Cerner
Melissa Jenkins
Deatsville,AL
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with five years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Dedicated medical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced Registered Nurse with over thirty years of experience in the healthcare industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Medical Center/Baptist Neurosurgery
Montgomery, AL
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, staple removal and topical medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Used Cerner software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Main Street Urgent Care
Selma, AL
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Used [Software] to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
Montgomery , Alabama
04.1999 - 09.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Assistant nurse manager women's services
- Charge Nurse-NSICU and cardiology step down
- Worked as staff nurse in PACU
Home Health Registered Nurse
Medshares Home Care
Montgomery, Alabama
04.1996 - 04.1999
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries and cleaning house.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Baptist Medical Center
Montgomery, AL
02.1989 - 04.1996
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
07.1987 - 07.1989
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Delivered well-rounded care by incorporating behavior modeling and culturally specific approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St Margaret's Hospital
Montgomery, Alabama
11.1985 - 06.1987
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to [Number] patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
Registered Nurse Neurology
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
10.1984 - 12.1985
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Register Nurse Neurology
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, Alabama
12.1983 - 10.1984
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Troy University
Troy, AL 09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 02.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL 09.1981 - 12.1983
High School Diploma -
Tallassee High School
Tallassee, AL 08.1978 - 05.1981
Skills
Ambulation services
undefinedSoftware
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Interests
Reading
Travel
Spending time with my family
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Medical Center/Baptist Neurosurgery
03.2019 - 07.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Main Street Urgent Care
09.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Troy University
09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
02.2012 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
04.1999 - 09.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse
Medshares Home Care
04.1996 - 04.1999
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Baptist Medical Center
02.1989 - 04.1996
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
07.1987 - 07.1989
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St Margaret's Hospital
11.1985 - 06.1987
Registered Nurse Neurology
East Alabama Medical Center
10.1984 - 12.1985
Register Nurse Neurology
Baptist Medical Center South
12.1983 - 10.1984
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University
09.1981 - 12.1983
High School Diploma -
Tallassee High School
08.1978 - 05.1981
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