Bariatric & Surgical Nursing Expert Witness | Nevada
Bariatric & Surgical Nursing | E-033515
Expert Qualifications
This highly qualified expert is a doctor of nursing practice as well as a certified bariatric nurse with years of experience. She received her BSN degree from Russell Sage College, her MSN degree from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of Nevada. She is a member of multiple prestigious organizations such as the National Association of Bariatric Nurses where she has served many positions including president, as well as the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has 26+ peer-reviewed articles, presentations and posters in the field of nursing. She has served as adjunct faculty at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and University of Central Oklahoma. Currently, she is the Bariatric Program Coordinator/Research Coordinator at a busy Bariatric Center of Excellence in Nevada.
Bio Snapshot
Location: NV
BSN, ROTC scholarship, Russell Sage College
MSN, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
DNP, University of Nevada
Certifications: Certified Bariatric Nurse, ANCC Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing, Advanced Practice Nurse
Member, National Association of Bariatric Nurses, where she has served as chair vice-president and president
Member, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Allied Health
Member, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Member, Phi Kappa Phi
Member, Sigma Theta Tau
Publications, 26+ peer-reviewed articles, posters, and presentations
Former, Officer in the Nurse Corp, United States Air Force
Former, Adjunct Faculty, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Former, Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit, Oklahoma University Medical Center
Former Adjunct Faculty, University of Central Oklahoma
Former, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Bariatric Patients, Oklahoma University Medical Center
Current, Bariatric Program Coordinator/Research Coordinator, Private Bariatric Center of Excellence
