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Marla JB Spring, FNP-C, MSN, MLC CDE 3616 Derby Drive * Roanoke, VA 24012 * Home: (540)774-7776 * Cell: (540)312-9772 * [email protected] Goals: To help medical practices and/or corporations successfully manage the hea lth of patients and staff so that utilization of monies dedicated toward improvi ng health can be effectively reduced. To help prevent complications from existin g chronic illnesses and prevent the over-utilization of services SUMMARY: Action-oriented, entrepreneur and clinical specialist managing chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, COPD, smoking cessation and wellness motiv ation. Practice in both hospital and corporate settings as VP of Clinical Servic es, Clinical Director, Family Nurse Practitioner, supervisor, manager, Medical L egal Consultant, speaker, diabetes educator, counselor, and group facilitator EMPLOYMENT DATA: Clinical Director: Onsite Health, Inc. (Current Job) Ern Blackwelder, CEO Responsible for all aspects of setting up Onsite Clinics in several companies, i ncluding hiring, supplying and managing the running of the labs for these facili ties. Trained Nurse Practitioners in delivery of care. Designed Chronic Disease Management Program to be used in the future. Responsible for evaluating medical charts for accuracy. Reporting directly to the CEO of the company. Evaluated EMR s and was superuser for several, training other employees in their use. Currentl y facilitating the transition of these clinics to self--management. Vice President of Clinical Services June 2008 to February 2010
Managed the care of patients with co-morbidities utilizing telemedicine and vide o conferencing. Responsible for recruitment and training of all Nurse Practition er staff as well as Medical Assistants. Involved in evaluation of staff, coordin ating medical reviews and acts as a liaison between the NP and the referring phy sicians. Responsible for designing templates and implementing computer training for clinical staff using an EMR as well as designing individualized telehealth protocols for chronic disease programs for various clients. Clinical Coordinator Telemedicine: (this job and above job, same but different o wnership) July 2004-June 2008, Senior Nurse Practitioner and trainer of new employees in diabetes management fo r Informed Care, Inc. Trained Nurse Practitioners in advanced diabetes care and the management of co morbidities via telemedicine. Managed the care of 120 dia betic patients referred by their physicians due to non-compliance. Nationally C ertified Diabetes Educator. Licensed in NY, Virginia, Texas, ND, Florida, GA, an d PA. EMSI, Saber Insurance: Overlapping Job with several home evaluation companies providing in-home assessm ents of Medicare patients involved with case management and establishing care pl ans. Owner The BodyMind Connection 1989 to Present See http://www.letstalkcounseling.com Nurse Practitioner Area Free Clinics November, 2001 - December, 2003 (part time) Managed the care of patients with diabetes, heart disease, HTN, COPD for the Fra nklin County Free Clinic and the Rockbridge County Free Clinic. Ran workshops in health maintenance, worked independently diagnosing and treating, writing pre scriptions etc for this diverse population. Nurse Practitioner 2001- 2003 Montgomery Internal Medicine
Medical provider for adult population with strong geriatric mix. Collaborating physician, Dr. Arthur Roberson was hospitalist while I managed the office patien ts. Responsible for recertifying patients in nursing home and doing wound care. I held educational workshops with nurses on depression, diabetes and urinary i ncontinence. Responsible for Workmans Comp reviews, minor surgical procedures, d iabetes management, chronic pain management, depression and anxiety. Nurse Practitioner Braeburn Family Practice 2000-2001 Worked 3 days in urgent care and 2 days a week managing the care of 300 patients in Salem Health and Rehab as House Doctor. Precepted Nurse Practitioner and Ph ysician Assistant students Nurse Practitioner Carilion Health Systems & Franklin County Free Clinic July 97to Dec 01 Managed the care of indigent population with severe chronic diseases primarily d iabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, obesity and substance abuse. Taught nurses proper techniques for glucose monitoring when administration found a discrepancy between the nurses finger sticks and the subsequent serum glucose measurements. Regularly lead Stress Management Classes for Nurses throughout ho spitals and nursing homes. EDUCATION: Excelsior College, Albany NY RN BS, Major in Psychology, Excelsior College, Albany, NY Family Nurse Practitioner, Community Hospital, Syracuse, NY National Certification by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners MSN, State University of New York at Stony Brook Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Certified Diabetes Educator Enrolled in Course to become nationally certified Chronic Disease Ma nagement Specialist PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS: American Nurses Association Blue Ridge Nurse Practitioner Association American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Virginia Nurse Practitioner Association, Blue Ridge division Sigma Theta Tau International (Elected due to research and scholarship) American Academy of Diabetes Educators Texas Nurse Practitioners Association LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION: Community General Hospital, Syracuse, NY Certified Nurse Practitioner ACLS Certified (recently expired but could easily obtain) BLS for Health Care Providers (Certified until 2012) Nationally certified in Family Practice since through The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Medical Legal Consultant. Studied in 2001, enabling me to consult with attorne ys and insurance companies on cases involving medical and nursing malpractice as well as product liability Institute for Rational Emotive Psychotherapy. 3 years of programs offered to P sychologists, Doctors and Social Workers in Assertive Communications, Disputing Irrational Beliefs, Dealing with Difficult People and Empowering Others Licensed with prescriptive authority in Virginia, Texas, previously, in ND, PA, Florida, Georgia and New York. OTHER SKILLS:
Taught CPR and First Aid, Sing first soprano with the Roanoke Opera and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, taught proper documentation to Masters prepared nurses stud ying to become NPs at Stony Brook University. Presenter at Virginia State NP conferences in Stress Management Through Yoga fo r NPs. Currently facilitating support groups for American Cancer Societys Man to Man g roups. Note: Willingness to work in virtual office and to travel up to 50% of the time Searching for that unique position that both utilizes my medical/nursing knowled ge and business skills, as well as provides me an opportunity to make a differen ce in the delivery of healthcare for diverse populations. Involvement in both se lling lifestyle management and helping Practitioners deliver care that helps pre vent complications from chronic disease. Especially skilled in telemedicine, tel e-health, video-teleconferencing, motivation and EMR evaluation.
