Type Of Business:
Non-Profit Healthcare Center
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare Including Behavioral Healthcare, Bariatric Surgery, Cancer, Cardiac, Ostomy and Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Surgical and Trauma Services, Sleep and Emergency Medicine and Stroke Treatment
Favorite Business Publication:
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing; American Journal of Nursing
Hobbies/Sports:
Baking, Cooking
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Saint Francis University (1986); Associate of Science in Nursing, Mount Aloysius College (1983); Associate Degree in Medical Secretary, Mount Aloysius College (1977)
Affiliations Awards:
Vice President, Former President, Oncology Nursing Society, South Central Pennsylvania; Former Secretary, Girl Scouts of Talus Rock Council
Industry:
Clinical Nursing Management
Country of Origin:
PA, USA
Children's Names:
Mark, Adam, Tyler
Date of Distinction:
11/7/2008
Work History:
Public Speaker, Integrated Voice and Data Services (2005-2007); Instructor for Patient Care and Pathology, Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology (1993-1995); Medical Secretary, Mercy Hospital, Altoona (Now Altoona Regional Health System)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Brubaker-Knab's willpower to achieve her goals and her ability to provide excellent healthcare services separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Brubaker-Knab's greatest career achievement was obtaining her bachelor of science in nursing.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to take excellent care of her patients on a daily basis.
Charity:
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being a girl scout member, believing that women can achieve anything and to her role model Frances Hesselbein, who was a former chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession after volunteering at a local home for the elderly.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Brubaker-Knab has received various awards for cooking and baking and she was also a religious education teacher.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Performing Administrative Duties, Scheduling, Overseeing Staff and Patients in Pain Management and Outpatient Units, Managing Administrative Duties of IV Therapy
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse (1986)