Mary Wimer
Brandywine,WV
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Pendleton Community Care, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to fostering collaborative healthcare environments. Passionate about promoting preventive health and empowering patients.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pendleton Community Care
08.2007 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Charge Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Winchester Medical Center
05.1997 - 05.2002
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Winchester Medical Center
10.1987 - 05.1997
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-1987
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Electronic health records systems
- Ambulation services
- Lab result evaluation
- Physical examinations
- Hospice resources
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic screenings
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Laboratory testing
- Care coordination
- Electronic medical records
- Quality assurance
- End-of-life care
- Immunization administration
- Staff training
- Treatment plan development
- Health promotion
- Medication administration
- Therapeutic intervention
- Patient education
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Women's health
- Medical charting
- EHR management software
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA guidelines
- Family education
- Pediatric care
- Written communication
- Clinic work
- Healthcare management
- Patient communication
- Clinical decision making
- Excellent oral communication
- Preventive healthcare
- Prescribing medications
- Family planning
- Medical histories
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical care standards
- Quality improvement
- Preparing treatment plans
- Diagnostic testing
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pendleton Community Care
08.2007 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
05.2002 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Winchester Medical Center
05.1997 - 05.2002
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Winchester Medical Center
10.1987 - 05.1997
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
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