Stephanie Melton
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record in delivering high-quality medical services while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced clinical environments, effectively responding to evolving patient needs and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere that ensures optimal patient outcomes. Committed to compassionate care and effective communication, consistently empowering patients through education and emotional support. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities and a positive attitude, ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Infusion Nurse Practitioner | Multisite Management
Horizon Infusions
01.2022 - Current
- Manage patients receiving specialty and rare-disease infusions, including biologics, and high-cost therapies.
- Support organizational expansion from 5 to nearly 30 sites, nationally.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Administered intravenous therapies and medications to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Optimized efficiency in the clinic setting by coordinating schedules with other nurses for seamless patient flow.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in infusion therapy and patient care standards.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency in infusion processes and reduced complications.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted research and stayed current with medical advancements, contributing to growth of medical knowledge.
- Develops strong provider relationships and serves as a liaison between prescribers, pharmacies, and patients.
- EMR: Epic, WeInfuse, ECW, InFuseFlow
- Tableau & Power BI
- Microsoft Office Suite
Inpatient Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Gastroenterology Group
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed complex GI inpatients and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
- Optimized transitions of care and medication documentation.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and post-operative care.
Education
Master of Science - MSN
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01.2019
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH01.2012
Associate of Science - ADN
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark01.2005
Skills
- Building professional connections
- Collaborative team development
- Interdisciplinary decision-making processes
- Creative problem solving
- Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Consistent reliability
- Strong verbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability to change
- Oversight of clinical operations
- Workflow optimization and scheduling
- Proficient in inventory control
- Compliance and quality oversight
- Staff training and development
- Performance improvement strategies
- Data Analytics & Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
- EMR: Epic, WeInfuse, InFuseFlow, eClinicalWorks
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), Ohio
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio
- Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS)- Expertise in navigating insurance, reimbursement, and access barriers for complex therapies
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
Previous Nursing Experience Summarized
• Surgery Manager – Pre-op, OR, PACU
• Manager of Urology Surgery Center
• Adult ICU RN (CCRN-Certified)
• Pediatric ICU RN
• Open Heart Stepdown RN
• Endoscopy RN
• OR RN (CNOR-certified)
• Labor & Delivery RN