Academics
Education, credentials, and a career built around healthcare simulation and adult learning.
Currently
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Professions Education at MGH Institute of Health
Professions, while working as a Simulation Fidelity Specialist at the
University of New England.
Education
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Ph.D., Health Professions EducationCoursework completed:
- Advanced Qualitative Research in Health Professions Education · 3 credits
- Educational Theory & Implications for Interprofessional Education (IPE) · 3 credits
- PhD Innovations Seminar · 1 credit
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Master of Science, Adult Learning and Higher Education
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Baccalaureate of Applied Science, minor in Behavioral Science
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Associate in Emergency Medicine / Paramedic
Professional Experience
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Simulation Fidelity Specialist
- Support faculty in simulation design
- Support faculty in achieving goals for labs
- Team support throughout the simulation process
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Simulation Operations Manager
- Support faculty in developing simulations
- Program design and educating new simulation staff
- Create operational tools for data tracking
- Operationalize a new center and learning spaces
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Training and Performance Specialist II
- Initiated the alignment of the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practices with current work practices
- Supported the training and performance team with hospital initiatives
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Nursing Simulation Specialist
- Authored a grant for faculty development in simulation
- Established plans for multi-site simulation labs
- Supported faculty and students at multiple sites
- Transitioned the current space into a functional learning environment
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Adult Credential and Degree Completion Success Coach
- Temporary initiative with the UMS
- Established relationships with adult learners returning to college
- Identified potential students based on Institutional Research (IR) retention reports
- Outlined potential financial opportunities for returning students
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Director of Simulation Facilities
- Planned lab and simulation activities with faculty
- Participated in Learning Resource Committee
- Created an Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee
- Created IPE bridges within departments
- Supported interprofessional activities
- Designed and developed the Boyne Family Advanced Simulation Center
- Managed operational budget
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Faculty and Department Chair
- Taught in classroom, lab, and online environments
- Provided student advising
- Established Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation
- Oversight of adjunct instructor pool for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Increased program enrollment
- Planned course sequencing for students
- Increased use of simulation for teaching
- Developed connections between departments
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Adjunct Faculty (varied semesters)
- Teaching Academic Recovery courses
- Teaching College Success courses
- Support the development of new courses
- Utilizing Brightspace LMS
- Knowledge in health science education
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Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMT-P, ret.) / Director of Education
- Provided direct patient care during transfers and emergency calls
- Developed educational opportunities with local hospitals and fire departments
- Created an IPE event with the local hospital and a higher education institution
Professional Affiliations
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Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)Active Member
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American Association for Adult and Continuing EducationMember
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Council for Adult and Experiential LearningMember
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SimGHOSTSMember
Skills & Interests
Interests
Adult learning theory, higher education, student success, teaching, human interaction, and system processes
Technical & Laboratory
Healthcare simulation hardware and software, medical knowledge, Microsoft Office, Mac applications, Zoom, Teams, Google Suite, Blackboard, Brightspace