Melissa Lynn Atkinson AGACNP-BC, RNFA
FOUNTAIN HILLS,AZ
Summary
Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 21 years of bedside critical care RN experience. I have work experience as an Nurse Practitioner as a medical and surgical intensivist, in Trauma, and General surgery for over 8 years. My diverse work experience and education provides a unique ability to deliver quality medical care with a nurses’ holistic touch. I have a concentration in the adult geriatric population with acute illness. I have excellent communication skills and the ability to function independently in a multidisciplinary acute care environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Geriatric-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Honor Health- Osborn Campus
05.2018 - Current
- Rounding on and managing patients independently or alongside Trauma Surgeons while in the Intensive Care Unit or on the medical floor
- Comprehensive care of Level one trauma patients from admission to discharge
- Leading daily multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU
- Coordinating care with multidisciplinary services including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Oral Maxillofacial surgery, Hospitalists, therapy, social work, case management
- Strong presence in the trauma bay during trauma activations.
- Monthly Journal club participant
- Participates in Process improvement
- Involved with hands on training of medical students and surgical residents/fellows in the critical care setting
- Procedures performed: Chest tube insertion and removal, laceration repair, FAST exams, Assist with bedside tracheotomy and PEG tube placement
- Registered Nurse First Assist in surgical procedures
- Full time employment
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in care.
Adult Geriatric-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
AZ Intensivist- Right Care, Right Now
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Rounding on and managing all ICU patients at Abrazo Central Phoenix AZ. Including medical ICU and neurosurgical ICU
- Performing procedures including: Intubation, Central line placement, Bronchoscopy
- Rounding on and managing trached and ventilated patients at Skilled Nursing Facilities including Select Specialty Hospital at St. Josephs Phoenix AZ and Allegiant, Mesa AZ
- Pulmonary services covered at Abrazo Central Hospital.
Registered Nurse
Honor Health-Scottsdale Osborn
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Perioperative services including: Bedside RN: Pre-operative services and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Taking call for this level 1 trauma center
- Team Leader- Responsible for daily staffing, acuity, and assignments
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
11.2001 - 08.2015
- Intensive Care Unit: Bedside RN able to care for a multitude of critically ill patients
- Rapid response RN stabilizing patients across the hospital
- Relief shift supervisor of approximately 20 RNs, 4 PCTs, in a 48 bed ICU- Responsible for acuity, staffing, daily budget, conflict resolution, delegation of duties and interdepartmental relationships
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Nurses
06.1998 - 04.2001
- Travel RN performing a number of contracts across the country- all in critical care departments
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
06.1996 - 06.1998
- New graduate bedside RN working in a 28 bed ICU
Education
The National Institute of First Assist (NIFA)
01.2022
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2006
Associates Degree - Nursing
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biology
State University of New York at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY01.1992
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Treatment plan development
- Advanced physical examination
- Emergency care
- Acute care expertise
- Precepting
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- AG-ACNP-BC
- Certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center expires 12/20/2026
- Basic Life Support- BLS expires 11/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support -ACLS expires 11/2026
- Advanced Trauma Life Support - ATLS expires 06/09/2026
- Bilingual- Spanish and English
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Adult Geriatric-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Honor Health- Osborn Campus
05.2018 - Current
Adult Geriatric-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
AZ Intensivist- Right Care, Right Now
05.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Honor Health-Scottsdale Osborn
08.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
11.2001 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Nurses
06.1998 - 04.2001
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
06.1996 - 06.1998
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
State University of New York at Oneonta
The National Institute of First Assist (NIFA)
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