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Current Employer
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Galichia Heart Hospital, Wichita, KS |
Professional Credentials/Certifications
CEN; CPEN; ENPC Instructor; TNCC Instructor; ACLS; BLS; PALS |
Education
RN, AA, 1985 JCCC, Overland Park, KS
Administration of Justice, AA, 1981 JCCC, Overland Park, KS |
National
2009 Board Liaison, ED Violence Work Team
2008 Board Liaison, Resolutions Committee
2007-Present ENA Board of Directors
2007-2009 Board Liaison, JEN Editorial Board
2007-2009 Board Liaison, ENA/ASPMN/APS Pain Task Force
2007-2008 State Council Compliance Work Team
2007 Board Liaison, Clinical Guidelines Committee
2007 Board Liaison, Nurse Managers Work Team
2004-2005 Chairperson, Government Affairs Committee
2003-2006 Government Affairs Committee |
State
2003, 2005 President, Kansas State Council
2002, 2004 President-Elect, Kansas State Council
2002-2006 Chairperson, Government Affairs |
Local
2006 President, ENACK Chapter |
Other
2008-2009 Vice President, District IV KSNA
2007 Chair, KSNA Resolutions Committee
2006-2008 Member, KSNA Resolutions Committee
2006-2008 Kansas Organization of Nurse Leaders
2006 Member, Kansas Department of Transportation, The Driving Force Task Force
2005 Vice-Chair, Kansas Hospital Association Emergency Preparedness Committee
2004 Rural Trauma Team Development Course
2003-2004, 2006 Kansas Hospital Association Emergency Preparedness Committee (Chair, 2006)
Member, American Nurses Association
Member, Kansas Nurses Association |
Statement to the Membership
In previous elections some of you did not vote because you didn't know who the candidates were or felt that you had anything in common with those running. To address these concerns let me tell you about myself.
After nine years as an emergency department manager, a year ago I took a staff nurse position on the night shift. Wow. I had always heard that night nurses are different, now I find myself in their shoes. I enjoy my job, appreciate my coworkers and strive to make a difference every day that I go to work. My coworkers would tell you that I am a little OCD, but good to work with, especially once they understand me.
I have served you for three years on the board of directors. Those members who know me would tell you that I have a tendency to be fiscally conservative, (I know how to stretch a dollar). I have integrity and a refreshing, straight forward honesty that comes across in how I deal with others. I hate being late and will leave early to make sure that I am on time to work, meetings or other responsibilities.
If you ask my wife or my 11-year-old son what I am like they may tell you that I work too much. I tend to put importance on values such as church, family, friends and work. I have an analytical mind and approach issues in a logical, direct and confident manner. These characteristics coupled with my reflective listening skills enable me to offer unique solutions.
What does this mean for you? It means that I will work in an honest, conscientious and creative manner to meet your needs. If elected, I will be there to serve you, and to look out for what is best for the organization in both the short term and the long run. I hope that you will consider supporting me in this election. I welcome your questions and want to hear from you. Thank you for this opportunity to run for your president-elect.
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Platform Statement
After three years on the board of directors, I am ready, willing and able to serve you as the president of this organization. My integrity, leadership experience and current staff nurse position provides me with a unique perspective. Help me meet the needs of our members and make ENA stronger.
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Position Statement and Response
The ENA Strategic Framework supports expansion of and fortification of ENA’s membership to generate greater involvement in the emergency nursing community. Under your leadership, what will you do to support and accomplish this goal?
This is a membership driven organization and as president I will listen to the members and work diligently to support them, carry out the strategic plan and promote the success of the association, while giving the work teams and committees the tools they need.
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