Melissa Thompson, APRN, FNP-C
Orange,TX
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, excelling in patient assessments and treatment planning. Proven ability to enhance emergency response management and streamline triage processes, ensuring timely care. Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through collaborative, patient-centered strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborats with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Participats in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and challenges, collaborating with team members in the development of tailored interventions for individual cases.
- Prescribes medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Nurse Practitioner
Beaumont Emergency Medicine Associates
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine urgent care needs and prioritize interventions.
- Reduced waiting times for patients through the effective prioritization of critical cases in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving response times for emergency cases in high-pressure environments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Altus Emergency Center
01.2014 - 03.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2012 - 11.2013
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas, TX12-2011
Skills
- Patient examination
- Prescribing medications
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
Certification
- APRN License #AP135308
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Beaumont Emergency Medicine Associates
03.2018 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Altus Emergency Center
01.2014 - 03.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2012 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University