Nurse Practitioner Registered
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Melissa L. Byers, APRN
Milton, Florida 32570
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Skilled Acute Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years of APRN and 21 years of RN experience providing care and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, as well as hospice/palliative care in the ICU, acute, clinic and outpatient settings. Licenses:
Work Experience:
Acute Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
Tennessee Board of Nursing
License No.-34048
Florida Board of Nursing
License No.-9218036
Registered Nurse (RN)
Compact License No,-9218036
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support
American Red Cross
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Pensacola Lung Group Pensacola, Florida January 2016 to Present
Manage patients with a vast range of medical diagnoses in an Intensive Care Unit/Acute Care setting to include : trauma, respiratory failure, DKA, sepsis, five types of shock and differentiating causes, GI bleed, post surgical procedures, ARDS, pneumonia, COPD/CHF exacerbation, and evaluation of abnormal imaging
Perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures under the direction of a physician
Observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress in patient charts
Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency
Coordinate with physicians, extenders, nurses and other interdisciplinary team members to improve overall patient care and outcomes
Demonstrates a working knowledge of medications, with their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects and correct administration
Educates patients and/or families as to the nature of disease, provides instruction on proper care, self-management and treatment, and works with patient/families to develop an individualized care plan
Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient
Participate in teaching medical, physician assistant and nurse practitioner students in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting
Diagnose and treat chronic healthcare issues in a clinic setting and provide triage for minor acute care for: upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, hypertension, heart failure and hypoxemia .
Interpret pulmonary function testing and spirometry; order appropriate inhaled therapies based on the results
Interpret Sleep Diagnostic Testing and order proper treatment modalities Melissa L. Byers, APRN
6076 Whisper Creek Blvd
Milton, Florida 32570
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Perform procedures such as intubation, thoracentesis, central line placement, arterial line placement and chest tube insertion under the direct supervision of supporting physician
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Vitas Healthcare Hospice Pensacola, Florida July 2023 to Present
Provide compassionate consultation, symptom management and supportive care to patients and families with terminal illnesses
Work collaboratively with referring, primary, consulting physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate palliative care
Knowledge of Medicare “Face to Face Encounter” Criteria
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the deliveryof medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in hospice, palliative care
Demonstration of excellent leadership and organizational skills Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Renalus Center for Kidney Care Pensacola, Florida January 2015 to January 2016
Managed and treated common health problems, as well as complex acute, critical, and chronically-ill adults and the elderly
Assessed patients under stable, urgent, and emergent conditions and evaluated for instability and risk for potential life- threatening conditions
Obtained health histories, performed physical exams, evaluated x-rays and lab tests and collaborated with medical staff in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adult and geriatric patients
Focused on care that promotes health, prevents kidney disease, presents and/or manages the complications of acute and chronic disease and prevents disability
Managed acute and chronic kidney disease in a variety of health care settings
Assisted patients and families with modality choices including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant, and conservative management Assistant Nurse Manager of ICU – West Florida Hospital Pensacola, Florida May 2008 to December 2014
Managed, monitored, and trained RNs in the ICU
Received and stabilized patients immediately after open heart surgery
Utilized diagnostic resources to manage critical drips and ventilator settings to ensure the best outcome for the patient
Utilized Swan Ganz central catheters to monitor a patient's cardiac function and hemodynamic stability
Taught nursing students from local schools correct procedures and protocols when caring for critically ill patients
Provided the highest level of care for all critically ill patients and families Registered Nurse in ICU – Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, Florida April 2004 to April 2008
Cared for patients with acute illnesses, including congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, drug overdose, massive trauma, sepsis, spinal cord and injuries, end stage renal disease, vascular surgeries, multiple types of Melissa L. Byers, APRN
6076 Whisper Creek Blvd
Milton, Florida 32570
adyqna@r.postjobfree.com
abdominal surgeries and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
Promoted health and support patients and families in coping with illnesses
Exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient
Assisted the physicians in multiple bedside procedures
Efficient in the operation of ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring
Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient monitoring Education: University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL Masters of Science in Nursing, December 2014
Acute-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner GPA: 3.6
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May, 2012
GPA: 3.8
Pensacola State College, Pensacola, FL
Associate of Science in Nursing, May, 2004
GPA: 3.95
Pensacola State College, Pensacola, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse, May, 2002
GPA: 3.9
Certifications:
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
References: Upon request
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