Education

PhD, Boston College
MS, Nursing Anesthesia, Northeastern University
BSN, Rivier College
ADN, Rivier College

Certifications

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, NBCRNA
Registered Nurse, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Registered Nurse, New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Research Interests

Postoperative neurocognitive changes associated with anesthesia and cardiac surgery. Identification of intraoperative processes of care associated with precursors of neurologic injury secondary to anesthesia for cardiac surgery.

Risks and benefits associated with blood transfusions including strategies to reduce utilization of blood in the perioperative period.

Funding

PI, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effect of a Cognitive Training Intervention for Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients. American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, 2007 – 2010. Foundation: $15,000.00.

Areas of Expertise

Cardiac Anesthesia & Patient Blood Management

Appointments/Clinical Practice Affiliation

Staff CRNA, Amoskeag Anesthesia

Professional and Community Service

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Member
• New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists, Member
• New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Member
• New Hampshire Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member
• Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group, Member
• Sigma Theta Tau – Gamma Epsilon Chapter

External Committees

• Board member – New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
• Board member – Allied Health Professional Committee, Catholic Medical Center Manchester, N.H., Conducting peer review and credentialing
• Northern New England Cardiovascular Study Group: a multidisciplinary group, participating in ongoing research to improve patient outcomes in cardiac surgery
• Blood Management Committee, Catholic Medical Center Manchester, NH: Providing evaluation of blood management strategies and blood utilization

Organizations

Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress

Global Health Activities:

International Organization for Women and Development – Rwanda