I am a transformational healthcare leader with over 25 years of experience spanning clinical practice and executive leadership. My healthcare journey began in 1998. Since then, I've earned a Diploma in Medical Assisting (1999), Associate Degree in Nursing (2007), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2012), and a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (2018), along with completing Master of Business Administration coursework to strengthen my business acumen.
My career includes diverse roles in Critical Care, Occupational Medicine, and Organ Donation, as well as leadership positions in both long-term care and acute care settings. As Director, Critical Care Services, I managed a 16-bed ICU, 24-bed PCU, 16-bed Burn Unit (the only one in Nebraska), Burn and Wound outpatient clinics, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. I also served as Director, Quality & Patient Safety, during the COVID-19 pandemic, guiding teams through unprecedented challenges. I am proud to have worked in a hospital recognized five times as a Magnet organization with distinction. Most of my experience has been in the non-profit sector, with a recent transition to a physician-owned surgical hospital.
My strengths include process improvement, change/project management, and organizational and employee development, all aimed at driving quality outcomes and operational excellence. I have a passion for mentoring new nurse leaders and improving the nursing experience to prevent burnout.