Maren R. Nelson is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Bend, Oregon. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Portland in 2015. Her clinical experience includes working in family practice, pediatrics, women's health, mental health, and caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex chronic conditions. Currently, she is an adjunct clinical faculty member at the University of Portland and Central Oregon Community College.

1. Maren R. Nelson, DNP, NP-C, APRN
19214 River Woods Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
(503) 510-1666
mrnelson7@gmail.com
EDUCATION University of Portland, Portland, Oregon
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, May 2015
University of Portland, Portland, Oregon
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2009
Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in English, 1995
LICENSURE &
CERTIFICATIO
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Nurse Practitioner License # 201504044NP-PP
State of Oregon, expires 6/10/2017
Registered Nurse License #200940980RN
State of Oregon, expires 6/10/2017
Certifications
 Basic Cardiac Life Support, expires February 2017
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2009 - 2015
 Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2009 - 2014
 Trauma Nurses Core Course, 2010 – 2014
FNP STUDENT
CLINICAL
EXPERIENCE
Family Practice
West Bend Family Medicine, Bend, OR 1/15 – 4/15
Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Raphael Allred, MD
Provided well-child care including immunizations, anticipatory guidance,
and health promotion education to families of children ages newborn – 18.
Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations for infants,
children, and adolescents while incorporating psychosocial elements.
Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease
processes of children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
Adult & Geriatric Complex Chronic Conditions
Klamath Falls Clinic, Klamath Falls, OR 8/14 – 11/14
Clinical Preceptor: Kathy Puffenbarger, FNP
Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease
processes of low-income adult and geriatric population in an underserved
area.
Pediatric Primary Care
Sanford Children’s Clinic, Klamath Falls, OR 5/14 – 9/14
Clinical Preceptor: Jennifer Lovell, PNP-APRN
Provided well-child care including immunizations, anticipatory guidance,
and health promotion education to a primarily underserved pediatric
population. Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations for
infants, children, and adolescents while incorporating psychosocial
elements.
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2. Maren R. Nelson, DNP, NP-C, APRN
19214 River Woods Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
(503) 510-1666
mrnelson7@gmail.com
Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care
White Rabbit Mental Health Services, PC 1/14 – 5/14
Clinical Preceptor: Tom Breyer, PMHNP
Managed stable chronic mental health issues in a Nurse Practitioner owned
mental health practice. Focused on health maintenance, health
promotion, risk reduction, and client education.
Women’s Health & Prenatal Care
University of Oregon Student Health Center, Eugene, OR 1/14 – 3/14
Clinical Preceptor: Colleen Jones, WHNP, APRN
Provided well woman exams, contraceptive, nutrition, stress management
and mental health counseling and resources for women university
students, ages 17 – 40.
Salem Women’s Clinic 3/14 – 5/14
Clinical Preceptor: Kate Davidson, RNP/CNM
Provided well woman exams, reproductive health, contraceptive
counseling, services and prenatal care up to 24 weeks to women in mid-
sized urban clinic.
Adult Acute & Simple Chronic Conditions
Family Medicine, Bend Memorial Clinic, Bend, OR 8/13 – 12/13
Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Charlotte Lin, MD
Managed acute illnesses and chronic, simple, multi-system disease
processes of adult clients and older adolescents. Counseled clients
regarding health risk factors, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress
management, physical activity, and disease management.
Wellness and Screening Practicum
Virginia Garcia Clinic, Cornelius, OR &
One Community Health Center, Hood River, OR 6/13
Clinical Preceptor: Patty Cox, FNP-BC
Provided health screenings for migrant children entering Head Start
Summer School Programs in rural federally funded community migrant
health clinics.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
University of Portland School of Nursing, Portland, OR 11/14 - current
Course: Capstone Clinical Rotation
Serve as liaison between University and various clinical sites for Capstone
rotations. Serve as resource and mentor for undergraduate nursing
students during final clinical rotation prior to graduation.
