Erika Powell-Burson, Msn, Rn Email & Phone Number

Harvard, Ma, Us

Devens, Massachusetts, Us

Provide acute psychiatric care in a 108-bed inpatient facility, serving diverse populations including adults, adolescents, and children. Assess and treat various mental health conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized treatment plans. Conduct group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices, manage crisis interventions, and coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

Devens, Massachusetts, Us

Completed clinical practicum in the adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit under a licensed PMH NP. Conducted psychiatric evaluations, contributed to treatment plans, and provided therapeutic interventions for adolescents with various mental health disorders. Engaged in team meetings, family therapy sessions, and medication management rounds. Gained experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques for adolescent populations. Prepared materials and led weekly dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) groups.

Concord, Ma, Us

Utilizing the nursing process, I provide comprehensive care to adult medical/surgical, telemetry, orthopedic, and oncology patients on a 23-bed Med-Surg unit by: demonstrating patient-appropriate care and safety via assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintain communication and coordination of activities with interdisciplinary practitioners to meet care objectives. Provide patient/family teaching.

Completed clinical practicum at this outpatient mental health practice under the supervision of owner Shanise Perez, PMHNP. Gained valuable experience in providing comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan in a community-based setting. Conducted initial psychiatric evaluations, performed follow-up assessments, and collaborated on treatment planning for diverse patient populations. Developed skills in psychopharmacology management and various psychotherapeutic techniques. Participated in telepsychiatry sessions, enhancing competence in virtual care delivery. Engaged in case presentations and clinical discussions, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based practice. This rotation provided insight into the operations of independent psychiatric practice and the role of a PMHNP in improving mental health outcomes in the community.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

Under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, I worked with an underserved population in an out-patient behavioral health clinic (Southbridge) and on an in-patient co-occurring disorders unit (CDU in Webster/Southbridge). Completed full initial psychiatric evaluations, resulting in the development of initial DSM5 psychiatric diagnosis and treatment plan proposals. Provided evidence-based research that supports treatment decisions. Completed necessary clinical documentation. Worked collaboratively with members of the treatment team and participated in individual and group therapy using various modalities, e.g. CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Lifestyle changes. Developed and led crisis toolkit training for staff and patients.

Served as an RN in a trauma-informed care residence and school for girls ages 12-22 years who have a history of trauma and/or mental illness. As part of an interprofessional team and using the ARC framework (Attachment, Regulation, and Competencies), I developed and implemented medical/nursing goals and objectives to meet the health needs of 28 individuals. Using the Attachment, Regulation, and Competencies framework (ARC), I cared for 28 students and helped them to develop healthy relationships, appropriate coping mechanisms, adaptive life skills, and good health habits. Responsibilities: assessment, treatment, medication administration, documentation, and trauma-informed care

Worcester, Ma, Us

Andover, Massachusetts, Us

As Aras ISO, I built up the cybersecurity program using the three core pillars of GRC, Operations, and Partnerships. The GRC - Governance Risk and Compliance - pillar comprised of a strategic framework, policies, risk and management, data, asset and access management, network architecture, metrics, auditing, and regulations. The Operations component included tools, vulnerability management, incident management, application security, business continuity, and disaster recovery. The Partnerships pillar created and strengthened vendor relationships as well as with internal and external business groups. Partnerships also included awareness and training, staff development, and phishing campaigns.

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

- Cybersecurity Strategic Framework creation and alignment with the national cybersecurity framework (NIST CSF)- Risk Assessments- IT Risk Heatmap creation, and mitigation plan- Board and Cabinet Representation of Bentley’s Cybersecurity Program to the Cabinet, IT Audit Committee, and IT/Cybersecurity Subcommittee.- Cybersecurity Awareness Program including the annual tent-event, videos, training (including creation of new-hire and customized faculty/staff training), fake phishing campaigns, communications (website, email, presentation), and tools.- SecOps team /Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT), new plan, procedures, and table top exercises.- Tools - Inventory and assessment, including plans for replacement, augmentation, and/or optimization of these tools (e.g. phishing, vulnerability, vSOC, firewall, servers, O365, two-factor authentication, password manager, ticketing system).- Vulnerability Management Program, including deployment of a tool, written procedures, identification of high, medium, and low vulnerabilities and plans to address the prioritized gaps.- Policy reviews, updates/creation and publication, including the Data Classification Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Information Security Policy, and the Policy Exceptions Process and Form. A- Access Management Program – Initial assessment, draft documentation, and preliminary plan.- Vendor IT Risk Management – Security assessment of several new and existing vendors

Concord, Ma, Us

At the highest level, I established an information security program, supported by a written information security program (WISP) and foundational policies for information protection, acceptable use, and related technology procedures. My first initiative was to review the risk assessment and then create an cybersecurity incident response team, a plan and procedures and then ran tabletop exercises. Vulnerability and patching were a primary focus as well as application and device security. Additionally, I conducted physical security audits of Emerson practices and worked to help better secure hundreds of Emerson's physicians and practitioners. Partnered with the Privacy and Compliance Officers to create an information security awareness program. Created and implemented an awareness and communications strategy, which included branding, and training. Communications, with guidance on how to best secure systems.

