Melissa Stannard Cadwalader

• Observed and assessed patients to identify mental and physical health symptoms with potential functional medical causes.
• Administered and managed bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for patients with hormonal imbalances, collaborating with physician for personalized treatment plans.
• Implemented functional medicine approaches, utilizing holistic and patient-centered strategies in care, with focus on root cause mental and physical health dysfunction.
• Educated patients on benefits, risks, and expectations of interventions, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols related to controlled substances.
• Collaborated with and assisted physician in office-based surgical procedures, administering controlled substance injections, arranging supplies, and maintaining sterility.
• Attended provider training seminar, educating functional medicine providers on hormone management techniques and participating in hands-on training for subcutaneous hormone administration.

Clinical Responsibilities:
• Managed comprehensive care in high-volume OB unit with 250+ monthly deliveries. Core responsibilities included patient triage, admissions, and conducting physical and mental health assessments.
• Provided intrapartum fetal monitoring, maternal management, newborn care, and postpartum support.
• Provided care and support to grieving mothers experiencing infant loss, assisting them with all labor and delivery needs as well as psychosocial resources and support.
Patient Diversity and Complexity:
• Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration as needed for holistic patient support.
• Implemented individualized care plans for diverse spectrum of maternity patients encompassing all childbearing years, various socioeconomic demographics, and cultural backgrounds.
• Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration as needed for holistic patient support.

Achievements:

• Received multiple DAISY award nominations for exceptional patient care in high-volume L&D unit, handling approximately 4,000 deliveries yearly.

• Participated in unit-based focus and quality improvement groups, contributing to enhanced patient care protocols.

• Precepted student nurses and new graduates, offering education on evidence-based practice, standards of care, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Performed charge nurse duties on rotating basis, demonstrating leadership and optimizing team performance.

Emergency Response:

• Trained as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) for ER response, responsible for care, management, and evidence collection for male and female victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and rape. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and advocacy organizations.

• Provided level-headed emergency response during obstetric emergencies, demonstrating skilled and timely interventions.

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals:

• Collaborated closely with doctors and midwives in management and care of women and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, postnatally, and postpartum.

• Assisted physicians during deliveries, examinations, and surgical procedures, anticipating needs, encouraging patients, and attending to babies after birth.

Clinical Responsibilities:
• Managed comprehensive care in high-acuity OB unit with 150+ monthly deliveries. Led patient triage, admissions, and conducted physical and mental health assessments.
• Executed intrapartum maternal-fetal monitoring, newborn care, and postpartum support.
• Implemented individualized care plans for diverse spectrum of maternity patients encompassing all childbearing years, various socioeconomic demographics, and cultural backgrounds.
• Cultivated culturally sensitive approach in all aspects of patient care.
Patient Diversity and Complexity:
• Developed and implemented care plans for diverse maternity patients, including those with multiple comorbidities, high-risk conditions, and navigating high-conflict psychosocial dynamics.
• Emphasized mental health assessments as integral part of overall patient care.
Achievements:
• Received multiple DAISY award nominations for providing top-class total patient care in high-acuity L&D unit, handling approximately 2,000 deliveries yearly.
• Actively participated in unit-based focus and quality improvement groups, contributing to enhanced patient care protocols with focus on mental health components.
Emergency Response:
• Effectively managed comorbidities and high-risk populations while navigating high-conflict psychosocial dynamics.
• Demonstrated prompt and level-headed emergency response.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

• Collaborated seamlessly with multidisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Assisted physicians during deliveries, treatments, examinations, and surgical procedures, showcasing adaptability and ability to integrate mental health considerations into medical interventions.

Clinical Responsibilities:
• Managed 4-5 mom/baby couplets simultaneously, showcasing exceptional multitasking skills in dynamic care setting. Administered medications and treatments and provided postoperative care,
• Ensured comprehensive support during postpartum and inpatient periods.
Patient Diversity and Complexity:
• Delivered high-level, quality care to predominantly minority, economically disadvantaged population with high prevalence of physical health conditions stemming from health disparities.
• Routinely provided care to high-risk populations with multiple comorbidities and psychosocial factors.
Achievements:
• Received multiple nominations for DAISY award, acknowledging consistent delivery of high-quality patient care marked by compassion and clinical excellence.
• Secured highly coveted permanent position on unit following successful performance during student internship, reflecting dedication and competence in providing exceptional care.
Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Approach:
• Collaborated seamlessly with healthcare teams to adjust care plans, connecting patients to optimal providers and care. Demonstrated adaptability and proficiency in handling high-risk cases with multiple comorbidities.
• Assisted pediatricians with circumcisions, conducted newborn lab draws, and consistently provided care to diverse populations. Documented all nursing assessments with accuracy, including treatment, medications, IV administration, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Assistance in Medical Procedures:
• Assisted in medical procedures, including circumcisions, showcasing adaptability and ability to integrate comprehensive care practices in high-risk