Medical Simulation Coordinator,
08/2010
to Current
ICF International –
Wright Patterson AFB,
OH
Direct medical simulation activities for facility physicians, nurses, and technicians. Assess learning requirements and develop simulation events for intercollaborative teams. Consult with local universities and medical facilities to establish community partnerships for medical education.
Clinical Educator,
09/2007
to 07/2010
Medical Education Technologies Inc. (METI) –
Sarasota,
FL
Developed didactic content with integrated simulation experiences representing clinical and functional dimensions for new graduate,
nurses returning to the healthcare settings. Responsible for converting existing content for commercial use. Programmed software to emulate different patient presentations and disease processes. Provided consultation for universities and healthcare systems for integration of human patient simulation in curricula and maintenance of clinical competencies.
Military Curriculum Developer,
01/2007
to 01/2008
United States Air Force –
Eglin AFB,
FL
Designed comprehensive curriculum for Air Force Special Operations training programs. Developed simulation scenarios and didactic content for physicians, nurses, and medical technicians. Programmed 20 patient scenarios for use in teamwork communication and collaboration training exercises.
Flight Commander, Education and Training,
07/2006
to 07/2007
United States Air Force –
Eglin AFB,
FL
Responsible for all formal training courses within the medical treatment facility (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Basic Life Support). Coordinated all continuing education programs for physicians, nurses, and technicians. Managed Emergency Medical Technician refresher courses and certification.
Chief Nurse,
01/2005
to 01/2006
Contingency Air Staging Facility
Responsible for ensuring all casualty care activities were maintained and complied with aeromedical evacuation standards. Coordinated patient transfers between the medical treatment facility and aircraft transport.
Flight Commander, Emergency Services,
05/2004
to 09/2006
United States Air Force –
Eglin AFB,
FL
Directed a 14-bed Level 2 emergency department with an average daily census of 100 patients. Supervised staff of 75 nurses, physicians, and technicians. Responsible for all emergency response calls across the base. Maintained emergency capabilities during 2 major natural disasters.
Director, Expeditionary Support Course,
03/2001
to 05/2004
United States Air Force –
Brooks AFB,
TX
Assisted in the ground-up design of a week-long medical contingency training platform to minimize the footprint of assets in the deployed setting.As one of ten cadre members for classes of 60+ students (physicians, nurses, technicians), tasks accomplished included facility build, equipment familiarization, deployment operations and a 36-hour medical exercise.The overall purpose was to familiarize personnel with the facility setting encountered in deployed environments.After 9/11, the cadre trained over 1,700 personnel in a sixteen-week period
Associate Director, Critical Care Air Transport Team Course,
05/1999
to 03/2001
United States Air Force –
Brooks AFB,
TX
Provided administrative and teaching support for a 3-person team (intensivist, critical care nurse and respiratory therapist) designed to care for critical patients during air transport from point of injury to definitive care.Trained over 1,000 personnel.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Services,
01/1996
to 01/1999
United States Air Force –
Lackland AFB,
TX
Managed 35 nurses providing care for patients in a Level I Trauma Center. Average patient census 125 per day with 3-5 trauma resuscitation cases per day.
Graduate Student,
01/1994
to 01/1996
University of Maryland at Baltimore
Flight Examiner,
01/1992
to 01/1996
United States Air Force, Yokota AB
Responsible for providing in-flight evaulations of nursing mission managment and safety considerations.
Flight Instructor,
01/1991
to 01/1992
United States Air Force, Yokota AB
Responsible for providing in-flight instruction for nurses. Focused on flight physiology and mission management.
Intensive Care Unit, Staff Nurse,
01/1989
to 01/1991
United States Air Force –
Scott AFB,
IL
Inpatient Medical Unit, Staff Nurse,
01/1987
to 01/1989
United States Air Force –
Scott AFB,
IL
Meritorious Service Medal, 1999, 2004, 2007
Air Force Commendation Medal, 1991, 1994
Air Force Achievement Medal, 2001, 2002
Combat Readiness Medal, 1992
National Defense Service Medal, 1991, 2002
Southwest Asia Service Medal, 1991
Iraq Campaign Medal, 2006
Saudi Arabia's Liberation of Kuwait Medal, 1991
Kuwait's Liberation of Kuwait Medal, 1991
5th Air Force Aircrew Member of the Year, 1994
