Experience

University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medicolegal Death Investigator

  • 2021 - Present



Michigan Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine

• Medicolegal Death Investigator

  • 2021 - Apr 2022



Allen School of Health Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  As principal faculty member, responsibilities include the following:• Providing student instruction• Evaluating student performance• Academic counseling of students• Facilitating remedial instruction• Designing, implementing, coordinating & evaluating curriculum As principal faculty member, responsibilities include the following:• Providing student instruction• Evaluating student performance• Academic counseling of students• Facilitating remedial instruction• Designing, implementing, coordinating & evaluating curriculum



Honor

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Care Pro

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2021



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Care Provider

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2021



Chandler Small Animal Clinic

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Technician

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Maintained excellent communication between doctors & clients while offering options for optimal care.• Observed the behavior & condition of animals & monitored their clinical symptoms.• Therapeutically restrained animals during exams & procedures.• Performed laboratory tests on blood, urine, & feces, such as urinalysis or blood counts, to assistin the diagnosis & treatment of illness in animals.• Collected, prepared, & labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, & microscopic examina- tion.• Cared for & monitored the condition of animals recovering from surgery.• Administered anesthesia to animals under the direction of a veterinarian & monitored animals'responses to anesthetics so that dosages could be adjusted.• Maintained controlled drug inventory & related log books.



Care.com

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Compassionate Care Provider

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Provide general in-home care services including:Respite, Live-In, Hospice, Special Needs, Personal, Home Modification, Medical Transportation, Dementia, Wound Management, Bathing/Dressing, Pets, Light housekeeping, Meal Preparation Provide general in-home care services including:Respite, Live-In, Hospice, Special Needs, Personal, Home Modification, Medical Transportation, Dementia, Wound Management, Bathing/Dressing, Pets, Light housekeeping, Meal Preparation



AcuPsych

• Owner

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

  Owner/Licensed Acupuncturist/Acu Detox Specialist  Provide consultation services for recovery centers & behavioral health agencies wishing to expand treatment services to include implementation of community-style acupuncture groups utilizing National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol Owner/Licensed Acupuncturist/Acu Detox Specialist  Provide consultation services for recovery centers & behavioral health agencies wishing to expand treatment services to include implementation of community-style acupuncture groups utilizing National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol



Southwest Behavioral & Health Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Prescriber

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Provide trauma-informed psychiatric care to adult clients in an out-patient practice setting including:Initial psychiatric evaluations and on-going psychopharmacological management,Emphasis on utilizing motivational interviewing techniques and solution-focused management strategies. On-going coordination of care with case managers and community providers.

• Prescriber

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  Crisis Recovery Unit (CRU) is a Level 1 subacute psychiatric facility. Managed psychiatric and routine medical care of patients. Responsibilities included completing initial psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive history & physical examinations, and ongoing psychopharmacological management.



Midwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  As principal faculty member for the PA Program, responsibilities include the following: Developing, reviewing and/or revising the mission statement for the program; Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program Providing student instruction Evaluating student performance Academic counseling of students Facilitating remedial instruction Designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating curriculum Evaluating the program As principal faculty member for the PA Program, responsibilities include the following: Developing, reviewing and/or revising the mission statement for the program; Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program Providing student instruction Evaluating student performance Academic counseling of students Facilitating remedial instruction Designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating curriculum Evaluating the program



Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture

• United States
• Alternative Medicine
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Acupuncturist

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Provided initial consultation & follow-up management for clients seeking acupuncture services. Incorporated additional interventions including: herbal & nutritional therapy, Gigong & TaiChi exercises. Provided clinical teaching to PIHMA student observers.

• Clinical Supervisor Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Faculty Taught Western Science courses including Human Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology



Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture

• Board of Directors

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  The Arizona Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AzSOMA) is a professional organization that supports the Acupuncture Profession at large. Its charter is to provide for professional development, and legislative input to the Arizona Legislature regarding scope of practice and related actives. The Arizona Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AzSOMA) is a professional organization that supports the Acupuncture Profession at large. Its charter is to provide for professional development, and legislative input to the Arizona Legislature regarding scope of practice and related actives.



East Valley Mobile Acupuncture

• Licensed Acupuncturist

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

  Owner/Acupuncturist/Metagenics FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Practitioner Provide acupuncture house-call services to clients residing in Phoenix East Valley Utilizing TCM & Metagenics FLT lifestyle program assess current nutritional habits via “Pantry Peek” & initiate TLC recommendations Participation in VA-sponsored community-style acupuncture group utilizing NADA-protocol Owner/Acupuncturist/Metagenics FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Practitioner Provide acupuncture house-call services to clients residing in Phoenix East Valley Utilizing TCM & Metagenics FLT lifestyle program assess current nutritional habits via “Pantry Peek” & initiate TLC recommendations Participation in VA-sponsored community-style acupuncture group utilizing NADA-protocol



A.T. Still University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Education

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program



Goldlake Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

• Acupuncturist/Metagenics FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Practitioner

