Melissa Andersen
Saratoga Springs,New York
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven healthcare professional with a background as a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner, seeking a challenging role in pharmaceutical sales. Eager to leverage clinical expertise, business acumen, and relationship-building skills to drive sales growth and enhance patient outcomes at a dynamic pharmaceutical company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Capital Cardiology Associates
01.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular conditions, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Conducted patient education sessions on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring continuity of care and optimal outcomes
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing cardiac assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and administering prescribed treatments
- Acted as a resource and advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing emotional support throughout the treatment process.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Albany, NY
06.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT (MICU: 1/21/22-4/23/22)
- Saddleback Memorial, Laguna Hills, CA (ICU: 11/7/21-1/15/22).
Registered Nurse
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Provide high quality standard of care to complex intensive care patients in a mixed unit with medical, surgical, neuro and cardiac patients
- Trained on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, post cardiac surgery
- Preceptor to new hires and new graduates into the critical care setting
- Member of the rapid response team
- Member of the unit-based council.
Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide nursing care for patients with cardiovascular diseases commonly post cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgery, IABP, Impella, TTM, transvenous pacemaker, vascular diseases, etc
- Participated in shared decision making meetings to improve quality of care, medical documentation, and pharmacy communication.
Nurse Tech
The Children’s Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Nursing assistant throughout nursing school.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma12.2016
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- COVID-19 Pulmonary and Ventilator Care micro-credential
- NY #834001, NY #432487
Affiliations
- 2016-01-01, Present, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- 2020-01-01, Present, California Association of Nurse Practitioners
- 2020-01-01, Present, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Honors And Scholarships
2016-01-01, Present, Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Capital Cardiology Associates
01.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2021
Nurse Tech
The Children’s Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- COVID-19 Pulmonary and Ventilator Care micro-credential
- NY #834001, NY #432487
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