Melinda Cole

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Manage patients in ICU on continuous venous hemodialysis, including patients with chest pain, arrhythmia and myocardial infarction.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Reviewed physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers.
• Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Communicated with patients and families on conditions and progress.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
• Professional Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in providing advanced practice nursing care, including care for hospitalized patients, and in Urgent care. Expert in advising patients and leading programs to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Checked and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
• Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
• Assisted with the management of pain due to acute and chronic concerns.
• Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
• Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
• Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Complied with company policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
• Responding to calls throughout the work day to answer patient/family questions, and assist nurses and physicians as needed.

• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
• Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.

• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, and treatment.
• Treatment of skin tears and superficial wounds.
• Diagnosed, treated, and managed patients with acute conditions.
• Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
• Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Complied with company policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Performed physical exams, school and sport physicals, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.

• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Checked and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
• Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
• Assisted with the management of pain due to acute and chronic concerns.
• Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
• Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
• Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Complied with company policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions.

• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
• Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.