Christian Stone-Mello
Lemoore,CA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic, NNP
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, California
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided care to high-risk infants with conditions such as prematurity, low birth weight, congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, or complex medical needs.
- Performed thorough physical examinations and developmental assessments.
- Monitoring vital signs and interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Coordinating specialized therapies (e.g., feeding therapy, developmental interventions).
- Educated parents on infant care practices specific to their child's health needs.
- Addressed concerns regarding feeding, growth, and development.
- Provided support and guidance for managing chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with neonatologists, pediatricians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Communicated findings and treatment plans to referring physicians.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rounds
Valley Children's Hospital Madera
Madera, CA
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Assessed and evaluated the health of newborns.
- Developed treatment plans for newborns with medical conditions or chronic illnesses.
- Educated parents about infant nutrition and development needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments provided.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays and ultrasounds when needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving neonatal patients.
- Recognized any changes in the condition of the baby's health status and reported them to the attending physician.
- Educated patients' families regarding neonatal, intensive and postpartum care.
- Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.
- Identified and treated genetic and pathophysiologic symptoms of common neonatal health disorders.
- Monitored ventilators and incubators to care for newborns and infants.
- Interpreted diagnostic lab data and radiographic images to create effective care plan.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno
01.2013 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
Fresno, CA
08.2007 - 04.2011
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.
- Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, homecare instructions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
CNA/Monitor Technician
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing documents related to patient care.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Kept track of medical supplies inventory levels and restocked items as needed.
- Managed incoming calls from outside facilities requesting information on patients' status.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Calibrated and troubleshot equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2008
Master of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2005
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Continuous Improvement
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Relationship Building
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA License 719178
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, NCC 104403318
- Past certifications include NRP, STABLE, PALS
Gaps in Education/Experience
- 2011-2013 Gap in work experience due to decision to stay at home and care for our two small children.
- 2013-2015 Attended NNP program at Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN.
- 2015-2025 Gap in work/education due to growing family from two to four children and raising them to school age before going back to work and/or school.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic, NNP
Community Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2025
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rounds
Valley Children's Hospital Madera
08.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Community Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
08.2007 - 04.2011
CNA/Monitor Technician
Adventist Health Hanford
08.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Master of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
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