Experience

Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI)
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Nursing and Clinical Services

  • Aug 2011 - Present


Chamberlain College of Nursing

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Teaching Information Systems in Health Care to RN to BSN students Teaching Information Systems in Health Care to RN to BSN students



TouchMed, LLC

• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Founder and President

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

  Led the formation of a company to develop a product to help older adults live longer, healthier, independent lives, through medication management. Developed the first product, Meds-at-Home, an innovative multimedia, wireless device for in-home medication alerts and reminders, as well as patient education. Architected a system linking all stakeholders in the medical care of the older adult population. Conducted extensive literature research into the issues of medication nonadherence and health literacy. Published articles on health literacy, informatics and electronic prescriptions. Provided program and product development management. Recruited and managed a team consisting of a product designer, engineer, physician, and pharmacologist. Authored and filed a provisional patent application for a Medication Alert, Reminder, and Education System. Conducted primary research with focus groups and usability studies with residents of independent living retirement centers, after Institutional Review Board approval. Authored Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications. Developed the research strategy and theoretical framework for the SBIR applications. Show less



EMSAT

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant, Grant Writer and Research Author

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  Researched, developed and submitted numerous successful grant applications for a "Prehospital Emergency Medical, Emerging Disease and Bioterrorism Response Network," an electronic medical record information and communication system. Coauthor and developer of a $1.4 million National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Technology Opportunity Program grant proposal that was authorized for funding. Researched and developed a Systems Workflow Analysis for "Cellular Phone Use by Paramedics to Transmit Electrocardiograms." Show less



Dermatology

• Registered Nurse, Office Manager

  • Jan 1974 - Jan 1992

  Lead RN in a private medical practice. Provided direct patient care in both specialties of dermatology and allergy. RN for office surgical procedures and allergy testing. Conducted medical and pharmaceutical product review and research. Hired staff and provided business oversight for medical practice. Lead RN in a private medical practice. Provided direct patient care in both specialties of dermatology and allergy. RN for office surgical procedures and allergy testing. Conducted medical and pharmaceutical product review and research. Hired staff and provided business oversight for medical practice.