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Roxanne Wolfram

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Board certified family nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing practice and over 20 years of experience, well-versed in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Skilled at wellness, acute, and chronic patient care. Good communication skills both verbally and written. Known for achieving consistently positive patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Corewell Health Primary Care Royalton
07.2018 - 04.2025
  • Managed over 700 patients in a part-time position
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
  • Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
  • Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novia Care Clinic/Quad Med
04.2007 - 08.2018
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients using motivational interviewing techniques and tailored education materials based on their needs or concerns.
  • Created a "Healthy Lifestyles" program for patients

Clinical Assistant Professor

Indiana University South Bend
08.2008 - 05.2018
  • Various faculty positions: Clinical Lecturer from August 2008-Sep 2012, Clinical Assistant Professor from August 2012-August 2016, and Assistant Professor from 2016-2018.
  • Taught didactic and clinical courses for the BSN and MSN FNP program: Health Policy; Primary Health Care of Adults; Primary Health Care of Pediatrics; Primary Health Care of Families; Assessment; Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice; Health and Wellness; Pharmacology; Assessment
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, integrating real-world case studies for the practical application of theoretical knowledge.
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
  • Assisted in accreditation processes by gathering necessary documentation, preparing reports, and participating in site visits as needed.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Visiting Physicians Association
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care for Medicare/Medicaid patients in homes.

Graduate Program Director

Indiana University South Bend
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Supervise and coordinate the graduate program,
  • Review updated requirements for the program from the American Association of Colleges of Nurses and ensure meeting criteria,
  • Recommend policy, curriculum and program changes,
  • Update the student handbook, graduate handbook, brochures and other marketing materials,
  • Make recommendations to update the graduate nursing website,
  • Develop an annual recruitment plan,
  • Market and recruit for the program,
  • Handle inquiries and communicate with prospective students,
  • Organize applications, create admission files, assist in making admission decisions, communicate admission decisions to applicants, prepare letters of communication via email and snail mail to students and applicants,
  • Advise all students (up to 54) in the MSN program,
  • Organize and lead orientation for incoming students,
  • Maintain data for inquiries and admissions, maintain student records such as the program of study, review student progress in the program, provide advice to graduate nursing students, obtain and maintain student data and progress for each student, follow up on students not progressing, follow up on students who have graduated for assessment data, liaison to the dean and undergraduate program director, chair the MSN faculty council committee, assist in obtaining adjunct faculty.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Maple City Health Care Center
03.2006 - 08.2008
  • Assess, diagnose and treat patients from diverse backgrounds and ages.


Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Medicine of South Bend
05.2001 - 05.2003
  • Responsibilities: Assess, plan, and implement care of adult and pediatric patients. Preceptor for family nurse practitioner students.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Heart City Health Center
01.1997 - 04.2001

Completed histories, assessed, diagnosed, and treated diverse aged patients in a FQHC. Precepted nurse practitioner students.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
01.2010

Master of Science in Nursing; FNP Certificate - Community Health

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
01.1996

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Nazareth College
Kalamazoo, MI
01.1988

Certification

  • Indiana Registered Nursing License Number: 28115108A Expires October 31, 2025
  • Michigan Registered Nursing and Advanced Practice License Number: 4704168735 Expires September 2, 2025
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through American Nurses Credentialing Center since 1996. Expires August 2027
  • National Practitioner Identifier (NPI) Number: 1225360977
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Expires February 2026
  • National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Limited Obstetric Ultrasound. The Role of the Nurse in the Pregnancy Help Medical Clinic (2021) with completed 100 hours of ultrasonography (2022).
  • Leading to the Future. Spectrum Health Lakeland. An 18-month leadership development program. September 2019 – December 2020

Affiliations

  • Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners: January 2021 – April 2025. President of the Southwest Chapter 2022-2025. Held meetings, planned events. Given presentations. Participated in Advocacy Day. Participated on the Education Committee 2022. Participated on the Advocacy Committee 2022. Attended yearly conferences x 3.
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association. June 2021 – April 2025.
  • Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses: September 2008 – 2018. Attended the fall conference they offered in 2015, attended the Policy Forum 2016 and Fall Conference 2016.

Recent Presentations

  • Wolfram, R. (3/2025). Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatoic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis. Webinar presentation to 3 different chapters of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP).
  • Wolfram, R. (2/2024). Initiating and Managing the Adult Patient with Non-Cancerous Chronic Pain Using the 2022 CDC Guidelines. Webinar Presentation to 3 chapters of the Michigian Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP).

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Corewell Health Primary Care Royalton
07.2018 - 04.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner

Visiting Physicians Association
12.2017 - 05.2018

Graduate Program Director

Indiana University South Bend
01.2011 - 12.2013

Clinical Assistant Professor

Indiana University South Bend
08.2008 - 05.2018

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novia Care Clinic/Quad Med
04.2007 - 08.2018

Family Nurse Practitioner

Maple City Health Care Center
03.2006 - 08.2008

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Medicine of South Bend
05.2001 - 05.2003

Family Nurse Practitioner

Heart City Health Center
01.1997 - 04.2001

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Valparaiso University

Master of Science in Nursing; FNP Certificate - Community Health

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Nazareth College
Roxanne Wolfram