I am a pediatric registered nurse II on the Surgical Care Unit (SCU) at Children's National Hospital, where I provide specialized care to children with complex surgical needs. I hold a prior degree in Public Health and bring a strong foundation in population health, research methodology, and evidence-based practice to my clinical work. Before pursuing my nursing degree, I served as a clinical research coordinator at the National Institutes of Health, supporting the design and implementation of studies on rare genetics and . At Children's, I serve as a Safety Champion for SCU, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to promote safety, support quality improvement initiatives, and enhance patient and staff safety.