Mara Severi
Calgary
Summary
I graduated from the University of Calgary in 2004 and shortly thereafter worked in cardiac and tertiary palliative care. I then moved to California where I primarily worked medical surgical oncology and inpatient palliative care. I completed the Primary Nurse Practitioner Masters Program through the University of Saskatchewan. Clinical rotations included family community clinics and supportive care living facilities. Primary care included prenatal, chronic disease management and addictions. I currently work as a FNP at the Alex family and seniors health clinic as well as AHS Integrated Supportive Care Living sites Calgary region.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Alex Health Centre
10.2021 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Teladoc
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Providing primary care for those residing in rural and urban centres in Newfoundland and Alberta
- Implement medical plan and management in collaboration with patients, other medical staff and families.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Telus Virtual Health
10.2016 - Current
- Provide virtual primary care for family all ages within the scope of the virtual environment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Enhanced clinical skills through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in primary care environment
Registered Nurse
El Camino Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Collaborated with attending physician when making recommendations for symptom management and end of life care.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2006 - 04.2010
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Primary Nurse Practitioner Masters Program - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK07.2021
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB09.2004
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Acute Care Expertise
- Preventative Health
- Patient Assessment
- Detail-oriented
- Pain control for those with advanced illness and nearing end of life
- Strong clinical judgment
- ACLS and BLS certified
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Teladoc
01.2024 - 12.2024
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Alex Health Centre
10.2021 - Current
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Telus Virtual Health
10.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
El Camino Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2006 - 04.2010
Primary Nurse Practitioner Masters Program - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
University of Calgary
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