Medical/health writer adn reference librarian

Cheryl Louise Branche, M.D., MLS

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Cell: 928-***-**** • E-mail: ******.*******@*****.***

EDUCATION

MLS, Queens College of the City University of New York, Queens, NY, 2015

MD, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D. C., 1982

BS, Howard University College of Liberal Arts, Washington, D. C., 1980

LIBRARY WORK EXPERIENCE

Hunter College Health Professions Library-Brookdale Campus, New York, NY

Adjunct Reference Librarian, September 2015-Present

Assist users with library service questions.

Use RefWorks, CINAHLC

New York Black Librarians’ Caucus, New York, NY.

Volunteer, Grant Writer, March 2015-December 2015

Research grant opportunities

Research background information of grant applications

Prepare grant applications

Generate ideas for projects for literacy related grants

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.

Nathan Cummings Center Medical Library

Volunteer, 3/2015- Summer, 2016

Shelf reading

Copying documents for document delivery

Intern, Fall 2014

Prepared LibGuide on Drug Development

Performed medical literature searches

Used PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus, EndNote, Mandelay, RefWorks

Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing, NY

Rosenthal Library

Information Aide, 2012-2014

Used computer to look-up call numbers for users

Provided directional information

Taught users to use the online catalog to look up books and to use databases.

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. New York, NY

Touro-Harlem Medical Library

Volunteer, Summer 2012

Prepared Power Point slide set on PubMed’s Clinical Queries

Attended classes on literature search

Attended evidence-based medicine lecture

Self-Employed, New York, NY.

Freelance Writer, 2007-Present

Prepared queries

Prepared articles for editors who accepted queries

Interviewed expert

Became familiar with Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet research

Used general office skills

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

January, 2003-2005, Cashier Hudson News, New York, New York

Used cash register

Used lottery ticket machine

April, 2002-June, 2002 Clerk WMPR, Jackson, Mississippi

Answered telephones

Filed

Greeted customers

Answered questions of customers

August, 2001-December, 2001 English Instructor Global Edu-Cultural Center, South Korea

Taught children English

Taught business English to adults

Taught basic English to adults

2000-2001;1998-1999 Substitute Teacher Jackson Public Schools, Jackson, Mississippi

Verified attendance

Presented assignments to class of absentee teacher

Supervised activities in the classroom

Taught subject matter as required

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Greymouth Medical Clinic, Greymouth, New Zealand

Medical Doctor, 1999

Provided full-time medical diagnostic services to clinic and nursing home

LYRE Health International, Jackson, Mississippi

Physician Consultant, 1991-1999

Provided full-time physician, consulting and locum services

Researched and prepared health related articles

Reviewed records of home health agency for quality assurance

Taught course on physical examination for nurses at home health agency

Interviewed patients

Obtained, analyzed and evaluated history, physical and laboratory findings

Made diagnoses

Planned and recommended treatment and prepared/ wrote prescriptions

Made referrals

Collaborated care with nursing staff

Educated patients on health care issues

Maintained medical records

Wrote Guide to Drug Assistance Programs

Taylor Medical Clinics (Contract Services), Yazoo City, Mississippi

Physician, 1996-1998

Provided full-time outpatient medical services to rural clinics

Interviewed patients

Obtained, analyzed and evaluated history, physical and laboratory findings

Made diagnoses

Planned and recommended treatment and wrote prescriptions

Made referrals

Collaborated with nursing staff on patient care

Educated patients on health care issues/conditions

Maintained medical records

Administered patient drug assistance program

Physical Screening Services, Jackson, Mississippi

Physician, 1996

Provided full-time outpatient medical services to urban clinic

Obtained, analyzed and evaluated history, physical and laboratory findings

Interviewed patients

Made diagnoses

Planned and recommended treatment and wrote prescriptions

Made referrals

Collaborated care with nursing staff

Educated patients on health care diagnoses and issues

Maintained medical records

Administered patient drug assistance program

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, Jackson, Mississippi

Physician, 1992-1996

Provided full-time outpatient medical services to urban clinic

Developed patient assistance pharmaceutical program

Interviewed patients

Obtained, analyzed and evaluated history, physical and laboratory findings

Made diagnoses

Planned and recommended treatment and wrote prescriptions

Made referrals

Collaborated with nursing staff on patient care

Educated patients on health care issues

Maintained medical records

Developed and administered patient drug assistance program

H Street Clinic. Washington, D.C.

Medical Doctor, 1991

Provided full-time outpatient medical services to urban clinic

Belzoni Family Health Center, Belzoni, Mississippi

Chief Clinician, 1991-1992

Provided full-time outpatient medical services to rural clinic

Interviewed patients

Obtained, analyzed and evaluated history, physical and laboratory findings

Made diagnoses

Planned and recommended treatment and wrote prescriptions

Made referrals

Collaborated with nursing staff on patient care

Educated patients on health care issues

Maintained medical records

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease, Washington, D.C.

Grant Manager/Research Assistant, 1990-1991

Performed entry examinations for participants of sickle cell study

Organized grant

Prepared and maintained records as required

Coordinated inter-departmental studies

Howard University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Washington, D. C.

Resident-2 months 1989

Performed inpatient and outpatient care

Supervised interns

Attended conferences

Anderson Memorial Hospital, Department of Family Practice, Anderson, South Carolina

Intern 7/1988-9/1988

Performed inpatient and outpatient hospital care

Attended conferences

University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada

Clinical Instructor 1986-1988

Performed inpatient and outpatient care

Supervised interns

Attended conferences

D. C. General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Washington, D. C.

Intern July 1985-June 1986

Performed inpatient and outpatient hospital care

Attended conferences

Bellevue Hospital and New York University, Departments of Pediatrics,

New York, New York

Resident 3/1985-5/1985

Performed inpatient and outpatient care

Supervised interns

Attended conferences

Howard University Hospital, Department of Pathology, Washington, D. C.

Intern January 1983-December 1983

Performed autopsies

Presented findings of autopsies at conferences

Attended conferences

Howard University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Washington, D. C.

Intern 7/82-9/92

Performed inpatient and outpatient care

Attended conferences

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

1991-1998 National Medical Association-Founded Rural Health Task Force

1991-1998 Mississippi Medical & Surgical Association; Achievement: President’s Award 1994, 1996

2008-American Medical Writers Association

2011-Special Libraries Association

2011-2014 Medical Library Association; Member: Awards Committee

2012-American Library Association

2012-New York Library Association

2012-Present-New York Black Librarians’ Caucus; Recipient: Donna Hoke Scholarship

2014-Present-NY/NJ Chapter of the Medical Library Association

2016-Present-Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY)

2017-Medical Library Association

2017-Member-McClure award jury-Medical Library Association

2017-Special Libraries Association

2017-Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church: vestry (2008-2014), parish health ministry group, program director of the prescription assistance program (2008-present). and parish health ministry group of the Diocese of Long Island (2009-2011), Episcopal Ministries of Long Island-Board member-(2000?-Present)

AWARDS

Distinguished Leadership Award from the Archdeaconry of Brooklyn of the Diocese of Long Island for the prescription assistance program that assists clients in applying to patient assistance programs through the major pharmaceutical companies and receive free and discounted medications-May, 2009.

Peggy General Book Award from the New York Black Librarians’ Caucus-2011

Donna Hoke scholarship from the New York Black Librarians’ Caucus-2012

New York Library Association-Dewey Scholar-2012

PUBLICATIONS

Branche, Cheryl. (August 1, 2016). EHR-enabled fraud remains a concern. Medical Economics Magazine. Retrieved from http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/authorDetails/19133. Accessed on February 2, 2017.

Branche, C. L. (2012). “Diversity in Librarianship: Is There A Color Line?” In A. Jackson, J. Jefferson, Jr. and A. Nosekere (eds.). The Black Librarian in America: 21st Century Challenges. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press.

Branche, C. L. (2012, September). Delsym Side Effects LIVESTRONG.COM Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, September).Bad Side Effects of Pulmicort Flexhaler .LIVESTRONG.COM Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, August). What are the Effects of Namenda? LIVESTRONG.COM Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, March). The Signs of Ear Infections, Demand Studios

Branche, C. L. (2010, July). Causes of Ear Itching. LIVESTRONG.COM Health Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, July). Causes of Diastasis Recti. LIVESTRONG.COM

Demand Studios. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/169537-causes-of-diastasis-recti/

Branche, C. L. (2010, July). Viagra Doses & Effects. LIVESTRONG.COM Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, July). Renal Side Effects of Levaquin. LIVESTRONG.COM

Demand Studios

Branche, C. L. (2010, June). Causes of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis. LIVESTRONG.COM Health Demand Studios. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/161659-causes-of-bacterial-prostatitis/

Branche, C. L. (2010, June). Causes of Ear Infections. LIVESTRONG.COM Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, March). The Clinical Signs of Congestive Heart Failure

Demand Studios.

