Melissa Hunt
Mebane
Summary
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) student seeking clinical placement in pediatric primary care or specialty setting to further develop diagnostic reasoning, patient management, and family-centered care skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Rapid Response Nurse
UNC Health
Chapel Hill
02.2025 - Current
- Initiate critical interventions and escalate care to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Conduct rapid assessments of pediatric patients experiencing clinical deterioration to guide timely interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams during high-acuity situations to enhance patient care
- Strengthened clinical judgment and early recognition of decompensation
Charge Nurse – Pediatric Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated patient care and optimized department flow to enhance patient experience
- Mentored staff and facilitated new nurse orientation to ensure smooth integration into team
- Developed leadership and communication skills critical for effective provider collaboration
Registered Nurse – Children’s Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville
01.2017 - 2019
- Delivered comprehensive care to pediatric patients across all acuity levels, ensuring tailored interventions to meet individual needs.
- Perform focused assessments and support clinical decision-making
- Assist with diagnostic procedures and implement treatment plans
- Educate families on illness management and follow-up care
- Managed respiratory, infectious, trauma, and behavioral health conditions in diverse clinical settings, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care strategies.
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered comprehensive care for high-risk neonates in Level III NICU, ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Operated ventilators and advanced monitoring equipment to support respiratory function in critically ill infants
- Assessed growth, development, and complex conditions to tailor individualized care plans
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Maryville University
01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pitt Community College
Skills
- Emergency & Critical Care Stabilization
- Acute & Chronic Pediatric Condition Management
- Differential Diagnosis & Clinical Decision-Making
- Pediatric Assessment & Developmental Screening
- Immunization Schedules & Patient Education
- Anticipatory Guidance & Family-Centered Care
- Crisis intervention
- Ultrasound-Guided IV Placement
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Completed Clinical Rotations
Wee Care Pediatrics, Fayetteville, NC, Primary Care Pediatric Rotation, completed 250 clinical hours
- Performed comprehensive well-child and sick visits across pediatric age groups
- Conducted developmental screenings and growth assessments,
- Provided anticipatory guidance and parent education,
- Assisted with diagnosis and management of common pediatric conditions
- Participated in immunization administration and counseling
Clinical Interests
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Hematology/Oncology
- Emergency & Acute Care Pediatrics
- Preventive Care & Health Promotion
Certification
- Registered Nurse – North Carolina
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NCI
Projects Academic Work
- Pediatric Ultrasound Policy using DIVA scoring
- Postmortem Pediatric Care in Emergency Settings
- Ongoing coursework in pediatric assessment, pharmacology, and clinical management
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Clinical Professional Skills
- Pediatric Assessment & Developmental Screening
- Differential Diagnosis & Clinical Decision-Making (Developing)
- Immunization Schedules & Patient Education (CDC/AAP)
- Anticipatory Guidance & Family-Centered Care
- Acute & Chronic Pediatric Condition Management
- Ultrasound-Guided IV Placement
- Emergency & Critical Care Stabilization
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Timeline
Pediatric Rapid Response Nurse
UNC Health
02.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse – Pediatric Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Children’s Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2017 - 2019
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Vidant Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nursing – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pitt Community College