Mariah Willis

Results-driven Nurse Practitioner specializing in weight management and metabolic health, seeking to provide evidence-based and holistic care for patients with obesity, insulin resistance, and related chronic conditions. Skilled in medication-assisted weight loss, lifestyle counseling, and long-term patient support to promote sustainable outcomes.

NURSE - James A Haley Medical Center

(2024-01)

• Monitors postoperative vitals and neurological status to detect complications and ensure timely interventions.
• Administers prescribed analgesics and IV therapies while documenting fluid balance and catheter care.
• Provides respiratory support and education to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications and readmissions.
• Collaborates with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate recovery plans and improve discharge readiness.
• Administered medications and managed pain effectively, leading to improved patient comfort and satisfaction scores.
• Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to optimize post-operative care, ensuring seamless transitions and reducing recovery complications.
• Maintained accurate patient records and monitored vital signs, contributing to timely interventions and improved overall patient safety.

RN - PEDIATRICS, ADULTS, WOMEN'S PREOPERATIVE, PACU & OR SUPPORT - Lakeland Regional Medical Center

(2022-07 - 2026-01)

• Monitored post-anesthesia patients' airway and vitals to ensure safe transitions and reduce complications.
• Administered regional blocks and analgesia to optimize pain control and patient comfort.
• Managed postoperative emergencies including respiratory distress and hemodynamic instability with prompt interventions.
• Educated patients and families on discharge care and mobility to support recovery and reduce readmission risk.
• Implemented enhanced monitoring protocols for post-anesthesia patients, leading to substantial improvements in recovery outcomes and reduced complication rates.
• Evaluated patient responses to pain management strategies, refining approaches to optimize comfort and expedite recovery processes.

COMBAT MEDIC (68W/68M – Nutrition healthcare specialist) - United States Army

(2018-03)

• Supported wellness and weight-management programs through lifestyle education and nutritional counseling
• Promoted patient engagement and behavior change to improve long-term health outcomes
• Assisted registered dietitians and healthcare providers with nutrition screening, dietary assessments, and patient education
• Supported patients requiring therapeutic diets, including diabetic, cardiac, renal, weight management, and post-surgical nutrition plans
• Provided one-on-one and group nutrition education focused on healthy eating, weight management, and chronic disease prevention
• Monitored patient dietary intake and compliance, reporting concerns to clinical staff
• Maintained accurate documentation related to nutrition care and food service operations

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - FNP - South University (2025-11)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Rasmussen University (2022-03)

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Hillsborough Community College (2020-05)