MELISSA A HUFF
Golden,CO
Summary
Board-certified AGNP with demonstrated strong clinical and leadership skills. Committed to building meaningful relationships with patients and interdisciplinary colleagues to facilitate positive healthcare outcomes for patients while championing efficiency and process improvement at the systems level. Clinical experience in critical care, geriatrics, and hospice medicine, with a long-standing interest in diabetes management and biotechnology.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Senior Care
03.2023 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions in a primary-care setting with a population of mostly end-stage dementia and traumatic-brain-injury patients; interpretation of labwork and formulation of comprehensive, individualized treatment plans with timely followup to ensure positive healthcare outcomes
- Education of patients, families and facility caregivers on managing age-related health conditions given to facilitate optimal care to promote quality of life
- Strong communication with facility- staff members, medical specialists and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care to ensure seamless continuity of care
Admission RN
Lutheran Hospice
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Assessed patients and reviewed medical records for verbal synthesis to hospice physicians and interdisciplinary team members for determination of hospice eligibility under Medicare
- Created staff training modules for virtual-based patient-care communication options for department use during the 2020 COVID pandemic.
- Taught seminars in company-wide IT upgrades and software- platform transitions
- Precepted nursing students and new hires
Case Manager RN
Suncrest Hospice
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Implemented nursing interventions and orders from medical providers to maximize quality of life for a case load of 14-18 hospice patients
- Helped develop, implement and adjust patient care plans using individualized strategies and methods to meet established goals as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SCL Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Selected to participate in a competitive new-graduate RN program in the Lutheran Emergency Department
- Conducted assessments, administered medications, contributed to care plan development, and educated patients as part of an interdisciplinary medical team
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Northglenn, CO2014
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO2001
Certification
AGPCNP- BC, RN
MSN, BLS
Accomplishments
• Contributor to Magill's Medical Guide, 9th Ed., Diabetes Section
• Awarded the annual "Stewardship" award at Lutheran Hospice, 2020
• Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Newspaper journalist for the Greeley Tribune, 2001-2003
Timeline
Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Senior Care
03.2023 - Current
Admission RN
Lutheran Hospice
05.2017 - 03.2021
Case Manager RN
Suncrest Hospice
01.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SCL Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Science - Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
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