Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP, July 2026) with 20+ years of diverse clinical experience in perioperative care, acute care, rehabilitation, long-term neurobehavioral health, and rural primary care. Completed all APRN clinical rotations in rural Iowa, including a mental health residency with extensive experience managing anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic disease. Skilled in diagnostic reasoning, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Committed to improving rural health outcomes and advancing mental health access.
Work History
Pre-Operative & Post-Anesthesia Care RN
15 Years 7 Months
Nebraska Methodist Hospital | 01.2011 - Current
Prepared and recovered patients for diverse surgical specialties, ensuring optimal readiness and safety throughout procedures.
Supported Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and GI Lab procedures, facilitating seamless patient care and procedural efficiency.
Collaborated with nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, PAs, and NPs to coordinate patient care and enhance surgical outcomes.
Mental Health Residency – Family Nurse Practitioner
3 Months
Rural Iowa | 05.2026 - 08.2026
Managed behavioral health conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and adjustment disorders, enhancing patient quality of life.
Delivered medication management, behavioral health screenings, and follow-up care to ensure ongoing support for patients' mental health needs.
Facilitated 108 patient encounters and 118 hours, providing comprehensive care across diverse lifespan populations.
Family Practice & Rural Health Clinical Rotations
2 Years 2 Months
Rural Iowa | 03.2024 - 05.2026
Logged 756 patient hours while providing care to an average of 8 patients daily.
Managed chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and COPD, ensuring ongoing patient care and health stabilization.
Conducted comprehensive exams including well-child visits and adult wellness assessments, facilitating early detection and management of health issues.
Assisted with Nexplanon insertion and removal, IUD removal, joint injections, cerumen removal, splinting, peak flow assessments, phlebotomy, STD and wound cultures, wart removal, cyst removal. and suture placement and removal procedures.
IA Clinic RN & Infusion RN (PRN)
2 Years
Shenandoah Medical Center | 01.2024 - 01.2026
Delivered infusion therapy, injections, and clinic-based nursing care.
Assisted walk-in clinic providers by managing patient flow and documentation.; gained outpatient and rural clinic experience.
Finished APRN clinical rotations by engaging with diverse patient populations and healthcare teams. Engaged in DNP project at this site.
IA Charge RN
13 Years
On With Life | 01.2009 - 01.2022
Worked as needed, full-time, part-time positions from 2009-2016; 2020-2022
Oversaw care for 33-bed long-term neuro rehabilitation unit, ensuring patient comfort and recovery.
Administered tracheal care, respiratory treatments, wound care, and enteral medication, enhancing patient health outcomes.
Cultivated assessment skills with non-verbal residents and coordinated with interdisciplinary teams and families for comprehensive care.
Clinic and In-home RN
Immanuel Pathways, PACE Program
Employed 2011-2013; 2014-2016
Provided clinic-based nursing care within the PACE program.
Delivered assessments, triage, medication management, and patient education.
Supported interdisciplinary care planning for elderly and medically complex patients.
As Needed Clinic RN and Case Manager
Monument Health (formerly Regional Hospital) | 2013 - 2014
Delivered clinic-based care and care management support.
Assisted with patient flow, triage, and outpatient service coordination.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health measures.
Rehabilitation & Acute Care RN
18 Years 7 Months
Nebraska Methodist Hospital | 01.2008 - 2011
Coordinated care for patients recovering from strokes, orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, and trauma to enhance recovery outcomes.
Collaborated with PT/OT/SLP teams to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation plans, facilitating functional recovery.
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to facilitate timely interventions.
Medical-Surgical RN
20 Years 7 Months
Nebraska Methodist Hospital | 01.2006 - 2008
Delivered comprehensive assessment and monitoring for patients with acute/chronic conditions, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, medication administration and safety, patient and family education, wound and post-surgical care, documentation, emotional support and communication.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years
Nebraska Methodist Hospital | 01.2002 - 01.2006
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)
Nebraska Methodist College | Omaha, NE | 07-2026
Expected July 2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College | Omaha | 07-2021
Associate Degree in Nursing
Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | 2006
Skills
Diagnostic reasoning
Mental health assessment
Medication management
Chronic disease management
Lifespan primary care
Pre-op & post-op surgical care
Rural health literacy
Patient education
EMR proficiency
Procedures (IUD removal
joint injection assist
cerumen removal
splinting
peak flow
phlebotomy
STD cultures
wart removal
suture removal)
Accomplishments
ANHE Webinar Presenter
AgeWise Geriatric training program (Nebraska Methodist Hospital)
Multiple Meaning of Care awards, DAISY nominations, Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Employee of the Quarter, On With Life (2013)
Nursing Assistant of the Year, Nebraska Methodist Hospital (2003)
Certification
CGRN
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Mental Health Residency – Family Nurse Practitioner
Rural Iowa
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Family Practice & Rural Health Clinical Rotations
Rural Iowa
03.2024 - 05.2026Read More
IA Clinic RN & Infusion RN (PRN)
Shenandoah Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Pre-Operative & Post-Anesthesia Care RN
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
01.2011 - CurrentRead More
IA Charge RN
On With Life
01.2009 - 01.2022Read More
Rehabilitation & Acute Care RN
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
01.2008 - 2011Read More
Medical-Surgical RN
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
01.2006 - 2008Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2006Read More
Clinic and In-home RN
Immanuel Pathways, PACE Program
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As Needed Clinic RN and Case Manager
Monument Health (formerly Regional Hospital)
2013 - 2014Read More
Nebraska Methodist College
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)
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Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - Pre Operative & Post Anesthesia Care at Christus Santa Rosa Westover HillsRegistered Nurse/Charge Nurse - Pre Operative & Post Anesthesia Care at Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
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