Melanie Dilger
Farmer City,IL
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner experienced in conducting physical examinations, obtaining a thorough history, ordering and interpreting lab testing, and prescribing treatments to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to alleviate pain and illness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Care-Urgent Care
10.2021 - Current
- Provide acute care services to diverse population including pediatrics, adolescents, and adults
- Treat patients in-person and virtually
- Manage an average of 30 patients per shift
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Treat wide range of acute illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, pulmonary issues, urinary complaints
- Conduct sport physicals
- Examine wounds, suturing, I&D of simple abscesses
- Respond to emergency situations and stabilize patients for transfer to higher level of care
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Counsel patients on health management and illness prevention
- Make timely referrals to primary care or specialists
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Educate patients on treatment options, medication side effects, and home care
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Functioned as hospital administrator after business hours
- Coordinated and collaborated with physicians and other hospital administration concerning admissions, transfers, and emergency situations
- Arranged daily staffing needs for nursing units
Registered Nurse
OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
01.2009 - 09.2016
- Performed as charge nurse on medical-surgical and pediatric floor while managing up to six patients per shift
- Provided care on medical-surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication administration to wound and drain care to managing post-operative patients through discharge
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing At Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12.2008
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Medication Prescribing
- Disease Prevention Education
License and Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Illinois License: 209.023635
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification: F06210665
Controlled Substance
Illinois License: 309.017691
DEA Registration
Registered Nurse
Illinois License: 041.374070
BLS, PALS, and ACLS
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Care-Urgent Care
10.2021 - Current
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
01.2009 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing At Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Parkland College
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