minneapolis, minnesota, united states
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Claim your profileYou need healthcare content, and who better to write it than a registered nurse? Contact risa@risakerslake.comI know how to provide clear and concise patient education on healthcare topics, understand the importance of brand trust, and can communicate information to a digital audience. I always take a journalistic approach no matter what it is I'm writing. I have written extensively on topics such as:* Women's health* Fertility* GLP-1 medications and weight loss* Sleep* Genetic conditions* Cancer* E-Commerce/Product review* Aging in place * Health care technology* K-12 Education* Children's health* Mental health* Parenting* Pets* NursingMy goal is to develop long-term relationships with my clients. * I make sure you're happy with my work. * I've never blown a deadline just as I've never missed giving a medication. * You won't be left wondering because I'm prompt with emails and phone calls. * I make sure I understand your clients and what they're looking for. As an RN with a background in public health, case management, and mental health, I help communicate complex healthcare content that is relatable and easy to understand. I have expertise in: * Consumer health articles * Blog posts * Website copy * Medical conditions * Profiles * Infographics * Patient education materials * Editing * Medical Review + Fact-checking See what my past clients are saying: "Risa has been a superb freelancer for Sleep Review. Her medical background along with her professional writing skills make her an excellent journalist for our trade magazine. Risa is on my regular freelance roster for reliable writers whose work comes in well-written and on time." Sree @ Sleep Review Magazine "Risa has been a contributor to Saatva’s Sleep Enlightened blog for the last couple of years, and it’s always a pleasure to work with her on sleep health content! She turns in clean copy that requires minimal editing, cites credible studies and research throughout her articles, and meets every deadline. If you’re looking for a health writer, I highly recommend working with Risa." Christina @ Saatva* I HAVE WORKED WITH:* Reuters * McKesson * U.S. News & World Report * Boston Globe * Discover * TIME Magazine * UnitedHealthcare * ConsumerAffairs * Cancer Today Magazine * Medscape * CVS Health * Breastcancer.org * HealthTech Magazine * Sleep Review Magazine * Healthline * National Council on Aging * What to Expect * Next Avenue * Parents * Saatva * Happiest Baby * Sleep Foundation * Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine * Healthy Women






Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Nursing at Metro State UniversityGraduated: 2013
Associates, Nursing at Anoka - Ramsey Community CollegeGraduated: 2009