Melanie Zimmermann

Division of Neonatology, PRN

• Provide highly specialized care to neonates after complex surgical procedures in 10 bed neonatal intermediate care unit ( ITCU).
• Manage high acuity cases effectively while maintaining strong focus on positive patient outcomes.

Division of Surgery, PRN

• Provide 24/7 front line inpatient and consultative support to surgical patients in several surgical specialties including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Surgery and Urology.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for patient with complex medical needs.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Division of General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery , Full-time

• Deliver care for diverse and highly complex populations of pediatric surgical patients by generating safe, evidence-based treatment plans with multidisciplinary team of Surgeons and Nurse Practitioners in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Traveled to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London, UK and assisted with go-love transition from paper to electronic (EPIC software) medical record, managed relationships with EPIC software team to customize general surgery notes, order sets and billing modules
• Directed optimization of Advanced Practice Provider Scheduling through collaboration with QGenda ( healthcare workforce management software)
• Serve as consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Mentor junior nursing staff, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Division of General Pediatrics, PRN

• Provided direct care and follow-up for subset of patients with general pediatric diagnoses requiring brief hospital admissions.
• Diagnoses included but were not limited to respiratory illnesses such as bronchiolitis, asthma, and pneumonia; skin infections, febrile neonates with urinary tract infection not requiring ICU admissions.
• Served as liaison between healthcare team, patients, and families for optimal communication and care coordination.

Division of Emergency Medicine, Full-time

• Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients in 70 bed Level I Trauma Center.
• Managed 10 bed Extended Care Unit, provided follow-up care on all lab and radiology tests performed in the Emergency Department.
• Performed procedures including suturing, lumbar punctures, incision and drainage and sedation.
• Performed Primary and Secondary Surveys during Trauma and Resuscitation.