Education 2012 to Present Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, projected graduation date, May 2017
09/1987-12/1990 Wright State University, Fairborn, Ohio, USA Bachelor of Science in Nursing
09/1985-05/1987 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Pharmacy/Nursing Concentration
Certifications Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (APHON) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider
Professional Organizations APHON - Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, National and State Level
Committee Participation at Dayton Childrens Medical Center Ambulatory Unit Council/Interdisciplinary subcommittee Hematology/Oncology Coordination Committee Sickle Cell Advisory Board Employee Health and Wellness Committee Hematology Mentor Group
Description of Current Position Responsibilities-Dayton Childrens Hospital
Coordinate care of sickle cell patients in outpatient and inpatient setting. Developed and implemented pain plans for sickle cell patients in EPIC. Collaborate with Medical Director to identify areas for improvement in clinical care and quality of care for sickle cell patients. Update and maintain Sickle Cell Clinical Practice Guidelines based on current evidence based practice Provide outreach education for lay and medical community. Provide continue education on sickle cell disease and other hematological disorders to staff nurses. Research coordinator on three sickle cell disease research studies at Dayton Children's Hospital.
Presentations: Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Sickle Cell Disease (Hematology Series) presentation/lecture to Wright State University Medical Students, yearly, 2009-2013 Care of the Child with Sickle Cell Disease in the School Setting- presentation at the Ohio School Nurse Association Conference at Dayton, Ohio, March 2012.
Graduate Classes Attended at Wright State University: EDL 7510- Statistics and Research NUR 7105- Population Health HLT 7121- Human Genetics for Health Professionals NUR 7004- Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice NUR 7002- Information Technology in Health Care NUR 7005- Nursing Research and Evidence for Practice