Director of Health Programs

• Apr 2023 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jun 2022 - May 2023

• Support the design of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for the monitoring and evaluation of a ~2-million-dollar Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. • Create written reports and evaluation presentations utilizing REDCap, data management software, to analyze and interpret data to inform the status of the grant project and provide recommendations to the client. • Review grant-funded online educational modules for accuracy, relevancy, and overall aesthetics before publishing. Show less

Biometric Nurse Screener

• May 2022 - May 2023

• Collect multiple health measurements for 15-30 individuals, including height, weight, blood pressure, waist circumference, glucose, and cholesterol levels at client sites in surrounding cities across the state of Georgia. • Adhere to quality assurance procedures to maintain and administer influenza vaccines to 5-25 individuals at the contracted employer location. • Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA-designated safety policies and procedures before, during, and after health screening and vaccination events. Show less

Ventanilla de Salud Health Programming Intern

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

• Performed blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol screenings along with lifestyle modification education to 5-10 Mexican nationals at the Consulate General of Mexico per shift. • Assisted in health promotion communication, including Covid-19 prevention and vaccination, sexual & reproductive health, and accessing health services in the U.S. to approximately 300 clients per shift • Inputed client health information into an online data system and provided weekly health reports to a supervisor. • Facilitated health screenings off-site for community health fairs across the state of Georgia. Show less

Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

• Assessed and implement protocol-specific treatments to 1-2 pediatric oncology patients relating to bone marrow cell transplantation per shift. • Documented and reviewed the patient’s EMR to confirm the accuracy of the patient's status and treatment progression. • Collaborated with the medical team and research personnel with ongoing studies in treating pediatric terminal illnesses. • Participated in the Diversity & Inclusion hospital committee to foster respect and collegiality among committee members and promote D&I across the hospital system. Show less

Community Health Extension Volunteer

• Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

• Provided healthy living and disease management information on Malaria and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in the Village of Kidogozero, a rural Tanzanian village with an estimated population size of 1,900. • Facilitated the formation of a village mothers' group that provided bi-monthly training to 13 women on the topics of healthier infant and child feeding practices for nutrition, family planning, HIV prevention, and maternal health. • Partnered with the village nurse to teach HIV/AIDS lessons at the local clinic to 30 community members teaching about the connection between HIV/AIDS and the immune system, the role that ARVs play in managing HIV/AIDS, and also dispelling commonly held beliefs regarding stigmas and myths. • Collaborated with Kidogozero Primary School teachers to implement a Health, HIV, and Life skills curriculum to 60 students. • Completed an intensive 10-week pre-service training consisting of 135 hours of language and 165 hours of cross-culture training, technical skills training, AIDS education, safety and security, administrative and behavior change. Show less

Pediatric Registered Nurse

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

• Performed culturally competent and age-appropriate comprehensive assessments for 3-6 pediatric patients per shift in an accurate and timely manner on a pulmonary medical-surgical unit. • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care. • Coordinated care with physicians, pharmacists, and ancillary staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management Show less

Academic Tutor

• Jan 2013 - May 2016

• Planned and implemented programs to increase attendance to Academic Tutoring Lab. • Collaborated with Nursing students to identify educational goals and initiated strategies to keep plans on track. • Developed handouts, study materials, and quizzes for various pre-nursing and nursing courses. • Reinforced classroom learning with additional discussion and specially prepared problems in a group setting of 5-10 students per session. • Planned and implemented programs to increase attendance to Academic Tutoring Lab. • Collaborated with Nursing students to identify educational goals and initiated strategies to keep plans on track. • Developed handouts, study materials, and quizzes for various pre-nursing and nursing courses. • Reinforced classroom learning with additional discussion and specially prepared problems in a group setting of 5-10 students per session.

Peace Corps Student Ambassador

• Sep 2015 - 2016

• Collaborated with Peace Corps recruiter to create and implement outreach projects within the campus community to connect and inform students of international service opportunities • Identified and connected with more than 5 diverse student groups around campus plugging them into U.S. Peace Corps activities and sharing the volunteer experience • Helped organize, set up, and gather attendees for 2 U.S. Peace Corps events • Facilitated 11 classroom presentations regarding the U.S. Peace Corps history, programs, and current projects Show less

Customer Service Specialist

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

• Provide friendly, fast, and accurate processing for all customer transactions • Partner with other employees to ensure customers’ end-to-end needs are met • Greet every customer and assist with questions and other customer issues • Provide friendly, fast, and accurate processing for all customer transactions • Partner with other employees to ensure customers’ end-to-end needs are met • Greet every customer and assist with questions and other customer issues

Resident Advisor

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

• Designed and implemented 3 monthly programs to promote University resources and communal living. • Conducted weekly meetings with directors and assessed and advocated resident needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction. • Fostered relationships with 66 undergraduate residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to anew living environment. • Led campus tours, new resident orientation, and ongoing educational sessions. Show less