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Nurse practitioner

Stephanie Nellesen

Mercy Virtual Care Center
City Of Saint Peters,MO
Stephanie Nellesen

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Nurse Practitioner

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Minimum Desired Compensation

$140000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offCareer advancement
18
years of professional experience

Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Mercy Virtual Care Center, excelling in chronic disease management and preventing hospital readmissions with goal directed medical therapies . Leveraged telehealth services to enhance care accessibility, reducing hospital readmissions significantly. Strong interprofessional collaboration skills fostered seamless treatment coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

3 Years 1 Month
Mercy Internal Medicine | 2018.09 - 2021.10
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments and accurately identified conditions, then determined appropriate interventions.
  • Adjusted care plans based on patient response, improving access to timely primary care services.
  • Completed patient physicals and compared findings with established medical records to support proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses by developing personalized treatment plans for individual patient needs.
  • Worked with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes and other complications.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Monitored patient progress and updated treatments accordingly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by applying evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle changes.
  • Built strong relationships with local healthcare providers to support seamless referral coordination for specialized services.

Family Nurse Practitioner

5 Years
Mercy Virtual Care Center | 2021.10 - Current
  • Conducted virtual assessments for acute and chronic conditions, documenting findings in electronic health records.
  • Evaluated patient symptoms remotely and developed evidence-based treatment plans within scope of practice.
  • Coordinated follow-up care with physicians, specialists, and care teams to support continuity of treatment.
  • Educated patients on medications, self-management strategies, and preventive care during telehealth visits.
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Reviewed test results and clinical histories to support accurate diagnosis and timely intervention.
  • Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
  • Achieved high levels of patient trust, utilizing excellent communication skills to establish rapport.
  • Reduced emergency room visits for chronic disease patients by implementing proactive management strategies.

Family Nurse Practitioner

1 Year 5 Months
Mercy Urgent Care | 2017.04 - 2018.09

Assessed and treated patients’ urgent needs, including incision and drainage, and suturing; evaluated fracture cases and referred to Orthopedics post-diagnosis.

Registered Nurse

8 Years 4 Months
Mercy Heart Hospital | 2008.06 - 2016.10
  • Assisted with patient assessments and recorded vital signs, symptoms, and care updates accurately.
  • Administered prescribed medications and observed responses for adverse changes.
  • Worked with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care plans aligned with treatment goals.
  • Provided patients and families with education on procedures, medications, and discharge instructions.
  • Monitored cardiac status and responded quickly to changes in patient condition.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Maryville University of Saint Louis | St. Louis, MO | 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMSL | St Louis, MO | 05.2008

Skills

Chronic disease management
Patient education
Interprofessional collaboration
Preventive healthcare
Diagnostic screenings
Lab result evaluation
Telehealth services
Clinical decision making
Primary care
Epic systems

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mercy Virtual Care Center
2021.10 - CurrentRead More

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mercy Internal Medicine
2018.09 - 2021.10Read More

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mercy Urgent Care
2017.04 - 2018.09Read More

Registered Nurse

Mercy Heart Hospital
2008.06 - 2016.10Read More

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
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UMSL

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Stephanie NellesenNurse practitioner