PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Work History
Education
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SCHOLARLY WORK & PUBLICATIONS
HONORS & AWARDS
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HOLLY BASHURA

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Ellicott City,Maryland
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience

Experienced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with more than 20 years of progressive nursing experience and extensive leadership within the Johns Hopkins Health System. Recognized expert in inpatient diabetes management, obesity medicine, chronic disease management, clinical education, and advanced practice provider development. Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing evidence-based practice initiatives, developing innovative educational programs, and improving quality outcomes in complex healthcare environments. Experienced clinician, educator, mentor, and program leader with expertise in translating evidence into clinical practice, advancing diabetes care delivery, and developing sustainable systems to support healthcare professionals and patients.

Work History

Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Diabetes Management Hospitalist Service

2 Years 1 Month
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians | 2024.08 - Current
  • Provide advanced clinical consultation and management for hospitalized adults with diabetes and complex endocrine disorders.
  • Collaborated with hospitalists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, dietitians, and nursing teams to enhance inpatient glycemic management.
  • Co-developed and launched Diabetes Champion Academy, expanding nursing expertise and enhancing diabetes care delivery.
  • Designed and delivered evidence-based diabetes education aligned with identified clinical practice needs.
  • Educate patients and families regarding diabetes self-management, medications, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and discharge planning.
  • Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner

1 Year
Johns Hopkins University Bayview Medical Center | 2023.08 - 2024.08
  • Managed patients throughout bariatric surgery continuum, ensuring thorough preoperative assessments and effective postoperative follow-ups to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Delivered evidence-based treatment for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, contributing to improved patient health and quality of life.
  • Collaborated with surgeons, dietitians, psychologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated obesity care.
  • Counseled patients on nutrition, lifestyle modifications, medication management, and long-term weight maintenance strategies to promote sustainable health changes.
  • Supported operations at the Bariatric Surgery Clinic by managing patient care and workflow.

Manager, Inpatient Diabetes Management Service

7 Years 9 Months
Johns Hopkins Hospital | 2015.04 - 2023.01
  • Managed inpatient diabetes management operations within a large academic medical center.
  • Led multidisciplinary initiatives focused on improving inpatient glycemic management and evidence-based diabetes care.
  • Provided direct patient care, consultation, and clinical leadership for adults with diabetes and complex medical conditions.
  • Developed and implemented diabetes education programs, enhancing nursing staff and clinical teams' knowledge and skills.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and supported nurse practitioners and advanced practice providers.
  • Created monthly diabetes education programming, fostering ongoing staff competency development and confidence in diabetes management.
  • Supported implementation of diabetes superuser programs, strengthening clinical practices across Johns Hopkins Health System.
  • Coordinated the annual Nurse Superuser Workshop.
  • Supported implementation of Diabetes Superuser Programs throughout the Johns Hopkins Health System.
  • Oversaw inpatient diabetes management services at an academic medical center.

Clinical Facilitator, Glucose Management Committee / Adult Nurse Practitioner

10 Years 7 Months
Johns Hopkins Hospital | 2012.06 - 2023.01
  • Managed inpatient diabetes care
  • Led clinical education initiatives to enhance staff competencies and improve patient care standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new clinical staff, promoting best practices in patient management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline workflows, increasing operational efficiency across departments.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

4 Months
XL Health | 2012.01 - 2012.05
  • Facilitated population health initiatives to improve health outcomes for patients with diabetes and related conditions.
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments to develop personalized patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.

Adult Nurse Practitioner / Certified Diabetes Educator

2 Years 9 Months
Joslin Diabetes Center at Doctors Community Hospital | 2009.03 - 2011.12
  • Managed diabetes care and delivered education to adults, enhancing their understanding of disease management.
  • Created individualized treatment plans integrating medication management, nutrition counseling, and self-management education to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans for diabetes management.
  • Educated patients on diabetes self-management techniques and lifestyle modifications to enhance health outcomes.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

5 Years 2 Months
Pri-Med | 2003.10 - 2008.12

Adjunct Faculty / Clinical Instructor

1 Year 6 Months
Stone Academy | 2006.06 - 2007.12
  • Educated nursing students through classroom and clinical instruction.
  • Facilitated development of clinical reasoning in nursing students. of clinical reasoning and professional nursing practice.

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Unit

4 Years 2 Months
St. Vincent’s Medical Center | 1999.11 - 2004.01

Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit

1 Year
Hospital of Saint Raphael | 1998.11 - 1999.11

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT

Adult Nurse Practitioner Program

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT

Skills

Inpatient Diabetes Management
Adult Nurse Practitioner Practice
Diabetes Care & Education
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Obesity Medicine and Bariatric Care
Advanced Practice Provider Leadership
Clinical Program Development
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Evidence-Based Practice
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Nursing and Provider Education
Patient and Family Education
Population Health Management
Care Coordination
Clinical Mentorship and Preceptorship

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
  • American Diabetes Association

Certification

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Adult

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Diabetes Management Hospitalist Service

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
2024.08 - CurrentRead More

Nurse Practitioner

Johns Hopkins University Bayview Medical Center
2023.08 - 2024.08Read More

Manager, Inpatient Diabetes Management Service

Johns Hopkins Hospital
2015.04 - 2023.01Read More

Clinical Facilitator, Glucose Management Committee / Adult Nurse Practitioner

Johns Hopkins Hospital
2012.06 - 2023.01Read More

Adult Nurse Practitioner

XL Health
2012.01 - 2012.05Read More

Adult Nurse Practitioner / Certified Diabetes Educator

Joslin Diabetes Center at Doctors Community Hospital
2009.03 - 2011.12Read More

Adjunct Faculty / Clinical Instructor

Stone Academy
2006.06 - 2007.12Read More

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Pri-Med
2003.10 - 2008.12Read More

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Unit

St. Vincent’s Medical Center
1999.11 - 2004.01Read More

Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit

Hospital of Saint Raphael
1998.11 - 1999.11Read More

Quinnipiac University

Master of Science from Nursing
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University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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SCHOLARLY WORK & PUBLICATIONS

  • Mathioudakis N, Bashura H, Boyer L, Langan S, Padmanaban BS, Fayzullin S, Sokolinsky S, Pronovost P, Cooper LA, Golden SH. Implementation and Evaluation of a Mnemonic-based Curriculum for Inpatient Glycemic Management.
  • Bashura H, et al. The Impact of Advanced Practice Clinicians on Inpatient Glucose Management. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 2015. (Co-first author)
  • Contributor. Johns Hopkins Diabetes POC-IT Guide – Hospital Management of Diabetes Section.

HONORS & AWARDS

Baltimore’s Top Nurse, Baltimore Magazine | 2019, Hopkins Hero Honoree, 2018, Miller-Coulson Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Clinical Excellence Award, 2016, Innovations in Clinical Care Award, 2015

Personal Information

Title: CLINICAL LEADER | ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER | DIABETES CARE & EDUCATION SPECIALIST
HOLLY BASHURA