MELISSA KELLEY, APRN
Advocate Health Care
Chicago Ridge,IL
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive background in the urgent care setting. Effectively managed diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions, demonstrating proficiency in diagnosis and treatment. Proven ability to utilize critical thinking and patient care skills to deliver high-quality healthcare.
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Immediate Care
1 Year 9 Months- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed treatment plans in urgent care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline processes.
- Managed urgent medical conditions, ensuring timely interventions and follow-up care for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes in high-volume environments.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Registered Nurse-Adult Emergency Department
5 Years 9 Months- Quickly triage each patients’ medical situation to determine level of care needed and providing nursing care within a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Perform medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, or administering medications.
- Alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations.
- Educate and counsel patients on discharge care and requisite treatment to minimize the risk of medical complications or readmission.
- Accurately document all patient interactions and interventions to support exceptional care across the continuum.
Emergency Room Technician
2 Years- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs monitoring and wound dressing.
- Assisted medical staff with procedures and emergency interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
Patient Care Associate-Telemetry Unit
1 Year- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associates Degree
Skills
Electronic Medical Records
Interprofessional collaboration
Evidence Based Guidelines
Comprehensive Health assessments
Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
Patient and Family Education
Medication Prescribing and management
Treatment plan development
Certification
- Illinois State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse Professional License No. 041471415 (Active)
- National Institute of Health, Stroke Scale Certification (Active)
- American Heart Association, ACLS and BLS for Healthcare Providers Certifications (Active)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Immediate Care
Advocate Health Care
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse-Adult Emergency Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2018 - 08.2024Read More
Emergency Room Technician
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Patient Care Associate-Telemetry Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Chamberlain University
Master of Science from FNP
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Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Moraine Valley Community College
Associates Degree
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