Melissa Maples
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden,AL
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with strengths in pediatric physical exams, acute illness treatment, and family guidance. Trusted for sound clinical judgment, accurate assessment, and clear patient education.
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
1 Year 5 Months- Interpret symptoms and collaborate with physicians to support accurate treatment decisions.
- Provide education and anticipatory guidance for parents of neonates.
- Provide routine care for healthy newborns, provide clinical oversight and education for resident physicians, and crisis management for unstable newborns.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
15 Years 1 Month- Diagnosed common childhood illnesses and developed evidence-based treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications and monitored responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to support clinical decisions.
- Assessed pediatric patients, obtained histories, and performed focused physical examinations.
Registered Nurse
12 Years 10 Months- Assessed critically ill newborns, tracking respiratory status, vital signs, and developmental changes.
- Administered neonatal medications, IV therapies, and enteral feedings with precise dosage verification.
- Monitored ventilator support, CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems for unstable infants.
- Collaborated with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Educated parents on infant condition, equipment use, and discharge readiness requirements.
- Stabilized emergency admissions, responding quickly to apnea, bradycardia, and sepsis concerns.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care responses in electronic medical records accurately.
- Mentored bedside nurses in neonatal protocols, infection prevention, and family-centered care practices.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Pediatric physical exams
Acute illness treatment
Chronic condition management
Well-child exams
Patient education
Depression management
Telehealth services
Asthma management
Certification
Pediatric Advance Life Support,
Basic Cardiac Life Support,
S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Harbin Clinic Pediatrics
03.2010 - 04.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center
03.1997 - 01.2010Read More
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science from Nursing
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Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Franchise Owner
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