Nurse Practitioner Care
Resume:
Melanie Mae Taylor
Miami FL, 33185 *********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
MSN graduate with clinical experience in adult medical/surgical, cardiac/telemetry, obstetrics, pediatric, intensive care and emergency room units
Patient centered care focused using therapeutic communication, evidence based practice, cultural competence and service excellence.
EDUCATION
BSN - Bachelors of Nursing Science May 2013
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
Dean’s List 2011-2012
MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner Program August 2017
Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach, FL
Dean’s List 2016-2017
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse Practitioner, Florida Board of Nursing license # APRN9366513 September 2017
ANCC certified September 2017
DEA license # MT5256121 May 2019
ACLS Provider, American Heart Association February 2019- Present
BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association February 2019- Present
NURSE PRACTITIONER COURSEWORK
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Genetics
Adult and Gerontology Care Management
Maternal/Pediatrics Care Management
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Business/Leadership
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Luis C. Quintero M.D., P.A., Miami, FL March 2016- August 2016
Internal Medicine/Endocrinology Rotation
West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Miami, FL August 2016- December 2016
Emergency Room and Hospital Rotation
Emerita R. Castillo, M.D., P.A., Miami, FL January 2017- March 2017
Obstetrics/Women’s Care Rotation
Portofino Pediatrics Associates, Miami, FL March 2017- May 2017
Pediatric Unit Rotation
Todd Alea, M.D., P.A., Miami, FL May 2017-July 2017
Sports Rehabilitation/ Stem Cell and Pain Management Rotation
CREDENTIALED FACILITIES
Jackson North Medical Center
North Shore Medical Center
Hialeah Hospital
Baptist Health South FL (Doctors Hospital, Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and West Kendall Baptist Hospital)
WORK EXPERIENCE
South Florida Pulmonary and Critical Care, LLC
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner August 2020-Present
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation for acute and chronically ill patients in various critical care specialty units and acute care settings.
Obtain and interpret laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies.
Perform direct treatment and management of critical care conditions with prescriptive authority, non-pharmacological therapies, specialty healthcare provider referral, and supervising physician guidance. Implement and manage critical care specific interventions including mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, sedation, and anticoagulants.
Respond to various acute and lifesaving scenarios both autonomously and under the direct supervision of physician, applying set protocols, standards of care, independent critical thinking skills and team guidance.
Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support the medical practice and appropriate reimbursements for services provided.
Perform invasive procedures under supervision of supervising physician to include intubation and central line placement.
Assist and provide direction to nursing staff with clinical decision making and priority setting. Perform daily rounds and assess patient health status by ordering and reviewing data, evaluating the appropriateness of care, and modifying based on assessment.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team members to optimize patient management and ensure coordinated patient care. Establish patient safety by adhering to standards of care including accuracy of practice, time management, prioritization, and appropriate utilization of resources.
Optum Care, Complex Care Management April 2019-July 2020
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced practice clinical experience in a Long term care setting providing primary care and acute disease exacerbation management.
Experienced practitioner with specialized training in treating patients with complex medical problems according to evidence based practice.
Perform Health Risk Assessments for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries for adequate reimbursement
Coordinate care for multispecialty providers as needed, transportation, and medical equipment.
Assess and treat residents of the nursing home facility with multiple comorbidities, ordering and interpreting radiographic imaging, diagnostic test, and laboratory data.
Develop treatment plan and goals through open communication with staff, responsible parties of member’s medical decisions and primary care physician
Manage health care cost and utilization by early identification of disease process and develop successful treatment plans to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations
Proper documentation and medical coding to meet Medicare and Company guidelines to ensure accuracy and proper reimbursement
Primary point of contact between medical team, patient and family to develop, communicate, and effectively carry out the agreed plan of care with all stakeholders to deliver quality healthcare in efforts to promote quality of life.
Incorporate compassionate and family oriented care to facilitate end of life treatment options and palliative care
Vincenzo Novara M.D., P.A., North Miami, FL
Pulmonary and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner December 2017- April 2019
Advanced practice clinical experience in Pulmonary and critical care
Experienced practitioner with specialized training in treating patients with complex medical problems according to evidence based practice.
Reputation amongst colleagues as approachable, reliable and with effective communication skills.
