Experienced Public Health Nurse with a strong background in community health education and preventive care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. Recognized for implementing impactful public health programs that improve healthcare systems and promote multicultural awareness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribal Partner Subject Matter Expert, Public Health Consultant
Chickasaw Healthcare Consulting, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Contracted in support of the CDC, Office of Public Health, Data Surveillance, and Technology data modernization initiative to implement and pilot test a data modernization assessment for tribal nations and communities to provide an expert level of knowledge related to planning and implementing technical assistance support activities with tribes and tribal-serving organizations, identifying opportunities to engage with tribes and tribal serving organizations one-on-one and in large group settings to gather feedback, and engage with CDC tribal experts and stakeholders.
Developed collaboration site for the tribal public health implementation centers
COVID-19 Field Team Lead, Project Manager
Chickasaw Healthcare Consulting, LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
Contracted in support of the CDC Tribal Support Section (TSS) and Center for State, Territorial, Local, Tribal Section (CSTLTS) to provide leadership to nine (9) liaisons to serve as primary points of contact to tribes, tribal organizations, and territories and freely associated states as part of CDC’s emergency response to COVID19.
Managed reporting process through weekly situational and status reports, assessing and addressing the COVID-19 needs of tribes and tribal organizations.
Continuously identified opportunities for building greater efficiencies and effectiveness within the Tribal Support Section and CSLTS workflows and tasks.
Created an environment, in which team members and other colleagues are comfortable sharing open and honest feedback.
Public Health Outreach Nurse/Emerging Threats Team: Health Care Consultant
Chickasaw Healthcare Consulting, LLC
03.2017 - 03.2021
Contracted with the CDC to provide outreach and education to providers and health systems with updated and accurate information regarding recent findings related to the Zika Outbreak.
Participation with the County Health Department in conjunction with the State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 concerns, evaluating possible PUI, interviewing concerned travelers, contact tracing, establishing testing centers, as well as educating providers.
Collaborated with patient follow-up, referrals to services, and abstraction of charts ensuring completion.
Reviewed COVID-19 death records, reporting to the Medical Examiner per protocol.
Senior Community/Public Health Nurse
Florida Department of Health: Orange County Florida
12.2009 - 10.2015
Focused Community nursing within underserved communities, including providing immunizations and education for parents of school-aged children, dental hygiene programs, and family health.
Pediatric Emergency/ Trauma Nurse
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children
09.2001 - 01.2010
Provided critical care to trauma patients in emergency and surgical settings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Educated families on trauma care and recovery processes.
Assisted in training new nursing staff on trauma protocols and procedures.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and treatment records.
Responded swiftly to emergency situations, demonstrating strong decision-making skills.
Participated in continuing education activities related to Trauma Nursing Care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Purdue University
B.S.N - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
A.S. - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Orlando, Florida
Skills
Data analysis
Policy development
Public health strategy
Project management
Health equity advocacy
Stakeholder engagement
Training design
Team leadership
Certifications And Awards
Florida Registered Nurse, RN 9180228, 01/01/01
Georgia Registered Nurse, RN 194732, 01/01/17
Basic Life Support, 07/16/27
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 08/02/27
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 08/01/25
2018 ASPR National Health Security (NHS) Award, Providing Strong Leadership
Timeline
Tribal Partner Subject Matter Expert, Public Health Consultant
Chickasaw Healthcare Consulting, LLC
03.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Field Team Lead, Project Manager
Chickasaw Healthcare Consulting, LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
Public Health Outreach Nurse/Emerging Threats Team: Health Care Consultant
Chickasaw Healthcare Consulting, LLC
03.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Community/Public Health Nurse
Florida Department of Health: Orange County Florida
Senior Cloud Engineer at Deloitte Consulting LLC/Department of Healthcare ServicesSenior Cloud Engineer at Deloitte Consulting LLC/Department of Healthcare Services
Senior Vice President of Field Operations at Accordion Healthcare Consulting, LLCSenior Vice President of Field Operations at Accordion Healthcare Consulting, LLC