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Melissa Bailey

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in inpatient diabetes care at Sharecare and extensive experience in medical-surgical and cardiac specialties. Excelled in insulin regimen management and diabetes education, complemented by a passion for quality improvement and patient education. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring staff and advancing care standards through innovative treatments and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Diabetes Nurse Practitioner

Sharecare
Milwaukee, WI
04.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to maintain certification and expertise.
  • Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
  • Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
01.2003 - Current
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Charge nurse

Cardiac Nurse Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
05.2013 - 05.2018

Outpatient management of the cardiac specialty patient

  • Conducted research into related medical issues and care standards.
  • Evaluated medical histories and case records to develop summaries and chronologies of care.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Education

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care

Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA
05.1998

Skills

Skills gained as Inpatient DM NP:

  • Diabetes Self Management education
  • Prescribe and adjust insulin regimens for patients in all acute care settings: ED, ICU, and Medsurg, OB units
  • Insulin pump management
  • Resident and nursing education
  • Discharge planning
  • Medical chart management
  • Quality improvement via chart audits, hypoglycemia team member

Affiliations

ANA member# 33679733

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - Wisconsin - 143525-030 Exp 2/28/2026
  • AGPCNP-BC License - 12/2022 - 12/2027 Certification #2022041974
  • Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management BC-ADM Licence - 200915023 6/27/2024-6/27/2029
  • APNP Wisconsin Credential ID 13714 Expires 9/30/2026

Additional Information

Linkedin.com/in/melissa-bailey-432204121

Timeline

Inpatient Diabetes Nurse Practitioner

Sharecare
04.2024 - Current

Cardiac Nurse Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health Care
05.2013 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee
01.2003 - Current

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care

Concordia University Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Lincoln University
Melissa Bailey