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Street Address Harding Road PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLENorwood, Massachusetts Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLEHIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONSExpertise in project management, data abstraction, research and analysisEqually effective in working independently or as a contributing team memberAbility to make clinical decisions based on past nursing and medical research experienceSkilled in adhering to project time restrictions with strict attention to detail and accuracyComputer skills include Microsoft Office and AccessCertification in Medical CodingPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, MA January 2000 - February 2023Regional Immunization Nurse - Massachusetts Immunization ProgramServe as a resource to physicians, nurses, and the public on issues related to vaccine preventable disease epidemiology, control, prevention and safety.Provide consultation and technical assistance to public and private providers related to the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures for providing immunization services consistent with the Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices and the recommendations of the DPH Immunization Program.Prepare and present educational materials and lectures to professional, community and public groups in order topromote awareness and understanding of the importance of immunizations in the prevention of disease.Conduct quality assurance site visits to public and private providers, schools, daycares and hospitals. Coordinate corrective action plans for sites identified to be out of compliance.Prepare reports and documents for public and intra-department use related to plans and activities for improving immunization levels.Establish and enhance collaborative efforts between local providers, community agencies and DPH in order to identify problems and barriers to immunization services and facilitate regional problem solving.Collaborate with immunization epidemiologists during outbreak control of vaccine preventable diseases.Conduct hepatitis case management for all pregnant hepatitis B carriers, their newborns and household/sexual contacts using a nursing model that focuses on prevention and education.Participate in biopreparedness initiatives under the direction of the State Epidemiologist, in coordination with all members of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control.Co-conduct training regarding infectious disease emergency preparedness. Trained to administer smallpox vaccine as well as train other health professionals to administer smallpox vaccination.Program Coordinator, Massachusetts Center for Birth Defects and ResearchManage daily program operations to ensure success of state and national federally funded birth defects studyProvide clinical consultation on the abstraction of medical records for nursing and other professional staffResearch, evaluate and report on abstracted data for release to current and potential funding sourcesEvaluate and analyze data concerning Center operations and activities to make recommendations concerning program progressMonitors abstractors activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standardsPrepare reports and other written information as requested by CDCMaintains liaisons with offices within Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control, and other cooperating organizations (Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston University Slone Epidemiology Unit)MEDITECH Inc., Westwood, MA 1996- 1999Product Development NurseAssisted in the designed and developed a multimedia patient education productProvided knowledge, experience and judgment in the acquisition, organization and presentation of clinical content.Supplied working layouts of screen designs and production specifications for all graphical elements.Checked accuracy and verification of written patient education materialsBoston University School of Medicine Slone Epidemiology Unit, Brookline, MA 1990-1996Nurse Interviewer, Accutane Study, 1990 - 1996Monitored the pregnancy rates of female Accutane usersObtained and reviewed medical records to determine if fetal or infant abnormalities have occurred.Planned and implemented pregnancy databaseLiaison between Hoffman- LaRoche Drug Safety Division and study staff.Project Coordinator, Intensive Drug Surveillance of Hospitalized Newborn Study, 1989-1990Oversaw all aspects of administration, personal, and data managementActed as liaison between study staff and principal investigatorsNew England Medical Center, Boston, MA 1988-1989Utilization Review NurseReviewed inpatient adult and pediatric admissions and continued stays, collected data for Risk Management, and assisted in special projects.Pediatric Office of Dr. Lowell Fox, Norwood, MA 1985-1988Office NurseAssisted in routine office procedures, including triage incoming telephone calls.Instructed parents in the care of infants and childrenChildrens Hospital Medical Center, Boston, MA 1976- 1995Research Nurse Monitor, Pediatric Drug Surveillance Program (1979-1985)Collected data on critically ill newborns in an effort to identify adverse medication reactions.Staff Nurse and Per Diem Nurse (1976 1995)Met health care needs of infants and children, including extensive discharge planning.Charge nurse responsibilitiesEDUCATION:Anna Maria College, Paxton, MABachelors of Science in Nursing - Summa Cum LaudeMassachusetts Bay Community CollegeCertification in Medical CodingBoston University, Boston, MAMaster of Public Health, Health Services and Health LawChildrens Hospital School of Nursing. Boston MassachusettsDiploma in NursingReferences: Available upon request |
