Prenatal Genetic Counselor Resume Example Duke Perinatal Consultants Of Raleigh And Cary

PRENATAL GENETIC COUNSELOR

Professional Summary

Certified Genetic Counselor specializing in prenatal and preconception counseling in a Maternal Fetal Medicine high risk OB clinic. Highly skilled communicator, possessing broad knowledge in human and medical genetics, laboratory and clinical procedures, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in medical documentation of counseling sessions and the interpretation, limitations, and significance of genetic testing/screening results.

Certifications and Skills

Board Certified Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling 2009-current
Accredited member of the Allied Health Staff at Duke University Medical Center 2007-current
Super User Representative for Maestro Electronic Medical Records systems at Duke Perinatal Consultants
Site Coordinator for Genetic Counseling Intern Training, Education, and Supervision.

Professional Employment

Prenatal Genetic Counselor
July 2007 to CurrentDuke Perinatal Consultants of Raleigh and Cary － Raleigh, NC

Provide prenatal and preconception counseling services for indications including but not limited to advanced maternal/paternal age, abnormal screen or test results, family history of genetic disorders/birth defects, recurrent losses, ultrasound anomalies and teratogenic exposures.
Elicit family, medical, pregnancy, and psychosocial history utilizing a variety of interviewing skills and counseling techniques
Calculate genetic risks and interpret pedigree data
Research, compile, and present pertinent and complex information regarding genetic disorders and testing to providers and clients/family
Facilitate decision making, especially within instances of high emotional investment or complicated clinical outcomes
Identify, order, and process appropriate genetic testing and screening for clients. Interpret and communicate results of chosen testing.
Supervise, train and educate genetic counseling and medical students, residents, and fellows withing the clinical setting
Document all clinical information and patient interaction within the electronic medical records system in a timely, concise, and comprehensive manner.
Recognize and facilitate coping with emotional and psychological needs of clients/family, and recognize situations requiring psychiatric referral
Anticipate areas of conflict or need, and provide appropriate referral for support and resolution
Facilitate cooperation and coordination amongst providers within a multidisciplinary team working in a sometimes complex and emotional environment
Actively and consistently continue education to maintain most current standards of care, practice and knowledge in the rapid and constantly evolving field of medical genetics

Master Counselor / Youth Counselor
June 2001 to June 2004Eckerd Youth Alternatives － Benson, VT

Supervised and trained youth counselors working with at risk youths in therapeutic settings.
Supervised, taught, and counseled at risk youths between the ages of thirteen and seventeen at a year round, alternative, wilderness based school for individuals with behavioral, psychological, and substance abuse issues.
Emphasis placed on coordinating personal needs, safety, education, family interaction and transition back into community.
Facilitated individual and group therapeutic discussions to encourage healthier decisions using choice therapy, reality therapy, problem solving processes, anger management cycles, substance abuse cycles, sexual offending cycles, and therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
Reviewed and prepared progress notes for admittance to social and family services.
Prepared and presented educational lessons on a variety of subjects.
Organized and led wilderness trips as an integral part of the therapeutic process.

Research Technician Level III
May 2000 to June 2001Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill － Chapel Hill, NC

Lab Director: Dr. Beverly Koller
Prepared and maintained all tissue culture samples.
Supervised undergraduate lab technicians.
Managed all laboratory supply ordering and payment processing.
Maintained numerous animal colonies, including animal handling, administering injections, and utilizing population control techniques.
Demonstrated mastery of molecular techniques for genotyping including PCR, plasmid construction, Western Blots and Northern Blots.
Performed small animal surgery, including embryonic implantation, embryonic harvesting, and cellular harvesting of pulmonary samples.
Prepared and presented data for submission in journals using Excel and Power Point.
Prepared and processed embryos for cryo-storage.

Education and Training

MS : Genetic Counseling, May 2007University of North Carolina at Greensboro － Greensboro, NCGPA: Recipient, Greensboro Graduate Scholarship GPA: 4.0

Recipient of Greensboro Graduate Scholarship, GPA: 4.0
Capstone Experience: "Treatment Options for Patients with MPS II and MPS III:How Do Families Make the Choice?"

BS : Biology / Spanish, May 2000University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill － Chapel Hill , NCGPA: Honor's Program, Jackson Scholarship Recipient, Watson Scholarship Recipient

Majors: Biology / Spanish
Honor's Program
Jackson Scholarship Recipient
Watson Scholarship Recipient

Post Baccalaureate Studies : 2005University of North Carolina at Charlotte － Charlotte, NC

Language Semester Abroad, 1999Universidad de Sevilla － Sevilla, Spain

Dean's List, GPA:3.860

Affiliations

American Board of Genetic Counseling Member 2007-current
North Carolina Medical Genetics Association (intermittent based of funding availability)
National Society of Genetic Counselors Member (intermittent based on funding availability)
Student Member NSGC Diversity SIG Member, 2006-2007
Genetic Counseling Program Representative to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Graduate Student Association, 2005-2006
Graduate Student Association Representative to the University Ethics Committee, 2006

Accomplishments

2015 Duke Strength, Hope, and Caring Team Recognition for leadership in patient care and safety

2010-2012 Creation, Participation , and Facilitation of Employee and Patient Satisfaction Committee

Professional Experience

Guest Lecturer at the invitation of Dr. William McKenzie at North Carolina State Univiersity, Raleigh, NC (Nov 2006)

Presented "Introduction to Genetic Counseling" to undergraduate Medical Genetics students

Student Monitor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Sept 2005-Oct2006)

Supervised and tutored student athletes during mandatory study hall periods. Provided assistance with course load, time management, and computer skills.

Graduate Student Presentations, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Sept 2006-May 2007)

Conducted detailed literature reviews and prepared Power Point presentations for lecture on genetic conditions and special topics related to genetics and genetic counseling: Incontentia Pigmenti, CVS, Waardenburg syndrome, Lynch syndrome (HNPCC), ALS, Osteogenesis Imperfects Type II, Prader-Willi syndrome, Wilson's disease, Wolf-Hirschorn syndrome, and Facilitation of Patient Participation in Research Studies

Group Facilitator, Sibshops, Greensboro, NC (Sept 2005-Oct 2005)

Facilitated group discussions and interactions between children ages 5-15 who have siblings with special needs. Participated in discussions regarding the challenges and positive aspects of being part of a family with a member who has special needs.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Duke Perinatal Consultants of Raleigh and Cary
Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

School Attended

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Universidad de Sevilla

Job Titles Held:

Prenatal Genetic Counselor
Master Counselor / Youth Counselor
Research Technician Level III

Degrees

MS : Genetic Counseling , May 2007
BS : Biology / Spanish , May 2000
Post Baccalaureate Studies : 2005
Language Semester Abroad , 1999

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