Epic
Melisa Brooks
Denver,CO
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in delivering high-quality care across diverse populations, including critical care, emergency/urgent care, primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, PACU, medical-surgical, oncology, ortho and urology settings. Skilled in electronic medical records and cultural competence, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and care standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Aya Healthcare/Washington Adventist Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patients in the step down and critical care settings when staffing shortages arises.
Registered Nurse Step Down Unit
Trustaff Travel Nurses/ Manatee Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations in step down covid unit, cardiac unit and emergency room while overseeing 3-5 patients based on acuity and appropriate department admission criteria.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse Step Down Unit
Trustaff Travel Nurses/ Palmetto General Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse Step Down Unit
Trustaff Travel Nursing/ Select Specialty Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Cardiology Clinic
Medical Solutions/ Inova Cardiology
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions regarding medications, plan, procedures and follow up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Colorado Primary Care Clinic/Regis University
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Lakewood Medical Center/Regis University
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Optum Primary Care/Regis University
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Primary Care of Fort Collins/Regis University
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Colorado
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs, glucose meters and medication administration of insulin or blood thinners.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms over the phone, in person and through email to triage and treat according to protocol or physician plan of care. Provided detailed written assessment and plan of care instructions to various populations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Colorado
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Used Epic and Cerner software to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, signs/symptoms and test results.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care both over the phone, in person and through email communication.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage/treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Kaiser Permanent Colorado
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Triaged and assessed via phone, in person or email pediatric to geriatric patient population in primary care/urgent care settings using telehealth protocols to determine plan of care.
- This position covered skilled staff in the areas of Oncology, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, PACU and Urgent Care when staffing needs arised.
- This position required daily travel to destinations within a 100 mile radius of northern Colorado to various outpatient settings or remote phone work from a clinic.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Assessed complex medical/surgical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
Registered Nurse Post Trauma
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
02.2008 - 05.2014
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations of Trauma/Surgical/Orthopedic/Urology and Oncology patients while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Coordinated care based on acuity for 3-5 patients and floated to ICU to provide back up staffing as needed.
- Worked as a staff RN, Preceptor for staff and students as well as charge nurse for a fast paced 22 bed unit.
- Assisted with the planning and opening of a brand new level II trauma hospital.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College Larimer Campus
Fort Collins, COMaster of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis University
Denver, CO08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO08.2014
Skills
-Clinical judgment
-Cultural competence
-Interdisciplinary Collaboration
-Disease Prevention
-Diabetes management
-Treatment Planning
-Geriatric Care
-Pediatric Care
-Primary Care
-Emergency/Urgent Care
-Electronic Medical Records
-Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
Nominated 5 times for Daisy Award for patient excellence
Received Employee of the Month twice on Post Trauma Unit.
Invited to the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Ceremony in Washington D.C.
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-ANCC
BLS
Software
Cerner
Meditech
Patient Fusion
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekLanguages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Aya Healthcare/Washington Adventist Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Step Down Unit
Trustaff Travel Nurses/ Manatee Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Step Down Unit
Trustaff Travel Nurses/ Palmetto General Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Step Down Unit
Trustaff Travel Nursing/ Select Specialty Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse Cardiology Clinic
Medical Solutions/ Inova Cardiology
10.2020 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Colorado Primary Care Clinic/Regis University
08.2020 - 09.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Lakewood Medical Center/Regis University
06.2020 - 07.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Optum Primary Care/Regis University
01.2020 - 03.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Primary Care of Fort Collins/Regis University
09.2019 - 12.2019
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Colorado
03.2018 - 10.2019
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Colorado
08.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Kaiser Permanent Colorado
05.2015 - 08.2017
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
05.2014 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse Post Trauma
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
02.2008 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College Larimer Campus
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-ANCC
BLS
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