Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse

• May 2018 - Present

Registered Nurse

• May 2018 - Present

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Nov 2015 - May 2018

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

School Nurse

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

Primary nurse overseeing the medical needs of over 450 students in 9th through 12th grade. Primary nurse overseeing the medical needs of over 450 students in 9th through 12th grade.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

Responsible for the coordination of the delivery of health care services to male and female adolescents detained or committed under the Department of Youth Services. Role included performing intakes and physical exams on all new residents committed or detained within the Department of Youth Services. Responsible for the coordination of the delivery of health care services to male and female adolescents detained or committed under the Department of Youth Services. Role included performing intakes and physical exams on all new residents committed or detained within the Department of Youth Services.

School Nurse

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

Oversaw the healthcare needs of over 500 students in the school setting in grades kindergarten through fourth. Triaged all children with complaints of feeling ill while in the school setting conducting a thorough examination of the students thus ensuring the child’s health and well being. Direct contact with school staff, students and parents regarding plan of care in relation to student’s individualized health care needs. Served as a liaison and resource to the students, faculty and community on health related issues. Show less

Clinical Research Nurse

• 2008 - 2010

Functions included working as the primary resource for patient and family education on clinical trials, and providing in-service presentations to internal staff. Oversaw administration of active protocols at DFCI. Responsibilities included oversight of registration, data collection, interpretation, and IRB process and submissions. Collected specimens as needed from study participants and assisted with scheduling of necessary lab, diagnostic appointments and clinic visits. Functioned as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting. Evaluated patient care in the program and collaborated with the other disciplines to facilitate appropriate clinical decision making and to implement change when necessary. Managed patient care across the continuum, making appropriate referrals as necessary. Worked collaboratively and functioned as an effective member of the health care team. Monitored the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards. Maintained clinical practice that was evidence based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards. Fostered an environment that was sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. Show less

Travel Nurse

• 1997 - 2008

Provided compassionate, professional and ethical care to patients in a variety of medical specialties while working as a travel nurse. Involved directly in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s health status, plan of care and goal achievements. Highly flexible in adjusting to new nursing environments with shortened orientation times to facilitate transition onto appropriate nursing units and provide highly specialized care to patients in different clinical settings while utilizing a variety of computerized documentation systems to document care and review interdisciplinary notes, plans and physician orders. Show less