Melvita Allen
Tallahassee,Florida
Summary
As a highly motivated and skilled Nurse Practitioner, I can contribute immensely to the success of any team. I possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a clear understanding of assessing a patient's status. My expertise in developing optimal treatment plans is second to none, and I am always eager to learn, grow, and excel within the dynamic Health Care Industry. As an FNP-certified Nurse Practitioner with specialized knowledge in Electrophysiology, I have a proven track record of effectively educating patients and their families on managing acute and chronic conditions. I am self-directed with superior problem-solving, communication, and management skills, and I have successfully prioritized tasks and organized projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrophysiology (EP) Nurse Practitioner
Southern Medical Group LLC
Tallahassee, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for cardiac patients. Specializing in cardiac conduction dysfunction
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
Emergency Room Nurse (PRN)
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, United States
07.2019 - Current
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Clinical Coordinator(Nurse Manager)
St Vincent Medical Center, Cardiology Services
Jacksonville, United States
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Ordered and maintained an appropriate stock of medications and supplies.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve their understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to ensure implementation of appropriate treatment plan, adherence to quality model, and utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- She worked with the nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
Cardiac Catheterization Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate cardiac variation within multidisciplinary teams, in efforts to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Quickly responding to situations impacting patient safety, in realtion to hemodynamic instability.
- Assistance with pre and post heart catherizations.
- Setup, monitor and administer medication and recommended treatment essential within the frameworks of heart-cath procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Online Skills
- Intensive Care, Cardiac CatheterizaOon Lab, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Leadership experience
- Electronic Medical Record: Cerner, Merge, and Meditech
- Microsof Office
- management of conduction disease disorders
- heart failure management
- fluent with interventional cardiology
- Primary Care
- Acute care experience
- Healthcare management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment plan development
- Radiology diagnostics
- Preventive Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Therapeutic Intervention
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Prescribing Medications
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Promotion
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member
Affiliations
American Nurses Association 2018 - present
Additional Information
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Family Nurse Practitioner- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- State of Florida
- Registered Nurse -State of Florida
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support-American Heart Association
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Trauma One Hero: Shands Jacksonville 2008 & 2009 Elected by committee of doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
* The award recognizes nurses who deliver outstanding patient care.
Certification
- ARNP
- ANCC credentialed
Timeline
Electrophysiology (EP) Nurse Practitioner
Southern Medical Group LLC
01.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse (PRN)
Baptist Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Clinical Coordinator(Nurse Manager)
St Vincent Medical Center, Cardiology Services
12.2016 - 07.2018
Cardiac Catheterization Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
- ARNP
- ANCC credentialed
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