Administrator and Director of Nursing at ARCA HEALTH VNA (2022-01 – Present)
- Provide leadership and oversight for the operations of a community-based home health VNA.
- Support delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care while maintaining clinical, operational, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and staff regarding patient care, staffing, scheduling, clinical concerns, and agency operations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and development of processes designed to improve patient care and agency performance.
- Support regulatory compliance and preparation for state and other regulatory surveys.
- Assist with staff orientation, education, development, and ongoing clinical support.
- Address complex clinical and operational situations using extensive nursing experience and sound clinical judgment.
- Promote effective communication among patients, families, nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide leadership and problem-solving support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Clinical Care Coordinator at HOME HEALTH VNA — formerly Circle Home and Hospice (2019-10 – 2022-01)
- Managed a caseload of approximately 50–70 home health patients with a wide range of medical and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated care among patients, families, physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided clinical support for patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, wound, and chronic medical needs.
- Oriented and precepted newly hired nursing staff.
- Provided clinical guidance regarding assessment, care planning, documentation, and patient management.
- Utilized Homecare Homebase and Epic electronic health record systems.
- Participated in quality improvement and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Registered Nurse Case Manager — Hospice, Palliative & Traditional Home Health at HOME HEALTH VNA — formerly Circle Home and Hospice (2016-06 – 2019-10)
- Managed a caseload of approximately 20–25 patients receiving hospice, palliative, and traditional home health services.
- Provided comprehensive nursing assessment and care for patients with complex and chronic medical conditions.
- Supported patients and families through serious illness, hospice, and end-of-life care.
- Conducted goals-of-care conversations and helped patients and families understand care options.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Supervised and precepted nurses during orientation while providing clinical oversight for an additional 20–25 patients.
Preceptor at HOME HEALTH VNA — formerly Circle Home and Hospice (2017-01 – 2022-01)
- Trained and supported newly hired home health nurses in clinical skills, assessment, documentation, and home health practice.
- Precepted junior nursing students through a grant partnership with Rivier University.
- Provided hands-on instruction and mentorship to nurses transitioning into home health practice.
Registered Nurse at ELLIOT HOSPITAL (2014-07 – 2016-06)
Provided full-time nursing care on a 46-bed cardiac intermediate care unit.
- Cared for patients following cardiac catheterization, myocardial infarction, stroke, and other complex medical conditions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and monitored patients requiring telemetry and close clinical observation.
- Developed experience in cardiac telemetry interpretation and management of acute cardiac conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
Registered Nurse Preceptor at ELLIOT HOSPITAL (2016-02 – 2016-06)
- Selected to orient newly hired registered nurses to the cardiac intermediate care unit.
- Provided clinical instruction, mentorship, and support throughout orientation.
Student Nurse Preceptor at ELLIOT HOSPITAL (2014-01 – 2014-04)
- Completed 195 hours of clinical experience on a cardiac intermediate care unit.
Quality Improvement & End-of-Life Committees at CIRCLE HOME AND HOSPICE
- Participated in quality improvement and end-of-life committees.
- Contributed to planning and implementation of strategies designed to improve patient care, clinical practice, and team processes.
Spring Break Alternative Program Leader — Maryland at SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE — CAMPUS MINISTRY (2014-03 – 2014-03)
- Selected through an application and interview process to lead a service trip serving children with varying needs across the autism spectrum.
- Received training in group health and safety.
- Coordinated communication among participants, service-site staff, and campus ministry.
- Organized group activities and supported participants throughout the service experience.
Participant — South Dakota at SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE — CAMPUS MINISTRY (2012-01 – 2012-12)
- Participated in service work addressing extreme poverty and cultural differences.
- Engaged in group reflection and community service with students from multiple colleges.
Participant — Lawrence, MA at SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE — CAMPUS MINISTRY (2011-01 – 2011-12)
- Served at a local soup kitchen.
- Assisted with food service, setup, cleaning, and other community service needs.
Cabin Counselor at NEW ENGLAND CAMP CEDARBROOK (2012-06 – 2012-08)
- Supervised up to seven girls ages 12–14 in a residential summer camp setting.
- Planned and led daily activities, Bible studies, and group programming.
- Organized outdoor cooking, sailing, arts and crafts, and nature activities.
- Provided lifeguarding and maintained camper safety.
Planning Committee Member at SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE — STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (2010-01 – 2014-12)
- Helped plan and execute the college's first annual Blessing of the Hands Ceremony.
- Served on the planning committee and co-wrote a speech for the 2012 ceremony.
