Susan Weatherby
Hampstead,New Hampshire
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of comprehensive clinical experience. Expertise in providing acute care, conducting wellness exams and managing chronic diseases. Dedication to delivering high-quality care and ability to connect with patients. Strong background in internal medicine and geriatrics, currently seeking a full-time or part-time, long-term position at an Urgent Care facility.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Nurse
Hampstead School District
08.2022 - Current
- Triages on average 30-50 students daily for acute, chronic and emergent medical conditions.
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team (LICSW, psychologist, school counselors and administration) to address mental health issues, school safety and implement emergency protocols for middle school of 380 students
- Nurse representative for the Hampstead School District Safety Committee
- Serves as liaison between families, school personnel, and healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed and implements quarterly staff education on diabetic emergencies and glucagon use
- Educates students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Per Diem
Convenient MD
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed physical exams, obtained patient histories, analyzed lab and EKG tracings to accurately diagnose and treat in a fast paced , urgent care setting.
- Skillfully communicated findings and treatment plans with patients and their family members
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists or higher acuity facilities when needed
- Performed minor surgical procedures like suturing and wound care.
- Evaluated and maintained Google Keep files to reflect current evidence-based standards, ensuring best practices in urgent care delivery.
Nurse Practitioner
Northeast Gastroenterology Associates
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed acute and chronic conditions of primary care adults and gastroenterology patients
Nurse Practitioner
Brooksby Village Retirement Community
09.2016 - 09.2020
- As part of a team, consisting of three MD's and myself, independently managed acute and chronic medical care of our geriatric population
- Shared monthly on-call with three MD's for 1,900 bed facility consisting of Skilled Nursing Facility, Memory Care, Assisted Care and Outpatient Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner, Locum Tenens
Addison Gilbert Hospital, And Ora Clinical
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Addison Gilbert Hospital, Gloucester, MA: High Risk Intervention Team: As part of a multidisciplinary team identified contributory factors for re-hospital admissions in efforts to modify and decrease hospital utilization.
- Ora Clinical, Andover, MA: Performed physical exams on study test subjects in phase II clinical trial investigating ophthalmic medication for dry eye syndrome.
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Acton Medical Associates
07.2007 - 03.2010
- Provided high quality, patient-centered acute and chronic care working collaboratively with colleagues and sub-specialists
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Coordinated clinical oversight, data collection, Internal Review Board presentation for Principal Investigator, Francine Welty, MD for an outpatient weight loss and lipid management program
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
North Reading Medical Associates
03.2003 - 08.2005
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations, documented patient histories, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities in efforts to support health and wellness.
Nurse Practitioner
Boston Healthcare For The Homeless Program
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed and provided direct patient care to homeless men at a medical respite facility
- Collaborated with allied health sub-specialists to manage acute and chronic medical conditions often complicated by addictions, mental illness, and the nature of being homeless including: inadequate hygiene or places to store medications, violence, thermal burns, frostbite, sexual deviance.
- Experience in managing alcohol detox
- Wound care experience
Camp Registered Nurse
Yankee Clipper Council, BSA
06.2000 - 08.2001
- Camp RN (summer 2000) Provided 24 hour care for 200 campers and staff, addressing acute and chronic medical conditions, emergencies, behavioral concerns and actively involved in anticipatory guidance.
- Nurse Coordinator (2001) Managed RN Staff to address health, medical and behavioral needs to a camp community.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
09.2000 - 07.2001
- Provided direct patient care of acutely ill ENT and ophthalmic patients on medical-surgical floor while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
RN Diploma - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing/Regis College
Master of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong Internal Medicine and Geriatric experience
- Experienced in EKG analysis and Lab Evaluation
- Certified DOT Medical Examiner
- Wound Care and Suturing Techniques
- BLS certification
- STI screening and patient education
- Has successfully utilized eClinicalWorks, Allscripts and Dragon voice dictation software, experience with Experity
Certification
- ANCC: FNP-BC: 0350306
- Massachusetts Board of Nursing, RN/NP License: 229966
- New Hampshire Board of Nursing, RN/NP License 045611-23
- NPI: 1114117520
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Department of Transportation, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiner number: 3744366006
- Current BLS certification through American Red Cross
Achievements
2006/2007: Guest Lecturer
"Enabling therapeutic change in challenging patient populations." Health Promotion and Wellness course: Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA
2007: Journal Publication
Welty, F.K., Nasca, M., Lew, N., Gregoire, S., Ruan, Y. Effects of Onsite Dietician Counseling on Weight Loss and Lipid Levels in an Outpatient Physician Office. American Journal of Cardiology, 2007, Jul 1; 100(1):73-75
2004: Chapter Publication
Abraham,T., Gregoire, S.(2004). Cellulitis. In J.J. O'Connell, S.E., Swain, C.L. Daniels, & J.S.Allen (Eds), The health care of homeless persons: a manual of communicable diseases and common problems in shelters and on the streets (pp5-9). The Boston Heath Care for the Homeless Program.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Per Diem
Convenient MD
11.2023 - 10.2024
Middle School Nurse
Hampstead School District
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Northeast Gastroenterology Associates
08.2021 - 07.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Brooksby Village Retirement Community
09.2016 - 09.2020
Nurse Practitioner, Locum Tenens
Addison Gilbert Hospital, And Ora Clinical
01.2015 - 01.2017
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Acton Medical Associates
07.2007 - 03.2010
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2006
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
North Reading Medical Associates
03.2003 - 08.2005
Nurse Practitioner
Boston Healthcare For The Homeless Program
08.2001 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
09.2000 - 07.2001
Camp Registered Nurse
Yankee Clipper Council, BSA
06.2000 - 08.2001
RN Diploma - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing/Regis College
Master of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
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