Experience

Elms College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Clinical Professor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Provide course instruction that aligns with the curriculaDesign and deliver class and clinical instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as outlined by the syllabusDeliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom or clinical environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student successPromote student success by showing flexibility in style as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning processCommunicate consistently and effectively with clinical partners, department managers, college faculty, and administratorsProvide formative and summative evaluative feedback to students



Hartford HealthCare

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

• Vice President Patient Care Services

  • May 2018 - Nov 2021



Elms College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jul 2008 - May 2018

  Instructor for various courses within the RN -BS program Instructor for various courses within the RN -BS program



Baystate Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Heart and Vascular Invasive and Nursing Services, Critical Care and Neuroscience Nursing

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  Role expansion from the Cardiovascular Invasive Services Director position to include the addition of medical /surgical critical care , neuro intermediate care and neurosurgery nursing services. Scope: 700 FTE's and an operating budget of $300,000,000Lead population models of care for: Heart failure, cardiac and vascular surgery, acute coronary syndrome, laser lead extraction, limb preservation, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and electrophysiology patients.Heart and Vascular administrative leader for the BPCI CABG bundle to reduce variation in practice, increase efficiency, decrease length of stay by one day as well save over $300,000 during the time of the demonstration project. Administrative leader for the Heart and Vascular Value Analysis committee to standardize products across the service line.

• Director, Cardiovascular Invasive Services

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2016

  Responsible for the operations of the Cardiac Catherization, Electrophysiology and Interventional Radiology labs and a basketball such a sweet and cardiovascular assessment recovery and evaluation unit and cardiovascular outcomes researchResponsible for the business operations and applications for the service line, care coordination in partnership with the nurse coordinators for the heart and vascular models of care, quality outcomes and research, and Inpatient Advanced Practice Providers.Scope : 189 FTE's and an operating budget of $184,000,000

• Manager, Endovascular Surgical Suites

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

  Led daily operations for six operating rooms providing cardiac and vascular surgery and vascular interventions. Scope: 50 FTEs and $29,000,000 operating budget Developed, planned and recruited for the opening of new endovascular surgical suites as part of the Davis Family Heart and Vascular center which opened in March 2012The team received the highest engagement scores in 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Coordinated and participated in various articles to their population care.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist, Heart and Vascular Services

  • May 2003 - Oct 2010

  Clinical coverage for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac rehabilitation, Non-invasive Cardiology , Cardiac Catherization and Electrophysiology labs Facilitate the education of new employees, orientation preceptor and professional staff development Coordinated and facilitated complex care rounds in critical careAuthored and organized and co implemented contemporary patient Education materials materials for Cardiac Services Developed curricula and instructed staff for the medical/surgical, intermediate and critical care courses.Developed standards of nursing practice for various patient populations utilizing organizational and national standards.Collaborated actively in efforts for Magnet application. Authored documents for application and achieved Magnet designation

• Clincal Nurse Specialist, Perioperative Services

  • Feb 1999 - May 2003

  Clinical coverage of 18 in patient and 12 outpatient operating rooms, inpatient and outpatient PACU , endoscopy and pediatric surgeryCoordinated educational needs of over 200 employees including orientation and ongoing practice developmentDeveloped Perioperative Residency Program utilizing AORN guidelines

• Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medical Nursing services

  • Feb 1999 - Mar 2000

  Provided clinical coverage for Renal unit , dialysis medical units , medical daystay and float pool nurses

• Educator, Telemetry

  • Mar 1995 - Feb 1999

  Coordinated and managed the direct patient care of 6-8 cardiac patientsOrganized educational record of over 100 employees, coordinated the orientation of new employees, developed and maintained concept winces an was instrumental in the development of a new 6 bed cardiac Progressive Care UnitCoordinated and authored the Basic Dysrhythmia Course and Book for Baystate Medical Center

• Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Surgery Program

  • Apr 1992 - Mar 1995

  Coordinated and provided the education and follow up throughout the entire Perioperative cycle for cardiac surgery patient population , approximately 850 cases annually Nurse leader for the creation of Fast track in Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Richard EngelmanDeveloped clinical pathways for the cardiac surgery patient experience including pre operative, intraoperative, post operative timelines and established guidelines for visiting nurse services for transitions to home.

• Staff Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit

  • Sep 1990 - Apr 1992



American International College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

  Clinical instructor for junior and senior nursing students for medical surgical experience Clinical instructor for junior and senior nursing students for medical surgical experience



Holyoke Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Sep 2000 - May 2003

  Clinical instructor for junior and senior students for operating room experience Clinical instructor for junior and senior students for operating room experience



Hartford Hospital

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

• Staff Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic floor and step down unit

  • Jul 1989 - Sep 1990