Branche, C. L. (2010, February). The Treatment of Hand Eczema. Demand Studies. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/91601-treatments-eczema-hands/

Branche, C. L. (2009, November/December). Book review. Of Stone, K. L. Time To Write: More Than 100 Professional Writers Reveal How to Fit Writing into Your Busy Life. Cross & Quill: The Christian Writers Newsletter. Volume 33 Issue 6,

Branche, C. L. (2009, June 21). The Parish Health Ministry at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity The Good News!: Newsletter of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church.

Branche, C. (2009, March). Beau’s Lines Nail Pro Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.nailpro.com/nail-clinic-beaus-lines

Branche, C. (2009, January). Soft and Brittle Nails Nail Pro Magazine.

Branche, C. (2007, September). Subungual Tumors Nail Pro Magazine. Retrieved from http://thefreelancingwriter.blogspot.com/2008/07/subungual-tumors.html

Branche, C. (2004, Sept.-Oct,). Getting Started. The Freelancer: Newsletter of the Editorial Freelancers Association, 29 (1): 6

Branche, C. L. (2000). Healthcare Issues on the West Coast of New Zealand. Letter to the Editor. Journal of the National Medical Association. Retrieved from http://www.researchgate.net/publication/12329853_Health_care_in_New_Zealand

Branche, C. L. (2000, May). Subungual Nail Tumors Nail Pro Magazine .Retrieved from http://thefreelancingwriter.blogspot.com/2008/07/subungual-tumors.html

Branche, C. L. and Mix, G. F. (2000, May) Working with Warts & Calluses. Nail Pro Magazine.

Branche, C. L. and Mix, G. F. (2000, May). Working with Warts & Calluses Nail Pro Europa Magazine.

Branche, C. L. (1999). Take Advantage of the Exchange Rate Transitions Abroad

Branche, C. L. and Jill Lasker. (2000). Fecal Occult Blood Test In Thackery, E. (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Cancer. Volume 1. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Gale Group.

Branche, C. L. (2000). Digital Rectal Examination In Thackery, E. (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Cancer. Volume 1.Encyclopedia of Cancer. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Gale Group.

Branche, C. L. (1999). A Guide to Patient Assistance Programs. Jackson, Mississippi: LYRE International.

Branche C. L. (1999, September 20). Help your needy patients get free medication. Medical Economics. 76(18):57-8, 61. Retrieved from http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/clinical/pharmacy/help-your-needy-patients-get-free-medication?page=full

Branche, C. L. (Ed.). (1996-1997). Caring: The Newsletter of the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center.

Branche C. L. (1992, July). Patient education in the rural community health center. Journal of the National Medical Association. 84(7):561-2. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2571709/

Branche, C. L. (Ed.).(1992-1994). The Hieroglyph: The Newsletter of the Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association.

Branche, C. L. Book Review. Kiyosaki. R. and Lechter, S. Rich Dad Poor Dad What rich families teach their kids that middle class do not. www.blackpages.com

Branche, C. L. Book Review. Graham, L. O. Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class. www.blackpages.com

Branche CL. 1991. Rural medicine: A Formidable challenge. Journal of the National Medical Association. Dec;83(12):1045. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2571673/

Branche, C. L. (1991, October). Dr. Roland B.Scott Receives the Howland Award. In The IMHOTEP Record of the Medical-Chiurgical Society of the District of Columbia.

Branche, C. L. (1991, July 31). Our Problem with Infant Mortality. The Belzoni Banner.

Branche, C. L. (1991, July 17). Spelling Out Your Role In Your Health Future. The Belzoni Banner.

Branche, C. L. (1991, July 10). Did You Know The Belzoni Banner.

Branche, C. L. (1991, June 26). Obesity and You. The Belzoni Banner.

Branche, C. L. (1991, June). Health Care in Rural America. Journal of the National Medical Association Vol. 83, No. 8. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2627129/

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