Central Oregon Community College, Bend, OR 9/12 – current
Course: First Year Clinical Team
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3. Maren R. Nelson, DNP, NP-C, APRN
19214 River Woods Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
(503) 510-1666
mrnelson7@gmail.com
Serve as Clinical Faculty for 8 first year nursing students in the acute care
setting. Educate, support and evaluate in clinical assessment, medical and
nursing interventions and rationales in a diverse population of acutely ill
patients on ortho-neuro and surgical units.
Staff Nurse, Clinical RN
Salem Hospital, Salem, OR 3/12 – 9/12
Interventional Recovery Unit
Provided tertiary care to a diverse population of acutely ill patients
undergoing various diagnostic procedures at a large magnet medical
center. Expertise in coronary and peripheral angiogram, AV fistulogram,
cardioversion, core biopsy, ERCP, electrophysiology studies, mylograms,
pacemaker/ICD placement, and transesophogeal echocardiogram
procedures and post-interventional care.
Staff Nurse, Clinical RN
St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, OR 8/10 – 3/12
Surgical Specialty Unit
Provided nursing care on a 32-bed vascular, pelvic and gastrointestinal
surgical unit at area hospital. Other specialties included cardiac
monitoring and orthopedic populations. Expertise in complex wound care,
diabetes management, and pre and postoperative client teaching to a
socio-economically diverse population of clients.
Staff Nurse, Clinical RN
Bend Memorial Clinic, Bend, OR 4/10 – 12/14
Urgent Care Center
Provided nursing care and worked within multidisciplinary team in an
urgent care setting typically seeing 50-70 patients a day presenting with a
variety of acute and chronic illnesses.
Staff Nurse, Clinical RN
Salem Hospital, Salem, OR 6/09 – 5/10
Cardiac Critical Care
Provided nursing care on a 45 bed mixed acuity ICU and step down unit at
a large magnet hospital. Provided individualized care for coronary artery
bypass graft and valve replacement surgical clients. Expertise in cardiac
arrhythmias, cardiac drips, pacemakers, and cardioversion.
Director, Administration & Logistics
International Charter Inc. of Oregon, Salem, OR 1997 - 2005
Lead operational support to teams in all areas of domestic and
international operation. Responsible for administrative, logistical and
financial coordination and continuity between home office and operations
in West and East Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and Russia. Tracked
funding and managed multi-million dollar budgets for State Department
contracts, USAID, OFDA grants and multi-donor projects. Performed
accounting functions, prepared taxes, and researched and assessed
viability of potential projects. Drafted and wrote reports, contracts and
proposals. Continued coordination and supervision of Executive Assistant
duties. Major projects included:
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4. Maren R. Nelson, DNP, NP-C, APRN
19214 River Woods Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
(503) 510-1666
mrnelson7@gmail.com
Deployment to Liberia to observe, report on and improve operations of
four company helicopters supporting ECOMOG, the multi-national West
African peacekeeping force. Organized field office administrative and
financial records. Work as Aviation Officer included flight coordination
with ECOMOG command staff, United Nations, US Government and
Embassy personnel throughout the region.
Service in Haiti as temporary Project Manager and Aviation Officer. Trips
were 6 – 10 weeks in length. Coordinated utilization of two Mi-8MTV
helicopters and 10-13 foreign nationals on contract with the US
Department of State in support of the United Nations Mission in Haiti.
Planned and implemented daily flights with UN, US and Haitian
government personnel. Provided medical evacuation, search and rescue
and VIP flight and security capabilities and service. Organized field office
administrative and financial records.
Mobilization and transportation of a Russian Mi-8MTV helicopter from
Vladivostok, Russia to Port au Prince, Haiti, through the continental
United States and the Bahamas. Responsible for all coordination between
Russian aviation companies, shipping companies, US Customs, US
Department of Agriculture, Port of Seattle, Boeing Field, US Department
of State and foreign airport officials. Escorted aircraft through US airspace
to Haiti. Completed mobilization under time and under budget.
