Professional Profile

About Me:

If you are a healthcare  entity or a legal firm, I can provide you with a variety of medical reports, timelines, newsletters, blogs, white papers, emails, articles and other types of content.

Through editing, I can bring clarity and focus to your content - on time and within budget.

I am a Registered Nurse and copywriter with over 20 years' experience in legal, pharmaceutical, medical device and patient safety realms. I have always been passionate about patients, and about using the written word to refine healthcare content, making it clear, accurate and accessible to people from all walks of life. I am detail-oriented, collaborative, and efficient and I love the power of language!

I volunteer with organizations that fight for equality for all human beings, and I believe in equity and kindness. When I am not working, I can be found outdoors, enjoying the wildlife, water, and sunshine.

General Writing and Editing Skills

• Strong command of the English language and grammar rules.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare procedures, and industry trends.
• Proficient in using style guides such as AMA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for spotting errors and inconsistencies.
• Familiarity with various content management systems and editing software. 

Advanced healthcare research and technical writing skills. 

• Routinely research medical and patient safety issues to identify clinical standards, guidelines and evidence-based best practices, and synthesize knowledge into succinct risk reduction strategies.  
• Experience writing scientific, peer-reviewed articles for journal publication, including authoring original research.  
• Medical grant writing experience and author of numerous National Quality Forum serious reportable event submissions.  
• Author of many scientific, peer-reviewed journal articles, educational tools, articles and textbook chapters. 

Outstanding educator and communicator.  

• Diverse experience with proven ability to communicate well within all organizational levels. 
• Effective collaborator.  Routinely present information to physicians, attorneys and C-suite level personnel.  
• Ability to develop and present complex information in a clear and meaningful way.  
• Developer of continuing nursing and medical educational content.