Drive innovative patient care and education as a Medical Science Liaison, utilizing over 15 years in critical care and military leadership. Expertise in trauma and surgical environments fosters effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing evidence-based practices and operational efficiency. Pursuing advanced nursing education to further improve patient outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington, West Virginia
01.2012 - Current
Provide comprehensive care for critically ill adult patients within a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit caring for trauma, neurosurgical, general surgical, and critically ill medical patients.
Leadership & Professional Contributions: Coordinated patient flow, staffing, and interdisciplinary communication as Charge Nurse, ensuring efficient operation of Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Function as a Nurse Preceptor, mentoring newly hired registered nurses and supporting competency development. Responded to medical emergencies as active member of hospital Code Team, delivering advanced resuscitation to stabilize critically ill patients. Collaborate daily with surgeons, intensivists, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation specialists. Educated patients, families, and healthcare professionals on complex disease processes and treatment plans, enhancing understanding and care strategies. Apply current evidence-based guidelines to support optimal patient outcomes.
Clinical Expertise: Trauma, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Medical ICU overflow, Mechanical ventilation, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Hemodynamic monitoring, Vasopressor management, Sedation management, Sepsis and septic shock, Multisystem organ failure, Post-operative critical care.
Sergeant, Signal System Specialist
United States Army & United States Army Reserve
07.2003 - 03.2011
Completed eight years of dedicated military service. Two combat deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom: Ar Ramadi, Iraq (2004–2005); Baghdad, Iraq (2006–2007). Led personnel in high-pressure, mission-critical environments to ensure successful mission outcomes. Coordinated communications systems supporting operational readiness. Mentored junior soldiers, fostering accountability, teamwork, and effective mission execution. Developed leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills directly applicable to Medical Affairs and healthcare leadership.
Advanced from specialist to sergeant, demonstrating leadership and commitment in active-duty Army and Army Reserve.
Managed systems operations and maintenance for military communications networks.
Coordinated technical support for soldiers during training exercises and deployments.
Developed training materials for system usage and troubleshooting procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College
Mount Gay, WV
05-2012
Skills
Surgical intensive care
Critical care medicine
Trauma and acute care surgery
Neurosurgical critical care
Mechanical ventilation
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Sepsis and shock management
Evidence-based medicine
Clinical research support
Literature interpretation
Clinical communication
Physician collaboration
Team collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Clinical Areas Of Expertise
Critical Care
Trauma
Surgical ICU
Neurosurgery
General Surgery
Ventilator Management
CRRT
Sepsis
Shock
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Renal Failure
Multi-organ Dysfunction
Acute Respiratory Failure
Professional Attributes
Trusted educator for healthcare professionals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong physician relationship development
Evidence-based clinical decision maker
Rapid learner of new scientific information
Comfortable presenting complex medical information to diverse audiences
Self-directed, organized, and adaptable professional
Timeline
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Sergeant, Signal System Specialist
United States Army & United States Army Reserve
07.2003 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College