Appoline Meli
Grayson,GA
Summary
Exceptionally talented Advanced Practice Registered Nurse experienced in managing care for patients with diverse illnesses and conditions. Promoting patient advocacy, effective decision-making skills and passion for delivering compassionate care and support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
MainStreet Family Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Elicits patient history and performs appropriate physical examination
- Orders & interprets laboratory, radiographic and other diagnostic studies as appropriate
- Establishes appropriate treatment plan, need for intervention and physician intervention or consultation
- Prescribes routine formulary medications and supplies; non-formulary medications as per approval
- Provides necessary patient and family education
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, FLOAT
Emory University Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2021
- Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.
- Delivering safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies.
- Formulating a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Completing initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
- Documenting the nursing process ensuring consistency, accuracy, that it is concise and timely.
- Evaluating and documenting patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
- Revising plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcome.
- Demonstrating appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Surgical Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 5 surgical patients per day.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD07.2010
Skills
- Laceration Repair
- Geriatric Treatment
- Patient Examination
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnostic Testing and Emergency Care
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Prescribing medications
- Telehealth proficiency
- Cultural competence
Certification
BLS
ACLS
FNP-C
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
MainStreet Family Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, FLOAT
Emory University Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
01.2014 - 10.2015
Surgical Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Adventist University
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