Teaching the courses: Pathology II, Medical Terminology, Psychology and Western Medical Diagnosis I,' on a virtual synchronous platform for ACCHS. Students will be introduced to the Western medical diagnostic methods, such as history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Students will gain knowledge and skills essential for obtaining a medical history and performing a physical examination, all in a manner that takes into account multicultural and gender-related sensitivities. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:This course will emphasize patient interviewing, acquiring a medical data base, and performing a comprehensive physical examination. Show less

Managed the NIH Long Term Administrative Services Contract (LTASC). Identified resources needed; recruited, hired and assigned personnel to task orders across all NIH Institutes and Centers, implementing knowledge in health care and scientific areas for recruitment. Managed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope. Reviewed deliverables prepared by team and submitted to client. Completed and submitted Task Order Request for Proposal packages through NIH eGOS system. Developed and oversaw risk management and quality improvement protocols and procedures. Conducted effective performance evaluations, reviewed monthly status reports of team members and addressed issues as appropriate. Corporate Officer responsibilities included developing and implementing employee recognition programs, designing, writing and editing company newsletter, developing and enforcing standard policies and procedures and keeping project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. Show less

Managed program administration efforts for the National Children’s Study, a landmark prospective cohort study to determine the effects of genetic and environmental influences on the health and development of children. Develop Institutional Review Board tracking system, including definition of requirements, interface considerations and security issues. Help design epidemiological studies and execution plans for acquiring data. Compile and review documents necessary for IRB submission. Manage monthly progress reports and team reviews, including contract deliverables, milestones and training. Develop Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) to ensure compliance, quality and ethical consideration. Monitor and report cost estimates, expenditures, and outyear budget projection. Maintain active written and verbal communication with leading researchers. Proactively track timelines; identify issues and propose strategies to implement contingencies and risk planning to meet overall study goals.

Managed occupational health and safety initiatives, projects and programs including monitoring of project status, cost estimates, expenditures and mitigating potential over expenditures with Contracting Officer, Purchasing staff and vendors. Tasked to develop mature comprehensive training programs that encompass all aspects of training from development through delivery which includes acceptance of deliverables for inclusion and sustainment of the program training library. Sought out as an expert to research, track and finalize paperwork for Article 32 (subcontracting) issues including site communication and document coordination and union relations. Maintained schedules, tracked and reported milestones utilizing MS Project and Excel. Responsible for designing, coordinating and delivering briefings with senior leadership, educators and field practitioners which summarizes multiple sources of data, reports, literature, and surveys.

Consultant for government client responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining detailed resource-loaded schedules for occupational and environmental health and safety, in MS Project on an Enterprise Project Management platform. Verified, validated and processed status updates and operation deliverables. Helped design programs to promote human health and well-being, and foster a safe and healthy environment. Applied basic epidemiologic practices in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of environmental safety data. Reviewed safety and occupational health guidelines and protocols for regulatory compliance. Additionally, designed and led initiatives in organizational development/organizational psychology regarding change control processes and implementations. Show less

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contractor with Caduceus Healthcare, for infectious disease patient education, identification and monitoring of COVID-19. Risk assessment and public health management of the outbreak of COVID-19. Taught psychological support of pediatric patients workshop. Relevant training included: 1089667 COCA Call – Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)—Interim Guidance for Clinicians 1090274 Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19 1090638 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) 1090347 Social distancing measures aimed at control of COVID-19: evidence and implementation 1088166 Disaster Epidemiology: Overview of Disaster Epidemiology (Web Based) - WB4276 1074272 FOTC: Responding to Illness Reports at the Airport (RIRA) 1042332 FOTC: Understanding Rash Terminology 1028206 FOTC: Air Travel Contact Investigations 1058242 CDR HEPC Pediatric Infectious Diseases Show less

Public Health Practitioner helping organizations and individuals tackle complex challenges and improve health outcomes. Previous projects include preparing for public health emergencies, improving mental wellness and risk reduction,and designing innovative ways to improve health literacy and delivery. Written curriculums for public health and infectious disease classes, designed lactation support programs and developed and implemented community outreach and education.

