Melanie Grant
Board Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Board Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over eight years of clinical experience in emergency and primary care settings. Experienced in comprehensive adult assessment, chronic disease management, preventive care, and minor in office procedures including cryotherapy and punch biopsies. Strong clinical judgment developed in high acuity environments.
Committed to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient centered care across diverse populations including veterans and older adults.
Experience
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student - Palmetto Family Medicine - Cheraw, South Carolina
(2025-01 - 2025-09)
600 clinical hours. Supervisor: Carisa Huggins, FNP
- Performed comprehensive and focused physical examinations across the adult lifespan.
- Evaluated and managed acute and chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, COPD, and dermatologic concerns.
- Developed differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising provider.
- Performed cryotherapy and punch biopsies.
- Provided patient education on wound care, medication adherence, and chronic disease self-management.
- Coordinated specialty referrals and follow up care.
Registered Nurse - Palmetto Family Medicine - Cheraw, South Carolina
(2024-01 - 2025-01)
40 hours per week. Supervisor: Carisa Huggins, FNP, May Contact
- Provided direct patient care in primary care setting including immunizations, IV therapy, medication administration, and chronic disease monitoring.
- Maintained electronic medical record documentation and coordinated referrals.
Registered Nurse - Memorial Hospital, Freestanding Emergency Department
(2016-10 - 2019-07)
36 hours per week. Supervisor: Melody Henry- Charge Nurse, May Contact
- Triaged and managed patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions.
- Initiated IV access, administered medications, stabilized patients, and coordinated transfer to higher level facilities.
Registered Nurse - Memorial Hospital East, Emergency Department
(2016-01 - 2016-09)
36 hours per week. Supervisor: Charge Nurse, May Contact
- Administered emergency IV medications and assisted with trauma resuscitations and cardiac arrest management.
Registered Nurse - Liberty Village, Long Term Care and Rehabilitation
(2015-08 - 2016-09)
40 hours per week. Supervisor: Director of Nursing, May Contact
- Provided long term and post-acute nursing care, managed wound care, IV therapy, and medication monitoring.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - South University (2025-12)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2017)
Associate of Science in Nursing - Northeastern Technical College (2014)
Bachelor of Liberal Studies and Elementary Education - California State University Fresno (1999)
