Some prior relevant work:
Adult Protective Investigator
Investigated cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals in Palm Beach County of age 18 years and older. Orchestrated cooperation among state and local agencies to address problems in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities and private residences. Interacted with police, police detectives, judges, attorneys, physicians, nurses, social workers and other professionals. Petitioned courts to remove individuals who were no longer able to live alone and found appropriate placement. Performed assessment of a client’s level of risk for abuse, neglect or exploitation. Reported to the State Attorney’s Office, police jurisdictions, relatives of incapacitated persons, attorneys, and other interested parties who were permitted such information.
Cancer Information Specialist
Responded to inquiries from physicians, health professionals, and the public about all aspects of cancer, including cancer treatment, clinical trials, wellness after cancer, and other information. Acted as a liaison between the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the general public. Responded to inquiries over the Internet on NCI’s LiveHelp (a version of instant messaging). Wrote and edited phrases for NCI’s Standard Response Library for Internet communications.