Experience

Oxford Medical Simulation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Specialist

  • Jan 2023 - Present



College of Southern Nevada

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Radiation Therapy Student

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  Allied Health student completing clinical rotations and didactic coursework in Oncology, Radiobiology, Radiographic Process, Radiographic Analysis, Radiation Physics, Treatment Planning (Dosimetry), Care at the End of Life, Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Quality Assurance, Ethics and Law Allied Health student completing clinical rotations and didactic coursework in Oncology, Radiobiology, Radiographic Process, Radiographic Analysis, Radiation Physics, Treatment Planning (Dosimetry), Care at the End of Life, Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Quality Assurance, Ethics and Law



PatientSafe Solutions

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2020 - May 2020

  It was a pleasure to continue to support PatientSafe Solutions' Sales team in a consultative role. I remained engaged as needed with software demonstrations, business development presentations and healthcare leadership engagements.

• • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  As PatientSafe’s Sales Clinical Executive, I served as a trusted advisor and Clinical Communications and Collaborations (CC&C) subject matter expert to healthcare organizations’ clinical leadership. I engaged C-Suite healthcare leaders throughout pre-sales and early deployment collaborations to strategically implement an outcomes-first approach for their CC&C initiatives.

• • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  I continued to partner with Regional Sales Vice Presidents to build relationships with clinical leaders and technology stakeholders throughout the Sales process. I collaborated with Solution Architects to conduct clinical consultations and deliver customized on-site and remote presentations and software demonstrations. I led pre-sales workflow assessments, as well as ROI processes and the subsequent documentation.One of the most rewarding aspects of my role was my partnership with PatientSafe's Clinical and Implementation teams. I was empowered to support a cohesive clinical experience for our clients from the pre-sales through the deployment phases of their project. Show less



Glytec

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Solutions Executive

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  I had the unique privilege of supporting the Sales Organization nationally as the only dedicated pre-sales clinician at Glytec. My role focused on leading clinical sales engagements and cultivating relationships with healthcare leadership as a trusted advisor and product expert. I leveraged my extensive public speaking and informatics experience to present effective and engaging live software demonstrations of Glytec’s entire suite of applications to end-users, C-Suite executives and Information Technology stakeholders. My objective was to seamlessly incorporate targeted value and benefit statements into every presentation that resonate with each audience's specific priorities and challenges. Upon joining the organization, I identified the need to elevate the product demonstration to allow the software to tell the patient's story in a cohesive sequence that accurately reflects clinical workflow. I proactively worked with the Product Development Team to create a single patient journey demonstration/presentation, which highlights Glucommander’s competitive advantages, specifically showcasing its ability to support glycemic management across the continuum of care. Show less



Vocera Communications, now part of Stryker

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee

• • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  As a Clinical Executive I supported the Vocera Sales teams by effectively articulating the value of our enterprise communication platform to key clinical and executive stakeholders. My primary goal was to facilitate new account development and expansion of the existing customer base through clinical process consultation and product demonstrations and by maintaining key clinical relationships within my territory/region. I aligned clients’ business and workflow requirements with the appropriate Vocera solutions and lead discussions on the clinical benefits, process improvements, key performance indicators and ROI realized by our customer partners. I also collaborated with the Marketing and Professional Services teams to develop customer success stories, data analysis projects and scholarly research studies. Show less

• • Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  Prior to my role as a Clinical Executive, I worked as a Clinical Solution Consultant, partnering with internal and external engineers, project managers, clinical informaticists and healthcare leaders to successfully implement Vocera solutions at healthcare organizations. I led clinical workshop presentations and workflow design sessions; developed customized educational strategies and supporting documentation; delivered on-site training and supported go-live conversions. Post-deployment, I provided account management support by conducting site visits; interviewing clinical and technical stakeholders; reviewing server reports; and communicating my recommendations to clients in written reports and formal presentations. Show less



University of Miami - School of Nursing and Health Studies

• Coral Gables, Florida, United States

• Doctoral Student and Teaching / Research Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  I served as both a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies while completing the PhD in Nursing Science program. As a Teaching Assistant, I taught undergraduate medical-surgical clinical rotations at the University of Miami Hospital and delivered both traditional and online education to Masters students. As a Research Assistant, I completed systematic literature reviews, edited manuscripts, conducted qualitative thematic analysis and contributed to grant submissions to support the university’s faculty. I was highly involved in the development and accreditation of the Master of Science in Nursing Informatics program curriculum. My doctoral dissertation research was a quantitative study that examined the relationship between Magnet designation and successful EHR adoption, as measured Meaningful Use Stage 1 attestation or HIMSS Stage 6 or 7 recognition on the EMRAM. Show less



Cerner Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-Sales Clinical Solutions Consultant

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  As a pre-sales Solution Consultant, I partnered with Sales professionals and Physician executives to deliver scripted product demonstrations in response to RFPs. Upon receipt of the demonstration script, our team designed patient-centric workflow scenarios that showcased the desired features and functionality of the Cerner Millennium EHR. I presented live demonstrations of the PowerChart, FirstNet, IView, SurgiNet, CareCompass, IQHealth, Infusion Management and Cerner Lighthouse applications. I was responsible for maintaining competitive intelligence of the EHR market and regulatory compliance updates, and I was for representing Cerner Corporation at domestic and international industry conferences and tradeshows. Show less



Spring Valley Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

  • Nov 2007 - Jul 2010

  I provided pre and post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric surgical and endoscopy patients. For same-day surgery patients and their family members I delivered education related to surgical wound care; signs and symptoms of infection; medication safety; dietary guidelines and follow-up procedures. For admitted patients, I coordinated electronic order entry utilizing Opus Order Management and completed patient transfers to inpatient nursing units. I provided pre and post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric surgical and endoscopy patients. For same-day surgery patients and their family members I delivered education related to surgical wound care; signs and symptoms of infection; medication safety; dietary guidelines and follow-up procedures. For admitted patients, I coordinated electronic order entry utilizing Opus Order Management and completed patient transfers to inpatient nursing units.



CSA Service Solutions LLC.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Educator / Implementation Consultant

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  I began my vendor career while I was still at the bedside, subcontracting as a Clinical Educator to Philips Healthcare for the Intellivue line of patient monitors. I delivered End User training and supported Go-Lives at client sites primarily in the Western region of the United States. I began my vendor career while I was still at the bedside, subcontracting as a Clinical Educator to Philips Healthcare for the Intellivue line of patient monitors. I delivered End User training and supported Go-Lives at client sites primarily in the Western region of the United States.



University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse - Emergency Department and Post Anesthesia Care Unit

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

  During my tenure with Baltimore Washington Medical Center (formerly North Arundel Hospital), I was selected for the Emergency Department as a new graduate nurse, during which time I managed critical care emergencies; cared for Fast Track, pediatric and psychiatric patient populations; conducted patient screening, triage and nursing assessments; and delegated care activities to Patient Care Assistants. I was cross-trained as a Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse, serving as a Cerner Super User for both iNet and FirstNet, respectively. In the PACU I recovered surgical, cardiac catheter laboratory and special procedure patients. Show less



Carnival Cruise Line

• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Cruise Director

  • Feb 2000 - Sep 2001

  I supported my Cruise Directors by independently hosting guest activities and main lounge shows; making entertainment and revenue-associated announcements; coordinating leadership efforts between the Dance Captain and Musical Director; managing Cruise Staff schedules; ensuring staff compliance with Boat Drills and Safety Training and serving as the Groups Host for VIP clients. One of my proudest accomplishments during my years at sea was stepping in for John Heald on the MS Triumph as Acting Cruise Director during the Carnival's annual Cruise Director Conference in Miami, FL. That week, the Triumph ranked third in the fleet out of twelve ships, and I received the highest ratings among the first-time Cruise Directors. Show less



Royal Caribbean Group

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Director

  • May 1999 - Jan 2000

  I had the distinct privilege of being selected as a member of the inaugural crew for the Voyager of the Seas in 1999. At the time it was the largest cruise ship in the world. A former shipmate, the Assistant Cruise Director from the Nordic Empress, recommended me for the position of Sports Director. It was an honor to make the crossing from the shipyard in Turku, Finland to Miami, FL on the maiden voyage. As the Sports Director, I was responsible for managing all aspects of the Sports Deck, including the rock climbing wall, inline skating track and golf simulator. Additionally, I taught rock climbing lessons; managed the staff schedules and daily revenue reports and wrote the weekly "Sports Corner" update for the cruise newsletter, "The Compass". Show less



Carnival Cruise Line

• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Hostess

  • Apr 1997 - Feb 1999

  As a Social Hostess, I began on the MS Fantasy, which was a four-host ship. I hosted bingo; karaoke; line dancing; pool games; deck parties; line dancing; ice carving and cake decorating and napkin folding classes. When the ship was in port, I hosted Video Diary videos filmed on shore excursion outings that were available for guests to purchase. My second ship was the MS Jubilee and as the only Social Hostess, I also assisted the Crew Purser with all Cruise Staff sign-on and sign-off paperwork, and I was functioned as the Groups Host at all hours. I led the Guest Talent Show auditions and assisted/performed with my Cruise Directors during the Welcome Aboard and Farewell shows. The responsibility that I enjoyed the most was hosting the Midnight Comedy Special. Show less