Manage patient care as a primary care and consulting provider from admission until discharge
Assist physicians in procedures to include central line placement, intubation, and bronchoscopies
Direct patient care in inpatient settings in multiple facilities to include Hialeah Hospital, Jackson North Medical Center, and Northshore Medical Center.
Responsible for coordinating care of critical care patients and facilitating medical intensive care unit rounds with the rest of the Intensivist group
Assess and treat hospitalized patients with specific pulmonary disease including ordering and interpreting radiographic imaging, diagnostic test, and laboratory data.
Respond and manage to emergency situations to include code Rescue and code Blue as per ACLS protocol
Incorporate compassionate and family oriented care to facilitate end of life treatment options and palliative care
Baptist Heath South Florida, Miami, FL
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse at Doctor’s Hospital March 2015- December 2017
Managing and Supervising the unit as a relief Charge Nurse
Responding and running emergency codes Blue and Rescue in the Intensive Care Unit and throughout the Hospital
Managing patient’s through chemotherapy infusion, hypothermia, and continuous renal replacement therapy
Assessment, implementation and coordination of complex care, interventions, and procedures
Observe, record, and communicate pertinent information to other staff and physicians using SBAR communication methods to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the hospital’s mission and excellence goals
Supporting a compassionate and therapeutic environment for critically ill patients
Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs.
Acting as a patient care advocate
Prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
Interpreting diagnostic tests
Follow protocols when titrating vasoactive, insulin, sedative, narcotic, paralytics, and anticoagulant drips
Monitor for any changes in condition and apply quick interventions to secure the safety and reach the best possible outcome in the patient’s care
Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation/reassessment
Proper management and care for patients with advanced airways and intra-arterial lines
Wound care management, monitoring vital signs and collecting blood specimens for labs using proper techniques
Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Recognize and report errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors
Safe administration of medication always making sure to do three checks and using patient identifiers while verifying all patient rights upon administration
Recover post-operative patients, effectively monitoring and controlling their pain and using proper technique in ensuring infection control
Recognizing patient decline, effectively using ACLS measures to intervene and assisting physicians during intubation and extubation measures
Telemetry Registered Nurse at 4 MCVI, Baptist Hospital August 2014- March 2015
Observe, record, and communicate pertinent information to other staff and physicians using SBAR communication methods to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the hospital’s mission and excellence goals
Perform patient care related tasks effectively through use of professional knowledge and medical technologies
Plan and organize work, prioritize tasks, adapt roles as needed, and delegate tasks efficiently to meet patient care needs.
Follow protocols when adjusting Cardiac related drips such as Amiodarone, Argatroban, Cardizem, Dobutrex, and Heparin drips.
Monitor for any changes in condition and apply quick interventions to secure the safety and reach the best possible outcome in the patient’s care
Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation/reassessment
Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs.
Prioritize tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
Recognize and report errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors
Safe administration of medication always making sure to do three checks and using patient identifiers while verifying all patient rights upon administration
Coordinate care for Telemetry patients. Interpret rhythm strips. Initiate interventions per protocol. Pre and post cardiac interventions.
Instruct and educate patients and families.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Change dressings, cleanse wounds, monitor vital signs and collect blood specimens for labs using proper technique
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Westside Regional Medical Center
Telemetry Registered Nurse September 2013- August 2014
Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation/reassessment
Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs.
Incorporate consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the hospital’s mission and excellence goals
Prioritize tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
Recognize and report errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors
Safe administration of medication always making sure to do three checks and using patient identifiers while verifying all patient rights upon administration
Coordinate care for Telemetry patients. Interpret rhythm strips, and initiate interventions per protocol (pre and post cardiac interventions)
Instruct and educate patients and families.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
Provides age and culturally appropriate care
Change dressings, cleans wounds, monitor vital signs
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
PUBLIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Love Hope Music Community Cleanup October 2020-Present
Feed My Starving Children January 2016
Habitat for Humanity, Key West, FL November 2012
Miami Rescue Mission in Miami, FL .August 2012-November 2012
Taught CPR and hygiene education to children and adolescents, conducted supportive group sessions with the homeless, provided physical assessments.
Miami Northwestern SR High in Miami, FL September 2012
Provided Health Physical to Special Olympics students.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Net-Access, Meditech, Micromedex, Cerner, VISICU, and Internet
OTHER
Fluent in Spanish and English
References available upon request
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