Melissa Allen
Baxley,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience, including 12 years as a Registered Nurse. Proficient in emergency, medical-surgical, psychiatric, hospice, and case management nursing. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration. Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, with a focus on improving healthcare access in rural communities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit and Emergency Department
Jeff Davis Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Provide emergency care, stabilization, and monitoring of patients with acute and critical conditions.
- Perform patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Prioritized patient care based on acuity in a rural healthcare setting, ensuring timely interventions for critical cases.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide leadership and clinical support to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers to facilities providing a higher level of care.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, empowering them to manage health effectively.
- Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking in complex patient situations.
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation
Your Choice Healthcare
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed graduate clinical experience in a family healthcare setting.
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations to inform clinical decision-making.
- Assisted with assessment and management of patients across the lifespan.
- Participated in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
- Formulated differential diagnoses by analyzing patient history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic data.
- Participated in developing treatment plans under clinical supervision.
- Provided patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up.
- Participated in health promotion, disease prevention, and routine health maintenance.
- Documented patient encounters and clinical findings in the electronic health record.
- Collaborated with clinical preceptor and healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care strategies.
- Completed 180 clinical hours in a family healthcare setting
- Appling Family Total Healthcare
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation
Appling Family Total Healthcare
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Completed graduate clinical experience in a family healthcare setting.
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations to inform clinical decision-making.
- Assessed patients with acute and chronic health concerns under clinical supervision.
- Participated in developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Assisted in management of common primary care conditions, enhancing patient care under supervision.
- Participated in preventive care, health screenings, and health promotion activities.
- Provided patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care.
- Reviewed diagnostic results and discussed appropriate next steps with the supervising provider.
- Documented patient encounters and clinical findings in the electronic health record.
- Collaborated with clinical preceptor and healthcare team to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Completed 500 clinical hours in a family healthcare setting to gain hands-on experience.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Regency SouthernCare Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed hospice caseload of patients with advanced and chronic illnesses, ensuring tailored care and support.
- Developed individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and monitored changes in patient condition.
- Provided medication management and symptom assessment focused on comfort and quality of life.
- Coordinated hospice services and communicated changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated hospice services and communicated changes in patient condition to the healthcare team, promoting timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families, enhancing their coping strategies during critical times.
- Maintained accurate documentation to promote continuity of care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Comfort Care Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered compassionate hospice nursing care in home and community settings, enhancing patient comfort and quality of life.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and monitored patient status.
- Developed individualized plans of care and coordinated services with the healthcare team.
- Provided medication education, symptom management, and caregiver support.
- Educated patients and families on disease progression, medications, comfort measures, and end-of-life care, empowering informed decision-making.
- Communicated changes in patient condition to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintained precise clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care and facilitate effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Applying Healthcare
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
Appling HealthCare System
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care across psychiatric, medical-surgical, and emergency department settings.
- Conducted patient assessments, administered medications, and monitored patient conditions for timely intervention.
- Administered direct care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient condition for changes and communicated concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.
- Provided patient and family education.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Developed broad clinical experience in medical-surgical, psychiatric, and emergency nursing.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA09-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA01-2014
Practical Nursing Diploma - LPN
Altamaha Technical College
Baxley, GA01-2009
Skills
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Trauma Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Patient assessment
- Differential Diagnosis
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Medication Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Disease management
- Patient Education
- Health Risk Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Health record documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Geriatric Care
- Neurology Nursing
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse – Georgia, Licensed since 2014, Licensed Practical Nurse – Georgia, Licensed since 2009
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation
Your Choice Healthcare
07.2026 - 08.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation
Appling Family Total Healthcare
11.2025 - 06.2026
Charge Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit and Emergency Department
Jeff Davis Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Regency SouthernCare Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Comfort Care Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
Appling HealthCare System
01.2009 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Practical Nursing Diploma - LPN
Altamaha Technical College