Type Of Business:
Healthcare
Expertise:
Respiratory therapy, sleep medicine,
Major Product/SVS:
Health care
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with my five children; Participating in sports activities with her children; Walking; Cross-stitching; Hiking; Boating; Snowmobiling, Reading.
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Independence University; Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Independence University (2010), Ascension Health Leadership formation (Aquinas Institute of Theology 2009)
Affiliations Awards:
Michigan Sleep Disorders Association; American Association for Respiratory Care
Children's Names:
Michael, Benjamin, Seth, Samuel and Kelli Anne
Work History:
Nursing Assistant
Central Sterile Services aid
Respiratory Therapy technician
Respiratory Therapist
Health Educator
Sleep Services technician
Sleep Services Coordintor
Sleep Educator
Director of Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Services
Charity:
American Red Cross CPR and first aid instructor, HIV/AIDs instructor, participate in Walk for Hunger in local community, nursery worker and welcoming member for church,
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
I attribute my success to motivation, drive and to the tmentors that have supported me. As a child I had a very challenging childhood with a lot of adversity. We worked hard and it was not an option. I learned good work ethic at an early age.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
I began working in healthcare as a high school student but I had always wanted to work in the hospital as a nurst.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all the operations of the respiratory department; Performing outpatient testing; Budgeting; Writing policies and procedures; Managing purchasing of equipment for the department
Education Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Advanced Cardiac Life Support trained, Basic Life Support instructor, Neonatal professional rescue certified,
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
I would like to have completed my MBA by that time and be managing an ambulatory care center or healthcare facility.