Faculty Profiles

My academic and professional background encompasses nursing education, leadership, professional development, critical care, and cardiovascular nursing. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University before pursuing my Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Leadership in Diverse Settings at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. I also hold a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Nursing and have continued to develop my expertise in nursing education and professional leadership through academic teaching, mentorship, and clinical professional development.

Prior to joining Texas State University as a Clinical Assistant Professor, I developed my clinical expertise as a registered nurse in medical and neuroscience intensive care and cardiovascular intensive care. I subsequently transitioned into nursing professional development, serving as a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner for the Ascension Seton Cardiac Service Line and later as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Baylor Scott & White supporting intensive care. These roles provided me with opportunities to lead educational initiatives, support nurse development at both the market and site levels, promote evidence-based practice, and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice across complex clinical environments.

My passion for healthcare ethics is woven throughout my clinical, educational, and professional interests. During my graduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin, I served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the undergraduate Ethics of Health Care course, an experience that strengthened my interest in the ethical dimensions of nursing practice and healthcare delivery. I view ethical reasoning as an essential component of professional nursing practice, particularly when caring for critically ill patients and navigating complex clinical decisions. My interests in healthcare ethics extend to teaching, professional practice, and research, with a particular focus on supporting nurses and nursing students in developing the knowledge and critical-thinking skills necessary to navigate ethical challenges in the clinical setting.

I maintain national certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and subspecialty certification in Cardiac Medicine (CMC). My professional interests include critical care nursing, cardiovascular nursing, nursing professional development, healthcare ethics, leadership, clinical education, and the preparation and development of nurses to provide high-quality care to critically ill and complex patients. I am committed to integrating my clinical leadership experience with nursing education to prepare students for the complexities of contemporary healthcare and to foster confident, knowledgeable, and clinically prepared nurses.