Currently responsible for the daily operation of a 300-patient Cardiac Device Clinic, including the education and follow-up of patients with pacemakers, biventricular devices and ICDs. Previous work includes operation of a 750-patient Lipid Clinic, staff development of cardiology nurses, and research coordinator for 3 trials.

Assured the day-to-day functioning of a 10-bed Critical Cardiac Unit, created shift schedules, assigned patient beds, interfaced between physicians and nursing staff. Conducted performance appraisals and development planning, selected new staff members, oversaw orientation, managed unit operating budget.

In a 15-bed MICU and a 14-bed CICU, cared for acute patients and managed acute MI, multi-organ system failure; member of the organ requestor team; implemented Quality Assurance program

In a 45-bed Medical Surgical Unit and a 10-bed ICU, supervised 1 RN, 4 LPNs and 2 Nurses’ Aides; made daily assignments and daily rounds with physicians, interfaced with referral personnel

Cared for homebound patients, administered IV medications, drew blood work, taught patients and families about disease processes and home care, supervised nurses’ aides

Charge Nurse of 10-bed ambulatory asthma clinic, supervised 2 nurses’ aides, treated patients and administered IV medications, educated patients and families about asthma exacerbation and treatment