Experience

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  St. joseph hospital

  Jun 2000 - May 2005

  Critical care registered nurse

  Implemented the nursing care of critical cardiac patients, including central lines, arterial lines, Swan Ganze catheters, Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, internal and external pacemakers, CCVHG, and ventilators. Assisted physicians with procedures at bedside, as well as the titration of vasopressors and initiation of ACLS protocol.

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  St. elizabeth healthcare

  Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Critical care registered nurse

  Responsible for the nursing care of medical and surgical patients in the intensive care units. Managed medications, assisted in procedures and initiated protocols. Also acted as a preceptor to new nurses orienting in unit as part of the new graduate program.

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  Northern kentucky heart

  Feb 2006 - Mar 2009

  Registered nurse

  Participated in the care of cardiology patients including management of Coumadin, triaging calls from patients, assessment of patient during office visits for acute issues, and monitoring stress test.

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  Premier physician services

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  Nurse practitioner

  Working independently and along side physicians, responsibilities in the emergency department include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute patients. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with speciality physicians, x-ray interpretation, and procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, closed reduction of joints, and joint aspiration.

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  The christ hospital health network

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2023

  Lead projects related to the strategy and growth of the hospital network, more specifically Heart and Vascular Service Line. Works closely with the leaders of the executive team to develop plans to collaborate with referring hospital systems and execute projects. Projects include developing network wide ground and air transportation strategy, network wide telehealth program, establishment of cardology services and cath lab coverage at Clinton Memorial Hospital, network outreach with EMS and growth of cardiovascular emergency programs including STEMI, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, and PE. Show less Responsible for the clinical, operational, and management of the invasive and non-invasive cardiac and vascular programs. Directly Responsible for the strategy, finance, outcomes, quality, accreditation, risk management, and personnel related to the following clinical programs: (1) Cardiothoracic Surgery; (2) Vascular Surgery, including Critical Limb lschemia, PVD and Veins; (3) Electrophysiology; (4) Interventional Cardiology, including Chronic Total Occlusion, STEMI, and Cardiac Arrest; (5) Cardiogenic Shock (6) ECMO (7) Navigators, including Chest Pain, Cardiac Arrest, Targeted a Temperature Management, and Stroke; (8) Post Acute Programs, including Heart Failure Network and Chest Pain Network; (9) Telehealth; (10) Emergency Medical Services Program, including Paramedicine. Show less Oversee the Heart Failure Network, Chest Pain Network, and EMS Programs. This includes collaboration with referral hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, as well as monitoring of quality data, including readmission rates, length of stay, appropriate use criteria, bleeding risk, and door-to-balloon. Responsible for the development and implementation of clinical programs throughout the heart and vascular service line, development and oversight of IRB approved research projects, and management of clinical processes of several telemedicine programs. Currently developing a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered coordinated care program for patients with multiple chronic diseases. Show less Organize the care of cardiac patients between regional community hospitals and the Heart and Vascular Center at The Christ Hospital. Monitoring patients with ST elevation myocardial infarctions to assure all critical standards are met, as well as review care of patients with NSTEMIs and unstable angina. Review, update, implement, and develop programs related to cardiac guidelines throughout the hospital, as well as maintain accreditations. Develop discharge strategies as part of a chronic disease management post-acute care program to prevent readmissions. Participate as Co-Investigator in a telehealth research project for patients with heart failure discharged to skilled nursing facilities; this program is beginning its second stage to include patients going home after discharge. Monitor relationships with EMS to improve efficiency and quality of care. Show less

  • Cardiology Consultant

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Director of Cardiovascular Programs

    Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Coordinated Care Program Manager

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Chest Pain and Heart Failure Network Coordinator

    Nov 2013 - Sept 2015
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  University of cincinnati

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2019

  Adjunct faculty

  Serve as Adjunct Faculty in the College of Nursing for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Instruct doctoral nursing students in the theoretical aspects of the practice of nursing with a focus on transitioning to the role of clinical scholars. Course syllabus, lectures, and projects emphasize developing awareness and understanding of the essential knowledge and skills required for DNP practice, as well as the integration of core leadership concepts into the DNP role.

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  Clinique en beaute

  Apr 2019 - now

  Founder

  Founder of Clinique en Beaute, which is an aesthetic medicine and wellness company. Oversee all aspects of the company, as well as provide direct patient care. Services include skin treatments such as chemical peels, BBL, and laser. Other services include anti-wrinkle injections, sclerotherapy, skin tightening, permanent hair reduction, acne treatments and Kybella. From a wellness perspective, services include IV Nutritional Therapy, testing for gut biome health, DNA and nutrition tests for optimal fitness performance, and immune function. Show less

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  Health and happiness coach

  May 2023 - now

  Founder
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  Mount notre dame high school

  Jun 2024 - now

  Assistant coach

  Assist head coach with ladies cross country team