EDUCATION
            Master of Science in Nursing, August 2003
            Health Systems Management Program
            Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN

            Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1991
            University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

            Associate Arts Degree in Nursing, June 1975
University of Tennessee, Martin, TN

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Nursing Administration, Advanced, Board Certified, December 2004 through
     November 2009
Critical Care Registered Nurse Alumnus, July 2004 through 2010
            Critical Care Registered Nurse, July 1986 – July 2004
            Tennessee Multistate RN license, March 1976 through March 2008

NURSING EXPERIENCE
            Director of Medical/Surgical Nursing
            Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, August 2003 – present

• Support operations for six nursing units including Acute Hemodialysis
• Develop service lines for Neuroscience, Orthopedics, and Oncology
• Manage temporary assigned personnel in nursing float pool
• Manage and oversee transport functions for all inpatient requests

            Director of Nursing Support
            Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, July 2001 – August 2003

• Function in absence of VP/Chief Nursing Officer
• Support operational functions of nurse managers
• Co-ordinate annual nursing externships
• Provide operational direction for various hospital cost centers

      Director of Cardiology and Specialty Services
Knox County Acute Care, Covenant Health, Knoxville, TN, July 1995 - July 2001

• Responsible for operations in Cardiology and Critical Care areas
• Accountable for education and quality functions in two acute care facilities
• Lead process improvement teams focusing on high volume patient populations
• Work in collaboration with other disciplines to achieve system strategic goals  

Critical Care Educator
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, June 1980 – July 1995

• Scheduled orientation program for critical care new hires
• Taught and coordinated critical care courses
• Provided in-service/education for all staff
• Assisted with policy and procedure development and implementation

Staff RN
Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital, Knoxville, TN, March 1976 – June 1980

• Responsible for patients in Medical, Surgical, and Critical Care arenas
• Function as preceptor to new hires

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives, Knoxville Area Council Chair 2005 through 2007
• American Organization of Nurse Executives since 1996
• Tennessee Hospital Association since 1996
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses since 1984
• American Nurses Association since 1991
• Tennessee Nurses Association, District 2 since 1991

RELEVANT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• Tennessee Center for Nursing and UT College of Nursing Selection  

      Committee for Institute for Nursing Leaders 2004 – present

• Smallpox Vaccine Site Care Clinic Staff, FSRMC 2003
• American Heart Walk Company Leader, FSRMC 2000 – 2003
• University of Tennessee Healthcare Consortium 1999 – present
• University of Tennessee College of Nursing Advisory Board 1997 –  present
• Tennessee Donor Services Advisory Board 1994 – present

HONORS

• Dr. Sylvia Hart Distinguished Alumni Award 2007, UTK College of Nursing
• Tennessee Wesleyan College Fort Sanders Nursing Department Honor

      Society 2005 - present 

• University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Associates 2003 – 2006
• Fort Sanders Health System Leadership Alliance 1993
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Gamma Chi 1991 through 2008