EDUCATION:

January 2000 - Present

University of Virginia Doctorate Student, Higher Education Administration, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

August 1992 - July 1994

Master of Science in Nursing,
East Tennessee State University,
Johnson City, Tennessee.

Spring 1985 -
Winter 1986

Coursework from University of Virginia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Teaching Strategies and Health Occupation in preparation to be granted certification by Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Education.

June 1978 -
May 1980

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, graduated with honors, University of Virginia

August 1976 -
May 1978

Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, Wise, Virginia - Pre-nursing program.

June 1976

J.J. Kelly High School, Wise, Virginia - High School Diploma.

EXPERIENCE:

August 1998 -
Present

Assistant Professor of Nursing
The University of Virginia's
College at Wise

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with students, faculty, and community to provide curriculum and instruction for a BSN program in Nursing. Develop a learning environment that promotes critical thinking and improved communication consistent with the needs of adult learners.

December 1997 - August 1998

Family Nurse Practitioner
Lenowisco Health District - Health Department

November 1995 - November 1997

Family Nurse Practitioner
Wise Appalachian Regional Hospital - Glerdeville Clinic

October 1994 - May 1995

Family Nurse Practitioner
Rural Health clinic in Dickenson County with Dr. James P. Senter

Responsibilities for the above three positions:
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations: diagnose and treat common health problems such as infections and minor injuries; diagnose, treat, and monitor chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure; order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays; prescribe or recommend prescriptions for medications and other treatments; provide well-child care, including screening and immunizations; provide health maintenance care for adults, including annual physicals; promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling; and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals as needed.

August 1993 - May 1994

Teaching Assistant
Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, Wise, Virginia. Assisted with BSN Health Assessment I and II.

Responsibilities:
Direct student supervision in Laboratory Planned and taught some lectures in health assessment. Assisted in grading and distributing student papers. Worked directly with the Department Chair providing Library searches, preparation of bibliographies, preparing and sending survey instruments, compiling and analyzing data, and collecting information for some presentations.

August 1992 - May 1993

Graduate Assistant
ETSU, Johnson City, TN
Worked directly with Department Chair in College of Nursing.

Responsibilities:
Provided library searches on many topics. Assisted in obtaining and compiling information from actual research studies. Collecting and organizing information for presentations, grants, and professional meetings.

September 1991 - October 1992

Continuing Education Coordinator
Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA.
Provided nursing staff education.

Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate cost effective continuing education and in-service programs. Organize and implement orientation programs for all new nursing service personnel. Assess specific orientation needs of each employee. Promote education in the community by working with various community organizations. Establish criteria for all in-service educational programs and develop for each program the curriculum, course outlines, teaching methods, and educational tools. Promotion of education in the community by being a guest speaker and for planning community educational programs. Presentation of many in-service and community programs.

October 1989 - September 1991

Planned time form career for child-rearing responsibilities.

November 1984 - October 1989

Clinical Nursing Instructor
Wise County Vocational School, Wise, VA.
Instructed second year Practical Nursing Students including 3 days/week hospital training; 2 days/week classroom instruction.

Responsibilities:
Planned student clinical rotations and obtained agreements between different health care facilities and the school. Organized schedules and rotations for each student. Direct supervision of students in patient care areas. Evaluation of student performance. Plan, develop, and implement classroom presentations.

June 1980 - November 1984

Staff Nurse
Wise Appalachian Regional Hospital, Wise, VA

Responsibilities:
Staff nurse providing direct care to medical, surgical, and pediatric patients. Relief nursing supervisor. Provided education to patients and their families to care for themselves at home. Staff education providing in-service programs.

LICENSURE:

Registered Nurse and Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Virginia

CERTIFICATION:

American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner

ORGANIZATIONS:

Virginia Nurses Association, American Nurses Association

Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society, Epsilon Sigma Chapter)

Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners