MELANIE STREET
Waggaman,LA
Summary
Hardworking new Nurse Practitioner Graduate with clinical rotation experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and recommending treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Student
Ochsner Family Clinic-Destrehan
08.2023 - Current
- Preceptor: Daniele Knight, FNP
Nurse Practitioner Student
Ochsner Family Clinic- Destrehan
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Preceptor: Dr. Sarah Champagne, OD
- Completed 210 hours in adult and adolescent health
- Assisted physician in office procedures and minor surgeries.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Used EPIC to document over 6 patient visits daily.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Nurse Practitioner Student
East Jefferson General Hospital- OBGYN Clinic
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Preceptor: Dr. Michael Graham, MD
- Completed 90 hours of women's health
- Assisted physician in office procedures and minor surgeries.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues.
Nurse Practitioner Student
The Pediatric Clinic
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Preceptor: Jintana Weerapan, PNP
- Completed 90 hours in pediatric health
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
- Processed lab tests for influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.
Director of Nursing-SANE
HCA- Tulane Lakeside Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Director of ER and SANE
HCA-Tulane Lakeside Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversees daily workflow, staffing, orientation, training and development of employees within department
- Provides administrative oversight and direction of Emergency Room and SANE services
- Provides accountability for planning, directing, leading and evaluating nursing care within these departments
- Monitors customer satisfaction scores, STUDOR initiatives and department metrics
- Collaborates with ER nursing leadership, physicians, and hospital administration to ensure ER care delivery model achieves high-quality care to match needs of patients, department and community
- Performs quality assurance and leads improvement initiatives within department.
ER Clinical Manager
HCA Tulane Lakeside Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of 12 bed Emergency Room that saw approximately 15,000 patients per year
- Supervised and managed 25 employees
- Collaborated with department Medical Director, ancillary departments and hospital administration to maintain and update staff on quality patient care and treatments
- Provided leadership and demonstrated accountability for delivery of safe, quality patient care
- Ensured nursing practice, along with nursing policies and procedures were upheld to all accrediting and regulatory agencies requirements
- Maintained department schedule, staffing and minimized overtime.
ER Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
HCA Tulane Lakeside Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Responsible for direct patient care
- Maintained communication and support between medical and nursing staff
- Implemented plans through tasks, such as preparing patients for operations and procedures
- Administration of medications and injections
- Responded quickly to emergencies
- Assessed acuity of patients and assigned appropriate ESI levels
- Worked as charge nurse and preceptor on unit.
ER Charge Nurse/Critical Care Nurse/Staff RN
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Responsible for direct patient care
- Maintained communication and support between medical and nursing staff
- Implemented plans through tasks, such as preparing patients for operations and procedures
- Administration of medications and injections
- Responded quickly to emergencies
- Assessed acuity of patients and assigned appropriate ESI levels
- Worked as charge nurse and preceptor on unit.
MedSurg/Telemetry RN
Ochsner Medical Center
07.2006 - 05.2007
Education
Master of Science - NURSING
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2023
B.S.N - Nursing
LSUHSC SCHOOL OF NURSING NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LAB.S - Psychology
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
URSULINE ACADEMY NEW ORLEANS, LA High
New Orleans, LASkills
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Patient-Centered Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Observation
- STD Counseling
- Health and Wellness Education
- Pelvic Exams
- Patient Rights
- Annual Examination Coordination
- Intramuscular Injections
Additional Information
- BLS (exp. August, 2025)
Affiliations
LANP
LA Chapter of Forensic Nursing
References
- Mary Ann Dankert, Director of Community Outreach for Jefferson Parish (504) 365-9105
- Dr. Deborah St Germain, DNP, RN, AFN-C, SANE-A (504) 432-8713
- Amie Poche, RN, CEN (504) 914-3799
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student
Ochsner Family Clinic-Destrehan
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Student
Ochsner Family Clinic- Destrehan
01.2023 - 04.2023
Nurse Practitioner Student
East Jefferson General Hospital- OBGYN Clinic
10.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner Student
The Pediatric Clinic
08.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Nursing-SANE
HCA- Tulane Lakeside Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Director of ER and SANE
HCA-Tulane Lakeside Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2021
ER Clinical Manager
HCA Tulane Lakeside Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2017
ER Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
HCA Tulane Lakeside Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2013
ER Charge Nurse/Critical Care Nurse/Staff RN
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
05.2007 - 02.2011
MedSurg/Telemetry RN
Ochsner Medical Center
07.2006 - 05.2007
Master of Science - NURSING
Nicholls State University
B.S.N - Nursing
LSUHSC SCHOOL OF NURSING NEW ORLEANS
B.S - Psychology
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS
High School Diploma -
URSULINE ACADEMY NEW ORLEANS, LA High
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