Melissa Tucker
Stuart,Fl
Summary
Hardworking emergency medicine provider with a proven record of being able to handle high stress situations and thriving in busy work environments. Offers excellent assessment, triage and treatment planning abilities while being a compassionate care provider patients. Responsible, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities while having a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster a collaborative environment with coworkers. Strong leadership skills while functioning as a mentor and resource to fellow team mates.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medicine ARNP
Lawnood Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
- Improved patient care by efficiently diagnosing and treating emergency medical conditions.
- Reduced wait times for patients by assessing them and entering orders in a time effective manner.
- Enhanced departmental collaboration with effective communication between physicians, nurses, and fellow midlevel team members.
- Providing empathetic and compassionate care to patients during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new grad and experienced new hires to facilitate a smooth transition in our high paced environment while encouraging profession growth and independence in their practice
Resource Pool RN
Tenet Healthcare Systems
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- 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.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Staff Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Med. Ctr.
06.2008 - 07.2014
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP Program -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL08.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL06.2008
Skills
- Emergency Medicine
- Inpatient Hospital Experience
- PACU
- Urgent Care Medicine
- Clinical Documentation
- Trauma Management
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- X ray Interpretation
- Neuro/Trauma/Cardiac Critical Care Experience
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Meditech
- Patient Keeper
- Continuing Education
- Pain Management
- Medical Decision Making
- Critical Care Medicine
Certification
Florida ARNP License # 9277885
Other Education Experience Certifications
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 11/16-Current
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 02/10, 02/14
- Basic Life Support, CPR, 04/06-Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, ACLS, 04/08-Current
Arnp Clinical Experience
- Guatemala Medical Trip, Florida Atlantic University, Spring 2017
- Women Health, Partners in Women’s Health, Jupiter, FL, Spring 2017
- Primary Care/Urgent Care, Palm Beach County Fire Fighter Clinic, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
- Pediatrics, Pahokee Pediatrics, Pahokee, FL, Fall 2016
- Primary Care, Dr. Richard Dube, Stuart, FL, Spring 2016
Presentations
Benefits of Effective Patient Communication, Martin Memorial Hospital, July 2013
Professional Activities Leadership Committee Assignments Honors
- Relief Charge Nurse, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, 01/11, 01/14
- Intensive Care Council, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, 05/10, 01/12
- Staff Support/Morale Committee, Lawnwood Regional Medical Ctr., 03/10, 11/11
Awards
Student of the Year Award for Academic Excellence, FAU, May 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Operation 300, 2018-2022
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, 2016
- Stand Up for Autism, TCAP, 2013-2014, 2017
- American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 2003-2011
- Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church, Youth Leader, 1998-2006
Timeline
Emergency Medicine ARNP
Lawnood Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Resource Pool RN
Tenet Healthcare Systems
11.2013 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Med. Ctr.
06.2008 - 07.2014
Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP Program -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indian River State College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Indian River State College
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