Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Experienced Master’s level researcher with a demonstrated history of end of life care and geriatrics. Skilled in Adult and Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Dementia Care, Cancer Care, and Music Therapy. Excellent communication skills within a team as well as with clients and their families. Experienced with Electronic Documentation including REDCap, Home Care Home Base (HCHB), Epic and Cerner. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experienced presenter of Music Therapy, Hospice and Palliative Care, Mental Health, and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Professional interests include Neuroscience and Music, Clinical Supervision and Research.
Research staff member for IU Center for Aging Research. Research topics include Advance Directives, Caregivers of Patients with Dementia, Healthcare Outcomes for Older LGBTQIA+ individuals, Decreasing ICU delirium post-discharge.
Responsibilities include providing music therapy services to terminally ill adults and older adults with various end-stage diseases, emotional support for patients and families, end-of-life education for patients and families, attend patient deaths, contribute to memorial services, communicate and collaborate with team members.