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Melissa Ritzen

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 5+ years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Anovalon Health Care
Memphis , TN
11.2020 - Current

Currently work with insurance companies to perform annual health assessments on members. Offer resources and medical advice if needed. Address urgent problems as necessary.

Nurse Practitioner

Team Health
Memphis, TN
09.2016 - 08.2021
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
  • Cared for post-surgical patients after multiple types of procedures.
  • Worked with NP students in there clinical programs
  • Worked closely and communicated regularly with my supervising physician regarding patient care and outcomes

Nurse Practitioner

Aria Hospice
Tucson, AZ
12.2020 - 06.2021

Performed face to face assessments on hospice patients for certification

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ
05.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Charles Community College
St. Peters, MO
05.2002

Skills

  • Worked with Gerrimed system as well as with Consolo
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Medication Dosage Determination
  • Support Staff Supervision
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Worked closely with patients and families to provide exceptional and appropriate care

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Aria Hospice
12.2020 - 06.2021

Nurse Practitioner

Anovalon Health Care
11.2020 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Team Health
09.2016 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Charles Community College
Melissa Ritzen