Melanie T. Moya
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate, bilingual Family Nurse Practitioner with 23+ years of clinical experience in Occupational Health, Primary Care, Surgical Admit, and Addiction Medicine. Recognized for leadership, mentoring, clinical expertise, culturally competent care, and proactive approaches to employee wellness. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex patient populations, developing protocols, and mentoring future providers.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Health Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
07.2004 - Current
- Charted hospital-wide QI initiative reducing BBP exposures by 23%
- Making employees safer with appropriate safety mechanisms being readily available
- Train and mentor new NPs; serve as UCLA clinical preceptor for NP Grad students
- Developed and distributed after-hours exposure protocols and BBPE immediate action materials for new hires which has streamlined this evaluation process and ensured appropriate labs being drawn on source patient in a timely manner
- Educated on COVID-19 (SPIKEVAX) vaccinations, 2024-2025
- Content: mechanisms of action/contraindications, special considerations via lecture to RNs’ working in clinic followed by exam and discussion
- Orient Medical Director to protocols and clinic operations
- Serves as clinical Resource for EHS clinical Staff and Ancillary staff
- Provide comprehensive occupational health services for 7,500+ employees, staff, and volunteers
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage occupational injuries and exposures, including rare agents like brucellosis and chemical exposures
- Oversee infectious disease protocols (Pertussis, TB, Varicella, HIV, HCV, HBV), offer prophylaxis, counseling, and follow-up care
- Conduct post-offer and asbestos physicals, interpret PFTs, x-rays, labs, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the Medical Director
- Prescribe pharmacological treatments, order physical therapy, and offer light-duty transitions when needed
- Follow ACOEM guidelines & coordinate with third-party administrators for referrals
- Lead crisis intervention and mental health fit-for-duty evaluations
- Managed vaccination adverse event screenings during the pandemic
Surgical Admit Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
01.2008 - 03.2025
- Performed comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations across all pediatric specialties
- Managed medically complex and high-risk patients, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams
- Ordered, reviewed, and acted on labs, ECHOs, sleep studies, PFTs; planned care with surgeons and anesthesia providers
- Advised on anticoagulation timing, post-op ICU placements, and anesthesia risks
- Maintained strong collaborative relationships with surgical and anesthesia teams
Family Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine & Primary Care
Bay Area Addiction Research & Treatment / Community Clinics
03.2002 - 01.2004
- Conducted physicals and managed methadone replacement and detox therapies
- Provided STI treatment, family planning, HIV/HCV counseling, and implemented hepatitis screening program
- Authored and delivered onboarding seminar: "Introduction to Methadone Therapy."
Family Nurse Practitioner
Huntington Reproductive Center
11.2001 - 03.2002
- Performed baseline ultrasounds, women's health screenings, and IVF counseling
- Supported patients through IVF processes, including egg retrieval
Pediatric Staff Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed care for transplant, neurosurgical, and oncology pediatric patients
- Delivered parent education, discharge planning, and mentored new RNs
Nurse Consultant
MOSLISV (NGO)
12.1997 - 08.1998
- Led capacity-building initiatives in orthopedic and pediatric hospital units
- Delivered hygiene education and developed system-wide improvements
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Huntington Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Led med-surg teams for pediatric hematology and immunology patients
- Provided specialized education for new diagnoses and complex care plans
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Cared for high-risk newborns, including those with birth defects and on ventilation
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA01.2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Southern California (USC)
01.1997
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing
01.1988
Skills
- Occupational Health, Worker’s Comp, ADA, OSHA, FMLA
- Primary Care & Addiction Medicine
- Surgical Pre-Admit & Complex Case Management
- Infectious Disease Exposure & Crisis Response
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Clinical Preceptorship & Education
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Team Pages
- ANCC Board Certified DEA Licensed BLS & PALS Certified
Affiliations
- American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (2022–Present)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2014–Present)
- Advanced Practice Nurse Group, CHLA – Co-Media Chair (2016–2019)
- CHLA Wellness Committee (2014–2019)
- UCLA Clinical Preceptor – Occupational Health NP Students (2015–2019, 2023–Present)
Timeline
Surgical Admit Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
01.2008 - 03.2025
Employee Health Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
07.2004 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine & Primary Care
Bay Area Addiction Research & Treatment / Community Clinics
03.2002 - 01.2004
Family Nurse Practitioner
Huntington Reproductive Center
11.2001 - 03.2002
Pediatric Staff Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2001
Nurse Consultant
MOSLISV (NGO)
12.1997 - 08.1998
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Huntington Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Southern California (USC)
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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