Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner

• Mar 2023 - Present

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

• Apr 2021 - Present

Assessment and plan development for common gynecologic problems, well gyn care and cervical cancer screening, prenatal/ postpartum course, perimenopausal symptoms, contraceptive needs, and testing and treatment for STI. Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding including collection of endometrial biopsy. Placement of LARC methods of contraception. Limited ultrasound for gestational dating and localization. Provide care with an emphasis on shared decision-making and patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Documentation in Athena. Show less

Staff Registered Nurse

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2021

Provided direct nursing care as well as training and supervision to other nurses and clinical support staff. Assessed, monitored, and supported clients before, during, and after in-clinic abortion procedures. Special focus on mid- and third-trimester abortion and on abortion for fetal/medical indications. Performed limited ultrasound for gestational dating, placental location, and procedural guidance. Initiated peripheral IVs, administered IV conscious sedation agents, maintained safe, appropriate sedation levels. Documentation in AdvancedMD. Show less

Student-WHNP Clinical Education Experience (for MSN)

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Student clinical experience for MSN degree. Outpatient OB/Gyn practice. Documentation in Athena. Student clinical experience for MSN degree. Outpatient OB/Gyn practice. Documentation in Athena.

Student-WHNP Clinical Education Experience (for MSN)

• Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

Student clinical experience for MSN degree. Outpatient OB/Gyn practice. Documentation in Greenway. Student clinical experience for MSN degree. Outpatient OB/Gyn practice. Documentation in Greenway.

Staff Registered Nurse

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2019

Assessed patients calling 24-hour emergency nurse advice line. Conducted client notification, teaching, and follow-up for abnormal lab results. Oversaw triage and follow-up care of clients with pregnancies of unknown location, early pregnancy complications, and ectopic pregnancies. Audited charts and protocols; created and implemented quality improvement plans. Assessed and monitored clients before, during, and after in-clinic procedures including colposcopy, LEEP, abortion, and hysteroscopic surgical sterilization. Documentation in NextGen. Show less

Health Care Assistant

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2011

Performed in-house laboratory testing and venipuncture. Supported clinicians by performing client intake, history, informed consent education, and contraceptive method teaching. Assisted clinicians with colposcopy and abortion procedures.

Gynecologic Teaching Associate

• Sep 2004 - Jan 2008

Taught student-clinicians learning gynecological exam skills. Provided instruction on conducting a sensitive sexual history, performing a clinical breast exam, speculum exam, bimanual and rectal exams. Evaluated students on communication and technical exam skills. Taught student-clinicians learning gynecological exam skills. Provided instruction on conducting a sensitive sexual history, performing a clinical breast exam, speculum exam, bimanual and rectal exams. Evaluated students on communication and technical exam skills.

Health Center Coordinator

• Jul 2006 - Oct 2007

Oversaw day-to-day health center operations and staff management. Trained new staff and volunteers. Supported clinicians by performing client intake, history, informed consent counseling, and vital signs. Assisted clinicians with colposcopy, LEEP, hysteroscopy, and abortion procedures.

Family Planning Assistant

• Apr 2005 - Jul 2006