Melinda Burney
Adrian,TX
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with 21 years experience prepared for advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in acute and chronic treatment, diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, education, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line listening, critical thinking, and decision making abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Amarillo Urgent Care
Amarillo, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations to determine treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Utilized E-Clinical Works EMR.
Family Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Manager
Marathon Health
Hereford, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Provided medical care and support to patients, by assessing vital signs, evaluating symptoms and record history, developing customized treatment plans, and closely monitoring evolution.
- Developed TX plans and other therapies, discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medication to support health and comfort.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and specialist to ensure comprehensive assistance.
- Trained new-hires and assisted clinical peer support with hands-on guiding and healthcare support.
- Used Athena to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, health promotion, and management strategies for chronic illnesses.
- Monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for efficacy.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
01.2000
Skills
- Health Care Evaluation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medication Prescribing
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Compassionate
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Relationship-Building
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Socio-cultural Sensitivity
- Patient education
- Excellent oral communication
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- DEA
- Licensed Texas
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Amarillo Urgent Care
12.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Manager
Marathon Health
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University