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.
