• Facilitated and advocated for the physiologic labor process for over 120 women and managed over 60 births.• Assessed and managed labor, birth, and postpartum care for women who were considered high-risk, including thosewith preterm delivery, intrauterine growth restriction, pre-eclampsia, GDMA1, and PPH.• Performed cesarean first-assists.• Independently performed first and second-degree perineal laceration repairs and episiotomies as needed.• Co-facilitated Centering… Show more • Facilitated and advocated for the physiologic labor process for over 120 women and managed over 60 births.• Assessed and managed labor, birth, and postpartum care for women who were considered high-risk, including thosewith preterm delivery, intrauterine growth restriction, pre-eclampsia, GDMA1, and PPH.• Performed cesarean first-assists.• Independently performed first and second-degree perineal laceration repairs and episiotomies as needed.• Co-facilitated Centering Pregnancy Prenatal groups.• Evaluated the need for intervention, collaboration, or referral with other members of the healthcare team.• Independently performed well-woman exams, STI assessments and treatment, contraception initiation, IUD and Nexplanon placements, and first trimester MABs.• Performed first trimester ultrasounds to accurately date early pregnancies. Show less

• Developed a Street Nursing practice that provides RN-scope care including wound care, foot care, referrals, and triage for clients experiencing houselessness who utilize the Lava Mae mobile showers.• Created a Street Nursing elective to teach RN skills to UCSF Masters in Nursing students to administer nursing care to clients on the streets.

Represents nursing students on the Clinic Leadership Board for the student-run free clinic. Recruits nursing students to Homeless Clinic and provides orientation and training for prospective volunteers. Determines and implements ways to further integrate nursing students and nursing care into clinic.

-Provided one-on-one pregnancy options counseling, contraceptive counseling, and breastfeeding support to primarily low-income LatinX teens at Clínica Alta Vista.-Performed pregnancy tests, STI screenings, and HIV testing in conjunction with comprehensive risk reduction counseling in a fast-paced clinic setting.-Assessed needs for nutritional counseling and performed individualized gestational diabetes education sessions and assessments throughout pregnancy.

Provides one-on-one pregnancy options counseling, contraceptive counseling, and breastfeeding support to a socially diverse patient population in a predominately Latino community. Performs STI screenings and HIV testing in conjunction with comprehensive risk reduction counseling in a fast-paced clinic setting. Conducts routine California Perinatal Support Program nutrition and breastfeeding assessments.

Physically and emotionally supports women through the entirety of their labor and helps clients to advocate for their wishes during the birth process. Provides positioning support throughout labor, offers pain management tools, and assists with initial breastfeeding postpartum. Trained in childbirth education, child development, pain management, and breastfeeding support.

Provided weekly bilingual (Spanish and English) screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections. Made appropriate referrals to physicians for individuals presenting with symptoms. Conducted one-on-one risk-reduction counseling following STI screening.

Conducted bilingual (Spanish and English) HIV prevention counseling, testing, and referrals and linked HIV positive patients with care and other needed services. Organized advocacy events, health fairs, festivals, parades, and other community events. Pursued additional opportunities to provide HIV education for the uninsured or underinsured Latino community.

Created a service program for Whitman students and 30 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the purpose of decreasing stigma associated with disabilities, educating Whitman students, and encouraging friendships and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Provided peer counseling and support services for residents of the Whitman Collegeresidence halls. Coordinated bimonthly service projects for residence halls and served as aliaison between students and Whitman College administration.

One of three student organizers partnered with the Assistant Dean of Students andCounseling Center to provide education, support, and resources regarding eating disordersand body image.

Examined the role of gesture processing and production in typical and clinical populations (autism) using fMRI and behavioral coding of gestures. Developed a gesture coding scheme to compare gesture quality between clinical and typical populations.

Studied the role of the state sponsored midwife in the education of HIV/AIDS for Aymaran women in the Putre comune. Interviewed 30 patients in a rural public health clinic regarding their knowledge, perceptions, and education surrounding HIV/AIDS.

9/10-12/10 Helpline, Walla Walla, WA—Bilingual Client ScreenerInterviewed clients to determine their need for food vouchers, rent assistance,transportation vouchers, and placement in the STEP Women’s Shelter. Made appropriatereferrals for clients and provided Spanish translation.