Mary Wesby
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Explorer, Excel, Microsoft Explorer. Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 28 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Nurse Manager position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nurse Practioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Instructor
Norfolk State University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
Nursing Instructor
Medical Staffing Solutions
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Wrote grant proposals to procure external research funding, successfully raising $100,000
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Norfolk Public Schools: Chesapeake SECEP
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
- Completed consistent rounds at beginning and end of shifts to effectively hand off patients to incoming nurses.
- Protected patients' dignity, rights and safety while providing students numerous learning opportunities each day.
- Maintained detailed records of students' activities and training progress.
- Educated more than 500 new CNAs in quality patient care
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
City Of Norfolk School Board
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Handled 2000 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
Director of Nursing
Old Dominion University Research
12.2005 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Recruited and developed over1000 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
South University+
Savannah, GA12.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Mildred Elley
Albany, NY01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bioethics And Medical Ethics
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2012
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Disease Prevention Education
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Family Planning
Accomplishments
- Volunteered 500 hours per month at Saint Joseph Hospital to provide medical services for homeless individuals.
- Promoted to Senior Nurse on primary health care team after just 24 months with the practice.
- Worked with Doctors Without Borders in USA from 1992 to 2022.
- Directed facility's LPN program, recruiting and training 1000 new LPNs annually.
- Achieved 100% by completing Test with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Toastmasters
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Freemason
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- Project Management Institute
- American Medical Informatics Association
- Society of Women Engineers
- National Association of Social Workers
- International Council of Nurses
Certification
- Licensed Nurse Administration - 2000-2022
- Certified Nurse, Old Dominion University - 1992-2010
- Biology Training -1992-2022
- Nurse Anestheia, EVMS - 2003-2010
- Medical Assistant License -1992-2022
Swimming
Norfolk Swim School in Hampton Roads
Additional Information
ADN Nursing Classes - ECPI University Hampton Roads
https://explore.ecpi.edu/hampton-roads/nursing-
Sentara BSN Program - Pursue a Career You'll Love
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Instructor
Norfolk State University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Nursing Instructor
Medical Staffing Solutions
08.2011 - 08.2017
Director of Nursing
Old Dominion University Research
12.2005 - 01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Norfolk Public Schools: Chesapeake SECEP
01.1999 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
City Of Norfolk School Board
01.1999 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
South University+
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Mildred Elley
Bachelor of Science - Bioethics And Medical Ethics
Ashford University
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