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Heather J. Head

Heather J. Head

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director ETCAC | Advanced Forensic Nurse Expert | Author | Advocate | Mom

  • Education

    • University of North Georgia

      2001 - 2003
      Master of Science - MS Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau member since 1996 Family Nurse PractitionerAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioner - Board Certification June 2003

    • Brenau University

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society member 1996-current

    • Brenau University

      2016 - 2018
      Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nursing Leadership and Education

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau, member since 1996 Awarded Brenau University Graduate nursing Student award at graduation, 2018 DNP Research Project: Assessing Forensic Nursing Practice in BSN students and novice trauma nurses.Clinical research background: Adolescent GYN medicine trends; Child sexual abuse; pediatric forensic nursing practice; HPV-Gardisil vaccine use and protocols; STD/STI protocol development for ETCAC

  • Experience

    • EDMONDSON TELFORD CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

      Jan 1998 - now

      Provide forensic medical examination services to suspected child victims of abuse; oversee forensic services for Child Advocacy Center 501c3 organization. Visit: www.etcac.org Provide forensic sexual and physical assault medical examinations to suspected child abuse victims. Provide Expert Witness testimony in child abuse, forensic nursing, and pediatric growth and development.

      • Executive Director / Forensic Clinical Director

        Oct 1998 - now

      • Pediatric Forensic Sexual Assault Medical Examiner

        Jan 1998 - now

    • Edmondson-Telford CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

      Oct 1998 - now
      Executive Director

      501c3 organization serving suspected child abuse victims & their caregivers; providing forensic interview & medical examinations while coordinating cases of child abuse with local agencies following the children's advocacy model.

    • The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.

      Jun 2003 - now
      Family Nurse Practitioner

      Specializing in Adolescent Gynecology; Skilled Advanced Nurse Practice for women's health, including diagnosing & treating for birth control, STI, dysmenorrhea, AUB, menopausal changes; perimenopausal changes; HRT; PCOS, and other women's health concerns. Private clinic with MD/DO/APRN/CNM providers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Forensic Nurse

      Forensic Nursing Certification Board

    • Interpersonal Violence Strangulation Evaluation (IVSE-C)

      Forensic nursing certification board
      Nov 2024

    • Pediatric Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE - Pediatric)

      California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center
      Jun 2001

    • Advanced Forensic Nurse (AFN-C)

      Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB)
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

      American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
      Jun 2003
      View certificate certificate

    • Registered Advanced Practice Nurse - Family Nurse Practitioner

      Georgia Secretary of State
      May 2003

    • Sexual Assault Examiner (SANE - Adult)

      Georgia Network To End Assault
      May 2000

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Heather J. Head
      Outstanding Healthcare Administrator Healthy Hall 2019 Hall County Chamber Healthy Hall 2019 Mar 2019
    • Awarded to Heather J. Head
      Veta Massey Outstanding Graduate Student Award Brenau University Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Heather J. Head
      Masters in the Art of Nursing Brenau Communiversity Program Mar 2011 Awarded by the Warren Featherbone Communiversity at Brenau University - Health Sciences Department for outstanding leadership and professional contributions to the field of nursing in the Gainesville, GA community.
    • Awarded to Heather J. Head
      Liberty Bell Award GA Bar Association - Hall County 2007 Awarded by the Hall County Bar Association for outstanding service and professional contributions to the legal community through work in forensic medical examinations and non-profit leadership in the community.
    • Awarded to Heather J. Head
      Young Woman of the Year Gainesville Jaycees Feb 2006 Awarded by the Gainevsille-Hall County, GA Jaycees organization for outstanding and distinguished service given to the community, State of GA and Country during 2005 through 2006.