Melissa Ridella
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated pain management nurse practitioner committed to delivering top-notch care and fostering open communication with both patients and the healthcare team. Over four years of experience, possessing a calm and understanding demeanor, enabling effective diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions through comprehensive physical examinations and testing. Exceptional communication, critical thinking and decision-making abilities enhance the ability to provide optimal patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Fabito Anesthesia and Pain Specialists
11.2019 - Current
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations, document patient histories to gather information identify health issues, develop individually patient focused treatment plans.
- Order and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding goals of pain management treatments, compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, medication side effects and tapering schedules
- Successfully manage care for 25-35 patients per day in the clinical setting.
- Provide patient's and families with detailed education regarding interventional procedures including TPI, botox, spinal and joint injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator, and Vertiflex disc spacer
- Participate in the evaluation, examination and treatment of personal injury patients
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provide exceptional, comprehensive teaching, patient history, and health assessments for both pediatric, adult, and gerontology patients and their families during home health visits as a RN representative for Pfizer Inc., Penn Treaty Insurance, Cardio Net, and other healthcare companies.
- Responsible for accurate and timely evaluation and management of rehabilitation and long-term care patients at several facilities throughout Nevada.
- Exhibit motivation and dedication by successfully implementing high quality care for patients while working to establish open lines of communication between all members of the healthcare treatment team.
- Demonstrate consistent professional organization and management skills through self-facilitation and coordination of patient scheduling, charting, and electronic documentation.
- Exhibit dedication and commitment to enhancing overall public health while performing duties of an RN at community and private flu shot clinics.
Education
MSN in FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER -
UNIVERISTY OF NEVADA
Las Vegas, NV01.2018
RN Refresher in Nursing -
NEVADA STATE COLLEGE
Las Vegas, NV01.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in NURSING -
NEVADA STATE COLLEGE
Las Vegas01.2012
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING in clinical -
HURON SCHOOL OF NURSING
Cleveland, OH01.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS in Environmental Studies and Geology -
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, OH01.2001
Skills
- Strong background in health histories, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, medication and treatment prescriptions, managing and diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, and providing patient and family lifestyle counseling to a diverse population
- Interprofessional Collaboration to enhance patient outcomes
- BLS CPR Certified
- DEA and Nevada State Board of Pharmacy active licenses
- Telehealth Proficiency
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Patient Advocacy
- Specialist Referrals
- Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
- Electronic Charting
- Peer to peer reviews
- FMLA paperwork completion
Certification
- FNP-C, 04/2019- Current
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 2009-Current
- APRN, 04/2019- Current
- State of Nevada RN, 2009- Current
- State of Nevada DEA Certification, 2019- Current
Additional Information
Active member of ANA, AANP
Commendations
Consistently commended by patients, families, and supervisors for outstanding quality of care.
Timeline
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Fabito Anesthesia and Pain Specialists
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
01.2009 - 12.2017
MSN in FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER -
UNIVERISTY OF NEVADA
RN Refresher in Nursing -
NEVADA STATE COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in NURSING -
NEVADA STATE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING in clinical -
HURON SCHOOL OF NURSING
BACHELOR OF ARTS in Environmental Studies and Geology -
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- FNP-C, 04/2019- Current
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 2009-Current
- APRN, 04/2019- Current
- State of Nevada RN, 2009- Current
- State of Nevada DEA Certification, 2019- Current
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