Work History
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
2004- Registered Pediatric TDICU Nurse
Charge nurse on a Pediatric Technology Dependent ICU specializing in ventilator dependent children. Extensive experience in training/mentoring graduate nurses.
Westcare Health Systems, Sylva, North Carolina
2003 - Registered Nurse
Experience working Medical/Surgical Floor, Ambulatory Surgery and Orthopedics. Presently working PRN in Women's and Children at Harris Regional Hospital
Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, North Carolina
1990 - 2000 Guest Services Department Head
Managed guest services for 7 operations in 3 states, serving 160,000 customers
Supervised 50 employees. Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees
Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, North Carolina
1990 – 2000 Raft Guide/Kayak Instructor/Adventure Travel Trip Leader
Experience supervising/teaching adults and children in wilderness situations.
Education
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2007; MSN graduate student, expected completion 2012
Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, 2003
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Bachelor of Science in Public Relations/Journalism, 1989
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