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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEEDUCATIONUniversity of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, Maryland40 hour Forensic Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent didactic training, September 2021University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, Maryland40 hour Forensic Nurse Examiner Pediatric didactic training, September 2022Western Governors University, Salt Lake City UtahMaster of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management, February 2019Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore MarylandBachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2007Mount Saint Marys College, Emmitsburg, MarylandBachelor of Science in Biochemistry, May 1999Deans ListPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEClinical Nurse II - Forensic Nurse Examiner, University of Maryland Capitol Region Medical Center Largo, Maryland July 2023 - July 2024Work independently to perform complete forensic medical evidentiary examination and collection of forensic evidence from adult or adolescent sexual assault, domestic violence, non-fatal strangulation, human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and assault patients.Forensic evidence collection and preservation includes photographs of injuries, and collection of clothing and swabs for possible DNA, biological, or trace evidence. Proper storage and maintenance of DNA collection examination kits including chain of custody.Provide comprehensive patient care and education including providing information and education before, during, and after the medical forensic care is concluded. Works with the victim to assess the impact of the crime, and tailor education to meet each patients specific needs.Perform speculum exams for DNA, biological, trace evidence collection, STI testing, and photography of perineal, cervix, and/or anal injuries.Administer STI prophylactic medication orally and intramuscularly.Provide emotional and physical support and numerous resources to the patient and their family, including referrals and follow-up care.Obtain forensic photographs of injuries, utilizing specialized photography equipment and alternate light source technology.Write specialized, accurate and comprehensive reports detailing examination findings, a detailed report of the assault disclosed by the patient and/or family, completion of body maps documenting injuries, detailed description of injuries or findings, medications administered, safety plans, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Disseminate the medical forensic examination report in a clear and concise format verbally, in person, via telephone or email, as necessary, and Information is communicated to several community agencies and stakeholders, such as volunteer patient-victim advocates, appropriate police agencies, detectives, child protective services, adult protective services, and the national human trafficking organization, emergency room doctors, physician assistants, pharmacists, technicians, and other members of the forensic nursing team.Participate in training new nurses in proper techniques, operational procedures, safety protocols, and documentation.Conduct peer chart review to ensure FNE assessment, care, and documentation of the patient-victim encounter with the FNE is done appropriately and competently.Available to testify in a court of law as an expert witness, as needed.Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breeches.Clinical Nurse II - Infectious Disease, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Baltimore, Maryland April 2023-August 2023Provide comprehensive patient care to infectious disease patients.Collaborate with members of the healthcare team including clinicians, social workers, dietitians, medical assistants, and front desk staff and communicate effectively with team members.Delegate appropriate tasks to support staff and direct patient care.Function as charge nurse.Perform assessments and reassessments and collects data from all sources to assist in formulating nursing diagnoses.Develops individualized plans of care based on the patient's assessment, with mutual, realistic and measurable goals and documents the plan.Performs treatments, including medication administration via various routes of administration.Assess patient teaching needs and plans education accordingly.Facilitate safe and timely patient throughput.Clinical Nurse II - Forensic Nurse Examiner, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, Maryland November 2021 - August 2024Work independently to perform complete forensic medical evidentiary examination and collection of forensic evidence from adult or adolescent sexual assault, domestic violence, non-fatal strangulation, human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and assault patients.Forensic evidence collection and preservation includes photographs of injuries, and collection of clothing and swabs for possible DNA, biological, or trace evidence. Proper storage and maintenance of DNA collection examination kits including chain of custody.Provide comprehensive patient care and education including providing information and education before, during, and after the medical forensic care is concluded. Works with the victim to assess the impact of the crime, and tailor education to meet each patients specific needs.Perform speculum exams for DNA, biological, trace evidence collection, STI testing, and photography of perineal, cervix, and/or anal injuries.Obtain IV access, collect blood work, administer STI prophylactic medication orally and intramuscularly.Provide emotional and physical support and numerous resources to the patient and their family, including referrals and follow-up care.Obtain forensic photographs of injuries, utilizing specialized photography equipment and alternate light source technology.Write specialized, accurate and comprehensive reports detailing examination findings, a detailed report of the assault disclosed by the patient and/or family, completion of body maps documenting injuries, detailed description of injuries or findings, medications administered, safety plans, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Disseminate the medical forensic examination report in a clear and concise format verbally, in person, via telephone or email, as necessary, and Information is communicated to several community agencies and stakeholders, such as volunteer patient-victim advocates, appropriate police agencies, detectives, child protective services, adult protective services, and the national human trafficking organization, emergency room doctors, physician assistants, pharmacists, technicians, and other members of the forensic nursing team.Work on safety planning which includes ensuring the patient has safe transportation to a safe place by utilizing community resources, and aiding with filing protective or peace orders.Participate in training new nurses in proper techniques, operational procedures, safety protocols, and documentation.Available to testify in a court of law as an expert witness, as needed.Perform quality improvement self-evaluation on all medical forensic charts, and, if needed, review recommendations and/or make amendments after quality assurance or peer review is conducted on charts to ensure FNE assessment, care, and documentation of the patient-victim encounter with the FNE is done appropriately and competently.Maintain expertise as a forensic nurse through continuing education, engagement with professional community, and review of current research and literature to ensure delivery of evidence-based, high-quality patient-victim care.Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breeches.Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, reports to FNE Program Coordinator, Emergency Department Manager or Director, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients or visitors.Clinical Nurse II Family Birthing Center, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, Maryland November 2019 April 2023Provide comprehensive patient care to pregnant and postpartum triage, pre, intra, and postoperative cesarean section and laboring patients as well as stable newborns.Perform circulating nurse duties during cesarean sections, and tubal ligation procedures.Educate patients and families on the labor process, cesarean section procedure, medications, pain management, blood pressure management, diabetes in pregnancy management, postpartum care, plans of care, newborn care, and discharge information.Perform blood draws and obtain IV access.Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications.Documentation of EFM tracings, patient assessments, response to medication administration, care plans, communication with providers, and intrauterine resuscitation interventions and response to interventions.Assess for emergency situations in the laboring patient and use the OBERT system to alert staff.Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals including physicians, midwives, nurse managers, social workers, case managers, nursery and postpartum team members.Participate in orienting and precepting new nurses to the unit including educating themon policies, patient care, time-management, critical thinking, and prioritization.Act as a mentor, educator, and a leader to less experienced nurses on the unit.Work with nursing students that are on the unit for their clinical experience.Utilize and assist colleagues in electronic charting systems including GE Centricity, Epic, and Cerner Bridge.Registered Nurse II Women and Infants Unit, Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, MD June 2007- July 2020Provided comprehensive patient care to triage, antepartum, postpartum, laboring, and pre, intra and postoperative cesarean section, stable newborns, and GYN patients.Performed circulating nurse duties during cesarean sections, cerclage placement andremoval procedures, and central line placement.Educated patients and families on the labor process, medications, pain management,plans of care, newborn care, and discharge information.Performed blood draws and obtained IV access.Assessed for emergency situations in the laboring patient and utilize the emergency notification system to alert other staff.Performed initial assessment, bathing, administering vaccines, and point of care bloodtests for the newborn.Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health careprofessionals including physicians, nurse managers, dieticians, social workers, casemanagers, and physical therapists.Participated in orienting and precepting new nurses to the unit including educating themon policies, patient care, time-management, critical thinking, and prioritization.Acted as a mentor, educator, and a leader to less experienced nurses on the unit.Worked with nursing students that are on the unit for their clinical experience.Functioned as the charge nurse on the unit.Participated in the Pain Champion hospital-wide committee.Saved the department money by developing a system for creating accountability of the techs for properly stocking the labor rooms and ensuring patients are charged for supplies used during care.Utilized and assisted colleagues in electronic charting systems including PeriBirth, Tracings,MedConnect, Cerner, and PowerChartPatient Educator RN Women's and Children's Health Division, Alere, Towson, Maryland, November 2013 2015Provide professional nursing care for patients in home care environmentAssess, plan, evaluate, and document the home care nursing processProvide health care instruction to patient and family members with a systematic approach, promoting patient understanding of treatment and services, health status, coping ability and patient/family involvement in the continuum of care services.Provide weekly 17P therapy and assessmentInitiate set up of anti nausea medication administration via subcutaneous pump infusion including patient and family education for proper use of pump, site changes, urine ketone assessment and daily weightObtain IV accessResearch Associate, Human Genome Sciences, Rockville, Maryland, October 1999 August 2005Maintained current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) laboratoryAssisted with instrument qualifications, ordering supplies, scheduling instrument usage, reviewing instrument logbooks, trouble shooting and resolving instrument complications.As member of the Super User group for High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instruments, possess advanced software and hardware knowledge and capabilities, assisted other department members when problems arose.As member of the company-wide Safety Committee, ensured that proper safety precautions were in place and personnel followed safety policies.Wrote method qualification study plans, assisted in execution of the study plans and wrote qualification reports.Performed cGMP stability and release testing including SEC, RP-HPLC, A280, SDS-PAGE Coomassie stained gels, and Protein A Affinity HPLC as per SOPs, and entered results into an electronic database.Operated, trained others to operate, and trouble-shot problems with various types of instrumentation including HPLC systems, UV-Spectrophotometers, pH meters, Conductivity meters, Karl Fisher Coulometer, and Osmometers.Performed PCR, plasmid DNA isolation, agrose gel interpretation, data base entry, operation of specific robotics, and generating high quality segmented and full-length cDNA sequences using automated sequencing equipment.Compiled data, and prepared presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSMaryland Registered Nurse License #R178883BLS CertifiedRNC-OBC-EFMFNE- A/PSKILLSProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Epic EMR, PeriBirth, Tracings, MedConnect, Cerner EMR, PowerChart, Cortex Flow camera, digital cameras, utilizing ALS (alternate light source) to better view injuries and photograph the injuries.PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSInternational Association of Forensics Nurses (2021-present) |
