Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Specializing in Emergency Medicine and Medical-Surgical Nursing, Acting as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor and Training Officer
Major Product/SVS:
Pediatric and Adult Medical-Surgical Unit, Hospice, Code Team, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Intensive Care Unit, Continuum Care Facility for Senior Citizens, Independent Living, Emergency Medical Services, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation
Favorite Business Publication:
Nursing 2008; Alerts; American Journal of Nursing; MDS User Manual; Journal of Maine EMS; RN; AJN
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Family, Biking, Sailing, Kayaking, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Associate of Science in Nursing, Quinsigamond Community College; Associate Degree in Emergency Medicine; Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Certified First Aid Instructor
Affiliations Awards:
Mid Coast Emergency Medical Services
Place of Birth:
Waterville, ME
Children's Names:
Three Children
Work History:
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast, MA (3 Years); Administrative Nurse, Long-Term Care, Belfast, MA (4 Years); Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, MA (1 Year); Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit, Waterville, MA
Career Achievements:
First-Aid Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Courses; Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Certification, NRP; Emergency Medical Technician, I-99; Training Officer
Charity:
Chairman of the Board, Salvation Army; Battered Women's Court Advocate, New Hope for Women; Former Volunteer, Rape Crisis Center; Counselor, Pine Tree Society; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
13
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to a great support system at home as well as excellent nursing instructors, including her registered nursing mentor Jane June.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because it was always a childhood dream.