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Military spouse and resourceful Board Certified-Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience. Experienced in providing services to patients in various demographics by meeting physical and psychiatric needs. Care provided at both individual and systems level.

Nurse Practitioner at Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services-Medication Assisted Treatment Program (2023-07 – 2026-02)

• Experienced in independent contracting.
• Consulted with MAT staff physician and nurses in screening of incarcerated individuals.
• Conducted diagnostic evaluation and follow up appointments.
• Advised and counseled patients on optimizing treatment options; Methadone, Suboxone and Vivitrol.
• Provided MAT induction, continuation, taper and transition services.
• Collaborated with corrections administration on minimizing risk of diversion.
• Connected patients to community resources for followup of MAT upon release to community or DOC.
• Educated incarcerated patients regarding risk and complications associated with SUD.
• Collaborated with corrections social work; therapist; drug court staff; peer recovery specialist on a weekly basis regarding status of patient's adherence to treatment and outcomes.
• Screened and advised patients to follow up with corrections psychiatric personnel for further evaluation.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at M&M Behavioral Health Solutions (2023-06 – 2026-02)

• Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of individuals with psychiatric disorders throughout the lifespan.
• Counseled patients on optimizing treatment options with various psychotropic medications.
• Collaborated with therapist regarding patients that are in need of ongoing psychotherapy.
• Engaged with pharmaceutical representatives to learn about latest treatment options on the market.
• Educated patients on signs and symptoms of various psychiatric disorders.
• Provided guidance to parents and their school age and/or adolescent children on treatment options.

Nurse Practitioner at Matrix Medical Network (2022-06 – 2023-10)

• Performed geriatric evaluations including screening of medical and psychiatric history along with home safety assessments.
• Administered and recommended point of care testing.
• Consulted and collaborated with PCPs, caregivers, community liaisons, case managers and ancillary medical personnel.
• Provided education and empowered patients to engage in care and health advocacy.

Nurse Practitioner at Express Health Urgent Care (2021-08 – 2023-06)

• Assessed and treated patients presenting with upper respiratory symptoms; communicable respiratory illnesses i.e, Covid-19, Influenza, RSV.
• Provided safe and appropriate care for up to 40 patients a day.
• Collaborated with therapist regarding patients that are in need of ongoing psychotherapy.
• Engaged with pharmaceutical representatives to learn about latest treatment options on the market.
• Educated patients on signs and symptoms of various psychiatric disorders.
• Provided guidance to parents and their school age and/or adolescent children on treatment options.

Lead Provider at University of Maryland Medical Center/ Covid Isolation (2020-08 – 2022-06)

• Lead provider; monitored residents with mild-moderate Covid-19 symptoms. Facilitated ER referral for high risk medical/ psychiatric outcomes.
• Managed/Collaborated with a team of 7-8 clinical staff.
• Contributed in providing safe isolation quarters for over 2000+ Baltimore city/county residents during the pandemic.

Nurse Practitioner at Family Medical Wellness Center (2019-10 – 2021-10)

• Provided quality primary medical and psychiatric care services for multi-generational patient populations.
• Provided safe and appropriate care for an average of 15-17 patients a day.

Nurse Practitioner at All Joshua Outpatient Treatment Center (2020-11 – 2021-04)

• Provided quality MAT services for individuals living with SUD-Buprenorphine.
• Assisted patients in maintaining compliance; monitored for misuse and diversion.
• Provided safe and appropriate care for an average of 20-30 patients a day.

Nurse Practitioner at Minute Clinic (2018-06 – 2019-10)

• Functioned as a float clinician in urgent care clinics throughout the state of Maryland.
• Provided care for various demographics and individuals ages 6 months and older.
• Provided safe and appropriate care for an average of 15-30 patients a day.

Registered Nurse (2010-01 – 2018-12)

• Managed the care of patients in facilities throughout multiple states. Specialties: Intermediate Care, Orthopedic, Advanced Heart Failure, Medical Surgical and Neurology.

Post Graduate Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Wilkes University (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner – Marymount University (2015-05 – 2017-05)

Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner – Towson University (2005-08 – 2009-12)