Melissa Medellin

Per diem geriatric nurse practitioner delivering preventative care for residents in boarding-care and assisted-living facilities, supporting ongoing care monitoring and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, plus palliative/end-of-life discussions with patients, families, and staff members.

Strong geriatric nurse practitioner care supported skilled nursing rounding, hospice services, and chronic disease management. Effective independent patient care, end-of-life discussions, and hospice oversight strengthened support for patients and families. Acute and chronic condition management, staff supervision, and preventive education improved care delivery across diverse patient populations.

Conducted comprehensive geriatric assessments, identifying functional decline, cognitive changes, and chronic disease progression.

Managed complex medication regimens, reducing polypharmacy risks and improving treatment adherence.

Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and caregivers to develop individualized care plans.

Served as a geriatric nurse practitioner providing care to skilled and acute geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, including hospice care, to enhance quality of life.

Assessed geriatric patients, diagnosing acute and chronic conditions across complex care presentations.

Developed individualized treatment plans, coordinating medication management and follow-up care.

Monitored functional status, cognitive changes, and fall risks to guide timely interventions.

Provided independent care for skilled and non-skilled nursing home residents to improve health outcomes through proactive management.

Assessed geriatric patients, integrating history, exams, and diagnostic findings into care plans.

Managed chronic disease treatment, adjusting medications and monitoring response for older adults.

Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and families to support continuity.

Delivered primary and preventive care across internal and adult medicine, with occasional pediatric support to meet varied patient needs. Performed yearly exams, Pap smears, and employment and school physicals in alignment with preventive health guidelines. Directed care for chronic and acute adult conditions through treatment planning aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, documenting histories, symptoms, and vital signs for informed care planning.

Diagnosed acute and chronic conditions, developing evidence-based treatment plans aligned with primary care standards.

Prescribed medications and managed therapeutic adjustments while monitoring response, side effects, and contraindications.

- Directed primary and preventative care delivery for geriatric patients, supporting overall wellness. - Managed daily urgent care services, addressed acute and chronic medical needs, and reduced unnecessary hospital visits.

Assessed complex geriatric conditions, adjusting care plans for chronic disease management and functional decline.

Conducted comprehensive medication reviews, identifying interactions, duplications, and adherence barriers.

Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and caregivers to support continuity of treatment.

Provided care for patients across ages and acuity levels, completing physical exams, women's health exams, and immunizations to support comprehensive care. Supported management of acute and chronic conditions by developing individualized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

Assessed acute and chronic conditions, developing individualized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based primary care standards.

Prescribed medications and managed ongoing therapies while monitoring patient response, side effects, and adherence.

Educated patients on preventive care, lifestyle changes, and disease self-management to support improved health outcomes.