Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Associations
Licensure/Certifications
Certification
Timeline
Generic

MELISSA TRAVERS MSN-FNP-C

Brick,USA

Summary

Compassionate and ethical Nurse Practitioner with specialty in diverse healthcare environments from years of experience as a telemetry float-pool RN. Eager to join your team to further my experience and maximize my skills. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care through experience with patient assessment, determining diagnosis, interpreting medical tests, medication management, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Proficient at communicating with patients and families.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Float Pool, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Health
07.2014 - Current
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.

RN ICU and Telemetry Step Down Unit

Kimball Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Promoted autonomy of patients through effective communication and safeguarding their trust for smooth functioning
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Directed work functions of Patient Care Technicians to ensure optimal performance
  • Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated

RN

Shore Rehabilitation Institute
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Pediatric Clinical Rotation

Dr. Richard Reutter, MD
09.2023 - 10.2023

Dr. Reutter is a developmental/behavioral pediatrician. I would spend mornings observing him meet and diagnose different behavioral disorders and help with assessments as well discuss plans of care for the children. In the afternoons we would complete sick and well visits.

Primary Care Clinical Rotation

Dr. Dominic Mazzochi
04.2023 - 08.2023

Observed and assisted with annual well-visits, sick visits and "welcome to medicare visits". Dr. Mazzochi also provides care to patients receiving suboxone. Together we would discuss plans of care and relevant diagnosis.

Primary Care Clinical Rotation

Taibat Gbadamosi DNP, Booker Family Health Clinic
02.2023 - 04.2023

Provided assessments, education, follow-up calls, documentation, and medication prescribing with the assistance of my clinical instructor.

Primary Care Clinical Rottion

Marina Hall APN, HMH Primary Care
01.2023 - 02.2023

Assessed patients during routine wellness visits as well as sick visits. Reviewed patient results together and discussed relevant diagnoses and plans of care.

Council Member

Brick Township
04.2023 - Current


  • Work with other members of council on town budget allocation
  • Council Chair of our Public Works
  • Member of BMAC (The Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition)
  • Council member on town recreation committee
  • Assess existing policies regularly to identify areas for improvement or potential issues requiring attention from the council.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing (MSN) | Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) with a Human Biology Minor

Wesley College
Dover, DE
05.2011

Skills

  • Patient Care & Education
  • Advanced Assessment
  • Physical examination
  • Discharge Planning
  • Health Promotion
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Time Management

Associations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Honors Society
  • Member of the American Nurses Association

Licensure/Certifications

  • FNP-AANP 01/2024- Present
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN), New Jersey Board of Nursing, 05/11- Present
  • ANCC Medical-Surgical Board Certified, 01/01/17- Present
  • Advanced Care Life Support
  • Basic Life Support

Certification

FNP-C

Medical-Surgical RN-BC

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Pediatric Clinical Rotation

Dr. Richard Reutter, MD
09.2023 - 10.2023

Council Member

Brick Township
04.2023 - Current

Primary Care Clinical Rotation

Dr. Dominic Mazzochi
04.2023 - 08.2023

Primary Care Clinical Rotation

Taibat Gbadamosi DNP, Booker Family Health Clinic
02.2023 - 04.2023

Primary Care Clinical Rottion

Marina Hall APN, HMH Primary Care
01.2023 - 02.2023

RN Float Pool, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Health
07.2014 - Current

RN

Shore Rehabilitation Institute
01.2013 - 07.2014

RN ICU and Telemetry Step Down Unit

Kimball Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) with a Human Biology Minor

Wesley College

FNP-C

Medical-Surgical RN-BC

ACLS

BLS

Master of Science - Nursing (MSN) | Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
MELISSA TRAVERS MSN-FNP-C