Amy Melvin
Brentwood,United States
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is the sole provider and owner of a functional wellness clinic specializing in comprehensive primary care. With a patient-centered approach, I integrate evidence-based medicine with functional and preventive healthcare strategies to address the root causes of illness and promote long-term wellness. Experienced in managing acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, I provide personalized care plans focused on optimizing physical, mental, and emotional health. As both clinician and business owner, I am committed to building meaningful patient relationships, delivering high-quality holistic care, and creating a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healthcare journey.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner and Owner
Replenish Wellness
Nashville, TN
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Managed chronic disease management programs, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures and lifestyle modifications to improve overall well-being.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction scores.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient assessment and management techniques.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced service delivery within the practice setting.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing appointment wait times and increasing patient throughput.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for more complex cases or further evaluation, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Conducted research on emerging healthcare trends to maintain the practice''s relevance within the rapidly changing medical landscape.
- Implemented preventative care measures through routine physical exams, immunizations, screenings, and health education sessions.
- Enhanced cultural competence within the practice by providing culturally sensitive care and implementing strategies to address health disparities among diverse patient populations.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and billing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and clear communication during appointments.
- Optimized medication management through careful review of prescriptions, potential drug interactions, and side effects monitoring.
- Managed chronic diseases effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop protocols that ensured consistent quality of care across the practice.
- Developed strong relationships with local community resources to provide comprehensive support for patients in need.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of a new electronic health record system, increasing efficiency in patient charting and data retrieval.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Nurse Practitioner
Well Child
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performs head to toe health assessments on children ages 3-18 in a fast paced children's mobile clinic.
- Responsible for reviewing consent before treatment.
- Interprets labs and vital signs.
- Responsible for determining the need for urgent versus emergent care for patients.
- Communicated with patients family members/caregiver about diagnosis and treatment.
- Responsible for PCP referrals for patient.
- Interpreted developmental milestones and referred treatment if needed.
- Interpreted PEDS scores and referred patient if needed for development or behavioral help.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Instructs nursing students in simulation lab by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement, and use of evidence based practices.
- Provides nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, nursing procedures, dressing changes, and clinical documentation.
- Conducts clinical simulations and provides feedback for each individual student.
- Provides clinical instruction to five students in clinical setting on cancer patients on Medical-Surgical floor.
- Deliverers individualized instruction for head to toe assessment, medication administration, decision-making, and patient health teaching.
- Provides immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructs students on appropriate nursing interventions and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- ·Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
R.N.
Centennial Medical Center-PACU
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Assessment and continuous monitoring of patients vital signs in a fast paced post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
- Provide care for patients undergoing neuro, cardio-pulmonary, general, ortho-spine, urology, and gynecology surgeries.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain O2 sats within optimal levels.
- Assist anesthesiologists with placement of central line catheters and nerve blocks.
- Communicate directly with bed-management for disposition of patients.
R.N.
Centennial Medical Center-MSICU
Nashville, TN
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided care for critically and acutely ill patients in a 31 bed Medical-Surgical ICU.
- Physical assessment and close monitoring of patients pre and post-operatively including interpretation of clinical changes to provide the best possible patient outcome.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression including titration of vasoactive drips.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Participant in family rounds and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for the management of patient care.
R.N.
Centennial Medical Center-NSICU
Nashville, TN
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided direct patient care to patients with neurological disorders including strokes, aneurysms, hemorrhagic bleeds, and vascular malformations.
- Monitored patients receiving neuro-vascular procedures including pipeline stents and Onyx for the treatment of aneurysms. Administered tissue plasminogen activator ( tPA ) for the treatment of ischemic stroke.
- Administered and provided direct monitoring of patients receiving induced hypothermia treatment for intracranial hemorrhage.
- Monitored vital signs including, Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP), and external ventricular drain (EVD) to maintain goals to decrease intracranial pressure.
- Responsible for obtaining lab values through central line lab draws or the use of I-STAT and reporting these values to attending physician.
- Administered medications as ordered including, vasoactive drips, sedation, and hypertonic solution (3% saline) to reduce intracranial pressures.
R.N.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Trauma Unit
Nashville, TN
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Provided specialized nursing and medical care to patients in a 31 bed Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients upon arrival from emergency department and LifeFlight with multi-system organ failure, including traumatic head injuries, cardio-pulmonary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.
- Recognized life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients being monitored, managed art-lines, monitoring of Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing of ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results to attending physicians for proper medical management.
- Assisted physicians with bed side procedures such as, abdominal wash-outs, central line and Swan-Ganz catheter placement, ultra-sound guided inferior vena cava filters, and chest tubes.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05-2006
Skills
- Preventive health
- Obtaining health history
- Strong physical assessment skills
- Applies evidence-based practice
- Patient centered care
- Strong clinical judgement
- Resourceful
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team player
Websites
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner and Owner
Replenish Wellness
10.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Well Child
05.2022 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Belmont University
01.2022 - 05.2022
R.N.
Centennial Medical Center-PACU
01.2017 - 01.2022
R.N.
Centennial Medical Center-MSICU
06.2016 - 01.2017
R.N.
Centennial Medical Center-NSICU
11.2012 - 06.2016
R.N.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Trauma Unit
05.2006 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College