acute care, Army, art, Agency, cancer, Case manager, catheterization, charts, chemotherapy, oral, Community Health, Council, counseling, SC, Delivery, Diabetes, diabetic, Diagnosis, DNA, documentation, experiments, first aid, government, Hospice, hr, Leadership, medication administration, Meditech, Mental Health, Office, PowerPoint, MSN, Nurse manager, Nursing, Oncology, painting, outpatient care, Patient Care, Pediatrics, PhD, Primary Care, Research, San, supervisor, supervising, supervision, teaching, Technician, therapy, triage, Type 1, venipuncture, Vision, wound care
Graduate degree: 12/2005
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
MSN & DNP w/ Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty) Online didactic coursework while stationed in Japan and in WA Three on-campus summer intensive programs in AZ Clinical practicum/residency with multiple providers: 160 hrs w/ Dr. Michael Perlstein, MD (Palo Verde Pediatrics, AZ) 40 hrs w/ Dr. Daniel Calabrese, MD (San Luis Walk-in Peds Clinic, AZ) 210 hrs w/ Dr. Barney Voegtlen, MD (Kitsap Children's Clinic, WA) 280 hrs w/ Dr. Mazen Dahan, MD (Pediatric Health Care, WA) Published DNP research project: "Exploring Family Perceptions About Primary Care Management Following Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in Preschool : 12/2005
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
Undergraduate degree (BSN with honors) Completed honors thesis based on breast cancer research being conducted by faculty member, Dr. Terry Badger, PhD, RN, FAAN Poster and PowerPoint presentation of preliminary findings from my secondary analysis at UA Student Research Day (10/14/05) Credentials Licenses (active) Washington APRN License: AR60790540 exp.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-PC (PCNB): exp.: 04/01
Basic First Aid (American Safety & Health Institute) -
BLS Provider (American Heart Association): exp.
07/31/2010
PALS (American Heart Association) -
ACLS (American Heart Association
Pediatric chemotherapy certification (APHON): expired: 02/05/2011
NRP (American Academy of Pediatrics) -
Employment (nursing) [
bed: 2012
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Gilbert, AZ
Regional manager Amy Dyer: (360) 516-7878 10/08-06/10] Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI Staff RN (US Army Civilian, YH-02 NSPS) Patient care on acute care 16- general pediatric unit (newborns-young adults) Wide range of diagnoses seen, and all nursing skills used, including but not limited to venipuncture for serology and IV starts, urinary catheterization, suctioning, O2 therapy, phototherapy, oral and enteral feedings, TPN/IL therapy, IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, occasional chemotherapy. Additional responsibilities include delegation to and supervision of nurse's aides as well as the education of patients and families. Assumed role of charge nurse several times per month. Electronic documentation using Essentris and CHCS. Initially worked in PRN position as government contractor (for Columbia-Arora/Igenesis-Arora Joint Venture), but transitioned in
11/07
Magic Valley Medical Center - Twin Falls, ID
Travel RN (American Mobile Healthcare) Inpatient care on acute care 12-bed women's and children's ward. Care of low-moderate acuity pediatric patients as well as stable post-op gynecologic surgeries and occasionally postpartum mother-baby couplets. Responsibilities included teaching and assisting to coordinate outpatient care. Skills such as IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, oral and enteral feedings, venipuncture for serology and IV starts, urinary catheterization, wound care, and O2 therapy were frequently used. Assisted new mothers with breastfeeding and newborn care. Computerized documentation with Meditech. Outpatient IV therapy and blood transfusions routinely performed on this ward (school age through older adult) 12-hour day shifts @ $28.50/hr Head nurse: Angela Perkins (208
09/07
San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, CA
Travel RN (Cross Country TravCorps)
*Inpatient care of pediatric patients and occasionally adults who were overflowed to 16-bed general pediatric unit (Most patients were toddler to adolescent age group). Floated very frequently to newborn nursery, postpartum, and NICU. Nursing skills included IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, oral and enteral feedings, TPN/IL therapy, newborn assessments and transition care, phototherapy, and venipuncture for serology. Assisted physicians with circumcisions and helped to teach new parents about newborn care and breastfeeding. Combination of computerized (Epic Care) and paper documentation used.
05/07
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Phoenix, AZ
Staff RN
*Completed new-grad orientation program ("GAPP") by
11/03
Hospital of Veteran's Affairs - Tucson, AZ
1st Semester Nursing School: Hospice
04/04
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) - Tucson, AZ
2nd Semester Nursing School: Labor and Delivery, Adult Med-Surg I
11/04
University Medical Center (UMC) - Tucson, AZ
3rd Semester Nursing School: Pediatrics, Adult Med-Surg II
[ 01/05-05-05 ] UMC/Palo Verde Tucson, AZ
4th Semester Nursing School: Adult ICU, Psych/Mental Health
12/05
Northwest Women's Center - Tucson, AZ
5th Semester Nursing School: Community Health and Leadership
Volunteer experience/ organizations [
12/05
Student Nurses of UA (SNUA) - Tucson, AZ
Member and class representative
*Organized/participated in philanthropic activities pertaining to nursing (i.e.: charity walks/functions, help Girl Scouts earn nursing badges, etc.)
Led jr. high/high school students to participate in community service activities, chaperoned retreats, led youth group gatherings after mass.: 05/04
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church - Tucson, AZ
03/01
Barrow Neurological Institute - Phoenix, AZ
Student research assistant
Observed cancer research in a microbiology lab, cleaned equipment, poured and ran gels, grew bacterial artificial chromosomes in E.Coli cells, then isolated and purified the strands of DNA for experiments
Leadership roles
Vice President of VP-40's Family Readiness Group (10/16--present)
*Treasurer of CTF-72's Officer's Spouse's Association (05/11-08/12)
*Unit Practice Council member for pediatrics at TAMC (07/09-06/10)
*Relief Clinical Coordinator: 05/07
Post College -
Diabetes "Super-User"-worked closely with endocrinologists and diabetic educators to serve as the primary inpatient source of education for families with a child newly diagnosed with diabetics
