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Melanie Samardzija
MSN, APRN, FNP, Lecturer
Classes - website
Dunes Med / Prof Bldg 1001
(219) 981-5655
Education
- Doctorate of Nursing Science, Rush University Chicago, IL, 2001- present
- Master of Science, Nursing, FNP, Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN, 1996 - 2000
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing Years , Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN, 1995 - 1988
- Aassociate Degree - Nursing, Indiana University Northwest, 1981 - 1984
- Farrell Junior High and Senior High Schools Farrell, PA , 1967 - 1971
Credentials/Certifications:
Registered Nurse in:
- Indiana License Number: 28090545A
- llinois License Number: 041-320109
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner) in:
- Indiana License Number: 71001153A
- Illinois License Number: 209-004210
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, Board Certification as FNP
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Professional Memberships:
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nephrology Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Indiana State Nurses Association- District 2
- National League for Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, Alpha Chapter
- Society of Nurses in Advanced Practice
Professional Experience
Academic Appointments
- Lecturer, Clinical Instructor (2006 – Present), Indiana University, School of Nursing Gary, IN
- Teaching Assistant, Clinical Instructor (2003 – 2005), Rush University, College of Nursing Chicago, IL
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Instructor (2002), Valparaiso University, College of Nursing Valparaiso, IN
Clinical Experience
- Nurse Practitioner (Dalal Medical), 2008 - present
- Staff RN ( Methodist Hospital) (1989 – Present), ICU/CCU/CVU, adult cardiac cath lab, ER
- Department of Interventional Radiology (2001 – 2002), Nurse Practitioner, Community Hospital
- Manager, Hans Hecht Adult Cath Lab (2000 – 2001), University of Chicago Hospitals
- Staff RN ( St. Anthony Hospital) (1987 – 1989), CVU - CCU
- Staff RN ( St. Catherine Hospital) (1985 – 1987), IMCU
Didactic |
| S485 |
Growth and Empowerment |
Spring 2007 - 2008 |
| S471 |
Restorative Health for Systems |
Fall 2006 - 2007 |
| B249 |
Science & Technology Nursing |
Spring 2008 |
Practicum |
| S471 |
Restorative Health for Systems: |
Fall 2006 - 2007 |
| B249 |
Science & Technology Nursing |
Spring 2008 |
Fields of Competence
Clinical – adult med-surg, critical care, emergency and trauma care
Honors and Awards
BSN Outstanding Clinical Educator for S471, Restorative Health for Systems, Fall 2006, and Fall 2007
Professional Activities
Community
- BP screening (Lupus Foundation of NW IN) - 3/2008
- Methodist Hospitals Health Fair - 5/2008
- Nurse Campe - 6/2008
- St. Timothy Church Health Fair - 6/2008
- Health Fair at Genesis Convention Center (diabetes screening) - 8/2008
- Diabetes Foot Care - 9/2008
Professional Development
Conferences Attended
- Dealing with Difficult Students 8/2007 Purdue University ( Calumet)
- RN-NCLEX Invitational 9/2007 Chicago, IL
- Sigma Theta Tau International 11/2007 Baltimore, MD
- Biennial Convention
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