Vascular Access/PICC Nurse

• Mar 2022 - Present

Clinical Professional Development Specialty Educator - Emergency Dept

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

Trauma Coordinator

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

Clinical Nurse Manager- Emergency Dept

• May 2016 - May 2017

Clinical Nurse Manager- Emergency Dept

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Facility Administrator/Nurse Manager

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

Responsible for the successful management and operation of a 24/7 freestanding emergency department; duties include personnel management, quality assurance, compliance related to CLIA, COLA, TJC, pharmacy, state and federal regulations, purchasing and inventory management, orientation and education of multidisciplinary staff as well as maintaining clinical competence fulfilling a minimum of two clinical RN shifts per week. Responsible for the successful management and operation of a 24/7 freestanding emergency department; duties include personnel management, quality assurance, compliance related to CLIA, COLA, TJC, pharmacy, state and federal regulations, purchasing and inventory management, orientation and education of multidisciplinary staff as well as maintaining clinical competence fulfilling a minimum of two clinical RN shifts per week.

Assistant Nurse Manager

• Nov 2007 - May 2014

Responsible for the management and supervision of over 140 employees within a multi-disciplinary float pool that provides supplemental staffing across a five hospital system; duties included personnel management, compliance tracking, and orientation of new employees as well as providing educational opportunities for all staff.

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

Direct patient care of acute care patients of all agesResponsible for pre, intra and post procedural care of cardiac patientsCirculating nurse during procedures including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, hemodynamic studies, and temporary pacemakers

ED Clinical Nurse Educator

• 2007 - 2009

Flight Nurse

• Jun 2006 - Jul 2012

Direct patient care of critical and acute patients of all ages ACLS, PALS, ENPC, NRP and TNCC instructor Responsible for interfacility or scene stabilization and transfer of acutely ill or injured patients Sets priorities of care rapidly and accurately under all conditions and in varied environments Functions in the field without direct supervision utilizing assessment skills and written protocols when physician contact is not possible, and accepts responsibility for such actions. Direct patient care of critical and acute patients of all ages ACLS, PALS, ENPC, NRP and TNCC instructor Responsible for interfacility or scene stabilization and transfer of acutely ill or injured patients Sets priorities of care rapidly and accurately under all conditions and in varied environments Functions in the field without direct supervision utilizing assessment skills and written protocols when physician contact is not possible, and accepts responsibility for such actions.

Nursing Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

Coordinates daily activities of the clinical practice lab including scheduling, instruction and performance evaluation. Mentors, evaluates and provides remediation for nursing students. Acquires, prepares, inventories, manages and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies Repairs or coordinates the repair of lab equipment as required. Complies with the NLNAC accreditation requirements. Establishes and updates laboratory policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based research. Coordinates daily activities of the clinical practice lab including scheduling, instruction and performance evaluation. Mentors, evaluates and provides remediation for nursing students. Acquires, prepares, inventories, manages and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies Repairs or coordinates the repair of lab equipment as required. Complies with the NLNAC accreditation requirements. Establishes and updates laboratory policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based research.

Clinical Nurse Educator-ER/Transport Team RN

• Apr 2005 - Dec 2007

Direct patient care of critical and acute patients of all ages ACLS, PALS, NRP, ENPC and TNCC instructor Responsible for interfacility stabilization and transfer of acutely ill or injured pediatric patients Facilitation of the preceptor program and orientation of new employees Provide both formal and informal educational programs for ER and hospital staff Develop and maintain unit specific credentialing Committee participation Direct patient care of critical and acute patients of all ages ACLS, PALS, NRP, ENPC and TNCC instructor Responsible for interfacility stabilization and transfer of acutely ill or injured pediatric patients Facilitation of the preceptor program and orientation of new employees Provide both formal and informal educational programs for ER and hospital staff Develop and maintain unit specific credentialing Committee participation