Experience

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sexual Reproductive Health Clinician, ARNP

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Currently, I provide direct clinical services in reproductive health care including: sexually transmitted infection treatment, and prevention, abnormal gynecology assessments, menopause care, and pregnancy health education; resulting in increased access to quality health care in rural settings. As a health advocate, I advise patients on contraception methods based on risk factors and lifestyle preferences. I'm expanding my role as an advanced provider by learning to deliver innovative and respectful gender affirming care services I'm also serving on the affiliate COVID-19 research response team, developing practices and guidelines for the implementation of a full service telehealth medicine clinic. Show less



University of Colorado

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Nurse Midwife

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

  Provided full-scope midwifery care to high risk obstetric patients including: prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and comprehensive women’s care; increasung access to care in poor resource setting for refugee populations in Denver. Precepted and mentored midwifery/medical students teaching obstetric clinical skills that highlighted normal physiologic birth, while advocating for the midwifery model of care within an interdisciplinary team approach. Collaborated on an interdisciplinary academic committee to improve patient care through peer review, journal article discussions, and literature reviews to ensure guidelines remained evidence based within the university practice. Show less



DeKalb Medical

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Nurse Midwife

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Supported approximately 150 births to include: normal physiologic birth, vaginal breech, twins vaginal birth, waterbirth, and vaginal birth after cesarean. Developed a workshop series that promoted prenatal health education, postpartum mental health support, and refined obstetric skills in an emergency setting. Developed collaborative inter-office guidelines that streamlined management of high-risk patients between the midwifery and maternal fetal medicine services; resulting in decreased errors in clinical management and a more robust patient centric approach for clients. Show less



Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

  Provided programmatic and clinical services in an expanded to support women’s health care and sexual violence programming through the development of health education classes and education pamphlets for clinic distribution. Evaluated practice population demographics by accessing socioeconomic markers, patient problem lists and no-show rates from electronic records to provide to improve patient compliancy with care and provide improved patient-centric care tailored to specific health needs. Provided programmatic and clinical services in an expanded to support women’s health care and sexual violence programming through the development of health education classes and education pamphlets for clinic distribution. Evaluated practice population demographics by accessing socioeconomic markers, patient problem lists and no-show rates from electronic records to provide to improve patient compliancy with care and provide improved patient-centric care tailored to specific health needs.



Emory Global Health Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Study Design Committee

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Qualitative Research Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

  Led group seminars and facilitated breakout sessions to reinforce the foundations and principles of qualitative research and methodology. Coordinated course content review sessions and monitored student progress to identify students falling behind in course expectations and develop individual study plans that improved course passing rate and student attendance. Led group seminars and facilitated breakout sessions to reinforce the foundations and principles of qualitative research and methodology. Coordinated course content review sessions and monitored student progress to identify students falling behind in course expectations and develop individual study plans that improved course passing rate and student attendance.



Grady Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilitator-Centering Pregnancy

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009



Tapestri

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMUNITY ADVOCATE & EDUCATOR

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008



Feminist Women's Health Center (Atlanta)

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Developed and implemented a survey needs assessment to evaluate client healthcare needs and their understanding of local and state legislation affecting their ability to access and utilize health care services. The assessment led to the development of organized volunteer efforts for advocacy training events and community legislation updates. Coordinated advocacy and lobbying efforts for targeted reproductive health legislation in Georgia. Targeted grassroot campaigns, social media platforms, and networking opportunities, led to greater understanding and increased community participation in local and state issues that impact reproductive health care. Show less



Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University

• United States
• Research Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• TEACHER’S ASSISTANT :QUALITATIVE METHODS DATA ANALYSIS & RESEARCH

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief-Kenya

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2007

  Reviewed country operation plans for local stakeholders and ministries of health government officials to ensure core measures and objectives were achieved in accordance with PEPFAR guidelines. Prepared technical assistance briefs for local community stakeholders and ministry of health leadership on PEPFAR measurables and outcomes achieved. Spearheaded the first HIV/AIDS prevention summit for PEPFAR-sponsored countries in Sub-Saharan Africa that focused on programs and research to improve HIV clinical services with best practice guidelines through knowledge and information sharing across participating countries. Show less



White Ribbon Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maternal Child Health-Technical Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2006

  Conducted a systematic literature review on postpartum hemorrhage management to be utilized for the development of a technical assistance toolkit that White Ribbon Alliance partners used to guide and support ministry of health trainings on emergency situations in maternal & child health settings. Assisted with preparations for the 2006 International Midwifery Conference and compiled a resource that was distributed to stakeholders supporting educational efforts that highlighted updated guidelines for safe birth practices in majority world settings. Show less



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Congressional Liaison Correspondent

  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

  Represent the Department of State at career fairs and presented information sessions to recruit for the Foreign Service Written Examination. Worked with HR specialists, attorneys, and medical experts, in order to obtain background information and draft responses to medical correspondence appeals. Inquiries addressed employment medical appeals that were reviewed and updated with updated evidenced based medical guidelines and reinstatement of foreign service officers. Represent the Department of State at career fairs and presented information sessions to recruit for the Foreign Service Written Examination. Worked with HR specialists, attorneys, and medical experts, in order to obtain background information and draft responses to medical correspondence appeals. Inquiries addressed employment medical appeals that were reviewed and updated with updated evidenced based medical guidelines and reinstatement of foreign service officers.