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

   Provide initial consultation & follow-up management for clients seeking acupuncture services Evaluate client’s suitability for additional interventions including: herbal & nutritional therapy, Gigong & TaiChi exercises Initiate Metagenics FLT lifestyle program when indicated for clients struggling with “modern day” chronic diseases  Provide initial consultation & follow-up management for clients seeking acupuncture services Evaluate client’s suitability for additional interventions including: herbal & nutritional therapy, Gigong & TaiChi exercises Initiate Metagenics FLT lifestyle program when indicated for clients struggling with “modern day” chronic diseases



Portland Veterans' Acupuncture Clinic

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2012

  Portland Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinic (PVAC) is a community-style acupuncture clinic providing free treatments to war veterans suffering from combat fatigue and other associated health issues. The clinic is operated by volunteer licensed acupuncturists. Treatments are also available to family members of veterans who desire the healing benefits of acupuncture. Portland Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinic (PVAC) is a community-style acupuncture clinic providing free treatments to war veterans suffering from combat fatigue and other associated health issues. The clinic is operated by volunteer licensed acupuncturists. Treatments are also available to family members of veterans who desire the healing benefits of acupuncture.



AcuPsych

• Owner

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

  East meets west mental health care: an integrative approach that incorporates acupuncture & traditional Eastern medicine, psychotherapy, medication management, fitness and nutrition. East meets west mental health care: an integrative approach that incorporates acupuncture & traditional Eastern medicine, psychotherapy, medication management, fitness and nutrition.



Cornerstone Behavioral Health

• Affiliate

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  Perform initial mental health assessments and psychiatric medication management follow-up visits with clients from a variety of community referral sources. Perform initial mental health assessments and psychiatric medication management follow-up visits with clients from a variety of community referral sources.



Acupuncturists Without Borders

• Volunteer Acupuncturist

  • Oct 2007 - May 2011

  Team Leader/AcupuncturistServed as team leader for Haiti Disaster Recovery Program. Selected Contributions: Provided acupuncture treatments to several hundred displaced Haitians including orphans, patients & medical workers at the General Hospital and in Tent Cities throughout Port-au-Prince and Leogane Participated in United Nations Health Cluster Meetings Team Leader/AcupuncturistServed as team leader for Haiti Disaster Recovery Program. Selected Contributions: Provided acupuncture treatments to several hundred displaced Haitians including orphans, patients & medical workers at the General Hospital and in Tent Cities throughout Port-au-Prince and Leogane Participated in United Nations Health Cluster Meetings



Wellness Health Associates

• Affiliate Mental Health Provider

  • Oct 2008 - Mar 2011

  Responsible for performing mental health evaluations and medication management with inmates of the Bureau of Prisons who are in transition from federal correctional institutions to 3/4 housing. Responsible for performing mental health evaluations and medication management with inmates of the Bureau of Prisons who are in transition from federal correctional institutions to 3/4 housing.



Milestone Foundation

• Physician Assistant

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2011

  Provide on-call medical coverage for chronic substance dependent clients in need of emergency shelter, detoxification, and extended care. Provide on-call medical coverage for chronic substance dependent clients in need of emergency shelter, detoxification, and extended care.



Maine Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Physician Assistant

  • Feb 2008 - Jul 2009

  Division of in-patient cardiac services Division of in-patient cardiac services



Spring Harbor Hospital

• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Physician Assistant

  • Sep 2003 - Jul 2008

  Managed psychiatric and routine medical care of patients in acute psychiatric hospital setting. Including initial psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive history & physical examinations, and psychopharmacological management Managed psychiatric and routine medical care of patients in acute psychiatric hospital setting. Including initial psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive history & physical examinations, and psychopharmacological management



Central Maine Medical Center

• Licensed Acupuncture Practitioner

  • May 2007 - Feb 2008

  Provide traditional Chinese medical therapy: acupuncture, massage and dietary therapy to Central Maine Medical Center patients. Provide traditional Chinese medical therapy: acupuncture, massage and dietary therapy to Central Maine Medical Center patients.



Central Maine Medical Center: Medical Oncology

• Physician Assistant

  • Sep 2005 - Feb 2008

  Medically manage hematology & oncology in/out-patients as member of clinical care team, provide treatment assistance to patients in satellite cancer-care clinics via phone, and evaluate emergent needs of patients on sick-call basis Medically manage hematology & oncology in/out-patients as member of clinical care team, provide treatment assistance to patients in satellite cancer-care clinics via phone, and evaluate emergent needs of patients on sick-call basis



University of New England

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Physician Assistant/Adjunct Faculty

  • Apr 2004 - May 2006

  Instructed students of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Program in the Standardized Patient Program. Instructed students of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Program in the Standardized Patient Program.



Mercy Recovery Center

• Physician Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

  Managed psychiatric and routine medical care of patients in acute withdrawal from chemical dependency in hospital detox unit setting. Including initial psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive history & physical examinations, and psychopharmacological & non-psychopharmacological medication management Managed psychiatric and routine medical care of patients in acute withdrawal from chemical dependency in hospital detox unit setting. Including initial psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive history & physical examinations, and psychopharmacological & non-psychopharmacological medication management