Melissa Patterson

New graduate nurse practitioner (FNP) with 6 years of RN experience in the emergency room looking to establish myself as an outpatient practitioner. 

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.

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department – Palm Beach Gardens, Fl – August 2019 – Current

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. 

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