Caring Nurse with 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare organizations working with Adult and Gerontological patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
-traveled across the US to assist ALFs to improve care, hire Directors of Nursing, train staff, and negotiate state/local plan of corrections.
-Held diverse leadership roles, including Director of Nursing in Home Health and Hospice, Director of Nursing in Assisted Living, Assistant Director of Nursing for Skilled Nursing, Lead Educator for Palliative Care, and a specialist in dementia and delirium care.
-Strong communications skills in presenting to large groups, and working with patients, clinicians and families under stress.
-Commitment to continued learning and growth is evident in multiple certifications such as SOCRA certification, IFM education credits, Bredesen certified, MOCA certified, Eden certified, Certified Grant Writer, Clinical Aromatherapist Certified (CCA)
-Lead a multinational research team in developing protocols and conducting negotiations with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure the successful completion and publication of clinical trials across the United States, Grenada, Canada, and Japan.
-Published co-author in peer reviewed journals, websites, health magazines and successful grants.
-Ongoing volunteer with Habit for Humanity, Christian Community Action of Lewisville, Salvation Army Thanksgiving and Christmas Angel project, American Muslim Women Physicians Association (AMWPA) annual health fair.