Melissa Deocampo- Escalante
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of EPIC.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Resident
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
3569 Round Barn Circle Santa Rosa CA 95403
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients using motivational interviewing techniques and tailored education materials based on their needs or concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and clear communication during appointments.
- Optimized medication management through careful review of prescriptions, potential drug interactions, and side effects monitoring.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on best practices within family medicine and nursing fields.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented preventative care measures through routine physical exams, immunizations, screenings, and health education sessions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly to optimize patient outcomes and overall wellbeing.
- Managed chronic diseases effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Assistant Manager Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead the unit during a nine-day and five-day nursing strikes ensuring replacement workers’ smooth transition by adhering to hospital policies, procedures and workflow to assure patient safety
- Assisted the unit during the Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement recertification with The Joint Commission
- The unit was granted the recertification after the duration of the visit
- Lead the unit during The Joint Commission accreditation of the hospital
- Supervised and oversaw all nursing activities of patient care in an inpatient setting, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value quality care to all patient populations served
- Established work priorities, and assisted staff in resolving operational issues/problems
- Demonstrated ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences
- Implemented and enforced adherence to inpatient department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations
- Identified and implemented cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts
- Collaborated with members of the medical/ ancillary team to coordinate services, streamline and standardize work flows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Responsible for providing direct patient care to specific patient populations effectively using the nursing process as the foundation for care delivery
- Utilized as relief nurse and relief charge nurse
- Served as patient advocate
- Effectively coordinates care
- Continually promotes safety and clinical service quality in daily practice
- Demonstrated an understanding of the principals of evidenced based practice
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological implications of medications administered
- Demonstrated critical thinking
- Recognized important changes in patient condition and able to demonstrate appropriate action
- Demonstrated understanding of service line disease specific protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory issues relevant to nursing practice
- Demonstrated leadership and professionalism.
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
St. Rose Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Documented patient assessment findings, physical/ psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
- Educated patients and significant others and family members about measures that promote, maintained and restore health or promote comfort
- Served as an advocate
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team with patient care
- Started intravenous fluids and dispense medications accurately and timely manner
- Maintained current competency in adult medical surgical nursing.
Unit Manager/ Acting Director of Staff Development
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided care to geriatric patients with chronic and degenerative conditions and those recovering from traumatic injury or illness
- Administered complete medications in a timely manner including IV medications
- Provided direct bedside care and treatments to patients
- Determined the treatment plan for each patient and ensuring the care strategy by addressing the long-term needs of the aging and healing process
- Managed and delegated workload to floor nursing staff.
Charge Nurse
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided care to geriatric patients with chronic and degenerative conditions and those recovering from traumatic injury or illness
- Administered complete medications in a timely manner including IV medications
- Provided direct bedside care and treatments to patients
- Determined the treatment plan for each patient and ensuring the care strategy by addressing the long-term needs of the aging and healing process
- Managed and delegated workload to floor nursing staff.
Education
MSN- FNP -
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts01.2020
Master of Arts in Nursing -
Central Philippine University
Iloilo City, Philippines01.2011
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing -
St. Paul University Iloilo
Iloilo City, Philippines01.2007
Skills
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Preventive Care
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Lab result evaluation
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner License, 95027367, 09/30/2025
- State of California Registered Nurse, 95024612, 09/30/2025
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, 07/2024
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 01/2024- 01/2026
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, 03/2023-03/2025
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Resident
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2021
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
St. Rose Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2016
Unit Manager/ Acting Director of Staff Development
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
06.2014 - 01.2015
Charge Nurse
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
02.2014 - 06.2014
MSN- FNP -
Simmons University
Master of Arts in Nursing -
Central Philippine University
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing -
St. Paul University Iloilo