Design and present geriatric training programs for Certified Nursing Assistants. Analysis of state regulations.
Design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of corporate wellness program for 700 employee government contractor focusing upon health promotion, health education, and case management Organization, administration, planning, development, evaluation, and delivery of public health and behavioral based programs using research and analysis of best practices to provide quality of life to employees Benefits manager: FMLA, ADA, and disability programs; audited claims data; utilization review Health care subject matter expert
Manager of clinical operations for hospice company Hired and managed clinical staff, including professional, paraprofessional, and administrative personnel; budgeting, staffing, and payroll Maintained Medicare and Virginia state standards of care for hospice company; conducted interdisciplinary team meetings according to regulatory requirements Negotiated pharmacy contract for site, resulting in a delivery cost reduction of 75%, reducing unbilled claims by 90%
Established, implemented, and evaluated clinical objectives for County-run Adult Day Health Care programs Direct patient care; medication administration and monitoring Ensured regulatory compliance of Virginia Medicaid ADCD waiver program Implemented the first universal precaution program using waterless hand sanitizer in Arlington County facility, resulting in significant decline in communicable illness Identified, generated, and maintained liaisons between community, government, caregivers, and vendors Revised and edited admission packet, clarifying policies and program guidelines, resulting in more effective new patient intake Monitored clinical guidelines for facility; disseminated to caregivers via newsletter and listserv Initiated computerization of patient progress notes, resulting in efficient, detailed, and easily accessible documentation Developed, funded, and instituted programming, including specialized pet therapy for patients and dementia training for staff and caregivers Recruited rehabilitation professors from two universities to train students at facility, resulting in integration of programs with research, and improved patient access to therapies
Taught key marketing principles and consumer behavior concepts and applications as adjunct professor of marketing through multimedia course lectures, case analysis, and student team exercises
Co-founded consumer advocacy organization providing crisis counseling and stress management training for clients with PTSD Education and counseling for clients with PTSD and anxiety disorders; taught practical strategies for coping with symptoms Produced and edited newsletters highlighting emerging clinical research, offering advocacy resources, and consumer support for clients with PTSD Quoted by, and appeared on, major media as marketing communications spokesperson, including The Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, 60 Minutes Australia, and BBC Radio
Analysis, design, and presentation of courses for undergraduate nursing students, including Fundamentals of Nursing, Geriatrics, Nutrition, Health Assessment and Analysis of Alternative Medicine. Advisor: Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Geriatric case management for seniors and their caregivers Nursing home oversight; palliative and hospice care management Management of multiple medical conditions, specializing in assistance with dementia and Alzheimer's diagnoses and preparation for future disabilities Family education; coordination of care; support for aging in place Health promotion and education for clients with PTSD, pain, neuropathy, and cancer-related health issues: teach practical strategies for coping with and management of symptoms
M.S.N.
Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner
MBA
Concentration: Management & Organizations; Marketing
BSN
Concentration: Nursing
Listserv manager: Arlington Forest Civic Association; Team manager: Attack Blue, Arlington Travel Soccer Association; Toys for Key Kids: Key Elementary School.
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