Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Timeline
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Hannah Murphy

Health Writer/Reporter
Mount Juliet,TN
Hannah Murphy

Summary

Dynamic health and medical writer with more than a decade of direct patient care experience. Highly skilled in quickly building rapport with patients, physicians, and expert sources. Well versed in medical terminology and procedures, direct and indirect patient care, Microsoft Office, G Suite, various CMS platforms, workplace communications, and SEO practices. Hardworking and reliable with a passion for developing and reporting engaging content.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications

Work History

The Messenger

Health Features Writer/Reporter
07.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Researched, gathered information and conducted expert interviews to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling story angles.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Closely followed data on trends, audience engagement, views and click through rates to increase quality traffic by more than 40%

TriMed Media

Digital Health Editor
10.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Utilized medical knowledge, exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content based on peer-reviewed research.
  • Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and Q&A features.
  • Conducted SEO treatments on every published article, resulting in a 40% traffic increase month over month.
  • Compiled daily newsletters, topic overview newsletters and breaking news alerts.
  • Followed industry news closely to send out relevant developments to other writers and editors as needed.

Freelance-writer

Freelance Medical Writer and Proofreader
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Check and correct grammatical, spelling, and medical terminology-related errors in white papers prior to publication.
  • Collaborate with editors to meet project deadlines.
  • Follow established guidelines unique to each client to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
  • Proofread, edit and evaluate final copy to verify content aligns with established guidelines.
  • Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors or writers for correction or reprinting.

SheKnows Media, BDG Media, Scary Mommy, Freelance

Content Writer
04.2015 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Wrote and edited high-quality content, press releases, and branded content under deadline pressure with engaging, reader-specific needs in mind.
  • Completed thorough research and interviews into assigned topics.
  • Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or social media to promote sale of goods and services.
  • Utilized various CMS programs, Google docs, and Microsoft Office programs to communicate with editors, writers, and other staff while completing projects in a timely fashion.
  • Used knowledge of SEO best practices, trending topic data and keywords to boost traffic and engagement.
  • Assisted in the startup process of creating Romper (BDG Media) by pitching Evergreen concepts, contributing to platform identity, and writing and editing numerous articles for backlog while the website launched.

TOA, Maury Regional, Vanderbilt Health, VHA

Radiologic Technologist/Orthopaedic Technician
09.2009 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture and produce high quality diagnostic images.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation and outcomes.
  • Conducted regular research on developments in radiology to make valuable recommendations on equipment updates and replacements, including integration of digital imaging equipment and software within satellite clinics.
  • Coordinated with staff, therapists, and physicians company-wide to help develop and implement protocols for various procedures in order to ensure patients' needs are fully met.
  • Triaged patients upon arrival and carefully documented all medical histories, medications, contraindications, allergies, etc. in our EMR to ensure optimal patient care is achieved.
  • Applied fiberglass casts, plaster splints, and specialty orthopedic bracing on various patient fractures and post-operative patients.
  • Operated CT equipment in trauma settings
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with triage, intake, EMR and PACS navigation, patient care and more.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

No Degree from Journalism And Marketing
05.2001 - 12.2008

University Overview

Fortis College
Nashville, TN

Associate of Science from Radiologic Technology
09.2008 - 12.2010

University Overview

  • Graduated with 3.6 GPA
  • Coursework in Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, and Advanced Anatomy and Physiology

Skills

    Written Communication

Content Development

Proofreading

Interviewing skill

Networking and Relationship Building

Strong Research Skills

Software

Electronic Medical Record Software

Microsoft Office

Certification

ARRT Registered

Timeline

Health Features Writer/Reporter
The Messenger
07.2023 - 02.2024
Digital Health Editor
TriMed Media
10.2021 - 07.2023
Freelance Medical Writer and Proofreader
Freelance-writer
10.2021 - Current
Content Writer
SheKnows Media, BDG Media, Scary Mommy, Freelance
04.2015 - 03.2017

ASOP Certified

10-2011

ARRT Registered

11-2010

BLS Certified

11-2010
Radiologic Technologist/Orthopaedic Technician
TOA, Maury Regional, Vanderbilt Health, VHA
09.2009 - 10.2021
Fortis College
Associate of Science from Radiologic Technology
09.2008 - 12.2010
Middle Tennessee State University
No Degree from Journalism And Marketing
05.2001 - 12.2008

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