Rachel Patrick

Dynamic Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor at Sinai Hospital, skilled in pediatric assessment and simulation training. Proven ability to enhance staff competencies through innovative education methods and evidence-based practice. Recognized for leadership in developing standardized training programs and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Committed to improving clinical outcomes and patient care.

• Christine, Hahn, Nurse Manager, Patient Care Services, casmith@lifebridgehealth.org, 410-601-5917, Inpatient Pediatrics / PICU / Children’s Diagnostic Center
• Thomas, Shelly, Clinical Coach, tshelley@lifebridgehealth.org, 717-793-7347
• Katelyn, Zink, PICU RN, 410-458-0876

• National Aquarium of Baltimore, Diver, Maryland, 2015, Present, Provided visitors with educational talks on marine ecology, animal behavior, and dive safety, Assisted in feeding and caring for animals in the Atlantic coral reef tank exhibit
• Tambopata Macaw Research Center, Macaw Research Assistant, Peru, 2009-10, 2010-02, Conducted observational behavioral studies on parrots on the local clay lick., Recorded the overall number of different parrot species found in this rainforest sector through census counts, flight pattern and arrival documentation and tagging studies., Monitored progression of chick development in nests and obtained physical measurements., Gave educational presentations on animal behavior and ecology to ecotourists visiting the lodge.

• Received the Excellence in Engagement Nursing Award 2022
• Nominated for Excellence in Nursing Daisy Award in 2023 &2024,
• Recipient of the Daisy Award

• Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
• Certified CPR and Basic Life Support Instructor

• Akopyants, N. S., Kimblin, N., Secundino, N., Patrick, R., Peters, N., Lawyer, P., ... & Sacks, D. L. (2009). Demonstration of genetic exchange during cyclical development of Leishmania in the sand fly vector. Science, 324(5924), 265-268.
• Stamper, L. W., Patrick, R. L., Fay, M. P., Lawyer, P. G., Elnaiem, D. E. A., Secundino, N., ... & Peters, N. C. (2011). Infection parameters in the sand fly vector that predict transmission of Leishmania major. PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 5(8), e1288.

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Research Scientist. NIH, Maryland. 2007-2012
• Summer intern (2007-2009). Post-baccalaureate researcher May 2010 – Sept 2011
• Researched biology of Leishmania parasites within mammalian hosts and sand-fly vectors.
• Developed a project to determine if the Leishmania parasites were capable of genetic exchange, the paper resulting from this study was published by Science.
• Trained new laboratory members and assisted in devising and implementing new research projects.
• Talked with patients in NIAID parasitological division of the NIH hospital and discussed their treatment plans
• Research Assistant. Biochemistry Department of St. Mary’s College, Maryland. Spring 2008
• Worked to determine the function of the protein RBM24 in humans and its role in alternative DNA splicing