MELISSA SHAH
Streamwood,IL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in acute-care nursing, family medicine, and pediatrics. Current RN with experience caring for postoperative patients in a fast-paced surgical setting and 625+ supervised FNP clinical hours providing primary care across the lifespan. Skilled in comprehensive assessment, chronic disease management, preventive care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ready to transition into advanced practice with a strong clinical foundation and patient-centered approach.
Work History
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Provide post-operative care, including patient assessment, vital signs, pain management, and medication administration. Collaborate with healthcare teams to address complications and educate patients/families on recovery and discharge planning.
Nurse Extern II
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs, vital signs, glucose monitoring, and medication administration. Assessed patient responses, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, and communicated with patients and families while developing strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Medical Assistant
Skypoint Medical Center
Roselle, IL
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced outpatient setting, including patient intake, vital signs, lab prep, and immunizations. Assisted with procedures, ensured accurate documentation, coordinated scheduling, and educated patients to promote efficient clinic operations.
Medical Assistant
Clinical Associates Medical Services
Des Plaines, IL
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted general surgeon in outpatient procedures by obtaining patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients, and delivering pre- and post-operative care while maintaining sterile technique and ensuring safe procedural workflows.
Education
Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner - FNP-C
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL02.2026
Master of Science in Nursing - MSN, RN
Marquette University
Pleasant Prairie, WI05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2019
Skills
- Post-operative care
- Patient assessment
- Post-operative monitoring
- Medication management
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Lifespan care
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner–Certified (FNP-C) — AANPCB
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — Illinois, Active
Registered Nurse (RN) — Illinois, Active
Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern II
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Skypoint Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Clinical Associates Medical Services
01.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science in Nursing - MSN, RN
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner - FNP-C
Chamberlain University
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
- Chamberlain University | Addison, IL
- Completed 625+ supervised clinical hours across five rotations in family medicine and pediatric settings. Trained with different preceptors each rotation to gain exposure to diverse clinical practices and patient populations. Strengthened skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- May – June 2025 | Family Medicine – Dr. Sanjay Patel | 125 hours
- July – August 2025 | Family Medicine – Dr. Sanjay Patel | 125 hours
- Sept. – Oct. 2025 | Pediatrics – Dr. Mohammed Jabri | 125 hours
- Nov. – Dec. 2025 | Family Medicine – Dr. Heena Shymani | 125 hours
- Jan. – Feb. 2026 | Family Medicine – Dr. Divyang Joshi | 125 hours