.
Employment/Professional Experience:
2021-present. AGNP-C, Meyer Center Community Clinic, Waco, TX 76701
Assesses the needs of patients in underserved population
Performs comprehensive medical and nursing assessments
Performs medication reconciliation
Manages and treats medical conditions
Formulates interdisciplinary treatment plans for patient population in conjunction with interdisciplinary team
Provides health education to patients
Refers patients to appropriate community services as necessary
2017-2020. Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student, 720 clinical hours, Thomas Moore Health Clinic, Ft. Hood, TX 76542:
Clinical rotations in family, geriatrics and internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, women’s health
Completed comprehensive history and physicals, interpreted test results, formulated treatment plans and coordinated care for patients with critical and chronic medical conditions
Served as a patient advocate, provided education and resources to patients and families
2018-present. Nurse Case Manager, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Hood, Texas 76544
Performed assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of options and services in order to meet complex health needs of soldiers while in the Warrior Transition Unit
Identified appropriate resources for patient’s treatment and collaborates with the Primary Care Provider and/or other medical providers
Ensured that patient tests/procedures are carried out within the established time frame and that results are promptly available
Assisted with coordination of interventions necessary to ensure care processes occur in correct sequence without delay
Participated in interdisciplinary/triad meeting and assist physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes
Developed and provided patient and family education materials
2014-2018. Nurse Manager, Warrior Transition Unit Primary Care Clinic, Ft. Hood, TX 76544
Served as Nurse manager of Primary Care Clinic
Oversight of Professional and Para professional personnel to include counseling, education and training
Responsible for daily operating agenda
Developed, planned, implemented and monitored Nursing Quality Improvement plans
Establishes, reviews, updates nursing policies and procedures.
Maintained safe environment for patients and staff. Monitored safety, security and infection control measures.
Assigned work assignments based on priority, acuity and skill of employee.
Responsible for hiring, promotions recommendations, and disciplinary actions
2013-2014. Director of Nursing Med/Surg, Cardiac/Telemetry and Pediatrics, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Collaborates with organizational stakeholders
Responsible to departmental technology implementation and use.
Accountable for clinical, financial and human resources
Prepared capital and operating budgets, monitored and adjusted to meet targets.
Mentored Nurse Managers in budget compliance, driving fiscal accountability in subordinates.
Managed resources to support quality patient care, service and patient safety.
Managed 68 nursing personnel to include hiring, coaching, counseling, evaluating, mentoring.
Responsible for driving accountability for compliance with external organizations and regulatory bodies to include Texas Board of Nursing, Magnet and Joint Commission.
2012-2013. Clinical Supervisor, Killeen Independent School System, Killeen, TX 76542
Responsible for daily supervision of clinic functions
Trained employees, planned, assigned and directed work of clinic aides
Managed school clinic budget
Maintained student health records, and immunizations
Assisted in writing school health policies
Provided health classes
2010-2012. Clinical Nurse Manager, Carl R Darnall Medical Center, Ft. Hood, TX 76542
Served as Nurse manager of Primary Care Clinic
Oversight of 53 Professional and Para professional personnel to include counseling, education and training
Responsible for daily operating agenda
Developed, planned, implemented and monitored Nursing Quality Improvement plans
Establishes, reviews, updates nursing policies and procedures.
Maintained safe environment for patients and staff. Monitored safety, security and infection control measures.
Assigned work assignments based on priority, acuity and skill of employee.
Responsible for hiring, promotions recommendations, and disciplinary actions
2008-2010. Charge Nurse, Carl R Darnall Medical Center, Ft. Hood, TX 76544
Provided nursing care to low and high risk Obstetrical patients and their newborn infants.
Performed administrative and managerial duties for inpatient unit
Monitored and evaluated staff performance
Provided orientation to new employees
Assigned work load according to skill level, acuity and priority.
Administered oxygen, IV fluids, blood and blood products
2007-2008. Nurse Case Manager, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Hood, Texas 76544
Performed assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of options and services in order to meet complex health needs of soldiers while in the Warrior Transition Unit
Identified appropriate resources for patient’s treatment and collaborates with the Primary Care Provider and/or other medical providers
Ensured that patient tests/procedures are carried out within the established time frame and that results are promptly available
Assisted with coordination of interventions necessary to ensure care processes occur in correct sequence without delay
Participated in interdisciplinary/triad meeting and assist physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes
Developed and provided patient and family education materials
2006-2007. Advice, Triage and Education Nurse/Interim Supervising Nurse, Medical Specialty Clinic, Blanchfield Army Hospital, Ft. Campbell, KY 42223
Provided Nursing care for adult and pediatric patients
Performed Pulmonary function test
Performed Allergy Testing
Screened for and administered Immunizations
Administered Allergy injections
Served as patient educator for disease, medication reactions, health maintenance and illness prevention
Assisted providers with telephone consults, referrals and patient education
Maintained immunization storage and inventory
Developed employee work standards
Planned employee’s schedules
Responsible for personnel hiring, promoting and disciplinary actions
Responsible for employee orientation, training and continuing education
2005-2006. Staff Nurse, Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701
Provided care to patients on 24 bed medical unit
Ensured physician orders were initiated and carried out
Provided nursing care in all areas of medical- surgical nursing to include, ADL, Vital signs, IV administration, blood and blood products
Administered medications as prescribed
Served as patient educator and advocate
Served as charge nurse
Assisted in training and orientation of newly hired personnel
Provided education to patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
2004-2005. Staff Nurse, Gateway Health System, Clarksville, TN 37040
Provided care to patients on 14 bed Orthopedic unit
Ensured physician orders were initiated and carried out
Provided nursing care in all areas of Orthopedic nursing to include, ADL, Vital signs, IV administration, blood and blood products
Administered medications as prescribed
Served as patient educator and advocate
Scholarships/Honors and Awards:
2007, Blanchfield Army Hospital, Commanders Award for Excellence Service
2018, Dept. of Defense, Career Program Continuing Education Scholarship
Professional Service: Professional Organizations
Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2017-present
Member of American Association of Ambulatory Care Nurses, 2010-2017
Member of American Nurses Association 2008-present
Member of Texas Nurse Association, 2010-Present
Member of Case Management Society of America, 2015-present
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