Unique Cath lab that supports cardiac and peripheral catheterizations/interventions, alongside EP interventions. Able to fluidly move between ever-evolving RN responsibilities throughout the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Warren County.

Oversaw and executed 14-Day intensive training course for USAF to educate physicians, critical care nurses, and respiratory therapists on the critical aspects and complexity of caring for traumatically injured/acutely ill patients in the Aeromedical Evacuation environment. Instrumental in propelling course forward into a blended learning environment. Utilized online LMS, in class didactic, hands on equipment, and in-depth SIM scenarios. Secured instructors advancement to Adjunct Professors for Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS).

Critical Care Nurse in a multitude of ICU specialties. Ground and Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) deployments to Afghanistan and related territories.

Charge nurse for 10 Bed MICU/SICU, serving both Active Duty and Veterans Affairs recipients. Local Coordinator for three world-wide qualified teams, maintained bedside patient care, and progressed to Unit Manager/Flight Commander.

Required to work in MICU/SICU/NSICU/Step down units at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Transfer to SAMMC; 1/4 RNs selected to launch L&D PACU; follow on to SICU/Neuro-Trauma ICU. Two deployments during rotation in Texas.

Completed competitive Critical Care Fellowship with follow on assignment at this Level 1 Trauma Center. Fulfilled charge nurse, Code team, STEMI Team roles. Worked with acute complicated MI, pre /post cath, post lung transplant, CRRT, IABP, Sepsis patients. Precepted new graduate nurses, newly assigned staff members, and resident physicians.

Graduating with my BSN, I have worked full time as an RN since 1997. I have had the opportunity to work in multiple states and many patient care environments. Always willing to try a new focus, my background includes Critical Care, Surgical/Post Op care, Cardiac step down/telemetry, IV Therapy, and ambulatory care. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, along with an affinity for teaching and precepting.