Clinical Expertise:

• Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Diabetes Nursing

Research Interest:

• Diabetes Management
• Patient Education

Scholarly Activities:

Publication:

• Master's Thesis: Evaluating the Staff Nurse's Role in Teaching Diabetes

Presentations:

• Evaluating the Staff Nurse's Role in Diabetes Education, Presented at Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Phi Chapter Research Day, November 12, 2008
• What are Nurses Currently Teaching their Patients about Diabetes Management and What Barriers Do They Face? Presented at Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Phi Chapter Research Day, March 5, 2008

Education:

• Post-Master's Certification in Nursing Education, Current, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
• MSN, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2008, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
• BSN, 1998, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Teaching Responsibilities:

• NUR 308 Adults with Alterations in Health I - Clinical Instructor
• NUR 401 Adults with Alterations in Health II - Clinical Instructor
• NUR 402 Population Based Health Care - Course Manager

Special Achievements, Awards, Honors:

• Kathryn Crossland Award for Caring and Creativity in Clinical Practice, Excellent Research Potential and High Academic Achievements, Awarded by: Sigma Theta Tau International, April 2008
• Certificate of Appreciation, PBDS Clinical Coach, for Mentoring and Providing Clinical Orientation to New Staff Nurse Employees, Awarded by: Huntsville Hospital, October 2007
• Member - Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
• Member - Phi Kappa Phi National Multi-Disciplinary Honor Society
• Member - Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society