Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner, 2022, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner, 2008, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1999, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Courses/Clinicals Taught:
Foundations of Professional Practice {Theory/Clinical}
Preceptor for Health Occupations Seniors, RN Students, and NP Students
Committees & Professional Organizations:
Professional Development Committee
Admissions Committee
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (FNP-BC)
Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner, Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
Department of Transportation (DOT) Examiner
Compensation and Pension Veterans Examiner
Healthcare CPR/AED (BLS), First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens
Awards & Honors:
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Alumni Scholarship Winner
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Memberships:
American Nurses Association (ANA) Illinois
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN)
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Work Experience:
Foundation Health and Wellness (Effingham, IL), Owner
HSHS Medical Group, Family Practice/Internal Medicine
Eastern Illinois University, Campus Clinic Nurse Practitioner
SSM Health Primary Care Medical Group, Convenient Care, Occupational Medicine Provider, Orthopedics, and Family Practice
Clay County Hospital Medical Clinic, Occupational Medicine Provider, Urgent Care Clinic
Family Care Associates of Effingham, Family Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Injuries, DOT Physicals, Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic
Bonutti Orthopedic, Surgical Assistant
Research Accomplishments:
Presentation/DNP Project: Implementation of a Childhood Trauma Questionnaire in a Primary Care Setting