Buffie Severns
Washington Twp.,MI
Summary
Board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with 30 years of nursing experience, including over a decade in women’s health. NAMS Certified Practitioner and Functional Nutrition-trained clinician, integrating hormonal, nutritional, and lifestyle medicine to enhance women’s wellness. U.S. Army veteran skilled in telehealth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and empowering women through education and personalized care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Oakland Macomb OB/GYN
03.2015 - Current
- Spearheaded comprehensive women’s health services across preconception, pregnancy, and post-menopausal care within a multi-provider OB/GYN practice, delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care through clinical assessment, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
- Orchestrated patient care by collaborating with obstetricians, gynecologists, endocrinologists, and dietitians to optimize outcomes during reproductive and hormonal transitions.
- Managed full-scope midwifery care, encompassing prenatal examinations, intrapartum labor management, postpartum care, and contraceptive counseling for an average of 20 patients daily.
- Pioneered perimenopausal and menopausal health management programs as a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Practitioner, integrating hormonal and non-hormonal therapeutic approaches to enhance patient well-being.
- Applied functional and nutritional medicine principles to support metabolic balance, bone health, and cardiovascular wellness.
- Applied functional and nutritional medicine principles to foster metabolic balance, bone health, and cardiovascular wellness.
- Expanded patient access through telehealth platforms, delivering virtual and in-person consultations aligned with contemporary women's health delivery models.
- Mentored and prepped students, staff, and newly hired Advanced Practice Practitioners, championing patient education and empowerment initiatives.
- Cultivated strong, trusting patient relationships, achieving satisfaction scores that surpassed departmental benchmarks.
Registered Nurse / Triage Nurse
U.S. Army Medical Department
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Administered comprehensive care to active-duty personnel, military dependents, and veterans within a high-readiness U.S. Army medical facility. Coordinated multidisciplinary triage, patient assessment, and emergency stabilization to ensure safe, efficient care delivery in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.
- Executed comprehensive triage and clinical assessment using the 5-Tier Emergency Severity Index to determine care priorities, leveraging both objective findings and clinical judgment.
- Documented patient information using standardized medical terminology, ensuring medico-legal compliance and accuracy of nursing interventions and patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, charge nurses, and ancillary staff to enhance care coordination and streamline patient flow across obstetric and emergency service lines.
- Authored and delivered health education curricula for patients, staff, and community programs—including prenatal, postpartum, and preventive health seminars.
- Coached and mentored teams of nurses and combat medics, assigning duties based on skill level and patient acuity to uphold clinical standards and Army health regulations.
- Received commendation for excellence in patient care and professional conduct under demanding conditions.
- Employed critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwife
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI07-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University / Rueckert-Hartman College For Health Prof
Denver, CO06-2011
Skills
- Comprehensive Women's Health
(Preconception to Post-Menopause) - Menopause Management – NAMS
Certified - Routine gynecological care
- Hormonal and Metabolic Optimization
- Hormonal and Metabolic
Optimization - Evidence-Based Clinical PracticeNutritional & Functional MedicineIntegration
- Telehealth and Hybrid Care Delivery
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
Nutritional & Functional Medicine
Integration - Patient Education and Health
Advocacy - Clinical Mentorship and
Preceptorship - Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Presentations / Training
- Veteran Leadership and Service
Excellence
Affiliations
- American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
- North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – American Midwifery Certification Board
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State of Michigan
- North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Practitioner
- Functional Nutrition Certificate - through Professional Education Systems Institute
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Nurse Midwife / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Oakland Macomb OB/GYN
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse / Triage Nurse
U.S. Army Medical Department
09.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University / Rueckert-Hartman College For Health Prof
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwife
Wayne State University
Military Service
U.S. Army Medical Department, Rank: Sergeant, Years of Service: 1989–1996, Honors: Army Commendation Medal x 3, Designation: Honorably Discharged