MSHS - Clinical Leadership, Concentration in End of Life Care
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
01.2004
BS - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO
05.1997
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Active listening
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification, 12/25
Registered Nurse, Colorado RN.0115073, 09/30/25
Advanced Practice Nurse, Colorado APN 0991264, 09/30/25
Presentations
Behavioral Screening Using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire to Assess Appropriateness of Antipsychotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Dementia, 2021, GAPNA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
End-of-Life and Palliative Care Nursing, 2014, Colorado University Student Nurse Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO
Cultural Competence & Humility in Palliative Care, 2012, Hospice Education Network, Denver, CO
Family Challenges of Illness, 2012, Hospice Education Network, Denver, CO
The Power of Assessment - A Suicide Vaccine, 2011, Colorado Center for Hospice, and Palliative Care Annual Conference, Denver, CO
Teaching Nurses about EOLC from Curriculum to Practice, 2008, Colorado Center for Hospice, and Palliative Care Annual Conference, Breckenridge, CO
Putting Spirituality Back into Patient Care, 2007, 18th Annual Nurse Educators Conference of the Rockies, Breckenridge, CO
Professional Associations
Colorado Nurses Foundation, 2022-2025, Board Member
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, 2014-present, Member
American Geriatric Society, 2014-2025, Member
Colorado Society Advanced Practice Nurses, 2014-present, Member
Research
Behavioral Screening Using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire to Assess Appropriateness of Antipsychotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Dementia, Quality Improvement Project, 2020
Awards
Nominated Faculty Educator of the Year, 2010, Regis University
Community Member Inductee, 2010, Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, 2004, The George Washington University
Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife at University of Colorado, College of NursingFaculty, Certified Nurse Midwife at University of Colorado, College of Nursing
Director of Undergraduate Admission at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesDirector of Undergraduate Admission at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
ADJUNCT COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR at Maricopa County Community College District, Colorado Technical University Online, Northern Arizona University OnlineADJUNCT COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR at Maricopa County Community College District, Colorado Technical University Online, Northern Arizona University Online