Mary Ann Alessi-Richards
Cañon City,CO
Summary
A dynamic Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record, I excel in patient evaluation, education, and urgent care. Skilled in diagnostics and minor surgical procedures, I spearheaded a state grant program, significantly enhancing patient compliance by 30%.
I have experience in Correctional Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urinary Incontinence Rehabilitation, weight Loss Management, Family Practice, Urgent Care and Botox/Derma-Filler Injections.
My collaborative approach and strong clinical judgment drive continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
OBJECTIVE:
To direct compassionate, wholestic/holestic and evidence-based medical care.
To research and identify areas of need and apply relevant use
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Ideal Family Medicine
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered acute and chronic care of adult family members in a Nurse Practitioner run clinic.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Liaison between family members and community to insure continuity of care.
Nurse Practitioner
Self-Employed
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Educate patients in skin care and help them experience an improved quality of life that extends for a productive period.
- Market the aesthetics business by email, fliers, salon visits, Facebook and word of mouth.
- Evaluate skin health and educate potential risks and benefits of Botox and/or Derma-Fillers.
- Performed aesthetic injection on patients which improved self-image and helped to maintain youthful appearance.
Nurse Practitioner
SolVista Health
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborate with Mental Health Clinicians and Medical/Psych Providers to enhance Mental Health care to those experiencing uncontrolled mental health needs; homelessness and acceptance in the LGBTQ community.
- Liaison between family members and community homes to decrease frequent or unnecessary office visits empowering individuals to have a part in their care.
- Evaluate patient for counseling, guidance and referral as needed in area of mental/physical health and illness; vocational training;job applications and food and shelter.
- Instrumental in developing recommendations/guidelines for new employees to assimilate into the job easily.
Nurse Practitioner
Centura Health Urgent Care
09.2013 - 02.2018
- Deliver acute, episodic care; render minor surgical intervention; designate applicable wound care practice and refer to appropriate providers.
- Developed templates for acute/episodic care to decrease amount of time spent documenting and increase patient interaction and satisfaction.
- Studied and determined diagnosis by x-ray and consultation with Radiologist.
- Evaluate the degree of work-related injuries which occurred during weekends and off clinic hours; order appropriate urine and/or x-ray tests and review results and treat as needed. Refer to occupation Medicine Provider for further evaluation per OSHA guidelines.
Nurse Practitioner
Centura OB-GYN
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Spearheaded State Grant Program targeting women without Health Insurance or low income to provide Pap and Mammogram evaluations for the purpose of identifying early cancer and other diseases.
- Quantified statistics (for the program) with positive/negative results and sent to Program Manager.
- Secured Pap and Mammogram evaluations for women in the program;contacted them with results and scheduled follow-up evaluation and treatment.
- Delivered and and instructed all females in: well-woman care including annual screening, preventative care, family planning, pre-natal management and care for acute and chronic illnesses.
Nurse Practitioner
Centura Health Primary Care
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with physician and multi-disciplinary team to restructure patient compliance in follow-up visits and health care by redirecting focus on self-directed patient care plan. Major area included (but not limited to) Diabetes; Hypertension; Heart Disease and Lung Diseases.
- Instructed patients in keeping and tracking diary of blood pressure, pulse,pulse-oximetry, home glucose monitor, home INR monitor and degree of pain.
- Patient compliance increased about 30% since tracking in their diary and keeping follow-up visits. This was encouraging as the patients took active participation in their care.
- Participated in multiple City, County, State-Wide and individual organization Health Fairs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Colorado SpringsCertificate - Nurse Practitioner
Metropolitan State College
Denver, COBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
Denver, COCertificate - Advanced Training Botox And Derma-Fillers
National Laser Institute
Scottsdale, AZCertificate - Wound Care Management
PESI Seminar
Online Continuing Education03-2023
Skills
- Primary/Urgent Care/OB-GYN/aesthetics
- Patient Evaluation and Education
- Strong clinical judgement with analytical and problem-solving skills
- Diagnostics
- Liaison between patient and external physicians and hojme agencies
- Collaboration with team members
- Minor surgical skills, incision and drainage, wound care, suturing, splintiong
- Identify areas for improvement
- Research, investigate and apply as relevent
- Market and motivate
- Electronic Health Record
LICENSES
- Colorado Registered Nurse
#50628 Exp. 9/2026
- Advanced Practice Registry
NP #1126 Exp. 9/2026
- Prescriptive authority RXN
#99-25 Exp. 9/2026
- DEA Registration
#MA0470827 Exp. 7/2026
- ANCC Board Certified ANP
#0130802-21 Exp. 4/27
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Ideal Family Medicine
06.2023 - 08.2024
Nurse Practitioner
SolVista Health
08.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Self-Employed
08.2014 - 08.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Centura Health Urgent Care
09.2013 - 02.2018
Nurse Practitioner
Centura OB-GYN
09.2011 - 09.2013
Nurse Practitioner
Centura Health Primary Care
07.2008 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Nurse Practitioner
Metropolitan State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado
Certificate - Advanced Training Botox And Derma-Fillers
National Laser Institute
Certificate - Wound Care Management
PESI Seminar