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Melissa Lucado

BLUEFIELD,WV

Summary

Family Nurse Practitioner, proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Bluestone Health Association
Princeton, WV
05.2022 - Current
  • Performed health maintenance exams and screenings, such as Pap smears and immunizations. Perform minor procedures such as punch biopsies and I&D.
  • Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
  • Analyzed lab results and interpreted diagnostic tests to determine an appropriate course of action.
  • Attended regular continuing education courses to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practices.
  • Documented all pertinent information into electronic medical records systems according to established policies.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations governing advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements.
  • Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
  • Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
  • Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mountain State University
Beckley, WV
05-2004

LPN - Practical Nursing

Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC
07-1998

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Pediatric Care
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Preventive medicine
  • Medical Documentation
  • Immunizations
  • Specimen results interpretation
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Diagnostics
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Acute and chronic health issues
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Screenings
  • Disease Prevention

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Spending time with family

Certification

  • WV multi-state RN license WV 65794
  • AANP Certification
  • APRN WV
  • APRN VA
  • DEA Virginia
  • DEA WV

Timeline

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Bluestone Health Association
05.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mountain State University

LPN - Practical Nursing

Montgomery Community College

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