Executed nationally-funded project for the United Kingdom Department of Health with main objective to improve survival rates for premature & sick babies nationwide. Directed all phases of the project life cycle to monitor project status. Researched and composed project reports for distribution to key stakeholders. Drafted support materials and resources for neonatal units and composed and published journal articles relating to research and hands-on experience. Managed funding and budget… Show more Executed nationally-funded project for the United Kingdom Department of Health with main objective to improve survival rates for premature & sick babies nationwide. Directed all phases of the project life cycle to monitor project status. Researched and composed project reports for distribution to key stakeholders. Drafted support materials and resources for neonatal units and composed and published journal articles relating to research and hands-on experience. Managed funding and budget requirements, determining when monetary support was needed and negotiating additional funds. Key Accomplishments:• Developed first ever national accreditation system for all neonatal units; oversaw system implementation, monitoring and auditing reports for accuracy to maintain and improve the system during nation-wide adoption. • Engaged in public speaking as an expert advisor and representative of Bliss and stakeholders at seminars and events for the government’s Neonatal Network in addition to speaking at national conferences, workshops, and training sessions. Show less

Internally promoted from Administrative Assistant to Project Manager tasked with integrating patient support groups into long- and short-term plans of care to improve patient self-management and confidence. Developed and completed toolkits to streamline patient and health care professionals’ collaboration including a tool to expedite patient referrals. Coordinated awareness events to educate the local and national community about the organization and the importance of patient support groups… Show more Internally promoted from Administrative Assistant to Project Manager tasked with integrating patient support groups into long- and short-term plans of care to improve patient self-management and confidence. Developed and completed toolkits to streamline patient and health care professionals’ collaboration including a tool to expedite patient referrals. Coordinated awareness events to educate the local and national community about the organization and the importance of patient support groups. Audited monthly support group donations to ensure regulatory compliance with UK law. Drafted and distributed quarterly updates for internal staff, promoting positive achievements and project progression. Key Accomplishments:• Promoted successful patient self-management by educating patients regarding local services and ensuring integration of patient support groups with healthcare community. Show less

Initiated and developed the organization’s initial Black Minority Ethnic (BME) project. Developed company’s organizational strategy and road map for all BME work. Maintained and updated a Care database of patient records, providing training for all users as needed. Recruited and managed attendance and knowledge for all volunteers. Managed communications as the first point of contact for patients, health care professionals, and researchers. Key Accomplishments:• Maintained multiple… Show more Initiated and developed the organization’s initial Black Minority Ethnic (BME) project. Developed company’s organizational strategy and road map for all BME work. Maintained and updated a Care database of patient records, providing training for all users as needed. Recruited and managed attendance and knowledge for all volunteers. Managed communications as the first point of contact for patients, health care professionals, and researchers. Key Accomplishments:• Maintained multiple web pages with information on 80+ support groups, composing bi-monthly and monthly regional newsletters and e-newsletters. • Coordinated two regional conferences, overseeing event locations, speaker schedules, and attendance. Show less