Marla JB Spring, FNP-C, MSN, MLC CDE

3616 Derby Drive * Roanoke, VA 24012 * Home: (540)774-7776 * Cell: (540)312-9772

* ms7cca24@westpost.net
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 Montgomery Internal Medicine
2001- 2003
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.