Critical Congenital Heart Defects: A New Method for Reporting Results

Brooklyn Currens, BSN, R.N., is the state of Missouri’s Newborn Screening Program Follow Up Nurse. In this role, Brooklyn collaborates with other state programs, participates in data coalition, oversees the Critical Congenital Heart Defects program, creates the program’s literature and newsletters, participates in state and national coalitions involved in newborn screening issues, and provides follow-up for high-risk newborn screenings. Additionally, Brooklyn pursues community outreach, education and consultation for hospitals, physicians, specialists, nurses, midwives, parents and the public. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Before her current role, Brooklyn worked primarily as a maternal newborn R.N. at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Her nursing experience includes pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, and labor and delivery.