- Master of Science in Nursing, Franciscan University of Steubenville (2014)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honors), Ohio University (2012)
- Diploma in Nursing, Trinity School of Nursing (2004)
- Associates in Business Management, Jefferson Community College (2001)
- Franciscan University, faculty, Clinical Education Coordinator. Skills: Facilitate contracts for clinical sites, maintain clinical compliance, coordinate students in all areas of clinical, orient students to clinical sites, recruit Adjunct Clinical Instructors. (2021-present)
- Franciscan University, Adjunct Clinical Instructor. Resumed employment January 2018. Skills: Clinical instructor for Fundamentals, Med – Surg, and Advanced Med – Surg and assisting in simulation for multiple classes. Coordinating clinical experiences and instructors for Fundamentals, Med – Surg, and Advanced Med – Surg, assisting in recruitment and retention of clinical instructors (August 2019 – present).
- Franciscan University, Adjunct Clinical Instructor. Hired in August of 2013. Skills: Educating senior level nursing students on a local cardiovascular intensive care unit, grading care plans, and reviewing advanced assessment skills. (August 2013-2014)
- Trinity Medical Center West, Same Day Services. Hired as staff RN in September 2012. Skills: Admitting and preparing patients for surgeries and invasive radiologic procedures. Patient education regarding medications, procedures, discharge instructions, and compliance with follow-up care. Administering blood products, routine antibiotics, and maintenance medications for chronic illnesses. Obtaining venous lab draws. Weekly maintenance of invasive vascular access devices. (August 2012-December 2014)
- Work Place Consultants (contracted through FirstEnergy). Hired as an occupational nurse in April 2010. Skills: Provide treatment for minor injuries in occupational clinic; Educate plant safety and occupational hazards; Implement routine and emergent drug screening; Schedule office visits; Assesses incidents and injuries for case management; Works one on one with staff physician to assess, document, and treat plant workers; Maintains office, order supplies, medications, and restock as needed; Maintains charts and patient confidentiality. (May 2010-August 2012)
- Trinity Medical Center West, Intensive Care and Cardio-Vascular Care Units. Hired as ICU/CVU staff RN in January 2005. Skills: Charge Nurse; Orienting and training new hires and senior level nursing students; Rapid Response Team member; Code Team member; CVVHDF Management; IABP Management; Assisting with bedside procedures; IV Sedation and Vasopressor Titration; Ventilator Care Management; RotoProne Therapy Management. Interdisciplinary committees served include electronic documentation, venous thrombosis teaching, and super-user for PYXIS system. (January 2005-August 2012)
- Trinity Medical Center West, certified nursing assistant and ward clerk for medical/surgical department and Cardio-Vascular Intensive Care Unit at TMCW. Skills: Hygiene, ambulation, vital signs, end-of-life care, order entry of physician orders, documentation via Meditech, and scheduling assistance. (July 1999-January 2005)
- State Tested Nursing Assistant at Gable’s Care Center. Skills: Hygiene, ambulation, vital signs, end-of-life care, and scheduling of nursing assistants. (July 1997-July 1999)
