Melissa Deocampo- Escalante
ROHNERT PARK
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record in acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse populations. Skilled in analyzing patient histories, interpreting test results, and formulating accurate diagnoses, particularly in podiatry-related cases. Extensive expertise in utilizing the EPIC electronic health records system to enhance efficiency in patient care processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Fellow (Podiatry)
Santa Rosa Community Health
10.2024 - Current
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients at the health center in a full family practice scope.
- Work with mentoring/specialty staff to increase skills in clinical care
- Collaborate effectively with clinical team members in preventive care, treatment of acute and chronic illness.
- Seek consultation as described in FNP/PA protocol.
- Create and carry out an approved site/specialty project to be presented to clinical team
- Precepting of FNP Residents as assigned, providing support and guidance to FNP residents
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Assistant Manager Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead the unit during a nine-day and five-day nursing strikes ensuring replacement workers’ smooth transition by adhering to hospital policies, procedures and workflow to assure patient safety
- Assisted the unit during the Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement recertification with The Joint Commission. The unit was granted the recertification after the duration of the visit
- Lead the unit during The Joint Commission accreditation of the hospital
- Supervised and oversaw all nursing activities of patient care in an inpatient setting, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value quality care to all patient populations served
- Established work priorities, and assisted staff in resolving operational issues/problems
- Demonstrated ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences
- Implemented and enforced adherence to inpatient department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations
- Identified and implemented cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts
- Collaborated with members of the medical/ ancillary team to coordinate services, streamline and standardize work flows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Responsible for providing direct patient care to specific patient populations effectively using the nursing process as the foundation for care delivery
- Utilized as relief nurse and relief charge nurse
- Served as patient advocate
- Effectively coordinates care
- Continually promotes safety and clinical service quality in daily practice
- Demonstrated an understanding of the principals of evidenced based practice
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological implications of medications administered
- Demonstrated critical thinking
- Recognized important changes in patient condition and able to demonstrate appropriate action
- Demonstrated understanding of service line disease specific protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory issues relevant to nursing practice
- Demonstrated leadership and professionalism
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
St. Rose Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Documented patient assessment findings, physical/ psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
- Educated patients and significant others and family members about measures that promote, maintained and restore health or promote comfort
- Served as an advocate
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team with patient care
- Started intravenous fluids and dispense medications accurately and timely manner
- Maintained current competency in adult medical surgical nursing
Unit Manager/ Acting Director of Staff Development
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided care to geriatric patients with chronic and degenerative conditions and those recovering from traumatic injury or illness
- Administered complete medications in a timely manner including IV medications
- Provided direct beside care and treatments to patients
- Determined the treatment plan for each patient and ensuring the care strategy by addressing the long- term needs of the aging and healing process
- Managed and delegated workload to floor nursing staff
Charge Nurse
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
02.2014 - 06.2014
Education
MSN - FNP
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts07-2023
Master of Arts - Nursing
Central Philippine University
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
St. Paul University Iloilo
01.2007
Skills
- Licensed APRN in California
- Proficient clinical assessment skills
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Providing women's health evaluations
- Adaptable in dynamic environments
- Clinical precepting
- Podiatry skilled
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- State of California Registered Nurse, 95024612
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 01/01/24, 01/01/26
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, 03/01/25, 03/01/27
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Fellow (Podiatry)
Santa Rosa Community Health
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
09.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Manager Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2021
RN2 Medical- Surgical / Telemetry Unit
St. Rose Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2016
Unit Manager/ Acting Director of Staff Development
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
06.2014 - 01.2015
Charge Nurse
Pineridge Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
02.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
St. Paul University Iloilo
MSN - FNP
Simmons University
Master of Arts - Nursing
Central Philippine University
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