Experience

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  Freelance

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    • Feb 2020 - Present

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  John Hopkins University School of Medicine

  • Baltimore, MD (JHH Bayveiw Campus)

  • Senior Research Nurse

    • May 2016 - Present
    • Baltimore, MD (JHH Bayveiw Campus)

    Function as an integral component of the project team and will be responsible for refinement, standardization, and delivery of the Maximizing Independence at Home (MIND at Home) clinical intervention program. MIND at Home provides dementia-oriented care coordination services to older adults with dementia and their families living in the Baltimore community. He/she will be responsible for both day-to-day implementation of the MIND program including training, mentorship, clinical oversight, and hands-on support for of dementia care coordinators who are non-clinical paraprofessionals, as well as maintenance of the scientific rigor. He/she will receive initial and ongoing support and training in delivery of the MIND program from the attending physicians, and from his/her peers.

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  Morgan State University

  • Baltimore

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Baltimore

    Currently Teaching HEED 103: Human and Social Determinants (Health Behavior)

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  Caldwell Banker Residential

  • White Marsh, Maryland

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent

    • Oct 2016 - Feb 2020
    • White Marsh, Maryland

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  Kingdom Invesment Group, LLC

  • Property Manager

    • Oct 2016 - Feb 2020

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  Green and Healthy Homes

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Environmental Health and Safety Educator

    • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    *Perform approximately 20 home visits per month to provide one on one education sessions covering methods to improve and maintain the health, safety and energy efficiency of clients’ homes and developing long-term home maintenance plans;*Prepare individual client assessments and client action plans;*Maintain detailed and concise records of family meetings and sessions using GHHI’s data collection system called Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)*Develop and monitor annual work plan to identify key program goals, objectives and benchmarks;*Report data in compliance with standards and regulations and assist Program Manager in regular program reporting;*Participate in weekly and other team meetings as appropriate;*Update and enhance GHHI’s resident education curriculum and training modules on Healthy Housing, energy efficiency and other home-based environmental health issues using the most up to date environmental research and knowledge;*Conduct GHHI trainings to health and housing professionals, community based organizations, property owners, parents, and community residents;*Build and foster established and new community and stakeholder partnerships to promote prevention education and connect GHHI related services to targeted audiences, providers and stakeholders;*Provide outreach to at-risk communities through representation at meetings, health fairs, and other events that reach at-risk audiences and stakeholders;*Support broad mission and policy efforts and initiatives of GHHI;*Provide best practices training to other GHHI sites around the country;*Other duties as assigned related to organizational mission and programs

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  Optimal Solutions Group

  • Remote

  • Medicare Appeals Nurse Reviewer Consultant

    • Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
    • Remote

    Travel to QIC locations and perform on-site audits. Review the QIC’s Medicare appeal case files (Parts A, B, C and D) using guidelines from applicable sources, including the QIC manuals, the Statement of Work, relevant Task Orders, local coverage determinations and the Code of Federal Regulations. Perform research in connection with relevant federal law and regulations, contract law, CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) policy and other sources as assigned. Identify whether a case needs to be reviewed by an independent physician consultant and, if so, outline pertinent facts and issues for his/her review. Ensure that the QIC acquired all necessary information and rendered an accurate and appropriate reconsideration decision. Communicate findings effectively, both verbally and in writing. Establish a thorough understanding of the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 2, Chapter 13 and the Prescription Drug Manual, Chapter 18. Stay abreast of developments in industry auditing standards as well as applicable federal and state guidelines, policies and procedures.

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  Healthways & CareFirst

  • Remote

  • RN Local Care Coordinator

    • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Remote

    · In partnership with CareFirst, develop and maintain strong working relationships with primary care physicians to integrate the Medical Home program into their practices, contributing value to the primary care physician and their patients. Serves as an extension of the PCP office.· Provide on-site consultation to PCP offices and Care Coordination Team providers related to implementation of the Medical Home model including development and documentation of care plans for individual patients, tracking processes, patient self-management support, implementation of clinical practice guidelines and work process/patient flow improvements. ·Assist primary care physicians in the development, documentation and implementation of care plans and delivery of coordinated services for patients identified through this CareFirst program. Principle maintainer of the electronic Care Plan. Utilizes established documentation standards to maintain quality of care plan documentation to include patient progress toward and barriers to achievement of care plan objectives/outcomes. Develop communication and referral mechanisms to assure that there is seamless communication between the CareFirst program, the primary care practice and the Care Coordination Team. Utilize established CareFirst unified communication technology as appropriate.·In conjunction with CareFirst, develop clinical reports for use in primary care office records, facilitating physician support of patients in behavior change.·Assist the patient in coordination of any additional tests, images and consults with specialists as deemed appropriate by the PCP in developing the Care Plan.· Assist the patient in mitigating issues and removing barriers to care.· Conduct patient education in support of Standards of Care guidelines and related health issues using the most appropriate modality for the patient.· Conduct patient satisfaction surveys.

