Experience

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  St. jude children's research hospital

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Summer intern

  Drafted genetic counseling referral guides to the Division of Cancer Predisposition for various departments throughout St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (solid tumor, neuro-oncology, leukemia/lymphoma)Drafted templates for cover letters, first visit letters and follow-up letters for patients and clinicians Attended weekly case conferences and various hospital rounds (i.e. neuro-oncology, psychosocial)

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  Moncrief cancer institute

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Genetic counselor assistant

  Assisted a team of 4 cancer genetic counselors in daily activities including clinic management, communication with genetic testing laboratories and insurance companies, disclosure to patients of normal genetic testing results, completion of all normal follow-up letters to patients and clinicians, and participation in ongoing research projects Worked with patients with a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, using the assistance of an interpreter when necessaryParticipated in community outreach events and create patient and professional educational materials Show less

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  Ut southwestern medical center

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Genetic counselor assistant

  Assisted a team of 14 genetic counselors in daily activities related to a hereditary colon cancer screening grant including coordination of genetic testing and disclosure of normal results, completion of all normal follow-up letters to patients and clinicians, data collection and curation, and participation in ongoing research projectsTrained new genetic counselor assistants in management of job duties

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  University of south carolina school of medicine

  Sept 2018 - May 2020

  Graduate assistant

  Center for Disabilities Resources

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  St. jude children's research hospital

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Pediatric cancer genetic counseling student intern

  6 week full-time clinical rotation in the Division of Cancer Predisposition at St. Jude Children's Research HospitalWorked alongside genetic counselors, oncologists, and nurse practitioners to provide the full spectrum of pediatric oncology genetic counseling services for indications including a personal history of cancer/tumor (retinoblastoma, medulloblastoma, leukemia, lymphoma, craniopharyngioma), family history of cancer (i.e. familial adenomatous polyposis, neurofibromatosis type 2), tumor surveillance (i.e. Li-Fraumeni syndrome, DICER1 syndrome, Gorlin syndrome), and suspicious tumor genetic testing resultsAttended weekly case conferences Show less

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  Cincinnati children's hospital medical center

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Laboratory genetic counseling student intern

  One week-long laboratory rotationShadowed genetic counselors in molecular genetics and cytogenetics laboratories to see day to day processes: writing up results reports, answering questions from patients and medical providers via phone and emailBecame acclimated to sample flow from intake to result disclosure Attended team meetings and case conferencesToured molecular genetics and cytogenetics laboratories to understand work flow and how equipment is use (i.e. whole exome/genome sequencing, microarray, FISH, etc.) Show less

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  Atrium health

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Prenatal genetic counseling student intern

  8-week clinical rotation at Atrium Health Women's InstituteWorked alongside genetic counselors, ultrasonographers and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists to provide the full spectrum of prenatal and preconception genetic counseling services: advanced maternal age, abnormal prenatal screens, family history concerns, carrier screening, teratogenic exposures, maternal conditions, recurrent pregnancy loss and abnormal ultrasound findings

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  Greenwood genetic center

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

  Pediatric genetic counseling student intern

  8-week clinical rotation at Greenwood Genetics Center-Columbia.Participated in neonatal, child and adult evaluations, outreach satellite clinics and specialty clinics such as craniofacial, metabolic and Down syndrome clinics.

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  Medical university of south carolina

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Prenatal genetic counseling student intern

  8-week clinical rotation in the Prenatal Wellness CenterParticipated in a variety of prenatal and preconception genetic counseling opportunities (advanced maternal age, routine prenatal screening, ultrasound anomalies, family histories of genetic conditions) and observation of prenatal tests, including CVS, amniocentesis and high-resolution ultrasound. Attended monthly Fetal Board allowing for the participation in a multidisciplinary discussion and planning of management of pregnancies with fetal abnormalities. Show less

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  Evicore healthcare

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

  Utilization management genetic counseling intern

  2-week virtual mini-rotation at eviCore.Participated in case review observation, policy updates, didactic lectures, and an independent case review activity.

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  Ut health san antonio

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2022

  Certified genetic counselor

  Pediatric Hematology-OncologyGRACIAS Texas Program

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  Carelon

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2025

  Genetic counselor reviewer
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  Natera

  Mar 2025 - now

  Clinical billing genetic counselor