I have my MSN in Nursing and Ph.D. in Health Administration. My love of nursing is second only to my family. My passion is teaching nurses the history of our profession and to not forget our roots. I have spent the last 25 years of my career as an administrator and educator in Home Health and Long-Term Care bringing compassion to the elderly and a new spirit of commitment to the courageous and dedicated nurses who work in that emerging field care. More and more care is being provided in the home to sicker and sicker patients, fewer resources...
I have been an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix, in Plantation Fl; Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fl.; and New England College, Henniker , NH. I also have been a guest lecturer at Barry University, Miami Shores, Fl; and Academy of Practical Nursing and Health Occupations, West Palm Beach, Fl. I have a Continuing Education Provider Number for Nursing from The Florida Board of Nursing and have held it in good standing since 1998. I have taught numerous continuing education classes on various topics through out the State of Florida...
Angel Care of Central Florida, Inc, Owner/ President
2010 - Present
I currently Own a Medical Education Company that provides Educational services to Home Health and Long Term Care Facilities for Continuing Education and Community Education regarding regulatory updates and ongoing continuing education requirements
Total Home Health, Administrator / Regional Educator for Florida and Texas
2006 - 2013
Oversight of fully licensed Medicare agency. Obtained ACHC accreditation. Directly responsible for the accreditation of 14 offices within the corporation. Directly responsible for opening six now Medicare/accredited licensed offices in Florida Oversaw update of Policy and Procedure manuals to meet ACHC regulations. Directly responsible for all Educational requirement for entire corporation educational programming (>300 FT employees + per diems).
My role as Administrator held me accountable for State Survey with my survey results being...