Staff Nurse - Amergis Healthcare Staffing - Mclean, Virginia
(2025-11)
Obtained a contract position as a Public Health Nurse with Fairfax County Department of Adult and Aging.
- Screened children in their home to determine their level of appropriateness for CCC+ waivers through Medicaid.
- Collaborated with Social workers to determine client eligibility based on criteria established by DMAS.
- Provided education to families on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, EPSDT and various resources available to their child.
- Utilized Microsoft teams, Word and Excel for documentation and collaboration with the healthcare team.
Nurse Sonographer - Mosaic Virginia - Lansdowne, Virginia
(2025-03 - 2025-08)
- Screened clients and determined their eligibility for limited OB ultrasound.
- Obtained Urine Pregnancy Tests.
- Performed limited STI screening.
- Educated female clients on various aspects of early pregnancy; to include ectopic and miscarriage precautions.
- Performed ultrasound images to determine gestational age of pregnancy, evidence of a fetal heart tone, and screening for signs of an ectopic pregnancy.
- Documented all aspects of client care accurately and followed up with clients via telephone as needed.
Home School Educator - Self-Employed - Clifton, Virginia
(2020-03 - 2024-06)
Educated my then 7-year-old and 8 year old daughters from 1st and 2nd grade until 5th and 6th grade.
- Utilized structured curriculums such as Mother of Divine Grace and Charlotte Mason programs.
- Provided ongoing enrichment through art classes, homeschool athletics and co-ops to provide socialization and a well-rounded education.
- Both girls tested above grade level consistently through IOWA 10 testing annually.
Clinical Nurse Manager - Vinson Hall Assisted Living Community - Mclean, Virginia
(2011-05 - 2011-11)
- Managed the care for the Assisted living patient population within the independent living facility.
- Screened potential residents for the appropriate level of care.
- Supervised LPN'S who worked in the in-house medical clinic.
- Arranged the annual health and wellness fair in the independent living facility.
- Performed safety checks in resident apartments.
- Maintained up to date state and local healthcare criteria.
- Met with family members of residents when a resident's level of care was in need of changing and facilitated changes in the level of care.
Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse - Capital Hospice - Falls Church, VA
(2004-08 - 2009-12)
- Collaborated with physicians to provide medical symptom management for multiple disease processes, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort measure in the dying population.
- Facilitated educational opportunities through nursing in-services for inpatient nursing staff in multiple facilities in the DC Metro region.
- Formed relationships with key hospital contacts (Physicians, Case Managers and Clinical Supervisors) fostering increased referrals to hospice and palliative care services.
- Provided emotional support for families, patients and caregivers during the dying process.
Legal Nurse Consultant - Nichols, Bergere, Zauzig & Sandler - Woodbridge, VA
(2002-06 - 2004-08)
- Evaluated medical charts and interpreted clinical data for the legal team.
- Secured expert witnesses from nationally recognized medical facilities in various medical specialties to testify to standards of care and assisted in the discovery process.
- Conducted and interpreted research for the legal team on a wide range of medical topics through resources such as National Institute of Health and the National Library of Medicine.
Risk Manager/PACU Nurse - Fairfax Surgical Center - Fairfax, VA
(2000-05 - 2002-06)
- Monitored patients ages 2 months to 80+ years in the immediate post-operative setting, including, airway management, cardiovascular and neurological statuses, as well as assessing their ability to be discharged to a home setting.
- Operated as the Center's Risk Manager; preventing and properly responding to any risks posed to employees, patients and visitors.
- Completed full updates for the Surgery Center's Policies and Procedures based on OSHA's new health care laws, to include the reduction of work related exposures to blood borne pathogens.
Emergency Room Nurse - Not Specified
(1997-06 - 2000-05)
- Triaged patients upon their arrival in the emergency room and assessed their acuity level.
- Treated women with emergent and non emergent gynecological conditions and educated them on woman's health issues.
- Cared for patients from newborn to the elderly with emergent medical conditions to include cardiac and respiratory arrest.
- Worked as a travel nurse adapting to the many different cultural needs of patients and families found in several large metropolitan areas.
Outpatient Orthopedic Nurse - University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
(1996-01 - 1997-06)
- Performed clinical duties including venipuncture, wound management and suture removal.
- Assisted Physicians in procedures such as wound irrigation, joint aspirations and external fixator removal.
- Participated in a research study on the use of Glycoprotein's for bone marrow stimulation peri-operatively.
