EMPLOYMENT
Asthma & Allergy Physicians
Brockton, MA | July 2016 to April 2024, 2026 to present August 2006 – July 2011
Family Nurse Practitioner
Director of Research and Innovation: Works in a busy specialty- practice treating patients with Asthma/COPD, Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Primary Immunodeficiency, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency and performs skin biopsies. Conducts comprehensive health assessments demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses. Initiates and monitors medical therapy including biologics and IVIG/SCIG as well as allergy immunotherapy. Treats acute anaphylaxis as well as acute asthma exacerbations. Supervises and implements USP797 serum program.Supervises patch testing program. Lead response to COVID-19 and implementation and supervision of all policies and practices. Provides in-service to nurses in a variety of topics and performs yearly anaphylaxis training. Coordinates all provider meetings
Greater Boston Allergy
Dartmouth, MA | May 2024-March 2026
Family Nurse Practitioner: Works in a busy specialty- practice treating patients with Asthma/COPD, Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Primary Immunodeficiency, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Conducts comprehensive health assessments demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses. Initiates and monitors medical therapy including biologics and IVIG/SCIG as well as allergy immunotherapy. Treats acute anaphylaxis as well as acute asthma exacerbations.
Mayflower Clinical Research Center
Dartmouth, MA | May 2024-April 2026
Sub-Investigator: Contributed to multiple clinical research studies in allergy and immunology, supporting patient recruitment, informed consent, protocol-driven care, and safety oversight. Ensured high-quality data collection and compliance with FDA and GCP guidelines while collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams
Ocean State Asthma and Allergy Associates
East Greenwich, RI | March 2017-February 2021
Family Nurse Practitioner: Worked and owned(with partners) busy specialty practice treating patients with Asthma/COPD, Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Primary Immunodeficiency, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency and performs skin biopsies. Conducted comprehensive health assessments demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses. Initiated and monitored allergy immunotherapy. Treated acute anaphylaxis as well as acute asthma exacerbations.
Ocean State Urgent Care, LLC
Woonsocket, RI | September 2014-February 2021
Family Nurse Practitioner: Worked as an independent NP in an Urgent Care setting. Responsibilities included assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common medical disorders and complaints both acute and chronic. Complete minor surgery (toe nail removal, mole and cyst removal, foreign object removal, etc.), suturing, casting/splinting, general orthopedic evaluations and management, review of x-rays, basic rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, general internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics, General dermatology, general eye problems, general EKG interpretations, emergency management skills, ACLS and PALS Certification, general GYN expertise, complete physicals and assessments for Workmen’s Compensation claims
Center for Clinical Research, Asthma & Allergy Physicians
September 2007 – 2011
Sub-Investigator
Northeast Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Leominster, MA | July 2011-September 2014
Family Nurse Practitioner: Worked in a busy Allergy, Asthma and Immunology practice treating patients with Asthma/COPD, Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Primary Immunodeficiency, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Conducted comprehensive health assessments demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses. Initiated and monitored allergy immunotherapy. Treated acute anaphylaxis as well as acute asthma exacerbations. Initiated biologic therapy and IVIG as well as SCIG. Performed skin biopsies. Supervised and managed all clinical staff.
Dartmouth Medical
North Dartmouth, MA | May 2002 to September 2007
Family Nurse Practitioner: Worked in primary care and walk-in setting. Conducted comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic healthcare problems. Initiated clinical decisions to manage illnesses and promote wellness. Provided health care in accordance with standards of practice in collaboration with physicians and community specialists, while making appropriate referrals.
Tru-Med Walk-In
Fall River, MA | May 2001 to May 2002
Family Nurse Practitioner: Worked as independent NP in a Walk-In/Urgent Care setting as well as providing primary care. Responsibilities included assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common medical disorders and complaints both acute and chronic. Carried out simple office procedures such as suturing and foreign body removal. Completed physicals and assessments for Workmen’s Compensation claims. Worked in accordance with standards of practice with collaborating physician.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA | May 1994 to August 1997, full time, part time 1997-1999
Program Administrator, Sarcoma Center: Responsible for maintaining program activities including patient care, clinical research and administrative duties. Prepared budget and payroll. Supervised data managers and office assistants. Liaison between patients and referring physicians.
Senior Clinical Research Data Manager: Responsible for overseeing daily activities of national clinical trials. Liaison between patients, health care providers and research associates. Collection of detailed data on complex sarcoma patients.
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA | May 1994 to August 1997
Research Database Manager: Maintained a complex patient database for over 1200 patients started in 1970. Required to abstract detailed medical information in an accurate and efficient manner.
Activities
National Speaker
Topics: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Asthma, Nasal Polyps and Atopic Dermatitis
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions/Sanofi
January 2023-present
Regional Speaker
Topics: Asthma, Nasal Polyps
GSK
January 2023-present
Consultant:
Global PRECISION Team Advisory Board
Astra Zeneca
2019-2020
Speaker
Topic: Asthma
Astra Zeneca
2014-2016
Speaker
Topic: Asthma
Teva Pharmaceuticals
2012-2015
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA | December, 2000
Registered Nurse
MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA | February 1999
Bachelor of Arts
Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Major: Psychobiology – May 1994
Licensure
Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse – States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, current
DEA, States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Controlled Substances, current
Certification
- ANCC Board Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner, current
- ACLS, BLS for Health Care Provider, current
- DOT Medical Examiner certification, current
Volunteer Experience
AmeriCorp Student Health Services
Taunton, MA | November 1998 to August 1999
Nurse: Provided Health Care and community service to under-served population including teen pregnancy prevention, free blood pressure screenings as well as glucose screenings for the elderly.
Honors
Dean’s List, Wheaton College and Institute of Health Professions
Dorothy Maddox Sayles Scholar, Wheaton College
Caroline Cutler Metcalf Award for Leadership, Wheaton College
Memberships
MNA, Massachusetts Nursing Association
AANP, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
ACAAI, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
AAAAI, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
APAAI, Association of PA’s in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Publications
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Demetri, G.D., Baldini, E.H., Foran, J.M., Marcus, K.D., Yenush, L.A., Corson, J.M., Singer, S. “Ewing’s sarcoma (EWS) in adults: Limited survival despite high rates of response to chemotherapy. Proc ASCO 1996; 15: 523 (#1686).
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Demetri, G.D., Stefanowicz, L.A., Geiger, E.A., Xu, G., Richardson, P., Elias, A.D. Dose intensification of liposomeencapsulated daunorubicin (DaunoXome) with Filgrastim support in patients with solid tumors. Blood 1997, 90 (suppl 1): 357b.
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Demetri, G.D., Spiegelman, B., Fletcher, C.D., Stefanowicz, L.A., Geiger, E.A., Singer, S. PPAR-Gamma ligands as differentiation therapy for liposarcomas: preclinical modeling and early phase II clinical trial results. Proc Conn Tissue Oncolo Soc 1997.
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Demetri, G.D., Spiegelman, B., Fletcher, C.D., Williamson, D., Stefanowicz, L.A., Geiger, E.A., Singer S. Differentiation therapy for Liposarcomas using Troglitazone, Proc ASCO 1998.
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Stefanowicz, Leslie. Seasonal Allergic
