L. Patricia Mejia, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Spokane,WA
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in delivering patient care in diverse settings. Bilingual board-certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with eleven years of work experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care & Risk Adjustment Care. Twelve years of work experience in acute hospital setting in Emergency Medicine as a Registered Nurse. Able to adapt to changing environments and collaborate efficiently with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to practicing medicine with a patient-centered focus is seeking position as a Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Field Nurse Practitioner - Care Connections
Molina Healthcare
03.2020 - 02.2026
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Performed Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments in in-home environments and via telehealth.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner - assisting with referrals when needed.
- Obtained Retinavue images from diabetic members.
- Performed Diabetic Member Comprehensive Specific Assessments
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
St. Mary’s High Desert Medical Group - St. Joseph Health
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostics and treatment follow-up plan based on clinical and diagnostic findings.
- Obtained thorough medical histories and assessments in timely manner.
- Performed gynecological examinations, counseled on methods of contraception and family planning.
- Performed minor office procedures appropriate for primary care setting.
- Examined 18+ patients per day with various medical conditions.
Per Diem Registered Nurse; Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
Glendale Adventist Medical Center - Emergency Department
09.2007 - 04.2019
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced high acuity environment requiring critical thinking, prioritization, organization in a 40-bed ED.
- Experienced in the medical management of various acute and chronic medical conditions from young to old.
- Provided patient advocacy between patient and ED physician through efficient communication and customer service skills.
- Established venous access, lab draw, titrated multiple intravenous infusions and administered medications as needed in management of acutely ill patient.
- Assisted physicians during various medical procedures: pelvic examinations, lumbar punctures, central line placement, cardiac resuscitation, intubation, chest tube placement, cardioversion, pacing, and conscious sedations.
- Provided patient education at discharge regarding disease process and follow up.
- Provided radio medical control guideline services for ACLS paramedic runs as a base station MICN.
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Southern California Orthopedic Institute - Porter Ranch Urgent Care
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed patients with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostics and treatment based on clinical and diagnostic findings.
- Interpreted x-ray findings in acute care setting.
- Worker Compensation Examinations
- Preoperative medical evaluations for orthopedic surgeries.
- Sports Physical Examinations
- Performed minor surgical procedures, suture removal, wound dressing as needed.
- Reviewed diagnostics results regularly and followed up if necessary.
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine
Moorpark Family Health Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided compassionate patient centered care for indigent and low-income patients with various acute and chronic conditions of varying age groups.
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
St. Mary’s High Desert Medical Group - St. Joseph Health
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostics and treatment follow-up plan based on clinical and diagnostic findings.
- Performed gynecological examinations, counseled on methods of contraception and family planning.
- Performed minor surgical office procedures appropriate for clinic setting minor lacerations, wart removal, wound dressing, suture removal, and skin tag removal.
- Examined 20+ patients per day with various medical conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Ramos Medical Associates
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided patient centered care to patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions in low income setting.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine
Julio Guzman MD
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Managed senior patients with chronic complex medical conditions.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing & Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA2007
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Concentration
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA2002
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Phlebotomy experience
- Professional communication & customer service skills
- Collaborative team player
- EKG / Xray interpretation proficient
- Problem solve and prioritize in highly stressful environments
- Multitasker and Efficient
- Proficient in EMR charting
- Retinavue Proficient
- Critical Care experience
Certification
- Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Washington - AP60616598
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Idaho - 77839
- Family Nurse Practitioner - California – 21316
- Family Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License California
- National Provider Identification #1326301094
- Registered Nurse Idaho License - 77839
- Registered Nurse California License – 716487
- Registered Nurse Oregon License - 200742161RN
- Registered Nurse Washington License – RN60260470
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse for Los Angeles County - MICN #N4433
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Travel
Software
Epic
Cerner
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Remote Field Nurse Practitioner - Care Connections
Molina Healthcare
03.2020 - 02.2026
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
St. Mary’s High Desert Medical Group - St. Joseph Health
05.2019 - 01.2020
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Southern California Orthopedic Institute - Porter Ranch Urgent Care
05.2018 - 11.2018
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine
Moorpark Family Health Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
St. Mary’s High Desert Medical Group - St. Joseph Health
01.2016 - 12.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Ramos Medical Associates
07.2014 - 06.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine
Julio Guzman MD
05.2012 - 11.2012
Per Diem Registered Nurse; Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
Glendale Adventist Medical Center - Emergency Department
09.2007 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Concentration
Walla Walla University
Master of Science in Nursing & Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Walla Walla University