Job Description:
Simulation Center Coordinator
Academic Background
I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Union College in 1993 and completed my Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Informatics from American Sentinel University in 2015. I became a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) in 2018.
Campus & Community Involvement:
Union College Faculty Senate
Union College Colloquium Committee
Division of Nursing Curriculum Committee
Division of Nursing Faculty Association Committee
Pet Partners Team Handler Volunteer for local healthcare organizations and school systems
Parent Representative College View Academy 2011-2017
Professional Background:
I began my professional career as a nurse on the surgical floor at Loma Linda University Community Medical Center in California. Since then, I have worked in a number of different nursing roles including transport nurse for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in California, women's health care at Alaska Regional Hospital and pre-admission testing at Parker Adventist Hospital in Colorado. My leadership roles have included nursing preceptor, charge nurse and unit coordinator. In 2010, I transitioned into academia and began working at Union College as the Simulation Center Coordinator.
Honors/Recognition/Grants:
Golden Key International Honour Society 2015
Sigma Theta Tau-Nu Rhu Chapter 1993-present
Personal Information:
My husband and I were married 29 years ago at College View Church. We have been blessed with our daughter Sydney who is now a Junior in High School. Sydney absolutely loves all animals and has a desire to become a marine biologist. She also enjoys playing the piano and won her first district and state piano competition in 2015. In our spare time, we enjoy being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Spouse:
Greg received his Master of Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University and his Master of Business Administration at the University of Denver. Greg is currently working as a physical therapist at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center and the Nebraska Heart Institute.