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Mary Esele

@maryesele

Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in breast care, oncology, and hematology—leading navigation, education, and coordinated survivorship care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead and grow a patient-centered breast/oncology practice—coordinating navigation, education, and survivorship care while mentoring clinicians, improving protocols, and supporting compassionate, privacy-first outcomes.

I’m an experienced Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in breast care, oncology, and hematology. I deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum—from preventive screening through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

In my current role as APC Lead, Breast Care Nurse Practitioner with OptumCare Breast Care Program – Nevada, I lead and supervise a team of five Nurse Practitioners and Breast Care Patient Navigators. I collaborate with medical leadership to develop policies and standard operating procedures, support recruitment and onboarding, and mentor nurse practitioners to strengthen clinical performance and patient outcomes.

Previously, as a Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Florida Hospital – Tampa, FL, I managed oncology and hematology patients across acute and chronic settings, conducted comprehensive assessments and treatment planning, and supported clinical research and quality improvement initiatives—including determining eligibility for clinical trial participation. Earlier in my career, I strengthened my foundation through varied RN roles, including telephonic case management and pediatric oncology, and I continue to bring strong communication, critical thinking, and cultural competency to every patient interaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

APC Lead Breast Care NP

Current

OptumCare Breast Care Program

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Lead and supervise a team of Nurse Practitioners and Breast Care Patient Navigators. Collaborate with medical leadership to develop policies and SOPs, and recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and train clinical staff.

Patient Education Care Coordination Clinical Leadership SOP Development Policy Development Recruitment Hiring Onboarding Mentorship outpatient care

Current

Breast Care Nurse Practitioner

Current

OptumCare Breast Care Program

Apr 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Perform comprehensive histories and physical assessments and develop and adjust care plans based on ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies. Provide coordinated, patient-centered breast care across the continuum and serve as a patient advocate and navigator within the healthcare system.

patient assessment Breast Care Patient Advocacy Patient Navigation Care Coordination

Regional Clinical Coordinator

South University

Dec 2019 - Apr 2020 (4 months)

Coordinate clinical placements for Nurse Practitioner students, including conducting site visits to ensure compliance with academic and clinical standards. Interview and evaluate adjunct faculty candidates.

Clinical Placement Coordination Compliance

Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Florida Hospital

Oct 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 2 months)

Manage oncology and hematology patients across acute and chronic care settings, including assessments, treatment planning, and patient education. Participate in clinical research and quality improvement, assess clinical trial eligibility, provide emergency care, and coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans and discharge follow-up.

Oncology Nursing Radiation Oncology patient assessment Treatment Planning Patient Education Clinical Research Quality Improvement Patient Eligibility Emergency Care Care Coordination Discharge Planning

Float Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital

Oct 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year)

Deliver care across medical-surgical and pediatric units, including medication administration, post-operative care, and patient education. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure patient confidentiality.

Patient Education Patient Monitoring Clinical Documentation Confidentiality

PRN Registered Nurse

Medical Center of Trinity

Apr 2013 - Oct 2013 (6 months)

Provide bedside medical-surgical care, including medication administration and patient monitoring. Support IV therapy and clinical procedures and assist with staff orientation and training.

Bedside Care Patient Monitoring IV Therapy Support Medical Procedures Documentation

Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology

Moffitt Cancer Center

Mar 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Assess oncology patients’ physical and psychosocial needs and collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans. Perform triage, symptom management, and patient education.

Triage Symptom Management Patient Education

Telephonic Case Manager RN

Alere

Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 6 months)

Educate oncology patients on targeted therapies and communicate treatment protocols to healthcare providers. Provide telephonic case management focused on treatment understanding and adherence.

Telephonic Case Management Patient Education Targeted Therapy Education (Herceptin Rituxan)Treatment Protocol Communication

Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Jul 2001 - Apr 2008 (6 years 9 months)

Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric oncology patients and serve as charge nurse and a clinical resource. Educate staff, patients, and families on treatment plans.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities Clinical Resource Patient Education Family Education Treatment Plans