Managed the care of patients with co-morbidities utilizing telemedicine and vide o conferencing. Responsible for recruitment and training of all Nurse Practition er staff as well as Medical Assistants. Involved in evaluation of staff, coordin ating medical reviews and acts as a liaison between the NP and the referring phy sicians. Responsible for designing templates and implementing computer training for clinical staff using an EMR as well as designing individualized telehealth protocols for chronic disease programs for various clients. Clinical Coordinator Telemedicine: (this job and above job, same but different o wnership) July 2004-June 2008, Senior Nurse Practitioner and trainer of new employees in diabetes management fo r Informed Care, Inc. Trained Nurse Practitioners in advanced diabetes care and the management of co morbidities via telemedicine. Managed the care of 120 dia betic patients referred by their physicians due to non-compliance. Nationally C ertified Diabetes Educator. Licensed in NY, Virginia, Texas, ND, Florida, GA, an d PA. EMSI, Saber Insurance: Overlapping Job with several home evaluation companies providing in-home assessm ents of Medicare patients involved with case management and establishing care pl ans. Owner The BodyMind Connection 1989 to Present See http://www.letstalkcounseling.com Nurse Practitioner Area Free Clinics November, 2001 - December, 2003 (part time) Managed the care of patients with diabetes, heart disease, HTN, COPD for the Fra nklin County Free Clinic and the Rockbridge County Free Clinic. Ran workshops in health maintenance, worked independently diagnosing and treating, writing pre scriptions etc for this diverse population. Nurse Practitioner 2001- 2003 Montgomery Internal Medicine
Medical provider for adult population with strong geriatric mix. Collaborating physician, Dr. Arthur Roberson was hospitalist while I managed the office patien ts. Responsible for recertifying patients in nursing home and doing wound care. I held educational workshops with nurses on depression, diabetes and urinary i ncontinence. Responsible for Workmans Comp reviews, minor surgical procedures, d iabetes management, chronic pain management, depression and anxiety. Nurse Practitioner Braeburn Family Practice 2000-2001 Worked 3 days in urgent care and 2 days a week managing the care of 300 patients in Salem Health and Rehab as House Doctor. Precepted Nurse Practitioner and Ph ysician Assistant students Nurse Practitioner Carilion Health Systems & Franklin County Free Clinic July 97to Dec 01 Managed the care of indigent population with severe chronic diseases primarily d iabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, obesity and substance abuse. Taught nurses proper techniques for glucose monitoring when administration found a discrepancy between the nurses finger sticks and the subsequent serum glucose measurements. Regularly lead Stress Management Classes for Nurses throughout ho spitals and nursing homes. EDUCATION: Excelsior College, Albany NY RN BS, Major in Psychology, Excelsior College, Albany, NY Family Nurse Practitioner, Community Hospital, Syracuse, NY National Certification by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners MSN, State University of New York at Stony Brook Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Certified Diabetes Educator Enrolled in Course to become nationally certified Chronic Disease Ma nagement Specialist PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS: American Nurses Association Blue Ridge Nurse Practitioner Association American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Virginia Nurse Practitioner Association, Blue Ridge division Sigma Theta Tau International (Elected due to research and scholarship) American Academy of Diabetes Educators Texas Nurse Practitioners Association LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION: Community General Hospital, Syracuse, NY Certified Nurse Practitioner ACLS Certified (recently expired but could easily obtain) BLS for Health Care Providers (Certified until 2012) Nationally certified in Family Practice since through The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Medical Legal Consultant. Studied in 2001, enabling me to consult with attorne ys and insurance companies on cases involving medical and nursing malpractice as well as product liability Institute for Rational Emotive Psychotherapy. 3 years of programs offered to P sychologists, Doctors and Social Workers in Assertive Communications, Disputing Irrational Beliefs, Dealing with Difficult People and Empowering Others Licensed with prescriptive authority in Virginia, Texas, previously, in ND, PA, Florida, Georgia and New York. OTHER SKILLS:
Taught CPR and First Aid, Sing first soprano with the Roanoke Opera and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, taught proper documentation to Masters prepared nurses stud ying to become NPs at Stony Brook University. Presenter at Virginia State NP conferences in Stress Management Through Yoga fo r NPs. Currently facilitating support groups for American Cancer Societys Man to Man g roups. Note: Willingness to work in virtual office and to travel up to 50% of the time Searching for that unique position that both utilizes my medical/nursing knowled ge and business skills, as well as provides me an opportunity to make a differen ce in the delivery of healthcare for diverse populations. Involvement in both se lling lifestyle management and helping Practitioners deliver care that helps pre vent complications from chronic disease. Especially skilled in telemedicine, tel e-health, video-teleconferencing, motivation and EMR evaluation.
