Melissa Welch, MSN,APRN-BC
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Quad Medical
Ravenswood , WV
03.2024 - Current
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
- Participated in hospital committees focused on quality improvement initiatives or policy development.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Nurse Practitioner
Med Express
South Charleston, WV
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
Nurse Practitioner
Cabin Creek Health Systems. Cabin Creek Health Systems
Dawes, WV
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
- Participated in hospital committees focused on quality improvement initiatives or policy development.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Marshall University
Huntington, WV08-2007
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2005
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Patient-centered care
- Preventive Care
- Administering medication
- Women's health exams
- Patient Examination
- Family planning
- Laceration Repair
- Compliance reporting expert
- Report Preparation
- Patient Referrals
- Grant writing ability
- Lab result evaluation
- Treatment Plan Development
- Healthcare management
- Quality Improvement
- Foreign body removal
- Prescribing medications
- Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Emergency response management
- Care Plan Development
- Differential diagnosis
- Experienced preceptor
- HIPAA Guidelines
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Quad Medical
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Med Express
06.2018 - 12.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Cabin Creek Health Systems. Cabin Creek Health Systems
07.2013 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Marshall University
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Marshall University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Marshall University
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