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Academic Interests and Expertise

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (Wichita State University 1984)

Master's of Science in Nursing (Wichita State University 1996)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Family Nurse Practitioner (Wichita State University 2001)

Doctor of Nursing Practice- Focus Family Nurse Practitioner (Wichita State University 2013)

Professional License Registered Nurse, State of Kansas (1985-present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (1996-present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (2001-present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (1996-present)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Provider (1987-2022)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (1985-present)

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Nurse Practitioners (2011-present)

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner at Student Health Services, January 2015-present

Nurse Practitioner in the Heart Failure Program at Via Christi Hospital, September 2003- November 2015

Family Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Health and Wellness, June 1998-August 2003

 CNS-Education Coordinator at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, August 1995-June 1998

Clinical Coordinator at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, October 1993-August 1995

Patient Care Supervisor at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, August 1988-October 1993

Relief Charge Nurse at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, February 1986-August 1988

Staff Nurse at St. Francis Regional Center, August 1985-August 1988

Awards and Honors

Wichita State University School of Nursing Outstanding Clinical Mentor-Graduate

Via Christi Regional Medical Center Spot Award: Heart Failure, June 2004

Via Christi Regional Medical Center Spot Award: Heart Failure, April 2005

Nursing: The Heart of Healthcare Recipient. KU Nursing School

Citywide Heart Care Collaborative Member: National Eisenburg Award received for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality at a Local Level-Improve care of the AMI and Heart Failure Patient, Washington DC

Overall St. Catherine of Siena Award. Via Christi Regional Medical Center.

Wichita State University School of Nursing Outstanding Graduate Clincal Preceptor.

 

Areas of Service

American Association of College Health, 2015-present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2020-present

Additional Information

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers