Highly motivated, committed and experienced professional nursing executive and educator with proven abilities to lead individuals and organizations through growth and development. A strategic minded change agent. Extensive experience in leadership, professional education, project design and management, strategic planning, quality and risk improvement initiatives and EBP nursing research.  Successful record of integrating financial concepts with the operating requirements of a business. Committed to the mission, vision and values of organizations of employment.  

Education

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA (2012)
• Master of Public Management, Carnegie Mellon University (1987)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA (1985)
• RN Diploma in Nursing, Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses 

Research

Interests: Patient Safety; Focus of DNP Scholarly Work 

Awards & Recognition

• Excellence in Evidence-based Practice & Nursing Research (2022)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Carlow University (2019)
• AHN Leadership Award, Leading the Way, Excellence in Nursing Education (2019)
• Allegheny County United Way Award for managing Excellence (2006)