Licensed Practical Nurse and Board Certified Neurofeedback Technician

• Jun 2013 - Present

Performs patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Board Certified Neurofeedback Technician in a Functional Medicine Clinic. This care is focused on various IV therapies to include Ozone/UBI IV Therapy, NAD IV Therapy, Vitamin C IV Therapy, Micronutrient IV Therapy, Glutathione IV Therapy, and Heavy Metal IV Chelations. Performs appointment scheduling, patient charting in eMDs and MDHQ, and general patient care in a clinical setting. Other duties included are Neurofeedback and Biofeedback sessions using NeuroGuide, Brainmaster, and EVOKE software, and recording and editing QEEG's. Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse/Board Certified Neurofeedback Technician

• Jun 2013 - Present

Performs patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Board Certified Neurofeedback Technician in a Functional Medicine Clinic. This care is focused on IV therapy, vaccinations, appointment scheduling, patient charting in eMDs and MDHQ, and general patient care in a clinical setting. Other duties included are Neurofeedback and Biofeedback sessions using NeuroGuide, Brainmaster, and EVOKE software, and recording and editing QEEG's.

Independent Business Owner

• Feb 2018 - Present

Retailer on Amazon, Poshmark and EBay platforms We specialize in finding and making available many new and vintage items in various categories such as electronics, clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags, purses, for men and women. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Retailer on Amazon, Poshmark and EBay platforms We specialize in finding and making available many new and vintage items in various categories such as electronics, clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags, purses, for men and women. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Senior Practical Nurse Manager

• Sep 2009 - May 2013

Served as Senior Practical Nurse Manager of a 68 bed Army Community Hospital, exercised overall supervision of 130 Soldiers and 250 Civilian paraprofessional employees, assigned enlisted personnel, exercised leadership and administrative duties within the office of the Deputy Commander for Nursing (DCN), and served as principal enlisted advisor to the DCN on policies and procedures affecting paraprofessional personnel.Supervised implementation of nursing care assignments, managed logistical needs, prepared and supervised the input of automated time cards and payroll, and provided patient care. Show less

Equal Opportunity Specialist

• Sep 2010 - Oct 2012

Lead Recruiter

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2009

Directed and led an Army Recruiting team covering 48 square miles in Minnesota. Established and maintained contact with all applicants for enlistment and processing. Conducted promotional activities within the local community. Screened applicants for qualifications. Maintained a positive relationship with the community, high schools, and colleges. Directed and led an Army Recruiting team covering 48 square miles in Minnesota. Established and maintained contact with all applicants for enlistment and processing. Conducted promotional activities within the local community. Screened applicants for qualifications. Maintained a positive relationship with the community, high schools, and colleges.

Nurse Manager

• Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

Medical/Surgical/Pediatric/Psychiatric Unit, Manager Responsible for the direct supervision and training of 10 Soldiers and 14 Civilian paraprofessional employees on 40 bed unit with an average census of 600 patients a month. Maintained a hand receipt of $472,000 and an annual budget of $110,000. Supervised implementation of nursing care assignments, managed logistical needs, prepared and supervised the input of automated time cards and payroll, and provided patient care. Performed history, physical exams, venipuncture's, and intravenous therapy. Provided nursing care and implemented nursing care plans for pediatric, psychiatric, geriatric, and pre and post-surgical patients. Instructed patients on use of patient controlled anesthesia devices. Assisted patients with active and passive ROM exercises. Performed would care and evaluated the healing process. Show less

Nurse Manager

• Dec 2003 - Jan 2005

Women Infant Care Unit, Manager Performed duties as Manager on a Multi-Level 19 bed unit, composed of five Labor and Delivery beds, five postpartum beds, five nursery beds, and four Gynecological Surgical beds. Supervised a staff of 10 paraprofessionals, maintained a hand receipt of $595,000, established work priorities, assigned duties and created the time schedule for all personnel assigned, and prepared and supervised the input of automated time cards and payroll. Provided nursing care to patients after natural birth and caesarean section deliveries. Monitored and instructed patients on nutrition care. Admitted and cared for both infants and mothers, administered medications, observed and assessed patients and reported abnormal findings, and assisted with minor surgery. Show less

Nurse Manager

• Oct 2002 - Dec 2003

Intensive Care Unit, ManagerManager of a six bed ICU and respiratory therapy with an average of 60 patients per month. Responsible for the direct supervision and training of 14 civilian employees. Prepared automated timecards, managed logistical needs, and managed a hand receipt of $790,000.Monitored ventilator patients and performed 12 lead EKGs. Observed and recorded patient data to include vital and neurological signs, intake and output, and physical and physiological symptoms. Recognized complications or adverse reactions for the need for emergency measures. Assisted with treadmill stress tests. Performed intravenous and oxygen therapy. Instructed on disease processes such as adult onset diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and decubitus ulcer care. Obtained lab specimens and documented the results. Prepared, maintained, and updated patient records. Show less

Nurse Manager

• Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

Mother Baby Unit, ManagerServed as Manager for a 44 bed unit and a five bed Level I-II Special Care Nursery with an average delivery of 160 per month. Responsible for direct supervision, clinical training, and administrative management of 17 employees. Managed a hand receipt of $976,000 and annual budget of $124,000. Provided nursing care to patients after natural birth and caesarean section deliveries. Monitored and instructed patients on nutrition care. Admitted and cared for both infants and mothers, administered medications, observed and assessed patients and reported abnormal findings, and assisted with minor surgery. Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Mar 1999 - Jan 2000

Troop Medical Clinic #3Maintained medical records, obtained lab specimens, and administered immunizations. Assisted physicians in minor surgical procedures such as wound closing and cyst removal. Sutured and removed sutures and staples. Managed and cared for wounds.

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Nov 1996 - Mar 1999

Intensive Care Unit Monitored ventilator patients and performed 12 lead EKGs. Observed and recorded patient data to include vital and neurological signs, intake and output, and physical and physiological symptoms. Recognized complications or adverse reactions for the need for emergency measures. Assisted with treadmill stress tests. Performed intravenous and oxygen therapy. Instructed on disease processes such as adult onset diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and decubitus ulcer care. Obtained lab specimens and documented the results. Prepared, maintained, and updated patient records. Show less