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, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV05-2004
LPN - Practical Nursing
Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC07-1998
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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