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
Pueblo West, CO
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
Cañon City, CO
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
Cañon City, CO
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
Cañon City, CO
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
Cañon City, CO
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
Cañon City, CO
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