Dedicated, highly motivated, knowledgeable nurse practitioner with more than 32 years of service in health care. Long history of experience as a nurse practitioner in the primary care setting, including over 13 years at Health Services on Calvin's campus. Passionate about integrating faith into mentorship and instruction with students. Commitment to delivering effective instruction, evidence-based practice, and helping develop the best clinical experience for students. Focused on preparing each nursing student to integrate faith into their future vocation of nursing.
Assess, diagnose, and treat routine/acute health problems.
Manage chronic/stable health problems, i.e. asthma, mental health.
Perform female and male physical exams.
Educate students about health problems with an emphasis on health promotion/maintenance and disease prevention.
Educate students about holistic care, i.e. physical, mental/emotional, spiritual and relational health.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Collaborate with other health care/support professionals on and off-campus.
Discuss student's care with parents as necessary.
Proficient in Medicat EHR and e-prescribing.
Assess, diagnose and treat routine health problems.
Focus on well-care for adult women.
Manage chronic/stable health problems, i.e. diabetes, hypertension, COPD, depression, anxiety and asthma.
Provide primary care for newborn through geriatric clients with an emphasis on health promotion/maintenance and disease prevention.
Perform simple procedures, i.e. shave biopsy, wart treatments.
Perform complete history and physicals.
Proficient in Allscripts EHR and e-prescribing.
Lead and teach with integration of Reformed faith in the Community Based Nursing clinical in the Baxter-Madison neighborhood.
Manage clinical group dynamics effectively, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Facilitate skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Perform grading and evaluations for nursing students.
Develop relationships and collaborate with agencies in the community to enhance the clinical learning experience.
Maintain Calvin University's commitment to serving the neighborhoods of the Grand Rapids area.
Service award received from Hope Community.
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Performed chart audits on cancer study patients at Spectrum Health-Butterworth and St. Mary's Hospitals.