EMILY COHEN
Jamaica Plain,MA
Summary
Highly motivated, master’s prepared, HIV/AIDS certified registered nurse with fourteen years of experience working in public health with a passion for caring and advocating for marginalized patient populations.
Organized, dependable, collaboration focused to optimize patient care, quality, and education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager, HIV department
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
10.2015 - Current
- Provide low threshold, high-quality patient care to adults living with HIV/AIDS in collaboration with primary care/HIV providers, and medical case managers to ensure comprehensive health care for a vulnerable population of individuals with a history of homelessness
- Provide health/needs assessments, immunizations, wound care, medication adherence support, harm reduction, and nurse case management support around primary care follow-up, referrals, and specialty appointments
Quality Improvement Nurse, HIV department
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
10.2015 - Current
- Collaborate with HIV Director to develop, implement, and oversee clinical quality management program to ensure equitable HIV care and services of the highest quality for people experiencing homelessness including an annual HIV quality plan, Ryan White CQM activities, and BHCHP program-wide quality initiatives
Admissions Nurse Manager, Barbara McInnis House
Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Provide leadership, management, and clinical responsibility for the admissions department
- Collaborate with clinical personnel and the Respite Director, Respite Medical Director, Director of Nursing and Director of Psychiatry to ensure the smooth and timely admission of patients to the respite program
- Identify department needs and challenges, develop policies and procedures
Admissions Nurse, Barbara McInnis House
Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided administrative and clinical responsibility for screening referrals and assessing appropriateness of admissions to the Barbara McInnis House
- Completed admission process which included obtaining medical history, physical examination, assessment of substance use, and provided a clinical synopsis to respite multidisciplinary team
Urgent Care Nurse Manager
Codman Square Health Center
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Directly supervised nurses and medical assistants, daily operations and unit quality assurance activities
- Supported the Patient Centered Medical Home initiative, performance improvement and clinical standards of care and practice
- Provided direct patient care to children and adults with emergent health issues in a primary care setting
Urgent Care Nurse
Codman Square Health Center
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Responsible for the initial patient assessment and evaluation of walk-in patients to the urgent care department
- Collaborated with medical staff to provide client education, medication administration, and arrange appropriate follow-up with primary care providers
HIV Nurse Case Manager
Codman Square Health Center
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Provided direct patient care to adults living with HIV/AIDS, in collaboration with the HIV provider and social services case manager, to ensure optimal care throughout the health care continuum
- Collaborated with medical providers to disclose new HIV diagnosis to patients and assist with supported referrals to HIV services, case management services, partner services and community resources
- Provided education to patients around HIV antiretrovirals, medication adherence, harm reduction and self-care
- Prepared monthly clinical reports to review patients’ progress and compliance, recommended changes in plan of care and implemented quality assurance measures related to immunizations, HIV laboratory results and overall medical treatment
Mobile Health Van Nurse
Health Innovations
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health HIV/AIDS Bureau to offer free HIV, STD education and immunizations to high-risk populations in non-traditional venues
Patient Liaison
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided quality customer service on a 24/7 basis by offering access, referrals and advocacy related to all departments within the Medical Center
- Worked directly with the CEO and COO to respond to all patient-related matters directed to the President’s Office
Assistant, Planned Giving & Corporate/Foundation Relations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2005 - 01.2006
- Interacted, engaged and stewarded donors and board members to successfully support Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s mission and values
Merchandising & Marketing Assistant
O’Bryan Brothers, Inc.
07.2002 - 12.2004
- Collaborated on the branding, marketing and merchandising of Cuddl Duds apparel
Education
Master of Science, Nursing Administration -
Northeastern University
05.2013
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Northeastern University
12.2009
Bachelor of Science, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design -
University of Rhode Island
05.2002
Certification
- RN Licensure #RN2258692
- AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support Certification
Affiliations
- Member, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager, HIV department
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
10.2015 - Current
Quality Improvement Nurse, HIV department
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
10.2015 - Current
Admissions Nurse Manager, Barbara McInnis House
Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program
08.2013 - 10.2015
Admissions Nurse, Barbara McInnis House
Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program
03.2013 - 10.2015
Urgent Care Nurse Manager
Codman Square Health Center
08.2011 - 02.2013
Urgent Care Nurse
Codman Square Health Center
10.2010 - 08.2011
HIV Nurse Case Manager
Codman Square Health Center
04.2009 - 08.2011
Mobile Health Van Nurse
Health Innovations
03.2008 - 01.2011
Patient Liaison
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2007
Assistant, Planned Giving & Corporate/Foundation Relations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2005 - 01.2006
Merchandising & Marketing Assistant
O’Bryan Brothers, Inc.
07.2002 - 12.2004
Master of Science, Nursing Administration -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design -
University of Rhode Island
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