Master’s-prepared nursing leader with experience in professional development and clinical operations. Passionate about empowering nurses through lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, and innovation to shape the future of nursing. Combines educational expertise with operational leadership to advance nursing practice and organizational initiatives.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor, Pediatric Acute Care
Central Staffing Resource (CSR) | Michigan Medicine
05.2026 - Current
Oversee staffing, scheduling, workforce planning, and resource allocation for a 33.25-FTE nursing float cluster, including a 14-bed overflow unit operating more than 330 days annually. Maintain a 97–100% staffing fill rate while analyzing FTE utilization, census, and patient acuity to support safe staffing and financial stewardship.
Manage nursing personnel, including recruiting, hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Foster a positive nursing culture through staff engagement, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Advance strategic initiatives, including the 4W MPLAN partnership and expansion of care for patients undergoing seizure evaluation and research-related treatment.
Lead the 4W Taskforce to improve staffing practices, patient eligibility criteria, charge nurse responsibilities, nursing workload, and the care environment. Achieved a 23% increase in bedside handoff performance from January to September 2026.
Additional responsibilities: Specialty Temporary Program Nursing Supervisor; Return to Work Program Coordinator
Educational Nurse Coordinator
Central Staffing Resource (CSR) | Michigan Medicine
03.2020 - 04.2026
Conducted learning needs assessments and practice gap analyses across pediatric specialties to develop measurable learning outcomes and design education using in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous methods.
Coordinated competency training for 300+ nurses in central line dressing and 60+ nurses in LP15, managing training logistics, educator support, and completion tracking.
Served as Unit Nurse Planner for a CSR Education Series continuing education activity developed in August 2025, collaborating with PD&E Nurse Planners on educational design, documentation, and evaluation requirements.
Evaluated educational effectiveness through learner feedback, pre/post assessments, and practice observations to identify opportunities for improvement and revise educational content.
Staff Nurse, CSR Pediatric Critical Care
Michigan Medicine
05.2017 - 02.2020
Provided care across pediatric, neonatal, and cardiothoracic intensive care and moderate care units; precepted nursing staff.
Staff Nurse, Brandon Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Michigan Medicine
09.2012 - 05.2017
Delivered specialized family-centered care for critically ill neonates, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating families.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Michigan State University
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
Co-Chaired the CSR Unit-Based Committee (November 2024–May 2026), facilitating staff engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and nursing practice improvement.
Developed AI-enhanced charge nurse training, including learning objectives, clinical scenarios, instructional materials, and evaluation methods; submitted content through Cornerstone for review.
Lead author, “AI-Enhanced Tour Pavilion 10,” presented at Michigan Medicine Nursing Poster Day (May 2026).
Contributed to SPHM practice gap analysis and review of the draft Safe Mobility Champion Program, incorporating frontline nursing perspectives, learner feedback, and recommendations for competency-based education (August 2025–May 2026).
Served as SPHM Instructor (May 2023–May 2026), delivering hands-on education to support clinical competency and safe patient handling practices.
SPHM Committee, Data & Analysis and Education & Training Subcommittees (August 2025–May 2026).
Health Care Provider – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Whittier Pediatric GroupHealth Care Provider – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Whittier Pediatric Group