Personal Health Services Supervisor - Mobile Assessment Team at Public Health – Seattle & King

• Oct 2020 - Present

 Participating in a county-wide pandemic response to the newly detected SARS-CoV-2 virus (otherwise known as Covid-19). Supporting the inception of a newly formed mobile testing program to support vulnerable populations such as older adults and those experiencing homelessness.  Steering the Mobile Assessment Team’s evolution and continuously reevaluating program strategy and function in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Fostering continuous cross-divisional communication to support implementation of testing strategies. Connecting with community organizations to receive a continuous feedback loop for improvement of program service delivery.  Leading hiring and onboarding functions for Mobile Assessment Team expansion including direct supervision of 13 personnel (and growing). Formulating policy, procedure, and training curriculum for program operations.

Project/Program Manager III - Mobile Assessment Team Lead

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

Mobile Assessment Team Registered Nurse

• Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

 Participating in a county-wide pandemic response to the newly detected SARS-CoV-2 virus (otherwise known as Covid-19). Supporting the inception of a newly formed mobile testing program to support vulnerable populations such as older adults and those experiencing homelessness.

Public Health Division - Nurse Care Coordinator for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs

• Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

 Used a multi-faceted, holistic approach to overcome barriers to care for children and youth with complex and special health care needs while also continuing as a contracted Nurse Childcare Health Consultant for Jefferson County Head Start.  Coached families in methods of obtaining information and connection to services, building skills in advocacy and resiliency.  Targeted key stakeholders within maternal child health and early childhood systems to enhance partnerships, improve organizational processes and outcomes, and encourage reduction of duplicative services. Special Project: Jefferson County Public Health and Human Services CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act) Eligible Children - Developmental Screening & Navigation Pilot Project

Human Services Division - Head Start Nurse

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2018

 Collaborated with community partners and stakeholders including pediatric primary care providers, other county divisions, and non-profit organizations to continuously improve organizational relationships and networks that align with the vision of Head Start family-centered care. Created policy and procedure documentation in accordance with federal standards and state-mandated regulations to ensure health and well-being of children ages 3-5 years.  Provided training, individual coaching, and health education support to staff as Nurse Childcare Health Consultant. Performed disease surveillance, tracking, and reporting of mandated health requirements for all enrolled children. Supported day-to-day interactions with children using principles of trauma-informed care. Assisted families with care coordination, health education and advocacy within the health care system.

Registered Nurse - Case Manager

• Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

 Provided holistic care for child and family using multidisciplinary team collaboration. Utilized skills of team management, scheduling, training and documentation review as a case manager for multiple families.

Registered Nurse

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

 Supported management of care for high-volume caseload using critical-thinking, priority-setting, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.

Advanced Care Partner

• May 2012 - Jul 2013

 Supported the care and comfort of patients using rapport-building and reflective listening skills.  Performed day-to-day tasks using time management, priority-setting, collaboration and teamwork skills.

Behavioral Health Technician

• Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

 Sustained a safe and therapeutic environment for adults and youth needing complex behavioral care support.