After receiving her Bachelor’s of Science from Georgetown University, Ani began working as a nurse at one of the busiest Trauma Centers in New York City. There she encountered the vast disparities in care and grew a passion for improving health care delivery for vulnerable populations. Ani’s current work in her PhD focuses on supporting older adults with chronic conditions who are the highest-need and highest-costing patients in US health care systems.

Education

Columbia University, School of Nursing
August 2018-Present PhD Candidate New York, NY Jonas Scholar GPA: 3.8

Georgetown University, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Class of 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Washington D.C.

Public Health and Research Experience

Columbia University

October 2018-Present

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Maureen Georgee

  • Analyzed 80 patient visits at Federally Qualified Health Centers in Philadelphia using Grounded Theory methodology

  • Co-authored paper on patient-reported barriers to asthma management in African American patients

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

June 2017- September 2017 Nursing Fellow under Dr. Susan Hassmiller Princeton, NJ

  • Developed evidence-based paper surrounding the Nurse’s Role in Patient Engagement published in the Journal of Nursing Administration

  • Interviewed 30 Nurse Executives and Chief Nursing Officers leading patient engagement initiatives

Ariadne Labs at Harvard School of Public Health

May 2016-April 2017 Research Assistant for Drs. Atul Gawande and Neel Shah Boston, MA

  • Formulated evidence-based systematic review and abstracts for scientific paper, and performed qualitative data analysis

  • Work culminated in two scientific publications “Relationship Between Labor and Delivery Unit Management Practices and Maternal Outcomes” and “Designing Capacity for High Value Healthcare: The Impact of Design on Clinical Care in Childbirth”

Student Nurses Association

April 2016-May 2017 President Georgetown University

  • Led professional programs in nursing role development: flu-shot clinics, health fairs, student internship preparation, networking events, and fundraisers for Georgetown University Hospital Pediatric Clinic

The Mary’s Center Health Clinic September 2015-May 2017 Volunteer Health Educator Washington, D.C.

  • Created and taught health and wellness curriculum used by Georgetown nursing students for 40 inner city high school students on topics of: substance abuse, sexual education, mental and physical health, and nutrition

Clinical Experience

New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell, Trauma I Emergency Department

November 2017-Present Staff Nurse New York, NY

  • Maintained safe and effective treatment with various levels of patient acuity in a demanding environment

  • Participated in unit and hospital-level research projects to improve efficiency and patient safety

George Washington University Hospital, Trauma I Emergency Department

January 2017-May 2017 Nursing Practicum Washington, D.C.

  • Assisted in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults, and conscious sedations

  • Ensured total safety and best possible care under the direction of my preceptor

Lawrence General Hospital, Trauma III Emergency Department

May 2015-August 2015 Trauma Technician Lawrence, MA

  • Triaged and assisted in treating patients in trauma and critical care (Ranked 3rd in Pt admissions in Massachusetts)

  • Developed an understanding of multiple medical emergencies: Psychiatric, Cardiovascular, Obstetric, and Pediatrics

CURE Pediatric Neurosurgery Hospital

March 2012 – April 2012 Volunteer Medical Assistant Mbale, Uganda

  • Assisted medical staff in caring for patients with Hydrocephalus and Spina bifida in the role of a tech

Awards:

Armenian Professional Society Scholarship (2019)

Armenian General Benevolent Union Scholarship (2019)

FIGS #IAmANurse Grant Recipient (2019)

Jonas Scholarship Recipient (2018)

National Student Nurses Association Award  (2017)

Community Service Award  Georgetown University (2016)

American Education Leaders Organization National Contest, 1st Place (2015)

Head of School Award (2013)

Language:

Proficiency in Spanish and Armenian