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University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103
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Master of Science in Education in Career and Technical Education
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EDU 600 Teacher as Leader
EDU 610 Differentiation
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EDU 615 Motivational Theory & Class Management
EDU 759 Preparing
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EDU 753 Working with Special Needs Students
EDU 755 Utilizing Literacy Strategies in CTE Learning Environments
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EDU 690 Action Research
EDU 757 Health and Safety Implementation in CTE
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EDU 751 The Application
Model of Learning Curriculum Development
EDU 695 Portfolio
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Rush University, 600 S.tPaulina St., Suite 1080, Chicago, IL 60612
Bachelor of Science of
hNursing

August 2015

1977- 1979

Lewis University, One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446

Nursing Prerequisites

1975-1977

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with 36 years of experience in diverse settings

CNA instructor for an IDPH Basic Nurse Assisting Program
Provided nursing care to students in a school setting
Administered hemodialysis for patients in an outpatient setting
Managed a case load of home care clients
Performed inpatient hospital case management and discharge planning
Cared for patients on an acute care surgical unit

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wilco Area Career Center, 500 Wilco Blvd., Romeoville, IL 60446

08/2012 to Present

Fulfill requirements as a CNA instructor for an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Basic Nurse
Assisting Training Program (BNATP)
Maintain adjunct faculty status at Joliet Junior College
Responsible for adhering to the standards set forth by IDPH in regards to information and skills provided in
the classroom
Instruct students in American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification
Provide theory instruction as well as hands-on lab and nursing home clinical rotation supervision
Support students with IEPs and other educational requirements
Provide informational presentations to prospective incoming students

PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox, IL 60451

Provided nursing care to outpatient hemodialysis patients

Adeptly handled all aspects of patient care before, during and post dialysis treatment
Maintained communication with physician regarding patient condition
Communicated with dialysis staff concerning patient tolerance to treatment
Updated care plan according to patient needs

Minooka Community High School, 301 S, Wabena Ave., Minooka, IL 60447

08/1990- 08/2000

Provided care management to a case load of home care patients.

Coordinated care between health disciplines.
Reviewed patient charts for Quality Improvement.
Accepted the position of nurse liaison which required patient contact in the hospital, physician contact for home
care orders and coordinating nursing schedule for implementation of care.
Attended discharge planning meetings on nursing units with nurses and social workers to ensure timely discharge
and smooth transition to the home setting.

Provena St. Joseph Hospital, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet, IL 60435

08/2000-06/2012

Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in a high school with 1300
students.
Ensured external follow-up where required for student medical concerns
Provided first aid and assessment for students as necessary
Communicated with parents regarding student conditions and needs
Communicated with appropriate faculty regarding student medical conditions
Maintained student records in accordance with ISBE standards.
Submitted state reports to IDPH as required.
Reported and documented student and staff injuries to appropriate administration.
Communicated with workman's compensation company as needed.
Provided CPR certification classes for faculty and staff.
Developed and implemented a first day exclusion policy for incoming students.
Developed and implemented an AED policy for the school district.

Provena Home Care, 1060 Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435

05/2004-10/2012

Cared for patients on Medical/Surgical unit with diverse disease processes and surgeries.
Communicated patient condition to physicians and other staff as necessary
Accepted charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
Worked in Utilization Review as a review nurse for Medicare and insurance companies.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

State of IL Registered Nurse license, 081-XXXXXXX
American Heart Association BLS, Instructor
IDPH CNA Instructor and Approved Evaluator, instructor code XXX6

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
RECOGNITION
Certified Nurse Assistant Educators Association, CNAEA
Illinois Association of Career and Technical Educators, IACTE
Illinois Health Occupations Association, IHOA - Treasurer
HOSA: Future Health Professionals - Advisor

06/1979-08/1990

IL HOSA Advisor of the Year - 2015

Heartland Blood Center 10 Gallon donor
INSPRA Award in the Student Services Division - 2003

HOBBIES AND PASSIONS

Geocaching
Run/walking
Golfing
Biking
Hiking
Crocheting

REFERENCES
Available upon request