OBJECTIVE

My goal is to secure the position of Professional Baby Nurse in private sector with reputable, corporate, high profile or visible and well-established families. I possess a very high standard of care, a strong sense of integrity, extremely loyal, Along with my several degrees, I can utilize all skills and contribute to the families with their unique and specialized needs. I believe it is a difficult period in their lives and helping

them make some sense out of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors plus, keeping them healthy physically and emotionally and attached to their newborn are my primary goals.

EXPERIENCE

Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas
Elementary School Nurse
Nursing Supervisor - Ms. Evelyn Henry
August 2000- Present
Duties include assessing, treating, and dispensing medications to all children. I arrange for programs for faculty, parents and students that help them become proactive in their best interest. Keep all records regarding vision screening and referrals, hearing screening and referrals and immunizations – notification, follow up and arranging for free shots at the campus for those who are unable to pay and travel for immunizations. Arrange for immunizations for staff. Make sure all children with vision and hearing needs receive exams and glasses or hearing devices. Support staff in meeting their personal and professional health needs. Organization of the clinic and prepared for emergencies as they happen. Co- facilitates the KAP groups with the children who are identified at risk. Conduct some therapy with angry children, tutor children and provide a tremendous amount of tender loving care and attention. Chair the following committees: Referral committee – keep all records so that the principal and diagnostician know exactly where each folder is in the time-line process; Risk Management Committee, Safe and Drug Free Schools, 504 Committee, all health related issues, member of Shared Decision Making Committee, and attend ARD’s when invited. Teach health-related topics to the children at my initiation or by the teacher’s request. Keep records required by the Health and Medical Office. Attend all nursing staff meetings as required. Provide in-services to the staff as required and mandated by the State as law.

The Treadway Clinic, Nashville, TN
Psychotherapist, RN, LCSW, 1999 – June 2000
Private Practice in Social Work in a private clinic. Provide therapy for established client base. Manage clients with the different manage care panels. Perform appropriate session notes and documentation. Satisfy the manage care networks requirements for treatment plans. Provide individual, marital, family therapy and group to adolescents and adults. Expertise in eating disorders, family of origin issues, addiction, childhood trauma and rape, pregnancy related issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and issues relating to high profile positions. Family therapy and with a focus on parenting skills and training.

Marilyn Platt (self), Brentwood, TN
Psychotherapist, 1997 - 1999
Private Practice Social Work. Specialized in adult and adolescent populations. Some marital and family therapy performed. Areas of expertise included eating disorders, addictions, body image difficulties, family of origin issues, childhood trauma and rape, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and issues relating to clients in the entertainment industry. Provided emergency and crisis intervention therapy.

PrimaDoulas of Nashville, Inc., Franklin, TN
Owner, 1996 - July 2000
Teach childbirth education classes to expectant couples and single women. Perform doula services to expectant couples and single women to preserve a positive attachment and birth experience. Teach Hypnobirthing classes. Provide physical and emotional support during lactation, postpartum services and the neonatal period.

Luton Mental Health Center, Nashville, TN
Clinical Therapist, 1994 – 1998

Planned Parenthood of Nashville, Nashville, TN
Registered Nurse, 1986 - 1992l.

Koala Adolescent Center, Nashville, TN
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 1987 – 1988

Women's Hospital of Texas, Houston, TX
Ward Clerk/Nurse Aide in Labor and Delivery, 1984 – 1985

Jewish Community Center, Houston, TX
Preschool Teacher (part-time), 1975 - 1976

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Nashville, TN
Masters, Social Work, 1993
GPA: 3.7, Major GPA: 3.7. Graduated with honors. Active on Minority Affairs Committee

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
B.S., Nursing, 1985
GPA: 3.7, graduated with honors. Specialized in Labor and Delivery and Psychiatric areas.

Houston Community College, Houston, TX
B.A., [ Major ], 1982
GPA: 3.9. Took courses to meet nursing school criteria.

University of Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Minor: Science, 1972
GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 3.5. Received certificate to teach Public Health and Physical Education in all levels in the State of Texas.

LICENSES

• Registered Nurse, 1985. Licensed in Texas then Tennessee. License # 68738 expiring 12/31/2001; Texas License # 526505 expiration Dec 2005
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tennessee, 1997. Tennessee License # 000003644; Texas License # 35380 expiration 12/31/04
• National Certification for Doulas - DONA, National, 1997

REFERENCES
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STRENGTHS

1. ability to be the link to normalcy helping the mother retain a sense of accomplishment and confidence
2. warm, loving, enthusiastic, flexible
3. caring nature, mature, responsible
4. compassionate
5. great listener, ability to communicate
6. tolerance for all ethnic groups and lifestyles
7. good health
8. supportive
9. allow mom to have her own belief system
10. thorough
11. upfront and share my observations to open great discussions