Evaluation and management of Emergency Department patientsObtain episodic history with focused exams based on chief complaintFormulate differential diagnoses – order, perform, interpret appropriate diagnostic testingImplement plan of care for common acute minor and chronic stable conditionsProvide patient & family education with anticipatory guidanceCollaborate with other health professionals and the communityAct as consultant to other members of the healthcare… Show more Evaluation and management of Emergency Department patientsObtain episodic history with focused exams based on chief complaintFormulate differential diagnoses – order, perform, interpret appropriate diagnostic testingImplement plan of care for common acute minor and chronic stable conditionsProvide patient & family education with anticipatory guidanceCollaborate with other health professionals and the communityAct as consultant to other members of the healthcare team Show less

Lecture and clinical instruction in ACEN/NLNAC Accredited Bachelor’s Degree program of nursingTeach Care of the Adult, NUR 307, 4 credit hours – includes clinical instruction and lectureTeach Chronicity in Nursing, NUR 407, 4 credit hours – includes clinical instruction and lectureTeach Community Health Nursing NUR 410 and the associated practicum, 8 credit hours for the RN-BSN program both on-ground and on-lineDeveloped and teach FYS 150, Stress Management: Care of the… Show more Lecture and clinical instruction in ACEN/NLNAC Accredited Bachelor’s Degree program of nursingTeach Care of the Adult, NUR 307, 4 credit hours – includes clinical instruction and lectureTeach Chronicity in Nursing, NUR 407, 4 credit hours – includes clinical instruction and lectureTeach Community Health Nursing NUR 410 and the associated practicum, 8 credit hours for the RN-BSN program both on-ground and on-lineDeveloped and teach FYS 150, Stress Management: Care of the Mind-Body-SpiritChair nursing curriculum committeeServe on Nursing department committees: Faculty Organization, Curriculum, and Faculty Development Member of Institutional Advancement Board CommitteeMember of Global Perspectives / International Student Affairs ad hoc CommitteeServe on ad hoc Masters in Health Care Administration CommitteeSteering Committee Member Center for Regional Health Care Sciences and Health Care ManagementCo-author Self-Study for Re-Accreditation through NLNACStrategic Planning Committee, Catholic Liberal Arts arm memberLegal nurse consultant in medical litigation review nursing care and provide expert testimony and opinion Show less

Practice cost-effective, evidenced-based care for patients in all age groups.Advocate primary care initiatives in the community.Provide patient and community education.Board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in Family Nursing Practice.Current certificate of authority in Ohio, and Kentucky.

Direct care of Emergency patientsRelief charge nurseOngoing orientation, education, and mentoring of Emergency Department (ED) nurses Teach Emergency Department Mandatory In-Service Day topicsEducation and orientation of new nurses to the medical centerMember Cultural Diversity CommitteeInterpretive/bilingual care for Spanish speaking patients/families

Provide comprehensive forensic nursing care and forensic evidence collection for victims of sexual assault, general violence, including domestic violenceServe as state representative on medical protocol and work group for Kentucky Association for Sexual Assault Programs for the Kentucky Governor and Attorney General’s offices 2000-2005Lecture on topics around Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault Response Team development, Domestic Violence, and Forensic NursingExpert panel member for The… Show more Provide comprehensive forensic nursing care and forensic evidence collection for victims of sexual assault, general violence, including domestic violenceServe as state representative on medical protocol and work group for Kentucky Association for Sexual Assault Programs for the Kentucky Governor and Attorney General’s offices 2000-2005Lecture on topics around Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault Response Team development, Domestic Violence, and Forensic NursingExpert panel member for The Forensic Examiner professional journalMember of Commission for Forensic Education, Institute of Forensic Science, American College of Forensic Examiners International Show less

Oversee patient care in ED that sees nearly 60,000 patients Management of nursing staff, clinical, financial, and business aspects of ED operationsDirection of clinical aspects of 24-month ED expansion completed December 2004Development of Admission Unit with opening in fall of 2005Coordination and initiation of Computerized Patient Record went live Spring 2006Co-authorship of SEMC Dynamic Nursing Model as part of Magnet Champion Group