

Dedicated Clinical Instructor with strong experience in both classroom and clinical education, specializing in pediatric and mental health nursing. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, competency‑based instruction, simulation, and learner mentorship to promote clinical reasoning, professional growth, and safe patient care. Committed to advancing clinical excellence through engaging, evidence‑based teaching and preparing nursing students for effective real‑world practice.
Clinical Scholar bridging academic nursing education and bedside practice at AdventHealth Tampa. Provides didactic, clinical, and simulation‑based instruction while mentoring nursing students and advancing unit‑based, evidence‑driven education. Recognized for strengthening learner readiness and supporting high‑quality patient care through collaborative teaching.
High‑acuity pediatric emergency nursing with expertise in rapid assessment, triage, and stabilization of critically ill and injured pediatric patients. Skilled in pediatric medication administration, IV therapy, trauma response, and advanced pediatric life support (PALS) protocols. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family‑centered communication in fast‑paced, high‑stress environments.
Neuroscience ICU nursing expertise in advanced neurologic assessment, ICP/EVD management, seizure and stroke care, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care interventions in high‑acuity ICU settings.
Hospital‑based Palliative Care Nurse with advanced communication skills in conducting goals‑of‑care conversations, facilitating advance care planning, and supporting shared decision‑making for patients with serious illness. Experienced in navigating complex, emotionally charged discussions with patients, families, and care teams while aligning treatment plans with patient values and clinical realities. Provides compassionate guidance, family education, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure clarity, comfort, and continuity of care.
Acute care mental health therapist with specialized experience working in child and adolescent Baker Act receiving facilities. Skilled in crisis assessment, suicide risk evaluation, stabilization, and brief therapeutic interventions within involuntary treatment settings. Demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, family engagement, and documentation skills to support safe disposition planning and continuity of care.
AdventHealth Tampa Hospital
Academic Appointments AdventHealth University (ASN Program)