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.
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)