Melissa Patterson
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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About
New graduate nurse practitioner (FNP) with 6 years of RN experience in the emergency room looking to establish myself as an outpatient practitioner.
Experience
APRN Clinical Rotations – Family medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics -- Fl – January 2024 – April 2025
Jupiter Internal Medicine Associates/UM Health System/Pahokee pediatrics/Palm Beach Family Medical Associates
- Completed 600 hours across outpatient settings, gaining experience with health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
- Conducted patient interviews, exams, and health assessments across the lifespan.
- Interpreted labs and diagnostics; communicated results and management plans with clarity.
- Developed treatment plans using both pharmacologic and holistic strategies.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
- Provided high-quality care in a fast-paced ER setting, managing up to 5 patients simultaneously.
- Master in IV therapy: performed countless IV insertions, blood draws, injections, IV medication administration, and port access.
- Delivered patient education and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Experienced in infection control, sterile technique, and regulatory compliance.
- Recognized for strong communication skills and a calm, confident bedside manner.
Education
MASTERS IN SCIENCE-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nova Southeastern University – Palm Beach Gardens, Fl
January 2023 – April 2025
G.P.A.: 4.0 | Highest Honors
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton, Fl
January 2018 -- May 2019 (Accelerated track)
G.P.A.: 3.77 | Magna Cum Laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TELECOMMUNICATION
University of Florida – Gainesville, Fl
August 2007 -- December 2010
G.P.A.: 3.5
