Alice Katherine Melvin
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at TidalHealth, excelling in acute illness treatment and chronic disease management. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective patient education. Skilled in critical thinking and collaborative teamwork, successfully addressing complex cases and promoting health maintenance strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Ambient Medical Care
11.2023 - Current
- Expanded access to healthcare services through extended hours and weekend availability at the urgent care facility.
- Provided telemedicine consultations for remote or homebound patients requiring urgent medical attention but unable to travel to a clinic location.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Reduced urgent care wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
Family Nurse Practitioner
TidalHealth
08.2023 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth
02.1999 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-1994
Skills
- Health promotion strategies
- Acute illness treatment
- Family-centered care
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Compassionate patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient communication
- Patient education
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Preparing treatment plans
- Physical assessments
- Time management
- Multitasking
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Ambient Medical Care
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
TidalHealth
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
TidalHealth
02.1999 - Current
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
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