Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Jan 2023 - Present

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Jan 2023 - Present

Pediatric primary care provider at clinics in Wailuku and Lahaina.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

APRN at a school-based health center at Lincoln Bassett elementary school in New Haven, CT. Cared for children ages 3 through 12. Performed well child care and sick visits. Carried out health promotion presentations and demonstrations to students and staff at the school. APRN at a school-based health center at Lincoln Bassett elementary school in New Haven, CT. Cared for children ages 3 through 12. Performed well child care and sick visits. Carried out health promotion presentations and demonstrations to students and staff at the school.

Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine

• Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

• Conduct independent nurse visits to assist in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes• Provide patient education on healthy eating, exercise, medication management, and more• Carry out a wide range of tasks including ear flushes, medication administration • Utilize electronic health records to conduct chart review, answer patient calls, respond to MyChart messages, order labs/imaging, and input referrals

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

• Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

• Conduct in person and phone triage to assess level of care and appropriate disposition for urgent medical concerns• Perform point of care testing and procedures (i.e. strep tests, influenza, urinalysis, EKGs, blood glucose) • Perform phlebotomy for urgent laboratory specimens • Collect culture specimens • Insert, maintain, and remove intravenous lines • Administer medications and vaccinations orally, sublingually, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and intravenously• Provide wound care. Select and apply appropriate dressing for a wide variety and severity of wounds. Educate patient on home care. Show less

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Primary and Acute Care

• Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

• Responsible for performing face to face and phone triage. Assess patients’ medical urgency and determine disposition according to symptom complex and department standards of care. Provide reassurance and education to families.• Utilize EMR for chart review, scheduling of appointments, communication with patients, entering orders for labs/imaging/referrals• Determine risk for COVID-19, order COVID-19 testing, provide isolation guidelines, educate on home care measures• Provide direct patient care, administer medications, conduct point of care testing Show less

Teacher

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

Taught several subjects including primary and secondary science, math, and health to students with special educational needs. Previously taught subjects include chemistry, biology, astronomy, anatomy, physiology, integrated science, 8th grade physical science, pre-algebra, elementary health and science, and elementary math. Helped numerous students to overcome learning challenges and excel in school. Taught several subjects including primary and secondary science, math, and health to students with special educational needs. Previously taught subjects include chemistry, biology, astronomy, anatomy, physiology, integrated science, 8th grade physical science, pre-algebra, elementary health and science, and elementary math. Helped numerous students to overcome learning challenges and excel in school.

Pediatric Injury Prevention Scholar

• Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

Participated in a public health internship known as the Pediatric Injury Prevention Scholars program. Worked on a number of initiatives geared towards decreasing pediatric injuries. Some initiatives include child passenger safety (became a certificated technician), home safety, disaster preparedness, and more. Taught educational courses on aforementioned topics to a number of diverse audiences. Assisted in data collection and collaborated on research manuscript to be submitted for publication. Fulfilled grant activities through creating and delivering a program to educate individuals on toy and home safety. Show less

Science Teacher

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

Selected from more than 47,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates who commit to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participated in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. During the two-year commitment, taught secondary science in two underprivileged schools in Los Angeles County. Responsibilities included delivering lectures, curriculum development, lesson planning, grading, mentoring students, delivering lectures, participating in professional development, and more. Show less