Brianne Nicholson
Genetic Counselor at My Gene Counsel, LLC- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Board Certified Genetic Counselor
American Board of Genetic CounselingAug, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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My Gene Counsel, LLC
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Genetic Counselor
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Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
I edit patient and clinician guides related to hereditary cancer syndromes. I also review medical literature to update content concerning cancer screening, medical management, patient resources, etc. I edit patient and clinician guides related to hereditary cancer syndromes. I also review medical literature to update content concerning cancer screening, medical management, patient resources, etc.
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Genetic Counselor
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Mar 2014 - Jul 2021
Genetic counselor seeing patients in adult cancer genetics and pediatric oncology genetics clinics. Intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up. Instructor for genetic counseling and medical students. Research role for referrals from Pediatric Hematology Oncology Survivorship clinic to Pediatric Oncology Genetics clinic. Contributor to Grand Rounds presentations, tumor boards, cancer conferences, and community outreach. Genetic counselor seeing patients in adult cancer genetics and pediatric oncology genetics clinics. Intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up. Instructor for genetic counseling and medical students. Research role for referrals from Pediatric Hematology Oncology Survivorship clinic to Pediatric Oncology Genetics clinic. Contributor to Grand Rounds presentations, tumor boards, cancer conferences, and community outreach.
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Genetic Counselor Writer
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May 2017 - Oct 2018
I worked independently and remotely, researching and writing patient and clinician guides for gene mutations. My goal was to provide easy-to-read guides that had current information and answered FAQs from both patients and medical providers. I worked independently and remotely, researching and writing patient and clinician guides for gene mutations. My goal was to provide easy-to-read guides that had current information and answered FAQs from both patients and medical providers.
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Metropolitan Hospital
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Greece
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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OB/GYN Genetic Counselor
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2014
• Work independently in OB/GYN Genetics • Launched non-invasive prenatal screening • Assist in amniocentesis procedures • Counsel patients in English and Spanish • Elicit medical history • Draft family histories • Perform risk assessment • Explain testing options and inheritance patterns • Discuss risks, benefits, and limitations of testing • Assist patients in the decision-making process • Provide psychosocial support • Work independently in OB/GYN Genetics • Launched non-invasive prenatal screening • Assist in amniocentesis procedures • Counsel patients in English and Spanish • Elicit medical history • Draft family histories • Perform risk assessment • Explain testing options and inheritance patterns • Discuss risks, benefits, and limitations of testing • Assist patients in the decision-making process • Provide psychosocial support
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Genetic Counseling Intern
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Nov 2009 - May 2011
• Elicit medical history in English and Spanish • Draft family histories • Perform risk assessment and counsel • Explain testing options and inheritance patterns • Describe genetic disorders • Write summary physician and patient letters • Elicit medical history in English and Spanish • Draft family histories • Perform risk assessment and counsel • Explain testing options and inheritance patterns • Describe genetic disorders • Write summary physician and patient letters
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Pregnancy Resource Center
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Peer Counselor
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
• Completed peer counselor training • Supervise pregnancy tests and assist in decision making process in English and Spanish • Provide clients with ongoing support and guidance • Completed peer counselor training • Supervise pregnancy tests and assist in decision making process in English and Spanish • Provide clients with ongoing support and guidance
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Sarah Lawrence College
Master of Science, Human Genetics -
2008 - 2009
Portland State University
Science courses -
2004 - 2008
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
2007 - 2007
Barcelona Center for Education Abroad
Spanish courses
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