Margaret Schultz

Experience

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  Weill Cornell Medical College

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Research Intern, Department of Nephrology

  ▪ Assisted with a gene research study headed by Dr. Manikkam Suthanthiran in search of an early predictive marker of kidney transplant rejection▪ Conducted key lab processes including RNA isolation, reverse transcription, gene amplification, and real-time polymerase chain reaction▪ Evaluated gene expression data and its implications for the prevention of kidney transplant rejection

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  Russel & Volkening Literary Agency

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  ▪ Reviewed query letters and manuscripts from potential authors, assessing their qualification for publication▪ Managed permission contracts, pursued reversions of rights

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  Dr. Elizabeth Poynor (MD, PhD, FACOG)

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Clinical Intern

  ▪ Handled calls to and from patients, prepared charts▪ Observed Dr. Poynor in surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital

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  Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Research Intern

  ▪ Split time between a diagnostics research laboratory working to predict and prevent immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases in children, and a cellular biotherapy laboratory working to treat such diseases, primarily through bone marrow transplantations▪ Attended patient consultations to monitor the progress and treatment of genetic conditions

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  Weill Cornell Medical College

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

  Research Technician, Department of Anesthesiology

  ▪ Collaborated with physicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in a biomedical laboratory studying the effects of anesthetics on the brain▪ Designed protocols to study the effects of a protein implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease; gave oral presentations to disseminate results▪ Co-authored a publication: Herold, K.F., R.L. Sanford, W. Lee, M.F. Schultz, H.I. Ingolfsson, O.S. Andersen, and H.C. Hemmings Jr., 2014. Volatile anesthetics inhibit sodium channels without altering lipid bilayer properties. The Journal of General Physiology Show less

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  Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Research Honors Program

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Researcher

  ▪ Collaborated with researcher mentor Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN, on steps of the nursing research process including data collection, cleaning, and analysis▪ Designed an independent project and presented a poster on risk factors for STDs among Afro-Caribbean and African American women with a history of intimate partner violence

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  Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Birth Companions Program

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Birth Companion

  ▪ Educated expectant mothers on perinatal topics including the stages and phases of labor, positions for pushing, infant security, and breastfeeding▪ Provided continuous support and comfort techniques to women through the duration of labor and acted as a liaison between patients and providers to ensure effective communication

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  Sibley Memorial Hospital

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

  ▪ Managed the complete care of obstetric patients in the labor & delivery setting, from triage and admission to recovery and discharge▪ Acted as a preceptor and mentor for a nursing student doing her final practicum (224 hours) through the Johns Hopkins Supporting Professional Advancement in Nursing (SPAN) program

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  UCSF Medical Center

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  Registered Nurse, Birth Center

  ▪ Antepartum: Managed high-risk patients with complex conditions including pre-term labor, placenta previa and accreta, pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and gestational diabetes▪ Labor & Delivery: Acted as primary nurse for patients undergoing spontaneous labor, induction of labor, trial of labor after Cesarean (TOLAC), and C-sections; oversaw recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)▪ Postpartum: Educated patients and families on breastfeeding, newborn care, and recovery after vaginal and Cesarean births; assessed readiness for discharge and provided referrals▪ Newborn Nursery: Performed newborn assessments, baths, vaccine administration, and newborn screen tests; assisted pediatricians during circumcisions; monitored higher-acuity infants such as those with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)▪ Took on a unit champion role for the transition from estimated blood loss to quantitative blood loss as guided by evidence-based practice; attended the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Team Strategies & Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) training to design a plan to teach and implement the new policy Show less

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  CONCIERGE IVF, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  Registered Nurse

  Medication Administration RN for clients undergoing egg freezing and IVF cycles

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  LifeLong Medical Care

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Nurse Practitioner Resident

  Provided full-scope primary care to a largely underserved population in the setting of a FQHC, workingwith patients across the lifespan to meet their unique needsDeveloped proficiency in gynecology, urgent care, school-based health, and street medicine skills through rotations in these specialties

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  CareLinx Nurse OnDemand

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Nurse Practitioner contracting with Color Health Inc.

  Acted as lead clinician at Covid-19 testing and vaccination sites across the Bay Area with a goal of increasing access to these services in underprivileged communitiesProvided medical consults, assessed patients for adverse reactions and directed emergency response, and oversaw onboarding of new clinicians

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  Pinnacle Training Systems

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Nurse Practitioner

  Conducted annual medical testing and physical examinations for fire fighters and first responders across the Bay Area per National Fire Protection Association guidelines

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  SFDPH

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  Special Nurse

  Managed a patient panel at San Francisco Department of Public Health's Medical Respite & Sobering Center; tasks included collaborating with providers and social workers on wound care protocols, medication management, Substance Use Disorder treatment, and health educationPartnered with Community Forward SF to provide shelter and health management to people experiencing homelessness who are discharged from the hospital and have ongoing complex medical needs

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  Colibri Health Institute Inc.

  Nov 2023 - now

  Founder

  Currently building a non-profit focused on providing free online preventative health education to individuals and families worldwide