Performed and monitored PCR Covid tests for symptomatic patients associated with Yale Health plan—with an average of 25-35 patients per hourEnsured safety measures were adequately performed and enforced to avoid the spread of COVID-19

Triaged, assessed, and provided routine medical care for 150 pediatric and adolescent campers from ages 9 to 15Reviewed and organized camper immunizations records and physical examsCommunicated daily with camp director and pediatrician to ensure the health and safety of all campers and counselorsKept record of children’s injuries, treatment, and parent communication in a daily log through Campminder systemPerformed rapid antigen and PCR Covid tests on campers upon arrival, intermittently throughout camp, and as symptoms ariseConducted daily health checks on all unvaccinated campers to assess for symptoms of COVID

Fostered therapeutic and safe milieu for children ages 4-14 as they receive mental health treatment for a wide range of psychiatric disorders including ODD, ADHD, PTSDUtilized Collaborative Problem Solving interventions Administered and provided age appropriate education on psychiatric medicationsUtilized de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

Facilitated monthly public health education sessions at the local public library related to health topics of interest to library patronsCollected data related to cross-disciplinary exchange between humanities, community health, and medicine and the ways it can function to support the health education priorities and everyday health needs of library patrons

Fostered therapeutic milieu for adolescent girls (13-17) in an inpatient psychiatric treatment facility as they received treatment for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and a variety of other mental illnessesFacilitated patient groups teaching skills rooted in Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral TherapyMaintained regular communication with nurses, psychiatrists, and therapists regarding notable changes in patients’ behavior for effective continuity of careAssisted nurses as they performed intake assessment on patientsUtilized de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment for patients and staffRemained up to date on fifteen-minute checks and subsequent paperwork

Developed and implemented "Wise Kids" wellness curriculum which engaged youth living in Rural Alaska with interactive lessons related to nutrition, stress reduction, and healthy livingPartnered with local health clinics, public health nurses, and community health aides to facilitate diabetes and tobacco prevention activities catered toward youth ages 5-17Utilized stress reduction methods such as yoga, breathing techniques, and "peace time" when behavioral issues arose among youth participantsOrganized community events to incorporate families, elders, and community partners in nutrition and wellness initiatives

Developed and planned two focus groups to obtain narratives from women of color regarding their understanding of the relationship between their body and their racial/class/gender identityParticipated in a month long grant writing training Utilized a variety of different cooperative learning strategies to inform focus group agendas and construct an environment for participants to best share their experiences and opinions Collected data from low income elementary school youth in South Nashville to assess their experience at an after school program.

Observed social worker at a free health clinic for un-insured/under-insured patients in the Northeast Nashville community Assisted patients with filing for disability, TennCare, unemployment, and other social services Trained incoming medical students on bedside manner and best practices for communicating the social service resources available to patients Evaluated PHQ-9s to screen for depressive symptoms in all patients who came to the clinic and followed up by providing necessary resources