Waltham, Ma, Us

Alegeus Technologies, LLC is the leading provider of a healthcare funding platform (payment and benefit account solutions for TPAs, banks, and health plans ). Alegeus allows consumers easy and immediate access to their funds via electronic administration (SaaS). As the Information Security Officer (ISO) I was responsible for safeguarding $10 billion USD in annual transactions spread for 30 million consumer lives. As ISO I led the company to achieve PCI 3.1 and SSAE16 SOC1 compliance and certification. Working as a Governance, Risk and Compliance team, we matured tools, policies, processes, awareness, and collaborated closely with IT on infrastructure and security initiatives. My major responsibilities included:o Enterprise Vulnerability Management o Security System Operationso Physical Securityo Risk Managemento Enterprise/Operational security risk assessments o Compliance monitoring o Integrate information security with business strategies and requirementso Secure system development life-cycle (SDLC).

Lexington, Ma, Us

Led Cartera Commerce's Compliance Risk & Information Security Program (CISP) by maturing Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC). Oversaw successful compliance and renewal of PCI and SOC1 certification. Created an innovative (and fun!) Security Awareness program which encompassed information security, physical security as well as business continuity, disaster recovery and SPAM.

Boston, Ma, Us

Lead the Enterprise Policy Program for a flagship financial service provider, (44,000 employees in 30 business units on 4 continents). Program includes global, corporate, regional and BU policies with key HR, Compliance and Risk controls. Key Achievements: o Built Trusted Partnerships to Create Expert Policy Governance Boards across 8 regions and 12 functions o Established and Maintained a Global Policy Framework, Supporting BU and Regional Programs following Six Sigma’s DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and IPGA (International Policy Governance Association) models. 30 business units in Canada, Dalian, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, US and UKo Assessed Risk, Standardize and Present Clear Policies and Procedures to All Employees (~2000 global, corporate, regional and business unit policies) available on a central policy portalo Delivered Effective Training and Awareness on Key Policies working with business partners for appropriate audiences provided computer based, communications and/or in-person training on the following: Mobile Device; Electronic Communications and Social Media; Privacy; and Vendor Managemento Created and Updated Critical Policies and Procedures including Code of Conduct, Electronic Communications; Social Media; Vendor Management; Travel Expense; Business Disruption; Software Compliance; Global Privacy

Boston, Ma, Us

Co-designed, implemented and managed Fidelity’s Enterprise Information Security governance program.Key Achievements: o Established Certified Information Security Program – Consulted with BSI and Booz Allen to certify against ISO/IEC 27001 (2005) and ISO 20000 / ITIL. o Updated All Enterprise InfoSec & Risk Policies, Procedures to comply with financial, security, and privacy regulations (GLB-A; MA 201 CMR 17; CA SB 1386; EU Data Privacy). Created foundational InfoSec “ISMS” Policy to define the global program, including data classification, acceptable use, and specific technology procedures.o Developed/Launched “Just-In-Time” and Core InfoSec Training to launch at critical times. Examples include annual information protection (“SP2I”) training for all employees; humorous videos on protecting mobile/laptop devices; in-person new hire training; Privacy & Compliance CBTso Launched Enterprise “Trust Works” Awareness Campaign for all employees / contractors to create a consistent culture of security and compliance. Campaign executed in concert with Corporate Security, Risk, and Compliance for an integrated systematic rollout. o Managed / Monitored Enterprise InfoSec / IT Risk Management Service Delivery to secure data, IT assets and systems, and to resolve material risks. o Implemented Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Solutions including defense- in- depth network security; email monitoring; whole hard drive encryption, DeviceLock ; restricted admin rights; secure mobile devices; Strong passwords; Data classification; Advanced malware and persistent thread protection.o Collaborative University Partnership with Boston University, Carnegie Mellon/CERT, and Norwich University where we created an Information Security and IT Risk career path, training and education for IS&TR professionals, recruiting , and additional research projects.

Boston, Ma, Us

Pioneered a team to research, design and implement improvements to Fidelity’s retail electronic channels (e.g. fidelity.com, streetscape, etc.) in order to increase customer satisfaction. Collaborated with users at all levels to define needs and design custom technology solutions for a better trading experience. Recruited, trained, mentored, and supervised cross-functional IT staffs. Additionally managed business continuity.

Boston, Ma, Us

Helped establish firm’s first internet operations center for all electronic channels and supporting 10 major sites on 3 continents. Supervised rapid resource assignment and allocation procedures to quickly restore e-channel services during major outages. Performed incident root cause and post mortem analysis. Developed and delivered effective communications, providing concise status updates to executive management, promoting productive incident reviews, and advancing incident response practices.

Boston, Ma, Us

Technically managed a team of fifteen individuals who were first-tier support for Fidelity’s retail electronic channels, primarily fidelity.com and F.O.X.+ (windows-based trading application). Provided training. Participated in development of disaster recovery procedures, minimizing downtime while ensuring data integrity. Note: Spent six months on-loan to the Quality Assurance (QA) group and assessed and created the tax lot and trader test plans and worked with developers to ready the program for go-live.

Boston, Ma, Us

Implemented process to assist customers leaving a company to roll a 401K or 403B over into an IRA – created by new legislation under President Clinton. Helped create a team with processes to take advantage of this new business opportunity.

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Bachelors, Organizational Management