Marri Portia Collom, BS, RN, MSc, NP-C

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

PO Box 4154

Boulder, CO 80306

303-***-****

E-mail: acrws7@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

My primary objective is to provide expert quality, evidence-based medical/advanced practice primary care services in the outpatient setting. I strive to partner with each patient in achieving and maintaining optimal physical, emotional, and psychological health. In every patient interaction I put the “care” in healthcare services.

Education

September 1985 - May 1989 - Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

January 1990 - December 1991 - Phoenix College, Associate Degree, Nursing

September 2007-August 2009 - Northern Arizona University - Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Rural and Under-served Populations Sub-Specialty

– Graduated “With Distinction”.

Honors/Scholarships

Recipient of the Ellen Rasmussen, Arizona Hazel wood, Regents Nursing Scholarships

Selected for and participated in NAU’s “Guatemala Experience”

Graduated from Northern Arizona University’s FNP program with Distinction - 4.0 GPA

Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Member of Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society

Clinical Practicums

Pediatrics – North Country Healthcare, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Las Fuentes Clinic Guadalupe, Arizona

Women’s Health – Fronske Student Health Center, Flagstaff, Arizona; North Country Healthcare, Flagstaff, Arizona; Las Fuentes Clinic, Guadalupe, Arizona; Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Adult Health – Fronske Student Health Center, Flagstaff, Arizona, Las Fuentes Clinic, Guadalupe, Arizona; Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Qualifications

Strong clinical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficient, experience documenting in a variety of electronic medical records systems.

Ability to learn easily with a strong work ethic. Ability to work as part of a team.

Twenty plus years of broad clinical nursing experience, including extensive health education and health promotion. Over six years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

A commitment to providing excellent care based on the best available scientific information, clinical practice guidelines, and an ethical stance of authentic human caring.

Experience

All Medical Staffing July 2015 to present

Providing a full range of Medical/Advanced Practice Nursing Care on a per diem basis in a variety of clinical settings. This includes family practice clinics, on-site employer based health and wellness clinics, and urgent care facilities.

CareHere! December 2014 to present

Nurse Practitioner PRN/Cover provider for CareHere! Providing Family Practice services within CareHere! on-site clinics for self-funded employer groups and municipalities throughout the Metro Denver area. Practice model embraces a wellness, health promotion, heath risk reduction orientation and includes health education and coaching. Role and responsibilities include full spectrum of family practice services such as well male/well woman exams and care, evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries, acute and chronic illnesses and conditions, preventive care services, triage/referral of patients for specialist care as clinically indicated.

American Telemedicine February 2015 to present

Providing tele-health consultations on a prn basis.

MeMD June -October 2014

Provided primary care telemedicine heath consultations. Left position due to very low patient volume.

Your Neighborhood Nurse Practitioner June 2014 -December 2014

Provided evidence-based family healthcare services for everyday medical needs as an independent NP led practice. Practice was closed due leasing challenges and lack of available handicap accessible office space and parking.

Take Care Health/Walgreens July 2010 to June 2014

Provided medical/advanced nursing care as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a retail clinic setting. In my role I provided expert healthcare with a high level of autonomy and service for a broadly diverse community. In this setting I treated both acute and chronic health conditions in patients 18 months and older and performed pre-employment and school sports physicals. I provided patient education and coaching on a variety of health topics. My role included use of excellent oral and written communication skills and use of a Windows based EMR system. In addition, I co-trained colleagues and new employees. In October, 2013 I transferred to the Healthcare Clinic at Walgreens in Federal Heights, Colorado.

Indian Health Service – San Carlos Hospital SDA Clinic – Family Nurse Practitioner December 2009 - May 2010

I provided all aspects of primary care medical services for people of all ages at the San Carlos Apache Indian reservation. My role included diagnosis of acute and chronic medical conditions, referral and treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health issues, referral for specialist care as clinically indicated, ordering and interpreting lab and x ray data when medically indicated.

Hacienda, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Staff/Charge Nurse July 2005–January 2010

Provided culturally competent skilled nursing care at Hacienda’s Los Niños Hospital, a non-profit hospital serving neonates through teens, many with special needs. Responsibilities include direct patient care, supervision of other staff, and advocacy for all hospitalized patients and their families. Provided nursing care for developmentally disabled adults through Hacienda’s Innovative Staffing Agency.

ACCEL Phoenix, AZ

Special Needs School Nurse March 2004–January 2006

Cared for medical, health, and safety needs of special needs children, adult vocational clients, and faculty and staff members. Care ranged from minor illness and injury to emergency care, as well as many other responsibilities.

American Healthways Phoenix, AZ

Care Coordinator September 2001– January 2004

Provided health education telephonically for members with diabetes, coronary heart disease, asthma, and low back pain. Co-trained new employees.

ON Semiconductor Phoenix, AZ

Occupational Health Nurse June 2000–October 2001

Treatment of industrial accidents, injuries, and health problems using established medical protocols. Responsible for OSHA updates for medical surveillance programs. Department and position were eliminated when manufacturing sector was closed.

APIPA/United Healthcare Phoenix, AZ

Prior Authorization Nurse/Care Coordinator February 1998–October 2000

Began as prior authorization nurse, job description advanced to that of Care Coordinator. Identified and bridged gaps in medical care for post-hospitalized members, to help members manage their health and prevent hospital re-admissions.

Columbia Hospital and Medical Center Phoenix, AZ

Staff Nurse/Case Manager April 1996–January 1998

Provided Registered Nursing Care throughout the hospital (relief staffing) in medical/surgical, rehab, orthopedics, telemetry, wound care clinic, skilled nursing, and day surgery. Led to a position as full-time case manager in the home health department.

Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ

Part-time Faculty, Health Enhancement Program August 1990–May 1997

Taught in areas of health, wellness and physical fitness. Duties included health screening of participants, planning of individual exercise programs for both apparently healthy and special adult populations. Ensured safety of all participants through careful instruction and supervision.

John C. Lincoln Hospital Phoenix, AZ

Exercise Physiologist/Nurse Educator, November 1993–March 1996

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Provided patient care and education for phases I–IV of cardiac rehabilitation. Provided home health care for these patients and relief staffing on telemetry floor.

Phoenix Memorial Hospital Phoenix, AZ

Staff Nurse, Telemetry Unit January 1992–November 1993

Provided licensed nursing care for medical telemetry and diabetic patients.

Community Involvement

Served as Nursing Representative for NAU’s Graduate Student Organization

Former clinical volunteer at Las Fuentes Clinic - Guadalupe, AZ

Former volunteer for Los Medicos Voladores

Past volunteer for medical team at place of worship

Credentials

State of Colorado Registered Nurse License

Colorado Nurse Practitioner License

Colorado Prescriptive Authority

National AANP Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner

DEA License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Medical Examiner Certification

Professional Associations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Scholarship

Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

American Nurses Association

Colorado Nurses Association

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