Background

- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate of the University of Michigan, specializing in the care of pediatric patients. - Certified pediatric nurse practitioner of primary care (CPNP-PC) through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) in the state of Michigan. - Experienced health care professional in both inpatient and public health settings, with experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses. - Experienced clinical professional in providing unique, culturally-competent, patient and family-centered care. - Former Nurse Case Manager with the City of Detroit's Health Department - Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program. - Currently employed with CDC Foundation as a Nurse Epidemiologist, assisting skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other high-risk congregate settings in the city of Detroit with their infection control practices during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. - Well-rounded, professional nurse with a demonstrated track record of ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. - History of implementing most current evidence-based research into practice. - Scholarly research focused on the development and implementation of a multidisciplinary pediatric transition checklist tool at Beaumont, Royal Oak Hospital. The checklists help enable the health care team to provide more focused care plans and allow for a more seamless transition of adolescent type 1 diabetics to adult care. The transition tool is also currently being uploaded into the EMR for clinician use.

Job experience

• June 2020 - present
  Nurse Epidemiologist – Team Leader, COVID-19 Emergency Response
  CDC Foundation
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  • Collaborate and assist Chief Medical Officer, Chief Health Officer, and large urban hospital infectious disease clinicians to meet strategic goals and metrics.
  • Responsible for overseeing and monitoring infection control response of 7+ skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) with average population of 300+ staff and patients in Detroit, MI.
  • Independently manage and train team of 5+ investigators at Detroit Health Department.
  • Track and closely monitor SNFs infection data for trends, outbreaks, and level of infection control. Report findings and concerns to senior leadership.
  

• June 2018 - June 2020
  Nurse Case Manager – Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program
  City of Detroit Health Department
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  • Independently managed patient case load of 200+ pediatric patient cases over 2 years and organized and tracked disease data longitudinally.
  • Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams at Health Department, large hospital partners, and community organizations.
  • Autonomously conducted health assessments for children exposed to lead and provided behavioral and cognitive referrals.
  • Created focused, patient- and family-centered care plans to treat child and optimize treatment outcomes.
  

• June 2016 - June 2018
  Registered Nurse – University Hospital, 7A, Adult General Medicine and Cardiac Telemetry
  Michigan Medicine
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Developed excellent interpersonal communication skills amongst staff, patients, and families.
  • Unit leader for management of patients with Diabetes: provided education and resources to clinical staff.
  • Prioritized patient needs, anticipated and remedied potential problems.
  • Patient satisfaction recognized through several Making a Difference Awards.
  

Education

• The University of Michigan
  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Pediatric Primary Care
  

  2017 - 2020

  - Summa cum laude; 4.0/4.0
  - Title of DNP project: Transition of Care for Type 1 Diabetics During Late Adolescence
  - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Gateways Fellowship. Mentor: Dr. Rushika Patel
  - Donald & Elizabeth Runck Graduate Scholarship
• Eastern Michigan University
  Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)
  

  2014 - 2016

  - Magna cum laude
  - Pediatric Researcher (Multidisciplinary: Nursing, Dietetics, and Psychology): Studied early developmental milestones to detect autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in infants from Botsford Pediatric Associates in Farmington Hills, MI. Utilized developmental screening tools to assess and prioritize infant risk for ASDs.
  
• The University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Science - Biology
  

  2009 - 2012

• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
  The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
  202018805
  

  October 2021 - February 2022
• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
  American Red Cross
  003A3R4
  

  January 2020 - January 2022
• Registered Nurse (RN)
  State of Michigan - Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
  4704321508
  

  June 2016 - June 2021