Education
BSN: Wright State University Dayton, OH, 2005 (Nursing)
MSN: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2010 (CRNA)
Certifications
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Certification Date: 01-11-2011 ) - (Recertification Date: to 08-01-2021 )
Clinical Interests
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Research and Practice Interests
Voice Quality Research study 2009 - 2010
University Hospital
Assessing the effects of endotracheal intubation on daily living, more specifically voicequality.
Critical Care Nursing Consultation, 2007
Hill-Rom equipment
Consulted on potential changes/improvements of beds in the critical care setting
Positions and Work Experience
02-2011 -To Present Nurse Anesthetist, Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures including trauma, orthopedics, transplantation, plastic, and general surgery candidates. Anesthetic techniques implemented include: Regional, central access, and general anesthetics. , UC Physicians ,
06-2005 -12-2008 Registered Nurse ,SICU, Challenge Responsible for the care of a wide variety of ill patients including but not limited to liver, kidney, pancreatic transplants, trauma, and surgical patients in the university/teaching setting. Ability to demonstrate rapid adaptation to changes in patient conditions during scheduled work periods. Results • Provided safe and effective care for a minimum of 5 post-operative liver transplants requiring aggressive resuscitation, 15 kidney transplants, 4 pancreatic transplants, approximately 35 newly admitted trauma and surgical patients, some requiring aggressive resuscitating measures, as well as daily continuation of monitoring and care for patients already admitted to the unit. • Advanced to leadership position as a charge nurse facilitating patient flow through the unit, staffing needs, interdisciplinary planning, as well as unit challenges and concerns. • Developed multiple skills to adapt to changing and challenging situations. , University Hospital, The Health Alliance,
06-2007 -12-2007 Registered Nurse, ICU, Challenge Position requires adaptation to new institutions, protocols, staff, and equipment through agency nursing. Providing care for a variety of medical, cardiac, and surgical intensive care patients. Results • Became accustomed to new equipment and protocols. • Provided/received new insight/ideas to incorporate in patient care. • Increased knowledge to better manage cardiac and medical specific patients. , First Choice Medical,
Honors and Awards
2009 Ida W. Casey Memorial Award
2009 Linder Scholastic Achievement Award
2009 Basic life Support (BLS) Pediatric Life Support (PALS) (exp. 06/2011) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (exp. 11/2011).
2008 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (April, 27, 2008)
2007 Advanced Preceptor Award Nominee
2007 Advanced on the clinical ladder from CN I to CN II by providing specific patient care examples in a variety of areas.
2007 Nominated Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing
2006 Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
2005 Graduated BSN, Cum Laude Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
2004 Cameos of Caring Award Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Service
(SICU Charge Nurse ) 01-2006 -10-2008
(SICU Unit Based Council ) Committee Chair 06-2006 -10-2008
Professional Affiliation
2005 -To Present: Sigma Theta Tau International
2006 -To Present: American Nurses Association- Ohio Nurses Association
2007 -To Present: American Association of Critical Care Nurses
2008 -To Present: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Contact Information
Forwarding - 1319 Suncrest Drive
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45208