Talented Director with more than 10 years of leadership experience. Dedicated and passionate about quality patient care. Confident in working with all levels within an organization in order to accomplish goals. Strong communication and relationship development skills. Creative at problem solving and solid organizational skills.
Education
Wilmington University - Accepted May 2021New Castle, DEExpected in – –Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership/MBA Online: - GPA:
Marshall UniversityHuntington, WVExpected in 06/2004 – –M.S.N., Master of Science:Nursing – Nursing Administration - GPA:
Marshall UniversityHuntington, WVExpected in 05/1997 – –B.S.N., Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Charleston Area Medical Center - Director, Hoops Family Children's Hospital South Charleston, WV, 08/2015 - Current
Directs, administers and coordinates the operational activities of a 72 bed children’s hospital within a hospital, which includes, a pediatric unit, a pediatric intensive care unit, a neonatal intensive care unit, a neonatal therapeutic unit, child life program, and several outpatient programs.
Directs, administers and coordinates the operational activities of Maternity Services, which includes labor and delivery, a women’s unit, mother-baby, as well as in vitro fertilization lab and perinatal center.
Provides leadership, direction and administration for management of the children’s hospital in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, and goals.
Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the areas within span of control while ensuring all services meet the needs of patients, families, staff, physicians, and community.
Participates in strategic planning and responsible for integrating the strategic plan of the organization within the service lines under direction.
Partners with other directors, physicians, and interdisciplinary leaders throughout the health care system to oversee practice and operations
Contributes to the professional growth of management team and staff.
Louisiana State University Healthcare Network: New Orleans - Nurse Manager Baton Rouge, LA, 01/2010 - 08/2015
Coordinated care and activities for a 25 bed pediatric unit & 10 bed PICU.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from all staff
Assessed healthcare needs and monitored effectiveness and progress plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Managed budgetary and fiscal aspects of both units.
Implemented the facility’s vision, mission, philosophy, core values, evidence based practice, and standards of the organization.
Contributed to the professional growth and development of managed employees as well as others throughout the organization.
Enabled seamless patient care despite phased reconstruction of both units from 2013-2016.
University Of Colorado - Clinical Instructor Aurora, CO, 08/2007 - 05/2010
Conducted clinicals for sophomore, junior, & senior level nursing students in learning lab and hospital 2007.
Course coordinator for Nursing & Human Responses III & IV (5 college credit hour course – medical-surgical & critical care) for 61 students in Fall/Spring 2008-2009 & 100+ students in Fall/Spring 2009-2010.
Responsible for content lectures, hospital clinicals, as well as coordination and oversight of multiple instructors and specialty rotations.
Cabell Huntington Hospital - Pediatric Unit Registered Nurse City, STATE, 04/2008 - 01/2010
Planned, implemented and provided care for pediatric patients with various medical surgical diagnoses
Worked on a casual basis
Mountain State University - Adjunct Assistant Professor City, STATE, 01/2005 - 01/2009
Functioned as adjunct faculty for Mountain State University’s LPN to BSN program and second career BSN program.
Conducted clinicals in pediatric, medical-surgical, & intensive care areas
Theory instructor for Obstetrics/Pediatrics course.
Cabell Huntington Hospital - Clinical Instructor, Education Department City, STATE, 10/2003 - 08/2007
Planned, developed, implemented, and coordinated educational activities, focusing on critical care and pediatric related topics, for hospital employees and healthcare professionals throughout the community.
Member of planning committee for the development of two new units – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
Chair of the Code Blue Review Committee.
Began the process of conducting house-wide mock codes in spring of 2006
Assisted in development and implementation of the Rapid Response Team.
Cabell Huntington Hospital - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse City, STATE, 10/2000 - 10/2003
Planned, implemented and provided care for critically ill patients, ranging in age from newborn to age 21, as well as adult patients of all ages
Clinician I on clinical career ladder and served as charge nurse.
PICU’s Performance Improvement representative.
Cabell Huntington Hospital - Pediatric Unit Registered Nurse City, STATE, 06/1997 - 10/2000
Planned, implemented and provided care for pediatric patients with various medical surgical diagnoses
Accomplishments
Hoops Family Children's Hospital has consistent low or zero infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI)
Certified nationally as a Nurse Executive – Advanced by the American Nurses Credentialing Center since August 2018
Serves on the board of the local Ronald McDonald House, Team for WV Kids, and is an active member of the national Children’s Hospital Association
Participates in a wide variety of community events, speaking engagements, and outreach related to the pediatric service line
Active at the local, state and national levels in advocating for resolutions of child and family related issues
Served on RN labor negotiation team
Planned, developed, and ensured the successful transition of Hoops Family Children's Hospital to Mountain Health’s Pediatric Center of Excellence, the first Center of Excellence in the system
Planned & developed a Child Advocacy Center that serves two WV counties’ child victims of abuse. Obtained national accreditation through the National Children's Alliance in 2020.
Planned & developed the MOMS (Maternal Opiate Medication Support) program, an outpatient medication assisted treatment program that provides comprehensive treatment to postpartum women struggling with substance use disordere
Co-author of a collaborative research project entitled “A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Family Recognition of Medical Team Member Roles” published by Hospital Pediatrics September 2015
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School Attended
Wilmington University - Accepted May 2021
Marshall University
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Job Titles Held:
Director, Hoops Family Children's Hospital
Nurse Manager
Clinical Instructor
Pediatric Unit Registered Nurse
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Clinical Instructor, Education Department
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Pediatric Unit Registered Nurse
Degrees
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership/MBA Online