Design and develop proprietary curricula for workshops, seminars and training in community wellness, maternal/child health and psychology utilizing best practices and emerging trends in public health and preventive medicine. Deliver individual and group health coaching and education. Develop strategic alliances within community partners and local healthcare systems. Ensure the quality in both delivery and outcomes of the wellness education programs. Lead and manage a professional staff in conducting trainings and building cutting-edge programs, with a strong emphasis on children, families and communities. Corporate responsibilities include hiring, staff management, planning, assigning, and directing work; participating in performance appraisal process, rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure compliance with all Local, State and Federal Rules, Regulations and Statutes. Show less

As part of the BSA Health Career Explorer Program, worked in Labor and Delivery supporting mothers, attending births, helping with obstetrical procedures such as episiotomies, sonograms and fetal monitoring (internal and external). Trained with nursing and obstetric staff. Helped women have a safe and satisfying childbirth experience. Attended to women's emotional needs, supported early mother-infant relationships and breastfeeding, assisted with completing paperwork and procedures, taking vital signs, monitoring, and advocacyTraining included prenatal, intrapartal and postnatal care, including basic sciences, behavioral sciences, childbirth education, applied pharmacology, ethics, gynecology, women's health and family planning, nutrition and breastfeeding. Show less

Facilitate and support the creation and implementation of national investigation standards and guidelines, analyze internal SUDC Foundation family database and publish findings toward identifying causes and preventing SUDC. Assess and execute the educational needs of the public as well as address challenges, recognize growth potential, and further develop a strong SUDC community. Identify, apply for, and obtain grants to support Research and Medical Education, develop and implement services plan to extend SUDC’s reach and support to families across integrated unfractured SUDC family community. Show less

Developed core research skills while assisting in initiation, planning, and execution of Maternal/Child Health projects in the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Designed and coordinated correspondence documentation with leading researchers, educators and practitioners for improving child education systems, public health strategies, communications and techniques of administering a public health and education program. Summarizing and compiling data, reports, literature, and surveys. Assisted with meeting planning, Reviewed and managed publications, policy issues and project development and implementation. Determined information needs to support strategic goals, understanding of general systems theory, principles of systems analysis, design, implementation and maintenance, awareness and exposure to standard application software, and an awareness of external sources of data. Assured that the scientific integrity of the data collected was protected and verified. Show less

PRN- Working as a Naturopathic practitioner, educator and consultant in women's health, assess hormonal and overall health, review reproductive health intake form and discuss relevancy of concerns, teach the biology and physiology of the menstrual cycle, how to observe and track the body's signs and symptoms of fertility and pregnancy. Clinical experience in herbal and nutraceutical medicine, nutrition, lifestyle practices, and stress management with evidence-based modern science and traditional holistic therapies. Help patients deal with early pregnancy symptoms naturally, overcome miscarriage challenges, natural labor induction and optimal fetal positioning. Show less

Teaching Women's Health, Reproductive Rights and HealthyU courses in the College of Science and Health, Department of Public Health. Providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to adopt health enhancing behaviors. Teaching the Dimensions and Determinants of Health, Choosing a Healthy Diet, Embracing Fitness, Understanding Addiction, Respecting Sexuality, Relationships and Gender Issues, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Enhancing Mental Health, Understanding Psychiatric Disorders, and Infectious Diseases.Fall 2020 classes as of now includes Women's Health: The course addresses contemporary needs and experiences of women with the healthcare system. Attention will be given to the impact of social, economic, and political influences on women’s health. Women’s health status will be examined in relation to anatomy and physiology, mental health, sexuality, reproductive healthcare, nutrition and exercise, and prevalent chronic diseases. Show less

Educational and Program Manager