Executive Assistant
International Charter Inc. of Oregon, Salem, OR 1996 - 1997
Performed executive assistant duties involving the management of three
multimillion dollar US Department of State aviation and logistics overseas
contracts. Organized and managed all company files, documents and
records, including financial data. Assisted in the development and writing
of plans and proposals. Regularly communicated and liaised with
ambassadors, Congressional staff members, NGO officials, government
officials and contractors, and field personnel. Planned, obtained and
facilitated the transfer of funds, documents and supplies to all areas of
operation.
AWARDS &
HONORS
 Melba & Marjorie Harris Endowed Scholarship in Nursing, 2011 - 2015
 University of Portland School of Nursing, Dean’s List, 2009
 US Department of State Small Business of the Year Award, 1998
 United Nations Mission in Haiti Award for Service, 1996 - 2003
ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONA
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LEADERSHIP
ACTIVITIES
 Regional Representative, Nurse Practitioners of Oregon, 2014 - current
 Specialty Practice Team, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Salem Hospital,
2009-2010
 Vice President, University of Portland Student Nurses Association,
2007-2009
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5. Maren R. Nelson, DNP, NP-C, APRN
19214 River Woods Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
(503) 510-1666
mrnelson7@gmail.com
CONTINUING
CLINICAL
EDUCATION
 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Care in Primary
Care Settings, April 2015.
 Cardiac Monitoring – Salem Health, March 2012
 Essentials of Critical Care Orientation – AACN, completed November
2009
 Managing Cardiac Issues in Acute and Critical Care Patients, August
2010
 Trauma, Burn, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury, Limb Threat, Shock and
Resuscitation Course, April 2011
PRACTICE
IMPROVEMEN
T &
RESEARCH
Nelson, M., (2014). Increasing clinical awareness of cyclic vomiting
syndrome among providers in the emergency department. Doctorate
thesis, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon.
PRESENTATIONS Nelson, M., & Venkatesan, T., (2014, February). Increasing clinical
awareness of cyclic vomiting syndrome among providers in the
emergency department. Presented at St. Charles Medical Center Grand
Rounds, Bend, Oregon.
Nelson, M., (2013, May). Alternative Policy Design: A Community-Based
Pilot Demonstration Project to Improve Health Literacy. Presented at
University of Portland.
Nelson, M., (2013, April). Program Evaluation of Patient
Involvement and Clinical Outcomes Post AMI: using Wagner’s care model
to increase patient involvement throughout the continuum of care.
Presented at University of Portland.
REFERENCES Available upon request
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6. Maren R. Nelson, DNP, NP-C, APRN
19214 River Woods Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
(503) 510-1666
mrnelson7@gmail.com
CONTINUING
CLINICAL
EDUCATION
 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Care in Primary
Care Settings, April 2015.
 Cardiac Monitoring – Salem Health, March 2012
 Essentials of Critical Care Orientation – AACN, completed November
2009
 Managing Cardiac Issues in Acute and Critical Care Patients, August
2010
 Trauma, Burn, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury, Limb Threat, Shock and
Resuscitation Course, April 2011
PRACTICE
IMPROVEMEN
T &
RESEARCH
Nelson, M., (2014). Increasing clinical awareness of cyclic vomiting
syndrome among providers in the emergency department. Doctorate
thesis, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon.
PRESENTATIONS Nelson, M., & Venkatesan, T., (2014, February). Increasing clinical
awareness of cyclic vomiting syndrome among providers in the
emergency department. Presented at St. Charles Medical Center Grand
Rounds, Bend, Oregon.
Nelson, M., (2013, May). Alternative Policy Design: A Community-Based
Pilot Demonstration Project to Improve Health Literacy. Presented at
University of Portland.
Nelson, M., (2013, April). Program Evaluation of Patient
Involvement and Clinical Outcomes Post AMI: using Wagner’s care model
to increase patient involvement throughout the continuum of care.
Presented at University of Portland.
REFERENCES Available upon request
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