Clinical background
More than 15 years of healthcare experience spanning pediatric nursing, advanced practice, clinical research, and care in the pediatric intensive care setting. Current public appointments include Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s of Alabama and Assistant Professor at the UAB School of Nursing.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2021; Master of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2014; Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2011.
Licensure and certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC); Critical Care Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (CCRN); Certified Nurse Educator (CNE); advanced practice nursing credentials including CRNP.
Research and teaching
Research interests include pediatric acute and critical care, neurologic injury, clinical decision-making, patient-centered outcomes, and healthcare quality and safety. Teaching centers on the preparation of pediatric acute care nurse practitioners and the translation of evidence into practice.
Professional recognition
Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) and a National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 50 Forward Emerging Leader.
Medical-legal services
Early case screening, medical-record review, pediatric standard-of-care analysis, clinical decision-making and care-process review, evidence synthesis, written opinions, deposition preparation, consultation, and expert testimony.