20+ years of multifaceted nursing experience. Supervisory experience and quality review. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Hours for PMHNP
Sound Mind Telepsychiatry
08.2023 - 04.2025
500 clinical experience hours with telepsychiatry patients. Common diagnosis and medication management for ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, and Binge Eating Disorder. Multiple other diagnosis/medication management as well. Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis management/evaluation performed. Psychotherapy, as needed and referral for other services as needed. Medical management of second-generation antipsychotic patients and mood stabilizers regarding metabolic health and monitor labs.
RN-Electrophysiology Lab
Geisinger Health
03.2022 - Current
Care for patients in the electrophysiology lab undergoing cardiac arrythmia procedures, diagnosis arrythmias, ablations and pacemaker & internal defibrillator devices. Circulating RN responsible for safety of patient, positioning, drug administration and documenting of procedure. Preop patients for minor procedures and provide education on various cardiac medications and procedures. Common Procedures: EP study, Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, SVT Ablation, Vtach Ablation, Cardioversion, LBB Pacemaker insertion, BiV ICD, Single Chamber ICD, and LOOP Implant. Familiar with Impella use for Vtach Ablations and Coronary Angiography related to ablation procedures. ACT therapeutic monitoring and Drug Administration most commonly Adenosine and Isuprel.
Director of Patient Care Services
La Jolla Nurses Homecare
05.2005 - Current
Company Overview: Licensed Private Duty Homecare Company
I am still employed by this company and provide remote support as the Director of Patient Care Services. Produce the annual medical report and discuss complex cases and employee issues. Offer guidance for educational opportunities and clinical guidance. Full time May 2005 – August 2009, Part time August 2009 – Present.
Responsible for coordination of patient care services for all relevant activities of patient care services furnished including development of personnel qualifications and the assignment of personnel.
Implement and oversee adherence to patient services policies and procedures for all field staff.
Review and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient services and correct any deficiencies.
Provide the initial nursing assessment prior to the provision of care, provide ongoing periodic assessment, and initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Educate and instruct the patient, patient’s family and staff as required. Supervise field staff of 75(LVN, RN, and HHA), supervise RN case manager and assist with supervision of medical coordinators.
Conduct annual competency evaluations and ongoing skill assessment of field staff.
Initiate and disperse marketing collateral to hospital-based care managers, physicians and community.
Identify prospects and present in-services to medical professionals in hospitals and to company staff.
Comprehensive understanding of Title 22 Regulations as they apply to licensed home health agencies.
RN Data Abstract-Review-Code Health Information
Allied Home Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
Review charts and ensure appropriate diagnosis for billing and oasis charting is accurate and complete. Educate field staff on oasis charting and managing patients based on the focus of care for the billing episode. Supervise the field staff and ensure operations of the Home Health Agency on an on-call rotating weekend basis. Work on QUAPI projects and ensure charts are within Title 22 guidance for Home Health.
Clinical Supervisor
Accent Care Home Health
09.2019 - 12.2019
Company Overview: Medicare Certified Agency
Oversee the staff and patients of a 200-patient census Home Health Agency. Partnered with UC San Diego on their COPD and CHF pathways for patients at home. Educated staff on Oasis documentation and clinical skills. Participated in weekly case conference. Educated staff on PDGM and optimizing patient care. Relocated to the East Coast.
RN Case Manger Scripps Home Health
Scripps Health
08.2016 - 07.2019
Manage a case load of 25 patients
Proficient in Oasis and Title 22 regulations for Home Health
Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
Ability to work independently and prioritize day efficiently
Provide hands on care to patients in their home, multiple complex diagnosis and wound care
RN Operating Room, Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Health
05.2014 - 08.2016
Participated in and completed PeriOp 101 nurse training
Proficient in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery
Able to work in a stressful environment and prioritize efficiently
Supervise the OR board on an as needed basis – coordinated surgical procedures in a timely manner and provide staffing
RN Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Health
08.2009 - 05.2014
Worked along leaders in the field of Cardiac Catheterization, many of whom invented the field of cardiac catheterization
Worked with the research team on TAVR. Was circulating RN and would have OR staff on standby if needed. Very high acuity patients to get the TAVR approved for other patient populations.
Have experience with watchman, rotablator, left main stenting, total occlusion stenting, and multi vessel stenting.
Experience with ablation procedures – floated to EP on an as needed basis.
Managed four very high producing cardiac catheterization lab rooms and the staff
Worked on the percutaneous heart valve study with high risk patients and provided care to many of these patients and coordinated the room and surgical intervention if needed
Highly efficient in problem solving and prioritizing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Won RN of the year 2012 for cardiac catheterization lab
Travel staff RN
NovaPro Inc.
11.2004 - 05.2005
Travel staff RN working in various ICU settings in Southern California
RN Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Fletcher Allen Healthcare
06.2001 - 11.2004
Provided care and teaching to cardiac patients undergoing elective and emergent cardiac catheterization.
Circulatory and Scrub RN
Followed policy and procedure for sterile technique and short-term anticoagulation for cardiac catheterization procedures
Fast-paced teaching hospital environment
RN Medical Intensive Care Unit
Fletcher Allen Healthcare
06.2001 - 11.2004
Staff RN and Charge RN in 22 bed ICU
Responsibilities included providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients, managing patient admissions and discharges, educating patient and patient’s families, and mentoring new staff and nursing students.
Adhered to all pertinent policies and procedures for providing patient care and followed protocols based on certain disease processes.
Telemetry Unit Charge RN
Moses Taylor Hospital
06.2000 - 06.2001
Supervised LPN and CAN, and managed the care of 12 cardiac patients
Patient and patient’s family teaching regarding different cardiac procedures and healthy lifestyle for cardiac patient
Critical thinking skills were established and built upon throughout career
Education
Master of Science Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Wilkes Barre, PA
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Scranton, PA
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05.1994
Skills
Basic life support
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Discharge planning
Certification
RN License PA
RN License CA
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Awaiting licensure for PMHNP-BC
Timeline
Clinical Hours for PMHNP
Sound Mind Telepsychiatry
08.2023 - 04.2025
RN-Electrophysiology Lab
Geisinger Health
03.2022 - Current
RN Data Abstract-Review-Code Health Information
Allied Home Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
Clinical Supervisor
Accent Care Home Health
09.2019 - 12.2019
RN Case Manger Scripps Home Health
Scripps Health
08.2016 - 07.2019
RN Operating Room, Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Health
05.2014 - 08.2016
RN Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Health
08.2009 - 05.2014
Director of Patient Care Services
La Jolla Nurses Homecare
05.2005 - Current
Travel staff RN
NovaPro Inc.
11.2004 - 05.2005
RN Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Fletcher Allen Healthcare
06.2001 - 11.2004
RN Medical Intensive Care Unit
Fletcher Allen Healthcare
06.2001 - 11.2004
Telemetry Unit Charge RN
Moses Taylor Hospital
06.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration
Marywood University
Master of Science Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Inpatient Registered Nurse at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - OncologyInpatient Registered Nurse at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Oncology