Dedicated master's-prepared nurse with over three years of nursing education experience and more than 24 years of specialized expertise in Level II and III Neonatal Intensive Care across Wisconsin and Tennessee. Extensive background includes six years of providing exceptional inpatient and outpatient lactation support, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care and education. Passionate about continuous professional development, focusing on enhancing clinical practices within the nursing field. Proven ability to adapt to diverse healthcare environments while delivering high-quality care and support to patients and families.
Work History
Clinical Education Manager/Clinical Faculty
3 Years 5 Months
Galen College of Nursing | 05.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented onboarding strategies for clinical faculty, focusing on compliance, training, and resource accessibility.
Managed the clinical schedule to optimize placement of students and faculty in order to achieve optimum learning experiences for students.
Performed comprehensive grading audits and facilitated clinical site visits to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards.
Lactation Consultant
4 Years 9 Months
Lavender Lactation | 01.2022 - Current
Providing expert in-home lactation consultations to assist families in overcoming breastfeeding challenges after hospital discharge.
Lactation Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months
Tristar Horizon Medical Center | 01.2022 - 05.2023
Consult with patients pre and post-delivery, post discharge via in hospital clinic and coordinate staff education.
Lactation Consultant
1 Year 11 Months
Ascension St. Thomas Midtown | 03.2020 - 02.2022
Responsible for consulting with patients pre and post delivery as well as in the NICU.
Core Charge RN Level III NICU
4 Years 1 Month
Tristar Centennial Women's and Children's Hospital | 01.2015 - 02.2019
Nurse leader responsibilities include facilitating RN assignments, managing productivity matrix, working with house supervisor, attending deliveries, family rounding, transport team.
RN-Level III NICU
5 Years 1 Month
Aurora Women's Pavilion | 11.2010 - 12.2015
RN-Level IIb Special Care Nursery
9 Months
Aurora Medical Center | 02.2010 - 11.2010
RN Level III NICU
10 Years 3 Months
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital | 11.1999 - 02.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL | 01-1996
Bachelor of Science - RN to BSN
Chamberlain University | Downers Grove, IL | 01-2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Galen College of Nursing | Louisville, KY | 04-2026
Skills
Interprofessional collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Relationship building
Training and mentoring
Clinical faculty management
Employee recruitment and hiring
Performance monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification 2026-2028, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Exp. December 2026
Timeline
Clinical Education Manager/Clinical Faculty
Galen College of Nursing
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Lactation Consultant
Lavender Lactation
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Lactation Coordinator
Tristar Horizon Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Lactation Consultant
Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
03.2020 - 02.2022Read More
Core Charge RN Level III NICU
Tristar Centennial Women's and Children's Hospital
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Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor at Northeast Iowa Community CollegeAdjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor at Northeast Iowa Community College