Education:
Masters of Science in Nursing, 2005, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2003, Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate's Degree in Nursing, 1979, Parkland College
Courses/Clinicals Taught:
Maternal-Newborn Care {Theory/Clinical}
Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative-OB Initiatives
Certifications:
Inpatient Obstetrics, current through 12/2024
Electronic Fetal Monitoring, current through 12/2024
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Research:
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Fetal Monitoring Courses
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Severe Maternal Mortality
Memberships:
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
Illinois Nurses Association (INA)
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honorary
Perinatal Outreach Educators of Illinois (POEI)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC)
Work Experience:
Maternal Outreach Educator for the South Central Illinois Perinatal Network, St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL
Faculty, Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Research Recruiter/Special Projects Coordinator at Women's Health Practice, Champaign, IL
Resident Nurse, Countryview Home for Disabled Adults
Staff Nurse, Provena Covenant Medical Center, Maternal/Child Unit; Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse & Facilitation of Unit Continuing Education
Staff Nurse, Burnham City Hospital, Maternal/Child Unit; Labor and Delivery