Expertise:
Caring for Pre- and Post-Craniotomy and Laminectomy Patients, Helping Patients who have Undergone Surgery for Hip and Knee Replacement and Cervical Fusion, Conducting Patient Education in Various Areas Including Wound Care, Transfer and Positioning, Helping Hemodialysis and Renal Transplant Patients Pre- and Post-Operation, Caring for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Vaginal Hysterectomy, Assisting Cancer Patients in Various Areas Including Chemotherapy and Radiation, Treating Insulin Dependent Diabetes Patients, Scheduling Diagnostic Tests and Surgical Procedures, Working as a Medical and Surgical Floor Nurse, Precepting New Employees, Fulfilling Charge Nurse Duties, Distributing Medication, Starting Intravenous Treatments, Checking Vital Signs, Working with Patients with Developmental Disabilities Including those who are Profoundly Retarded, Working with Medically Fragile Patients
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Decorative Gardening
Education Degrees:
Diploma, Mount Mercy Academy, Buffalo, NY, with Honors; Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY (1976); Diploma in Nursing, The Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing, NY (1982)
Work History:
Emergency Room, Buffalo Mercy Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
26