MARY JACQUELYN BROWN
Gadsden,AL
Summary
A knowledgeable and hardworking hospitalist and oncology nurse practitioner with advanced training, certifications and sixteen year progressive history in the field. Successfully diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of acute and chronic concerns. Dedicated to helping patients live full healthy lives by educating them in optimum behaviors.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Optum
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health strategies.
- Mentor and supervise junior staff in clinical procedures and patient care best practices.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
12.2012 - 04.2021
- Devise treatment protocols to fit the individual patient’s needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches and routine standards of care.
- Detailed patient histories, current health and diagnoses in Cerner.
- Diagnose and treat chronic and acute conditions in hospitalized patients.
- Consult with specialists and coordinated referrals to provide the best possible patient care.
Advanced Certified Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Alabama Cancer Care, LLC
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with board certified hematologist/oncologist to develop plan of care for oncology patients.
- Provided education for patients and their families to support them during treatment and illness.
- Documentation of care provided in electronic medical record.
- Consultation for hospitalized patients.
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine Associates, LLC
12.2006 - 12.2010
- Boosted long-term success with follow-up visits and ongoing monitoring.
- Recommended safe diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to address the symptoms and underlying causes facing each patient.
- Protected patients by counseling them on drug regimens and their contraindications and possible side effects.
- Devised treatment protocols to fit the individual patient’s needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches and routine standards of care.
- Inpatient gastroenterology consults and follow up visits.
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
UAB: The Kirklin Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Devised treatment protocols to fit the individual patient’s needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches and routine standards of care.
- Recommended safe diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to address the symptoms and underlying causes facing each patient.
- Educated patients and recommended strategies to improve their behaviors and reduce their health risks.
- Protected patients by counseling them on drug regimens and their contraindications and possible side effects.
Oncology Certified Nurse
Hematology and Oncology of Alabama LLC
01.1999 - 05.2004
- Chemotherapy administration
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in oncology care.
Hospice Nurse
Gadsden Regional Hospice
03.1993 - 01.1999
- Treated patients with issues such as cancer and ALS alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Provided palliative care and provided education regarding available resources for patients and families.
- Provided end of life care.
Registered Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
07.1984 - 03.1993
- Worked on medical surgical unit, psychiatry unit, DRG coordinator, ICU to provide inpatient care.
Education
Doctorate - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nursing
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2012
Master of Science - undefined
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01.2004
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Jacksonville State University
01.1993
Associate of Science - undefined
Gadsden State Junior College
01.1984
Skills
- Medication prescription
- Diagnose medical issues
- Interpret diagnostic tests
- Instruct patients
- Patient education
- History review
- Electronic charting
- Prescribe medications
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification 2005-2015
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification 2004-present
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Optum
04.2021 - 01.2025
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
12.2012 - 04.2021
Advanced Certified Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Alabama Cancer Care, LLC
01.2011 - 12.2012
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine Associates, LLC
12.2006 - 12.2010
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
UAB: The Kirklin Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2007
Oncology Certified Nurse
Hematology and Oncology of Alabama LLC
01.1999 - 05.2004
Hospice Nurse
Gadsden Regional Hospice
03.1993 - 01.1999
Registered Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
07.1984 - 03.1993
Doctorate - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nursing
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master of Science - undefined
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - undefined
Gadsden State Junior College