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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner utilizing evidence-based practice to diagnose, treat and follow patients. Excels in assessments, development, and implementation of care plans with a steadfast commitment to culturally sensitive preventative care education.

SKILLS
  • Risk assessment & reduction

  • Medicare and private insurance wellness exams

  • Acute care & chronic disease diagnosis & treatment  

  • Proficient in laboratory analysis  

  • Program development & research                                                                                

  • Women's health exams

  • Lipid management

  • Diabetes education

  • Community outreach

  • Preventive care specialist

CERTIFICATIONS
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) -Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support 12/2015 to present 

  • American College of Research Professionals (ACRP) - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator

  • National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators - Certified Diabetes Educator

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Established CDC recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program

  • Initiated Diabetic neuropathy protocol for primary care

  • Co-developed Rapid Evaluation for Stroke and TIA

  • Spearheaded the Brain Attack Coalition initiatives

  • Originated Metabolic Bone Program for major metropolitan medical center

  • Developed program of predictive testing and genetic counseling for inherited breast/ovarian cancer predisposition

  • Implemented academic medical center's membership into Gynecology Oncology Group and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group

EDUCATION

Duke University

Degree: Master of Science in Nursing

Specialty: Adult Gerontology Primary Care 

Sigma Theta Tau

 

State University of New York at Stony Brook

Degree: Baccalaureate of Science

Major: Nursing

Summa Cum Laude

 

City Univeristy of New York- Queensborough Community College

Degree: Associate Degree in Applied Science

Major: Nursing

Phi Theta Kappa

EMPLOYMENT

Research Director, January, 2007 to present

BG Neurology/Neurology Centers of the Carolinas - Spartanburg, South Carolina

  • Originated fibromyalgia, stroke prevention and diabetic neuropathy clinics

  • Instituted I HATE FALLS procedure for adults over 65

  • Diagnosed and treated neurological disorders

  • Co-developed Rapid Evaluation for Stroke and TIA (REST) policy

  • Coordinated community outreach programs with Alzheimer's Association, and Muscular Dystrophy Association

  • Achieved research departmental goals and objectives by instituting ICH GCP standards and guidelines.

  • Ensured regulatory and fiscal compliance

  • Trained staff and promoted interdepartmental collaboration

 

Coordinate clinical trial Clinical Research Coordinator III, July, 2005 to December, 2006

Cancer Center of the Carolinas - Spartanburg, South Carolina

  • Instrumental in launching the Spartanburg research division

  • Accountable for every aspect of research compliance with pharmaceutical and academic partnerships

        including SWOG, NSBBP, CALGB, RTOG, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Rochester and

        Wake Forest University

  • Subject recruitment

  • Marketed, captained Relay for Life, Light the Night, Race for the Cure, organized Look Good Feel Better

  • Provided in-service education for physicians and oncology registered nurses for protocol compliance

 

Clinical Research Coordinator, April 1991 to June 1997

North Shore - LIJ Health Systems - New Hyde Park, New York

  • Co-created endocrine research center

  • Implemented membership into national collaborative research groups under the auspices of the National

        Cancer Institute

  • Managed over 50 active protocols

  • Accountable for over one million dollars in National Health Institute and pharmaceutical funding

  • Collaborated with research associates including investigators, CRO's and community stakeholders

  • Founded gynecologic and osteoporosis support groups

  • Community lectures and public relations

  • Provided comprehensive patient care including discharge planning

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