Dedicated, self-motivated, individual who works well under pressure and in complex situations. Skilled in providing trauma-informed, patient-centered forensic and emergent care to patients throughout the life span.
Staffed forensic nurse in an innovative and evidence-based program that provides specialized care of forensic patients in-person and through the use of TeleSANE initiatives throughout the CoxHealth system, extending to Southwest Missouri. Focusing on SANE examinations, forensic examinations for domestic violence, elder abuse/neglect, child abuse/neglect, human trafficking, photography, and evidence collection. Thus, increasing care options available for vulnerable populations. Collaboration with community partners, such as Law Enforcement, Victim's Center, Advocacy, Family Justice Center, as well as others.
Providing trauma-informed, critical thinking, emergent care to patients throughout the lifespan at at Level 1 Trauma and Stroke Center.
Empathetic, with critical thinking skills that can be applied to all patients, especially those who have experienced traumatic events, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, neglect, guns shot wounds, or any other form of trauma. Efficient in providing trauma informed care while collaborating with other staff or community partners to provide whole-patient centered care. Skilled in evidence collection and preservation as well as medicolegal documentation and navigating complex social/medical situations and patient needs.