I believe in the delivery of optimum patient care.  I believe that I am an efficient nurse who always goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the patients. My vision for the future is to educate and empower patients to seek appropriate health care in a timely manner. I am an advocate for the promotion of self-management for the individuals with sickle cell disease.

 

I have worked in several different positions during my nursing career, from LPN, staff nurse. Currently my position is  the Director of Undergraduate studies, Associate Professor at Lehman College, Bronx N.Y.; I have worked on a Per-diem basis as a Patient educator and community services for SCD patients at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y. 2015-2016. I have completed a post doctorate in Epidemiology and Public Health, at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in May of 2010. I believe this additional knowledge was needed to gain better insight on the health of SCD patients. 

 

I am very active in several community organizations, where I sit on the Board of Directors for Coalition for Concern Medical Professionals (CCMP) since 1998 and Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network (QSCAN) in 2006-2008. In addition, I am an advisory member for QSCAN 2010 – 2019. I have served as a nurse consultant to persons with sickle cell disease from various organizations.    In 2015, I received the Iconic women award from SCDAA.  I also received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for my work in the SCD community, from Senator. Charles Rangel. My goal is to continue to touch the lives of children and families who suffer with sickle cell disease and other chronic diseases through research, education and public health programs.