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  Access Nursing Services

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Nurse Supervisor PRN

    • May 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

     Adhere to State and Federal rules and regulations concerning delivery of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan of care. Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on patient centered outcomes. Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention. Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care. Assign CNAs and other nurses specific duties for resident care and direct their work. Elicit feedback from individual being served and/or family or responsible party to determine that their needs are being met. Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care plan team. Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Notify physician and/or other health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately. Complete documentation of all medical records and reporting forms in an accurate manner. Supervise CNAs and LPNs  Coach, counsel, and assign CNAs and LPNs to provide quality resident care. Appropriately discipline or participate in the discipline of CNAs and LPNs for violations of work rules, policies or poor performance, including the recommendation of suspensions or terminations. Assign CNAs and LPNs specific duties for resident care and direct their work. Train and/or assist in the orientation of new employees.

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  Baltimore HealthCare Access Inc

  • Medical RN Case Manager

    • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

     Coordinate holistic healthcare for children in MATCH program by partnering with the foster parents, child welfare caseworkers, biological parents, managed care organizations, and healthcare providers. Assure the healthcare needs of all children in foster care are being met in a timely manner. Identify children at risk for health issues/exacerbation of illness and monitor closely. Attend all New Entrant Triage meetings Assign new entrant cases to team before COB of day received from Triage Nurse Serve as the resource person for handling complicated medical issues of children on their team Provide resources and education to children and caregivers to maintain wellness Complete home visits as necessary to assess children’s health needs and provide education to caregivers Assist foster care families with navigating the Health Choice system in establishing a medical home for children in the BCDSS foster care system Prioritize care and contacts based on urgency- including ability to multi-task with accuracy Document case management assessments, activity, treatment plans and resolutions in CHESSIE and the MATCH database. Participate in Family Involvement Meetings as required Participate in staff, community, professional and inter-agency meetings and conferences. Function as a support to Triage team as needed

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  Foundations Medical Adult Day Care

  • Linthicum, MD

  • Registered Nurse P/T

    • Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
    • Linthicum, MD

     Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Obtains vital signs and blood glucose levels when necessary  Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Providing and supervising all nursing services for each member, including all skilled nursing services.  ADMINISTERED IM, PO, AND SQ MEDICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE PHYSICIAN.

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  Prince George's County Health Department

  • PG, MD

  • HIV/AIDS RN Case Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
    • PG, MD

     Instructs individuals and families in health education and disease prevention in community health agency: face to face meeting with client to determine patient and family needs, develops plan to meet needs, and provides nursing services. Instructs clients in care and in maintenance of health and prevention of disease for clients, family members and others. Assists client and other health care providers to assess, plan for, and provide needed health and related services. Refers patients with social and emotional problems to other community agencies for assistance. Enroll clients into the HIV/AIDS program and completing of a bio-psychosocial assessment. Ensures that eligibility for the program is maintained. Provide support and encourage client’s adherence to treatments. Assist in the resolution of issues that compromises adherence. Assist in procurement of pharmacy assistance program and health insurance Maintain an accurate documentation of services and care given to the client. Maintain an individualized care plan and acuity for each client. Advocates for client and ensure delivery of quality care and services. Complete medical case management as stipulated by Ryan White.  Perform other nursing care and services to improve the health of the client.

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  Bon Secours Baltimore

  • New Graduate ER Nurse

    • May 2012 - Dec 2012

    · Delivers nursing care on assigned unit and identifies problems and opportunities for improvement.· Implements nursing interventions based in accordance with patient care standards.· Consults with primary care providers and other health care professionals on patients to coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens for patients.·Initiates treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitation measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders and unit protocols.·Administers therapeutic and emergency measures as prescribed by the physician, such as medications, treatments and procedures, and intravenous fluids and blood transfusions adhering to current scientific knowledge including principles of safety and infection control.·Participates in the evaluation of in-service education services and other nursing policies and procedures.·Assists with the management of supplies via PYXIS.·Documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered and patient response to treatment or nursing care according to unit standards.