Biography and Curriculum Vitae

Educational Experience
Standard Occupational Specialist Certification                                                       2009 – Present
Idaho Professional Technical Education Credential

Graduate Study for Master of Science, Nursing, Educational Track         2008 – Present
Idaho State University                                                                                                                       Pocatello, ID
*Estimated date of completion: Spring 2011

Bachelor of Science in Nursing                                                                                             2003
Troy State University (now Troy University)                                                                          Troy, AL


Professional Experience
Theory Instructor – Practical Nursing Program                                                    2006 – Present
College of Southern Idaho                                                                                                                Twin Falls, ID
        •Courses taught: Medical Surgical I, II, & III; Pharmacology I & II            
        •Overload course: Medical Terminology                                                                           Fall 2007
Med/Surg: Lecture, high-fidelity simulation, course structure and development
Pharmacology: Lecture, online course facilitator, course structure and development

Clinical Instructor – Practical Nursing Program                                                    2006 – Present
College of Southern Idaho                                                                                                                 Twin Falls, ID
•Courses: Medical Surgical I & II. Preceptorship & Leadership
Supervise practical nursing students in clinical areas to include medical surgical nursing at SLMVRMC, Minidoka Memorial Hospital, and high-fidelity simulation in the “SIM” lab at the College of Southern Idaho.

Staff Nurse: Intensive Care Unit/Progressive Care Unit                                     September – December 2007
Baldwin County Regional Medical Center                                                                                   Foley, AL
Staff Nurse for high-acuity patients requiring specialized or intense nursing care

Charge Nurse: Behavior/Long Term Care Unit                                                        January – April 2007
Mountain View Care Center (now Oak Creek)                                                                           Kimberly, ID
Charge nurse for weekend staff of both units   

Staff Nurse: Operating Room (OR)                                                                                      2005 – 2006
Magic Valley Regional (now St. Lukes MVRMC)                                                                      Twin Falls, ID
Provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures

Staff Nurse: ER, ICU, PACU, OR                                                                                             2003 – 2005
Troy Regional Medical Center                                                                                                         Troy, AL
Staff Nurse for several hospital departments caring for a wide variety of patients
  

Memberships
National League of Nursing Member
Faculty & Staff Development Committee
Practical Nursing Admissions Committee
Simulation Lab Committee 

           
Professional Licenses/Certifications Previously Held
Licensing
State of Idaho – Registered Nurse (current)
State of Alabama – Registered Nurse
State of Florida – Registered Nurse
    
Certifications
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS)
American Heart Association Artificial External Defibrillation and Basic Life Support Provider (current)
Electrocardiogram Interpretation