Experience

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)

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

• Independent Contractor

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Serving as the organization’s Accredited Provider Program Director supporting their journey towards ANCC NCPD Accreditation.



American Nurses Credentialing Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Contractor

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Serving as an ANCC NCPD accreditation appraiser and Let’s Chat: Accredibility podcast co-host.



Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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

• Accredited Provider Program Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Serving the enterprise as their Accredited Provider Program Director for ANCC NCPD accreditation, focused on operational efficiency and process improvement.



Southwest General Health Center

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

• Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  • Serves as Primary Nurse Planner for the Montana Nurses Association Approved Provider Unit • Lippincott Administrator and liaison



Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)

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

• NPD Program Manager, Accredited Provider Program Director

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2022

  • Leverages innovative and creative solutions to carry out the mission and implement ANPD’s strategic plan • Serves as the Accredited Provider Program Director for the ANPD Accredited Provider Unit, Accredited with Distinction • Experienced presenter in both the virtual and in-person environments • Instructional designer for asynchronous learning modules, using Articulate (Rise/Storyline) • Nursing professional development certification preparation course instructor • Co-host… Show more • Leverages innovative and creative solutions to carry out the mission and implement ANPD’s strategic plan • Serves as the Accredited Provider Program Director for the ANPD Accredited Provider Unit, Accredited with Distinction • Experienced presenter in both the virtual and in-person environments • Instructional designer for asynchronous learning modules, using Articulate (Rise/Storyline) • Nursing professional development certification preparation course instructor • Co-host for the NPD Sound Bites podcast series, NPD Forecast • Fosters collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen ANPD’s strategic plan • Coordinates the Professional Development Associate Program, ANPD webinars, and other synchronous and asynchronous learning events • Serves as a liaison to the Implementation, Innovation, and Convention Content Planning Committees • Content manager and contributing author for ANPD’s monthly e-newsletter, TrendLines • Collaborates with staff to assure accuracy of educational content in all marketing materials for activities, productions, and educational projects • Identifies areas where ANPD can develop new educational products, supports development, and evaluation of products Show less



University Hospitals

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

• Nurse Manager, Dahms Clinical Research Unit, Coleman Clinical Research Suite

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area • Develop and manage the DCRU Nursing services supporting the NIH, foundations, industry and individual researchers. The DCRU/CCRS serves more than 250 adult and pediatric Phase I – IV clinical research protocols annually, with an emphasis in Oncology in the outpatient and inpatient environments. • Collaborates with leadership team to produce budget reviews for each clinical research protocol, advocates for nursing staff, promotes and role models clinical research best practices and… Show more • Develop and manage the DCRU Nursing services supporting the NIH, foundations, industry and individual researchers. The DCRU/CCRS serves more than 250 adult and pediatric Phase I – IV clinical research protocols annually, with an emphasis in Oncology in the outpatient and inpatient environments. • Collaborates with leadership team to produce budget reviews for each clinical research protocol, advocates for nursing staff, promotes and role models clinical research best practices and alignment with institutional and departmental policies and procedures to ensure efficient, high-quality nursing practice promoting protocol integrity and patient safety. • Review nursing team reported good catch and protocol deviation data, collaborate with interdepartmental stakeholders to develop process improvement initiatives. • Core competencies include the following: progressive leadership and effective management; develops staff and builds a strong team; allocates resources effectively; advocates and coordinates specialized services while maintaining patient safety and protocol integrity. Show less



American Nurses Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Subject Matter Expert

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2019

  Certified subject matter expert in Nursing Professional Development, assisting in the development and delivery of educational products and programs - assignments are offered on an as-needed basis.



The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)

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

• Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area • Assessment, analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of an Ambulatory Network Education and Professional Development plan impacting all levels of nursing an unlicensed personnel. • Responsible for coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and documenting orientation of new nursing department staff, ongoing educational programs for nursing personnel and evaluating evidence-based nursing practice. Revises program materials as needed to uphold best practice and accreditation… Show more • Assessment, analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of an Ambulatory Network Education and Professional Development plan impacting all levels of nursing an unlicensed personnel. • Responsible for coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and documenting orientation of new nursing department staff, ongoing educational programs for nursing personnel and evaluating evidence-based nursing practice. Revises program materials as needed to uphold best practice and accreditation standards. Influences the character of the professional nurse through role competence, professional growth, and facilitating lifelong learning activities in a variety of settings. Upholds the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System. Show less

