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Naval Hospital Bremerton

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Robbinsdale, MN

Engaged with department’s key leaders in management of supply chain, surgical service operations, and process improvement projects. Developed management knowledge relating to new product selection, vendor relations, inventory control, resource utilization, capital investments, and customer service.

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan

Successively directed three person teams as charge nurse for general surgery and then orthopedic surgery. Coordinated with vendors to strategically manage consumable inventory for seven surgeons. Collaboratively managed data collection to employ the Joint Commission’s Tool for Safe Surgery.

NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit, Kandahar, Afghanistan

Supported Resolute Support Mission, Afghanistan, as one of three perioperative nurses in primary trauma center for combat casualties, force health protection, and combat stress. Spearheaded inventory supply management, revamping supply organization and phasing out needless items. Devised command-wide training program for completion of general annual.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Proficiently provided over 1500 hours of patient- and family-centered care for more than 800 PACU patients. Completed critical care training at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Precepted five nurses in Clinical Nurse Transition Program. Served on command working group for retention of Navy nurses.

Expeditionary Medical Unit Djibouti, Africa

Directly supported medical operations for 3200 personnel within Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. As Training and Education Officer, developed professional and paraprofessional staff through skills training. Volunteered 70 hours at local Wound Clinic.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

As Team Leader, ensured safe staffing and patient care through skillful supervision of staff on dynamic 20-bed cardiovascular and telemetry unit. Actively volunteered in hospital's Wounded Warrior program, allowing injured veterans to participate in community activities. Educated staff on evidence-based infection control practices. Completed USNS Comfort.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Healthcare Emphasis, Carlson Scholar

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Magna Cum Laude