Melissa White
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Experienced Advanced Practice Nurse with a strong focus on clinical judgment and providing comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting effectively to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, and evidence-based practice. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
State of Franklin Healthcare Interventional Pain Management
Johnson City, TN
06.2018 - Current
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on thorough evaluations and diagnostic insights for managing acute and chronic pain conditions.
- Facilitate patient and family education on interventional pain procedures, emphasizing risks, benefits, alternatives, expected outcomes, and peri-procedural instructions.
- Ensure structured follow-up visits to assess treatment response and functional improvement.
- Manage multimodal pain regimens, including non‑opioid and adjuvant therapies; prescribe and monitor controlled substances when indicated in accordance with CDC recommendations and Tennessee state guidelines
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other specialists to optimize interdisciplinary pain management outcomes
- Maintain thorough, compliant documentation supporting medical necessity, procedural planning, and regulatory standards
Advanced Practice Nurse
East Tennessee Brain and Spine
Johnson City, TN
12.2010 - 05.2018
- Partnered with neurosurgeon in evaluation and management of complex spine and chronic pain patients
- Performed comprehensive pre‑operative and non‑operative work‑ups, including history, exam, and diagnostic review
- Provided detailed patient education regarding interventional procedures, risks, and expected outcomes
- Managed multimodal pain regimens, including non‑opioid and adjuvant therapies; prescribe and monitor controlled substances when indicated in accordance with CDC recommendations and Tennessee state guidelines
Registered Nurse
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City, TN
09.2000 - 12.2010
- 18 years of progressive nursing leadership and clinical experience within Johnson City Medical Center
- Provided direct patient care in ICU, Cardiac Step-Down, and Emergency Department, managing high-acuity and critically ill patients
- Served as House Supervisor overseeing hospital operations, staffing coordination, and real-time clinical decision support
- Functioned as Bed Placement Coordinator, optimizing patient throughput and capacity management
- Led Medical Call Center operations as Manager of Clinical Services, ensuring triage quality, staff performance, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborated as part of a nurse recruitment team to exceed hiring goals while supporting workforce development and retention initiatives
- Managed Patient Flow Operations, improving admission, transfer, and discharge efficiency across departments
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 08.1988 - 12.1994
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Exceptional patient communication and education
- Interprofessional communication and collaborative team leadership
- Telehealth assessment, triage, and virtual care delivery
- Process improvement and operational efficiency focus
- Patient advocacy and relationship building
- Health promotion
- Effective written and verbal communication
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
State of Franklin Healthcare Interventional Pain Management
06.2018 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse
East Tennessee Brain and Spine
12.2010 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Mountain States Health Alliance
09.2000 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
East Tennessee State University
08.1988 - 12.1994
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University