Melinda K. Payton
Centreville,Maryland
Summary
Experienced with patient care across all ages, emphasizing thorough assessments and tailored treatment plans. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to enhance patient well-being and satisfaction. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and collaborative practices, ensuring holistic and effective care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Choptank Community Health Center
10.2018 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Managed chronic disease management programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Optimized clinic operations, contributing to improved patient access and reduced wait times for appointments by seeing an average of 21 patients per day
Flex Unit Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Utilized critical-thinking skills to accurately triage patients based on acuity levels, prioritizing interventions accordingly.
Emergency Room Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Administered emergency care, stabilizing patients in critical condition in an ER that averaged 200 patients daily.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment for diagnostics and life-saving procedures.
- Trained new nurses on emergency response protocols and hospital procedures.
Emergency Room Nurse
Shore Health System
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
Acute Rehabilitation Nurse
Shore Health Systems
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Administered patient assessments to evaluate rehabilitation needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Legacy Health System
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Managed wound care procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices for infection control and healing optimization.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
IV Resource Nurse
Legacy Health System
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Coordinated patient care activities across multiple departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, facilitating proactive interventions for improved outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
EMT - Paramedic
Lyons Ambulance
10.1998 - 10.2004
- Operated advanced life support equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems as well as intubation including rapid sequence intubation (RSI).
- Coordinated with dispatch to ensure timely response to emergency calls and resource allocation.
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stabilization and safety covering a 300 mile access region.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR2007
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR1996
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Pediatric care
- Therapeutic intervention
- Clinical decision making
- Chronic disease management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient education
- Preventive healthcare
- Attention to detail
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Treatment plan development
Practicum Experience
Blue Heron Medical Group, Pocomoke, MD 1/2018 - 5/2018 - 250 hours
- Internal Medicine MD/Family Practice MD
River Family Practice, Easton, MD 5/2018 - 6/2018 - 125 hours
- Family Practice CRNP
M S Shariff, Cambridge, MD 7/2018 - 9/2018
- Internal Medicine MD
Choptank Healthcare, Easton and Denton, MD 9/2018-10/2018 - 105 hours
- Pediatric Medicine
Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association
Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Choptank Community Health Center
10.2018 - Current
Flex Unit Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2012 - 06.2015
Emergency Room Nurse
Shore Health System
07.2010 - 08.2012
Acute Rehabilitation Nurse
Shore Health Systems
07.2009 - 07.2010
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Legacy Health System
10.2008 - 05.2009
IV Resource Nurse
Legacy Health System
07.2007 - 10.2008
EMT - Paramedic
Lyons Ambulance
10.1998 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Chemeketa Community College
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
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