Melanie Anthony

Partner with patients to provide high-quality, individualized primary care across the lifespan with emphasis on prevention, education and empowerment. Collaborate with care team to manage chronic disease and acute illness and injury. Utilize community resources to connect patients with accessible treatment options. Mentor newly hired FNP providers by providing guidance for clinical practice and gender affirming care.

Delivered comprehensive primary care to a diverse population in an integrative setting alongside MD, PA, ND, and alternative medicine providers. Practiced thorough history taking, physical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan development for pediatric and adult patients. Treated 18-21 medically complex patients per shift.

Managed chronic and acute care of patients residing in a correctional facility, handling all aspects of nursing care from medication administration and education to wound care and detoxification for over 100 patients per 12-hour shift.

Administered Influenza injections to employees of corporate clients throughout middle Tennessee. Educated patients on importance of immunization. Obtained supplies to, safely stored vaccines, ensured mobile clinic was set up per company protocol. Worked with team of nurses to vaccinate up in 300 patients per shift.

Conducted patient care in a rural setting under the supervision of an FNP preceptor. Provided primary health care with an emphasis on health promotion, management of acute and chronic health issues, and patient education.

Worked with an MD preceptor to perform all aspects of patient care associated with the FNP role including management of chronic and acute health conditions for patients of all age groups. Provided medication and nutrition education to promote patient autonomy.