Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Ms. Tarpley's expertise is in emergency and forensic services.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
Forensic Nursing Journals
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Needlework, Crocheting, Cross-Stitching, Knitting, Spending Time with Family
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Radford University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Radford University (2006)
Affiliations Awards:
Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners; Blue Ridge Chapter, Emergency Nurses Association; Virginia Association of Forensic Nurses; American Nurses Association; Phi Kappa Phi; International Association of Forensic Nurses
Place of Birth:
Marshalltown, IA
Industry:
Forensic Nursing
Children's Names:
Christina, Nicholas, Joel
Date of Distinction:
11/6/2007
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Tarpley's dedication, endurance and love and caring for forensic nursing separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Tarpley's greatest career achievements are helping to convict perpetrators of crimes and exonerating suspects when they are innocent.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dedicated, passionate, hardworking and high integrity.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
To decrease violent crimes, and the abuse and neglect of innocent victims.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
My father and brother who died in a plane crash in 1980. Would love to tell them that I love and miss them, and tell my father of my accomplishments and of the grandchildren he never knew.
Expanded Biography:
PRESENTATIONS:
Sexual Assault Response Team. Panel discussion member at Roanoke College, Roanoke, VA (Fall 1996)
Shaken Baby Syndrome. Presentation conducted for ED staff members, Roanoke, VA (Spring 2001)
Domestic Violence Provider Issues. Presentation for Domestic Violence Seminar, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Rehab Auditorium (October 2002)
Forensic Documentation. Presentation conducted at Carilion Health System Forensic Nurse Examiner Course, Roanoke, VA (October 2003)
Forensic Documentation. Presentation conducted at Carilion Health System Forensic Nurse Examiner Course, Roanoke, VA (March 2004)
Forensic Documentation and Domestic Violence. Presentation conducted at Carilion Health System Forensic Nurse Examiner Course, Roanoke, VA (October 2004)<br>
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Watson’s Caring Theory. Presentation for Nursing Theory Students, Radford University (October 2004)
Domestic Violence: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Presentation for Nursing Students: Role Preparation for Nurses, Radford University (November 2004)
Forensic Nurse Examiners: Caring for Victims (Role of the FNE. Presentation for Nursing Students: Community Health, Radford University (June 2005)
Date/Acquaintance Rape. Presentation for Nursing Students: Community Health, Radford University (July 2005)
Domestic Abuse Among Older Adults. Panel Member for questions and answers sponsored by The Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley And the Radford University School of Nursing, West Campus Center (Old St. Albans) Radford, VA (November 2005)
Elder Abuse/Neglect. Presentation for Emergency Department Staff at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital and Carilion Ronaoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA (November 2005)
Elder Abuse/Neglect: Role of the FNE & Profile of the Victim and the Abuser. The Fourth Annual Conference of Aging “Promoting Safety in the Older Adult”, Sponsored by Radford University & Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Gerontological Nursing Associate, The Hotel Roanoke Conference Center (March 2006)
Family Violence. Poster Board Presentation for Health Fair, Sponsored by Radford University Health Clinics, Radford University, Radford, VA (April 2006)
Elder Abuse/Neglect. Presentation for Nursing Students at New River Valley Community College, Dublin, VA (April 2006)
The Forensic Patient & Role of the FNE
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career have been publicly speaking before more than 200 people, obtaining her certification in forensics and continuing her education.
Charity:
Various Medical and Religious Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her personal and professional success to her hard work, dedication, and passion for her work.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She was prompted to become involved in this profession because she has always had an interest in the field and a love for helping others.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Tarpley serves as an expert witness.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Working as a Forensic Nurse and Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Acting as an Expert Witness, Offering Legal Consulting
Education Certifications:
Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Awards/Honors:
Mildred A. Hopkins Excellence in Nursing Award (2006)