Mary Dia has extensive experience as both a nurse and physician, having earned degrees in both nursing and medicine. She has worked in clinical settings in the US and West Africa, providing patient-centered care to diverse populations. Dia is multilingual and has a track record of collaborating effectively on multidisciplinary healthcare teams. She is passionate about community health and has engaged in research and education initiatives focused on public health issues in West Africa.

1. MARY DIA
3 Ecrest Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20902 ♦ hallo@gmail.com ♦ (301)-448-3878
NURSE CONSULTANT / COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Committed to patient needs and passionate about delivery of care.
Registered Nurse Profile
Highly accomplished Graduate of Medical School with a recent degree in Nursing. Proven leadership and problem-
solving skills while providing healthcare to vulnerable populations as a medical student and physician in West Africa, and
as a nursing student at Johns Hopkins University. Offered patient-centered care to the world’s poorest and wealthiest with
compassion, honesty, and a commitment to their wellbeing. Motivated to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team,
always improving patient care. Described by clinical instructors as a flexible and positive team member, and an
enthusiastic and kind care provider.
 Excels at quickly identifying patient needs through astute assessment.
 Able to build easy rapport with others, putting them at ease while building a sense of confidence and trust.
 Multilingual communication skills in English and French.
EDUCATION ♦ CERTIFICATIONS ♦ CONTINUING EDUCATION
Bachelor ofScience in Nursing,Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, 2010
Doctor ofMedicine, MedicalSchool Of Bako, West Africa,2006
Registered Nurse–Maryland
Basic Life Skills–American Heart Association
Guided Care Nursing Course, Institute of Johns Hopkins Nursing, online, 2010
Certificate in Clinical Research,Indiana University-Perdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 2006
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Johns Hopkins University – School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD June 2008–July 2011
Clinical Internship
Accelerated nursing program included practicums in a variety of settings including: high-amenity, post-operative and
palliative care; geriatric; neurological, heart,liver and renal disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD); pediatric; and maternal and child health.
 Utilized nursing process to assess and diagnose patients’ needs. Implemented and evaluated interventions.
 Established therapeutic patient relationships, gathered comprehensive patient history and researched and shared
pertinent community resources with patient and family members.
 Prioritized and identified patient safety. Evaluated hospital nursing practices possibly contributing to hospital fall
rates and suggested patient-centered care as a solution based on assessment and extensive research.
 Safely administrated medications to patients and provided appropriate patient education.
 Provided developmentally appropriate care as direct care provider, teacher,counselor, advocate and care manager.
Assessed and administered IM and ocular medications to newborns. Assisted with normal births and C-sections.
Monitored post-partum patients.
Clinic Akmma, Melk, West Africa November 2001–April 2008
Assistant Director / Primary Physician
Selected by renowned professor to co-found clinic to provide high-quality care based on latest scientific
recommendations, a rarity in such unstable and underdeveloped conditions. Clinic connected outlying communities and
the healthcare system due to patient trust.
Served as primary licensed physician delivering direct patient care across the lifespan. Supervised a multidisciplinary

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team of eight. Developed treatment protocols based on evidence-based practices. Taught community health education
courses in nutrition, normal weight, family planning, contraception, and disease prevention. Managed daily clinic
operations including staffing, budget management, and ordering medication and supplies.
 Recruited leading medical residents for the clinic.
 Co-authored business plan to secure of bank financing.
National Division of Health / UNICEF, Melk, West Africa February 1998–February 2001
Researcher / Medical Student
As the expert field researcher in Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD),assessed the prevalence of goiter in children ages 6-12
years old. Provided health assessments for school-age children, community health education and public awareness
campaigns concerning iodine deficiencies, complications, and avoidance. Tested urine samples for level of iodine in
household salt.
 Key player in Malian National Survey, from design to presentation of results.
 Developed expertise on iodine deficiency and composed thesis based on research data.
 Collaborated with national and international agencies, such as UNICEF to conduct research.
Vivre Sur Terre, Melk, West Africa December 2001–February 1998
Volunteer / Community Health Provider
Coordinated healthcare missions to underserved areas in Northern Mali. Sought financing and medical materials from
governmental and non-governmental sources. Collaborated with local healthcare services to meet the health care needs of
the population.
ADDITIONALWORK EXPERIENCE
MultiLingual Solutions, Garmisch, Germany September–December 2008
Foreign Language Teacher / Government Contractor. Taught Tamashek (West African Language).
Diplomatic Language Service, Indianapolis, IN September–March 2010
Translator. Translated documents from English to Tamashek.
Berlitz Language Services, Indianapolis, IN April 2011–October 2012
Translator / Foreign Language Teacher. Translated documents and taught French to children and adults.
 Special recognition receivedbased on recommendations from students due to flexibility in meeting students’ needs.
Americans for African Adoptions, Inc, Indianapolis, IN August 2008–December 2011
Interpreter / Administrative Assistant. Interpreted medicalreports and other documents from Africa.
RESEARCH
Dia, M. (2001). Evolution of Insulin Deficiency in Melken Women and Children from1968 to 2005, Faculty of Medecine,
Pharmacy and Odonto-Stomatology, Bamalo.
MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 2001
American Nurses Association, Member, 2013–2014
African Youth Parliament, (Participated in working groups about leadership, good governance, poverty reduction and
HIV/AID prevention) 2003
Association for the Promotion of Normadic Women, Chief Health Officer, 2002–2007
American for African Adoption, Consultant, 2008–2010