Melissa Varnes
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and seasoned Nurse Practitioner prepared to bring wealth of knowledge and precision to legal nurse consulting role. Skilled and experienced in assessing medical records and providing expert opinions to enhance case outcomes. Knowledge of medical terminologies ensures seamless communication and accurate reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
UNC Pediatrics at Wakefield
03.2016 - Current
- Provide high level primary care to children and adults from birth to 21 years by analyzing and interpreting medical records, performing comprehensive physical assessments, treating acute and chronic conditions, and ordering and interpreting labs.
- Provide acute care services for urgent issues such as infections or injuries.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient care processes and increase operational efficiency.
- Utilize electronic health records systems proficiently for accurate documentation and efficient coordination of care.
- Manage complex cases and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams involving chronic illnesses or multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication, collaboration, and continuity of care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate families on preventive care, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices to enhance well-being.
- Advocate for patients based on age, culture, gender, and their physical, emotional, and social needs.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
North Carolina Pediatric Associates
10.2015 - 03.2016
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
North Rockland Pediatrics
07.2013 - 09.2015
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Summer Pediatrics
09.2013 - 02.2014
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program with honors
Columbia University School of Nursing
New York, NY02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University School of Nursing
New York, NY05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Neuroscience with honors
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2010
Skills
- Expert at analyzing and critiquing medical records including Electronic Medical Record Systems
- Expert on standards of care
- Patient advocacy and education
- Comprehensive and complex case coordination
- Proficient in research
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Excellent time management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
- Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)
- Licensed Registered Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
- Certified in Pediatric Primary Care by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
- Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina
- DEA License
- Basic Life Support for Health Professionals, American Heart Association
- KySS Child-Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program Certification
Affiliations
- National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC)
- Juris Educational Resource Knowledge for LNCs
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – Alpha Zeta Chapter
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
UNC Pediatrics at Wakefield
03.2016 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
North Carolina Pediatric Associates
10.2015 - 03.2016
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Summer Pediatrics
09.2013 - 02.2014
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
North Rockland Pediatrics
07.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Neuroscience with honors
Lehigh University
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program with honors
Columbia University School of Nursing
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