Adjunct Faculty at Creighton University (2024-06 – 2025-12)
- Instructed traditional and accelerated nursing students in pediatric clinicals on pediatric medical-surgical floors and led post conferences at Children’s Nebraska. Conducted high-fidelity pediatric simulations at Creighton University. Assisted faculty in grading paperwork and CCEI assessments. Mentored students in career opportunities and assisted two RNs in obtaining neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit jobs.
Level III NICU Nurse at Nebraska Medicine (2016-07 – 2026-08)
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill newborns, some as young as 22 weeks gestation, through working as a bedside nurse.
- Managed intubated babies with different types of ventilators and settings, many types of respiratory support, central venous and arterial lines, chest tubes, and whole-body cooling technology.
- Resuscitated critically ill newborns as a delivery team member.
- Led the Unit Based Council as President for a year and assisted as Vice President for a second year.
- Researched and improved very small baby outcomes as a member of the Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) prevention team.
- Participated as a team member in conducting the “NICU Reunions” happening annually for past patients.
- Cared for babies and their families during neonatal codes and post mortem care on numerous occasions.
Pediatric Nurse at Boys Town Pediatrics (2019-08 – 2026-07)
- Performed blood draws, immunizations, emergent respiratory treatments, quality assessments, and many hours of phone triage services for pediatric patients and their families in a clinical and urgent care setting.
- Trained as a preceptor and oriented new nurses and nurse technicians.
PICU Nurse at Children’s Nebraska (2021-12 – 2023-06)
- Cared for critically ill children on life support devices with central lines, drains, and catheters during a global pandemic.
- Worked with “Live On Nebraska” in pediatric organ recovery situations.
- Cared for patients and their families in code situations and post-mortem care.
Nurse at Essential Pregnancy Services (2017-04 – 2024-10)
- Worked with expectant mothers and fathers in unplanned and under supported pregnancies.
- Assisted in providing STI testing/treatment and limited first-trimester ultrasounds.
- Worked with social workers and licensed mental health clinicians to provide material needs, housing assistance, mental health support, and education at no cost to the clients.
Catholic Campus Minister at Fellowship of Catholic University Students (2014-06 – 2016-06)
- Fundraised over $65,000 to work as a Catholic Campus Minister on Boston University’s campus and led bible studies, small groups, and 4 national and international mission trips for over 70 staff and students.
