I'm a Registered Nurse at Hartford HealthCare's MidState Medical Center, delivering post-operative care for orthopedic surgery patients recovering from joint replacements, fracture repairs, and spinal procedures.
I manage pain interventions, wound and drain care, neurovascular checks, fall prevention, and patient education while coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia teams, case management, rehabilitation staff, and PT/OT. I focus on early mobility, safe transitions of care, and prompt escalation of changing patient conditions.
Previously, I provided correctional healthcare for the State of Connecticut and volunteered to establish and staff the statewide COVID recovery unit, contributing to the care and recovery of over 1,800 incarcerated patients. My combat medic foundation and firsthand wartime experience inform my resilience, clinical precision, triage, and judgment in high-pressure settings.
At Sheriden Woods Health Care Center, I oversaw clinical and operational functions for a 146-bed skilled nursing facility, trained and coached staff, maintained regulatory standards, and stepped into direct-care duties during staffing shortages.
