Extensive clinical experience in general surgical, trauma, gastrointestinal/endoscopy and post anesthesia care.
Varied academic experience in the formation and implementation of course work for sophomore thru senior year of nursing.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Cared for patients pre and post endoscopy procedures
Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner
University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine
01.2017 - 05.2020
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Provided medical evaluation for patients involved in sleep research
Associate Course Director
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2012 - 07.2013
N165- Integrated Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Therapeutics. I was responsible for program design, development and integration of simulation activities into this course. In addition I was responsible for development and implementation of the evaluation process in course high stakes testing
Simulation Education Specialist
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2009 - 06.2013
Created and delivered simulation experiences for nursing students in conjunction with their classroom learning and clinical setting.
Created and administered high stakes simulation testing
Associate Course Director N370 Advanced Practice
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2011 - 05.2012
Lectured on a variety of topics pertinent to course objectives.
Advisement to students on senior projects and grading of projects and exams.
Interacted with clinical faculty to insure that course objectives were being met.
Clinical Instructor
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2005 - 05.2012
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Conducted post conferences to instruct students on care of a variety of medical surgical diagnoses and prepare them for state boards
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
07.2006 - 12.2010
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Associate Course Director Care of the Adult
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
05.2008 - 06.2009
Lectured on various disease systems and their treatment.
Oversaw clinical faculty and clinical sites.
Developed and administered testing for course work
Staff Development Coordinator
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
09.2004 - 05.2009
Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
Covered the emergency department, intensive care units and general medical/surgical floors for orientation of new hires and ongoing education
Registered Nurse Per Diem in Same Day Surgery Unit
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
10.2001 - 10.2002
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented in patient charts. and fluid output and intake.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, administration of blood products.
Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care to pre and post surgical patients
Registered Nurse and Acting Clinical Educator
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
07.1980 - 07.1990
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Level I trauma unit
Staff Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
07.1978 - 07.1980
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Post Masters Certificate - Nursing Education
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012
Master of Science - Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY
06.1978
Skills
Direct patient care in a wide variety of settings
Educational management in both the clinical and academic setting
Certification
Certification as an Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner 2010-present thru AACN
Simulation Facilitator certification thru the CHOP, Penn and Drexel program
Certified Emergency Nurse 1984-1988 and 1990-1994
ACLS and BCLS certifications
Licensed in the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as RN and Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner
University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine
01.2017 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Associate Course Director
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2012 - 07.2013
Associate Course Director N370 Advanced Practice
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2011 - 05.2012
Simulation Education Specialist
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2009 - 06.2013
Associate Course Director Care of the Adult
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
05.2008 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
07.2006 - 12.2010
Clinical Instructor
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
09.2005 - 05.2012
Staff Development Coordinator
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
09.2004 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse Per Diem in Same Day Surgery Unit
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
10.2001 - 10.2002
Registered Nurse and Acting Clinical Educator
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
07.1980 - 07.1990
Staff Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
07.1978 - 07.1980
Post Masters Certificate - Nursing Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Niagara University
Certification as an Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner 2010-present thru AACN
Simulation Facilitator certification thru the CHOP, Penn and Drexel program
Certified Emergency Nurse 1984-1988 and 1990-1994
ACLS and BCLS certifications
Licensed in the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as RN and Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner