Melissa Smith
Westtown,NY
Summary
Diligent Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with solid background in patient care and medical treatments. Proven track record of providing comprehensive healthcare, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication and technological skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner 1099
Visiting Docs
Orange County, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of geriatric patients to determine healthcare needs and develop treatment plans.
- Managed daily patient caseload of 20-25 individuals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and enhance health outcomes for elderly populations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and reduce hospital readmission rates among older adults.
- Provided education on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications tailored to seniors' needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for elderly patients through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
Nurse Practitioner 1099
Epic Heart and Vascular
Newburgh
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Provide specialty patient care services including management of acute episodic problems, stable chronic conditions, health promotion and disease prevention.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Fast-Paced office with 30+ patients daily
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours Charity Health
Port Jervis, NY
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and address complex health issues.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Provided patients and caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.
- Supervise and train support staff.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Optum/United Health Group
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies to patients in home settings.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, and response to treatment.
Trauma PI Coordinator
Orange Regional Medical Center
Middletown, New York
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Integral member of achieving Trauma Level II conditional certification.
- Provided compiled review data to produce reports to assess quality of care provided to trauma patients.
- Consistently analyze the trauma center's performance and safety for the resolution of issues, promotion of loop closure, and improvement of clinical outcomes.
Senior Clinical Nurse Educator
Express Scripts/UBC
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordinated and developed training programs and educational resources for PCSK9i to physicians, NPs, PA's and RN's
- Integral team lead in Hudson Valley for Repatha Launch
- Consulted with sales in development of business plan, target accounts, and planned messaging to ensure successful launch of Repatha.
- Conducted in-depth product presentations to educate clients on benefits and usage of medications.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations and company policies during all sales activities.
Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist, Rare Disease
Express Scripts/Accredo Health
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Assessed and cared for critically ill patients in home setting to complement and enhance complex treatment regimen using Prostacyclin therapies.
- Supported launch of new IV, inhaled and oral products.
- Cultivated strategic, long-term productive relationships with key opinion leaders.
- Served as a pulmonary hypertension disease expert to hospitals, physicians, patients, sales team.
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance health outcomes and streamline processes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing staff to improve clinical skills.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nyack Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2012
- Effectively supervised team to prioritize assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Administered chemotherapeutic medications to patients and monitored for response, reactions, and managed side effects.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2022
Skills
- Complex patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Critical thinking
- Geriatric care
- Primary care
- Telehealth
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Home healthcare/Infusion therapy
- Preventive care/Infusion therapy/Health promotion
- Proficient with basic operating systems, productivity software, presentations software and collaboration tools
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Nurse Practitioner 319092
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- DEA MS7698991 exp. 2026-02-28
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner 1099
Visiting Docs
09.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner 1099
Epic Heart and Vascular
09.2024 - 09.2025
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Bon Secours Charity Health
03.2023 - 01.2025
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Optum/United Health Group
07.2019 - 04.2023
Trauma PI Coordinator
Orange Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Clinical Nurse Educator
Express Scripts/UBC
08.2015 - 07.2018
Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist, Rare Disease
Express Scripts/Accredo Health
05.2012 - 08.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nyack Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2012
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University