Melissa Miller
Sioux City
Summary
Knowledgeable, reliable, caring, and efficient family nurse practitioner with 8 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and 23 years of experience as a nurse. Nurse practitioner experience includes primary care provider and hospice/palliative care. RN experience includes acute care experience in oncology, orthopedics, and neurology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
FNP-C
Rosecrance Jackson Recovery Centers
Sioux City
02.2023 - Current
- Prescribe and manage MAT (medication assistive therapy)
- Prescribe and manage MAT (medication assisted therapy)
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat individual with substance abuse disorders
NP
Siouland PACE Clinic- Unity Point
Sioux City
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Primary care provider delivering comprehensive care to adults age 55+
- Provided routine and comprehensive health care exams, implemented and promoted preventative health care, established medical diagnoses and treatments for acute and chronic health problems, interpreted laboratory and diagnostic procedures
- Collaborated with health care professionals to ensure quality care tailored to each patient's needs
NP
Hospice of Siouland
Sioux City
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Evaluated patients previously receiving hospice services to determine eligibility for service reinstatement
- Performed face-to-face assessments with patients, providing medical director with critical information for hospice service recertification through chart reviews, case manager conferences, consultations with facility staff, and physical assessments
- Conduct patient assessments and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Provide education and counseling to patients on health management.
RN
Hospice of Siouland and Palliative Care
Sioux City
05.2006 - 02.2019
- 2006-2013: Employed in the Community-Based Palliative Care program at Hospice of Siouland and Palliative Care
- Made home visits to individuals with serious chronic illness
- Assisted with managing pain and distressing symptoms
- Enabled patients to manage chronic illness effectively, reducing frequency of emergency room visits and hospitalizations
- Provided support and education to caregivers of individuals with chronic illness
- 2014-Feb 2019: Employed in the hospice program at Hospice of Siouland and Palliative Care
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients in their homes and nursing facilities in their homes and in nursing homes in their final stages of life
- Supported families and caregivers during the dying process, providing education on disease progression and emotional coping strategies
- Communicate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants and volunteer coordinators
- Develop and implement individualized plan of care via computerized documentation
- Managed pain and distressing symptoms, enhancing patient comfort and quality of life
RN
Mercy Medical Center
Sioux City
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Administer medications and observe and monitor patients' condition
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans
- Accurately document nursing assessments, treatments, medications, etc. in patients' medical records
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Morningside College
Sioux City, IABachelor of Science - Nursing
Morningside College
Sioux City, IASkills
- Substance use treatment
- Medication-assisted therapy
- Comprehensive physical assessments
- Strong knowledge of medical practices and standards
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Skilled in dealing with crisis situations and making appropriate judgments
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
- Solid oral and written communication skills
Certification
- Certified FNP through AANP: Cert #F07181973: Expires 07/19/2028
- NP IA License #A109800: Expires 06/15/2027
- IA RN License #109800: Expires 06/15/2027
- NPI #1760965032
- Iowa Board of Pharmacy #5205159: Expires 06/15/2027
- DEA #: MM5185687: Expires 01/31/2028
- BCLS certified 07/2027
- Child and Dependent Adult Abuse certified: Expires 01/2027
CLINICAL & RELATED EXPERIENCES
- Completed several clinical experiences in various health care organizations caring for patients and families across the lifespan. Clinical Rotations:
- Family Health Care Practitioner Practicums Fall 2015-Fall 2017
- SIOUTXLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (200 HOURS)
- UNITY POINT EMERGENCY ROOM (160 HOURS)
- SIOUTXLAND WOMAN'S HEALTH (40 hours)
- FAMILY HEALTHCARE OF SIOUTXLAND (160 hours)
- MERCY MEDICAL CENTER WOUND CLINIC (40 hours)
REFERENCES
- Kelsey Bauer, PMHNP—Rosecrance Jackson Recovery Centers—ph #712-266-1800
- Peggy Deboer, AGNP—Siouxland Pace—ph #707-951-6697
- Heidi Braunschweig, FNP—Siouxland Pace—ph #712-224-7223
- Jamie Karstens, PMHNP—Rosecrance Jackson Recovery Centers—ph #712-266-1800
Timeline
FNP-C
Rosecrance Jackson Recovery Centers
02.2023 - Current
NP
Siouland PACE Clinic- Unity Point
02.2021 - 02.2023
NP
Hospice of Siouland
03.2019 - 01.2021
RN
Hospice of Siouland and Palliative Care
05.2006 - 02.2019
RN
Mercy Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morningside College