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EXPERIENCE
2000 - Present
McGregor Clinic - Fort Myers, Florida
Executive Director
- Increased practice to over 450 active clients
- Initiated and completed clinic expansion and relocation
- Established community partnerships with area agencies and businesses to promote AIDS awareness
- Grants for clinic programs and services
- Continued expansion of clinic services to include women's health services, PAC case management, food pantry and library resource area
- Plan and coordinate fundraising activities
1999 - 2000
McGregor Clinic - Fort Myers, Florida
Clinical Coordinator
- Co-founder of first client-designed, client-governed clinic for HIV/AIDS
- Establish and maintain clinic protocols for patient care
- Establish volunteer program
- Developed partnership and protocols with Phoenix Center (Rape Crisis Unit) for PEP treatment and medical follow-up for rape victims
- Expansion of clinic services to include Ryan White case management, "Clothes Closet" for clients and families, support group, HIV testing and counseling
- Developed and continue to provide education and awareness programs for local schools and civic groups
1997 - 1999
HIV/AIDS Patient Empowerment Coalition (HAPEC) - Fort Myers, Florida
Cofounder
- Founded with clients from healthcare providers form Sarasota to Miami
- Lobbied legislators for funding and clinic support
- Established partnerships with business, healthcare, university and social agencies for development of strategic plan
- Formation of 501(c)3 organization and board of directors
1995 - 1997
Lee County Health Department - Fort Myers, Florida
Registered Nurse Senior Community Health Nurse - OPS
- Field nurse in "Shots for Tots" program
- Clinic nurse in various clinic including well-baby, sick child and adult primary care
- HIV case management, including clinic at the McGregor site
PUBLICATIONS
Co-author, "HIV/AIDS and Pediatric AIDS", The Arc
March 2002
PRESENTATIONS
December 1999
International AIDS Conference, Paris, France
"Patient and Community Partnerships in AIDS Care"
Authored and Co-presented abstract demonstrating McGregor Clinic as a unique example of patient and community partnership
August 2002
"Treatment Adherence in HIV/AIDS"
Presented to local HIV/AIDS service providers
MEMBERSHIPS
Present
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC)
Lee County Patient Care Alliance
1996
HIV/AIDS Curriculum Development Committee
Appointed by Lee County School Board
CERTIFICATIONS
November 2003
AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
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