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Melissa Lister

Lake Jackson,Texas

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Practice Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations in a Obstetric and Gynecology clinic setting. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified

MEHOP (Currently Changing To Vibrance)
06.2013 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Perform Well Women exams- pap smears, wet mount, cultures, breast exam. Ordering of screening mammogram, bone density, cologuard.
  • Assess , evaluate, and care for pregnant patients from beginning of pregnancy through third trimester. Gestational Diabetes, Gestational HTN, Pre eclampsia. Postpartum care- PP depression.
  • Assess need for, order, obtain and interprets appropriate lab tests
  • Counsel and educate patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs and family planning
  • Dispense contraceptives
  • IUD (Skyla, Mirena, Paragard) removal and insertion
  • Nexplanon removal and insertion
  • Educate patient and ordering of Hereditary cancer test (Myraid)
  • Proficient in minor procedures such as skin biopsies, punch biopsies, genital wart removal (surgical and chemical), breast discharge smears/cytology, endometrial biopsies, draining of Bartholin cyst.
  • Diagnosing and treating menopausal symptoms
  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.

Labor and Delivery Nurse- PRN

MRMC
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
  • Perform triage on incoming OB patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Assist doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
  • Care for patients with Gestational Diabetes, Gestational HTN, Pre eclampsia, N/V, Hyperemisis, PTL.
  • Monitor patients on Pitocin for augmentation/Induction of labor, post delivery. Magnesium Sulfate, IV pain medications. Epidural -assist with insertion and monitor post insertion.
  • Insertion of IUPC, scalp electrode. SVE, Initiate IV, blood draw, insert foley catheter.
  • Prepare patient for cesarean section, circulator for c-section. Recover patient.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Care of patient on postpartum
  • Familiar with Microsoft, GE Centricity, Athena charting, Meditech.

Unit Manager/Director

Matagorda Regional Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2014
  • Director of a 12 Bed Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit. 8 Bed Level 1 Nursery.
  • Oversee a total of 20 FTE's; 16 RN'S, 2LVN's, and 1 Surgical tech.
  • Complete annual evaluations (written and verbal).
  • Prepare staff schedules, Order supplies and equipment.
  • Delegate charge nurse/staff nurse duties.
  • Process monthly reports for department performance.
  • Ensure HIPAA compliance.
  • Coordinate Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Was involved with the upgrading of QS fetal monitoring system.
  • Contributed substantially to successful hospital/department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Involved in the planning and relocation of a new facility/hospital (Budget, ordering of supplies and equipment).

Registered Nurse

Matagorda General
05.1998 - 06.2005
  • Delivered all care related to patients in labor :pitocin administration, epidural monitoring, SVE, IUPC insertion and removal, FSE insertion and removal.
  • Care of high risk patients: Magnesium sulfate, PTL, PIH, Gestational Diabetes.
  • All care related to Postpartum patients.
  • Educated and assisted patient with breastfeeding. 
  • Care of newborns (level 1 nursery)
  • Charge Nurse responsibilities.

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Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, Texas

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX

Master of Science - Women's Health NP - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science
Houston, TX

NCC Certification - Board Certified -

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Skills

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Labor and Delivery, Maternity and Neonatal care
  • Women's Health Exams
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Fast Learner
  • Dependable
  • Task Prioritization
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Differential diagnosis

Additional Information

Certifications:

Board Certified Women's Health NP

BLS

ACLS

NPR

AWHONN member since 2005


Timeline

Labor and Delivery Nurse- PRN

MRMC
09.2024 - Current

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified

MEHOP (Currently Changing To Vibrance)
06.2013 - Current

Unit Manager/Director

Matagorda Regional Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2014

Registered Nurse

Matagorda General
05.1998 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wharton County Junior College

Master of Science - Women's Health NP - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science

NCC Certification - Board Certified -

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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