Clinical educator with 20 years of extensive experience in interprofessional collaboration and leadership. Successfully coordinated simulation programs to improve patient care outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement and staff development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Professional Development/Clinical Edcuator
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
08.2021 - Current
Coordinated unit-based multidisciplinary simulation program for obstetric hemorrhage, increasing team preparedness and response effectiveness.
Proposed and implemented innovative strategies that improved team collaboration and patient care outcomes.
Developed annual unit-based competencies addressing identified needs of caregivers to improve staff readiness.
Served as RQI lead, facilitating resuscitation quality improvement efforts.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Directed regulatory education requirements to ensure compliance across units.
Provided regional support and guidance for the Relias learning platform in Oregon.
Core Charge Nurse - Perinatal Special Care Unit
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
09.2013 - 09.2021
Directed unit operations and patient flow for high-acuity antepartum/postpartum population, enhancing throughput and ensuring patient safety.
Acted as clinical escalation resource, guiding nurses through obstetric emergencies and critical decision-making.
Developed real-time staffing assignments based on patient acuity, facilitating safe and equitable care delivery.
Supported unit educational needs as a unit super-user and content expert for caregivers.
Registered Nurse - LD/Antepartum/Postpartum/Newborn Care
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
07.2006 - 09.2013
Delivered comprehensive prenatal education and care to expectant mothers.
Guided families on newborn care and breastfeeding to enhance early parenting skills.
Provided postpartum education and support to empower new mothers.
Organized structured activities to strengthen newborn and family bonding.
Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Business
University of Oregon
Eugene, M
12-2001
Skills
Ethics and professionalism
Interprofessional collaboration
Clinical expertise
Quality improvement
Simulation training
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development/Clinical Edcuator
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Core Charge Nurse - Perinatal Special Care Unit
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse - LD/Antepartum/Postpartum/Newborn Care
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
07.2006 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Business
University of Oregon
Affiliations
Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)
ANPD - NW chapter
Association fo Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
Acknowledgements
Daisy Nurse Educator recipient - 2025
March of Dimes nursing award nominee - 2025/2026
Providence Nursing Institute award nominee - 2026
Virtual poster accepted into ANPD-NW conference - 2025
Clinical Nurse IV/Nursing Professional Development at Northwell Health-Northern Westchester HospitalClinical Nurse IV/Nursing Professional Development at Northwell Health-Northern Westchester Hospital
Nursing Professional Development Generalist- PACU/Radiology Holding at Boston Medical Center (BMC)Nursing Professional Development Generalist- PACU/Radiology Holding at Boston Medical Center (BMC)