• Nursing Professional Development Specialist / Nursing Education Specialist

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2017

  Nursing Education & Professional Development - Nashville, TN • Primary program oversight and involvement includes but is not limited to: Primary Nurse Planner for Contact Hours, Communicable Disease Response Unit Leadership and Education, Education Event Planning Committee Chair, Clinical Orientation, Student Placement, Nurse Residency Program, Comprehensive Medication Diversion Prevention Program, Pandora Manager Trainer, Education Roll-out Consultant, RN-BSN Pilot Program, Wellness Commodore • Oversee VUMC’s provider unit of contact hours… Show more • Primary program oversight and involvement includes but is not limited to: Primary Nurse Planner for Contact Hours, Communicable Disease Response Unit Leadership and Education, Education Event Planning Committee Chair, Clinical Orientation, Student Placement, Nurse Residency Program, Comprehensive Medication Diversion Prevention Program, Pandora Manager Trainer, Education Roll-out Consultant, RN-BSN Pilot Program, Wellness Commodore • Oversee VUMC’s provider unit of contact hours functioning as a liaison to the Tennessee Nurses Association; interpretation, implementation and training of policies and maintaining documentation and quarterly auditing processes and reporting; training and maintaining competency of 17 nurse planners • Design, implement, maintain, educate and train nurse planners and medical center staff on the contact hour processes utilizing SharePoint, Website, and other Microsoft applications • Policy and procedure development and training for the Communicable Disease Response Unit team members • Chair of Education Event Planning Committee leading the execution of Aprilfest and Octoberfest events • Collaborate with product implementation committees to develop policies and ensure a strategic education roll out plan (i.e. diversion monitoring software, epidural pumps, bedside surveillance monitoring) • Collaboration to develop websites for various initiatives/programs (Aprilfest/Octoberfest, Contact Hour Process, Communicable Disease Response Unit, Medication Diversion Accountability, Student Placement) • Experienced lecturer to over 1500 individuals including clinical orientation new hire training, annual competency training, and specialty training • Competent in Microsoft applications, SharePoint, Asana, Survey Monkey, REDCap, Freeform; familiarity with Box, The Learning Exchange, Sitebuilder; eager to learn new technologies and databases • 2016 Frontline Leadership Academy participant

• Research Nurse Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

  VHVI / Cardiovascular Medicine - Nashville, TN • Ensure that the integrity and quality of the clinical research trial is maintained and conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines and Vanderbilt Policy and Procedures • Plan, develop, and implement recruitment strategies for arrhythmia, device, general cardiology, heart failure, oncology and women’s-health focused trials • Manage enrollment of the trial from screening to randomization to study completion to include… Show more • Ensure that the integrity and quality of the clinical research trial is maintained and conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines and Vanderbilt Policy and Procedures • Plan, develop, and implement recruitment strategies for arrhythmia, device, general cardiology, heart failure, oncology and women’s-health focused trials • Manage enrollment of the trial from screening to randomization to study completion to include study planning, study conduct, and data management • Ensure compliance with protocols, overall research, and clinical objectives • Establish and maintain high standards for patient safety and quality of care • Model patient and human subject advocacy by maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, sponsors, and participants • Maintain and establish effective collaborative multidisciplinary relationships • Actively identify and participate in training, education, and development activities to improve knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development • Develop and facilitate the continuing quality improvement initiative of a research nurse orientation pathway in collaboration with members of the leadership team • Develop REDCap surveys in support of departmental goal development and implementation

• Nurse Resident / Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  CVICU - Nashville, TN • Demonstrated planning and management of care for immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients including, but not limited to: bypass, valve repair/replacement, heart/lung transplant in the intensive care setting • Demonstrated planning and management of care for vascular and cardiology patients including, but not limited to, acute coronary syndrome, hypothermia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias in the intensive care setting • Proficiency demonstrated in the… Show more • Demonstrated planning and management of care for immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients including, but not limited to: bypass, valve repair/replacement, heart/lung transplant in the intensive care setting • Demonstrated planning and management of care for vascular and cardiology patients including, but not limited to, acute coronary syndrome, hypothermia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias in the intensive care setting • Proficiency demonstrated in the management of hemodynamic monitoring via central venous catheters, arterial lines, and pulmonary artery catheters; EKG monitoring; Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump therapy, Continuous Renal Replacement therapy; ECMO; Thoratec and Implantable Ventricular Assist Device care and management; phlebotomy and IV therapy; vasoactive medication administration and titration; moderate sedation; tracheostomy care; chest tube, wound, and drain care; surgical prepping; post-mortem care. • Independently provided education and individualized care plans to patients and families on a continual basis • Demonstrated effective communication within the health care team, ensuring implementation of solutions and individualized patient goals • Served as a preceptor and mentor to new nursing staff • Proactively assisted unit leadership team in quarterly Pressure Ulcer Prevention Surveys and tracer auditing • Developed a strategic plan for a universalized bedside report sheet in collaboration with the senior leadership team



Kaplan Test Prep

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• NCLEX Instructor

  • May 2010 - Nov 2011

  Greater Nashville Area, TN • Independently provide classroom instruction and guidance to recent nursing graduates for NCLEX test preparation • Facilitate the learning needs of students through various teaching methods • Ensure effective communication and feedback to students and members of the senior business unit • Maintain nursing content and high level critical thinking skills