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Oakland, CA, US

Westminster, California, United States

Position involves contract work with specialty pharmacies to provide infusion (IV & SC) therapies to patients with serious illnesses. I provide advanced IV access & phlebotomy skills, acute patient monitoring/assessment, patient teaching/advocacy, detailed documentation, clear accurate communication between all involved parties (patient, specialty.

SF Bay Area

Tasks include working in a fast paced/paperless environment, triaging patients, explaining procedures, conducting tests, administering vaccinations, dispensing medications, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, ensuring a safe environment by overseeing implementation of infection control best practices, providing follow-up care instructions, set-up &.

California, United States

Trained & certified to follow GCP and complete trial specific training to provide mobile visits forsubjects enrolled in clinical trials. Provide source documentation for each visit. Complete a variety of clinical services including: full pt assessments, injections, infusions & blood draws, EKGs, processing labs (collection, processing by centrifuge.

Oakland, California, United States

Self motivated and organized professional nurse who enjoys working in fields including:Medical Research, Infusion Nursing, Infectious Disease Control, Emergency Nursing, Patient Advocacy, Health Coaching, Wellness Promotion, REcycling/UPcycling, and Permaculture Garden Design

California, United States

Oakland, California, United States; Mostar, Bosnia I Hercegovina

I managed 3 airbnb vacation and short-term rental listings involving 6 bed & 4 bath rooms through the use of Airbnb. In this role I conducted screenings, responded to inquiries, scheduled reservations, corresponded with guests & suppliers, and arbitrated adjustments to rates/schedules. I was able to host a culturally diverse group of people from around the.

Oakland, California, United States

EBAC's hepatitis C testing program is an ER Nurse led program to increase screening and testing of patients for HCV and to connect them with treatment. I was recruited by the program's director to work on a short-term basis as a Nurse Case Manager for this program. In my role, I was able to be a liaison between the emergency room staff and the HCV.

Berkeley, California, United States

• This was a busy 27 bed Emergency Department in an urban area where I worked as a staff nurse. I was awarded a level of Staff Nurse IV related to my skills & leadership. More recent professional activities included:
• Precepting & Mentoring of staff. 2005 - 2018
• Serving as relief Charge RN. 2015-2018
• Serving as ER Sepsis Champion & actively participating on the Interdisciplinary Sepsis Task Force. 2016-2018
• Serving as ER RN Liaison for HIV/HepC testing in the ER. 2016-2018
• Serving on bimonthly Interdisciplinary ED Disaster Committee. 2015 - 2018

Oakland, California, United States

• Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) is the Research Department (~30 Principal Investigators, both clinical and basic science) of the Children’s Hospital and Research Center at Oakland. Provided.
• Organized donation program. Sent excess medical journals & supplies to schools in Cuba.
• Designed & sold CHORI T-shirts. Proceeds benefit the Institute.
• Established a monthly “happy hour” allowing colleagues to meet/share ideas in an alternative setting.
• Participated in monthly staff meetings.
• Participated in weekly meetings of the Sibling Donor Cord Blood Program.

Berkeley, California, United States

Provided administrative support for a Professor in a busy research laboratory. Area of study: antioxidant free radical scavenging and its effects on aging. Duties included: hiring & supervision ~5 clerical staff, personnel/visa processing, budget analysis, coordination of grant submissions & publication projects (books, papers, abstracts).

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Began as receptionist, promoted to front office supervisory position within my first 90 days. Duties included: screening donors, maintaining files and records, fielding inquiries, cash handling, and responding to minor medical emergencies. Within 6 months, my duties expanded to include: direct handling and quality control of human plasma specimens.

Certified Aerobics Instructor - (La Crosse, WI; St. Paul, MN; Madison, WI) (WI/MN) 1987-1994Led fitness classes for groups of 1 to 100 in high/low impact aerobics and muscle training. Experience with various organizations including Athletic Training Camps, Private Athletic Clubs, Schools (High Schools, Universities), and One-on-One personal training.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Creative Community Living (Madison, WI) 1992 - 1993Assisted with activities of daily living for 2 adults with disabilities.

WI/MN/IL

• Received company recognition as “Top Salesperson (Rookie) of the Summer” (#1 of ~6000)Represented an international company promoting health systems products in the tri-state area of WI, MN, & IL. I was responsible for.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Office Assistant – Planned Parenthood (Madison, WI) 1989-1991Worked in the front office at a busy urban medical clinic in Madison, WI. Work included patient scheduling, directing patients questions to appropriate resources, maintaining medical records, and office organization.

Master'S Degree, Nursing & Nursing Case Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology