Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (ʹ 1984)

Master's of Science in Nursing (ʹ 1996)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Family Nurse Practitioner (ʹ 2001)

Doctor of Nursing Practice- Focus Family Nurse Practitioner (ʹ 2013)

Professional License Registered Nurse, State of Kansas (1985-present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (1996-present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (2001-present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (1996-present)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Provider (1987-2022)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (1985-present)

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Nurse Practitioners (2011-present)

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner at Student Health Services, January 2015-present

Nurse Practitioner in the Heart Failure Program at Via Christi Hospital, September 2003- November 2015

Family Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Health and Wellness, June 1998-August 2003

 CNS-Education Coordinator at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, August 1995-June 1998

Clinical Coordinator at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, October 1993-August 1995

Patient Care Supervisor at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, August 1988-October 1993

Relief Charge Nurse at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, February 1986-August 1988

Staff Nurse at St. Francis Regional Center, August 1985-August 1988

Awards and Honors

ʹ School of Nursing Outstanding Clinical Mentor-Graduate

Via Christi Regional Medical Center Spot Award: Heart Failure, June 2004

Via Christi Regional Medical Center Spot Award: Heart Failure, April 2005

Nursing: The Heart of Healthcare Recipient. KU Nursing School

Citywide Heart Care Collaborative Member: National Eisenburg Award received for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality at a Local Level-Improve care of the AMI and Heart Failure Patient, Washington DC

Overall St. Catherine of Siena Award. Via Christi Regional Medical Center.

ʹ School of Nursing Outstanding Graduate Clincal Preceptor.

 

Areas of Service

American Association of College Health, 2015-present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2020-present

Additional Information

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers