I have spent my career in Pediatrics in a variety of settings, including inpatient acute care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Emergency Department, and Inter-facility Critical Care Transport Team. I have also served in leadership roles, including nursing education and as a Nursing Director of the Emergency Department.

I have publications in peer-reviewed journals and have recently been an invited contributor to two Pediatric Textbooks

I have provided multiple speaking engagements at the local and regional levels.

I sit on the state board of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and have served on the education and legislative committees.

I am a member of the Emergency Nurses Association.

Education

• Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor, MSN-ENP Program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychology from Elmhurst University in 1987
• Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Rush University, 2009
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Chamberlain University, 2020