RN with 50 years of experience using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patients across the lifespan and in different healthcare venues. Expansive career experience focused on medical, Medicare, peri-operative Bariatric and Annual Wellness Nursing.
Registered Nurse Atrium Health for 50 years of experience in PACU Opened CVRU in 1974 Wrote nursing protocols in preparation of One Day Surgery in 1979. Implemented the Patient Education Program for Anesthesia Department 1999. Clinical Supervisor with Department of General Surgery. Assisted with planning and opening of Bariatric Program (2006). Effectively led key program initiatives that resulted in positive patient outcomes. Continuing to coordinate and guide care of pre and Post-op patients and provide nursing expertise with Carolinas Weight Management. 2019 began the Annual Wellness Program with Atrium and continued implementation to grow the care of Medicare patients until January 2022.
Current NC RN License 47805
BCLS Expires in January 2023
Former member of ASMBS
Volunteer with Quest of Monroe NC to distribute prescription medications to under-privileged people within the community.