EDUCATION
2012 Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
MS in Nursing
magna cum laude
2011 Radford University
Radford, VA
BS in Nursing
summa cum laude
1979 Miami Dade Community College, Medical Campus
Miami, FL
AS in Nursing
1977 Miami Dade Community College, South Campus
Miami, FL
AA in Education
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
CPR 2009-present
ACLS 1988-1995
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2014 – July 2015
Alleghany Health Department
Sparta, NC
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Provided Primary Care services for patients with acute or chronic illnesses
- Provided Primary Care services for patients presenting for preventive health care including Family Planning, Child Health, BCCCP and STD
January 2013 – December 2013
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
608 clinical hours – FNP student
2010 – 2012
Free Clinic of the Twin Counties
Galax, VA
Clinic Nurse
- Triaged and prepared patients for appointment with physician: obtained vital signs, updated medications and history, performed UA, AccuChecks, A1C, nebulizer treatments, injections, wound care
- Assisted physician with patients
2000 – 2004
Galax Elementary School
Galax, VA
Substitute School Nurse, Substitute Teacher
- Evaluated children’s illnesses
- Monitored vital signs
- Implemented care plan for children’s illnesses and accidents
- Supervised and taught 20 children for each school day when needed
1987 – 1994
Twin County Regional Hospital
Galax, VA
Staff Nurse
- Assessed, evaluated and provided care for patients in the ICU
- Intervened to prevent worsening of patients’ conditions
- Monitored, assessed and evaluated patients in PACU
1986 – 1987
St. Francis Community Hospital
Greenville, SC
Staff Nurse-Charge Nurse
- Assessed, evaluated and provided care for patients in the ICU
- Intervened to prevent worsening of patients’ conditions
- Implemented doctor’s orders in the ICU
1983 – 1986
Gastroenterology Associates
Greenville, SC
Business Manager
- Managed personnel including hiring and firing
- Monitored functions of the office including accounts payable and receivable
- Responsible for insurance transactions and payroll
- Supervised nursing staff
1981 – 1983
St. Francis Community Hospital
Greenville, SC
Nursing Supervisor
- Supervised employees, including scheduling and personnel issues, on the Urology-Gastroenterology unit
- Responsible for the nursing care of all patients on a 36-bed unit
1980-1981
St. Francis Community Hospital
Greenville, SC
Staff Nurse-ChargeNurse
- Responsible for 36 patients on the GYN/General Surgery floor
- Supervised LPN’s and NA’s while in charge
- Delivered all aspects of nursing care to my patients
HONORS & AWARDS
Elected to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Nursing)
Recipient of the Mildred B. Hopkins RN Excellence in Nursing Award at Radford University
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY & SERVICE
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program 2009 – 2011
Back Pack Buddies 2009 – 2012
Galax Presbyterian Church, volunteer financial aid worker 2008 – 2012
Free Clinic to the Twin Counties 2010 – 2012
