I am a registered nurse and current nurse practitioner student who has worked at every level of nursing. I started as a CNA for 10 years prior to LPN school. After working as an LPN for 6 years, I went back for my RN, and a few years later my BSN. I additionally have my associates degree in applied science. I graduated summa cum laude from Missouri Western State University (Go Griffins!) with a 4.0 GPA. I additionally was the class valedictorian of both my LPN and RN classes with a lifetime cumulative GPA of 3.95. I additionally received a Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Manager Certification in 2022.
I discovered my love for teaching through precepting BSN students for their Capstone projects, precepting students in a clinical setting, educating my patients, and tutoring classmates and co-workers. I enjoy breaking down complex ideas/themes/theories into more easily understood pieces. I love facilitating my students in "connecting the dots" by helping them gather each piece to the puzzle to create a comprehensive picture. My professional experience lies in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including medical surgical nursing, family practice (emphasis on pediatrics), case management, and population health.
My special areas of interest for tutoring assistance include all nursing curriculum (especially med-surg, population health, pediatrics, pharmocology, and nursing foundations) NCLEX prep., and medical terminology.