PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

. Technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of Primary

Healthcare, Operating Room, Labor & Delivery and Occupational

Health and Medicine.

. Hands on experience and comprehensive knowledge of Operating

Room responsibilities as an RN performing circulating nurse and

scrub tech duties in large hospital setting.

. Hands on experience and comprehensive knowledge of Labor and

Delivery, Nursery and Postpartum responsibilities as an RN

performing duties in large hospital setting.

. Successful development, training and implementation of a

competent contract and corporate staff performing medical staff

recruiting for military hospitals and clinics nationwide.

. Strategic Planning in budgeting, marketing, and business

organization at corporate level.

. Extensive knowledge in program development and project

implementation.

. Knowledge and skill in management principles and practices,

including Union negotiations for employee populations ranging

from 50 to over 4000.

. Performance in resource management functions, contract

negotiations, and project management.

. Experience in establishing operating policies, procedures,

priorities, and short- and long-term plans for Primary

Healthcare, Operating room, Labor & Delivery and Occupational

Healthcare facilities.

. Extensive knowledge and experience in regulations and practices

of Government and private sector contracting and procurement.

. Knowledge and experience in development of nationwide Quality

Control programs and JCAHO accreditation.

. Extensive supervisory skills and training of professional

positions as well as lay populations.

. Development of nationwide marketing program.

. Provided testimony for Defense Mapping Agency on urine

collection procedures for drugs.

. Provided detailed information to the General Accounting Office

on a comprehensive drug testing program.

. Extensive knowledge in Federal, State, and OSHA regulations

. Current with several state Nursing licensures, COHN-S, ACLS and

NRP certifications

. TEFL (Teach English Foreign Language students) Certified Jan.

/Feb. 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

01/12 - current CEPIA, INTERNATIONAL LIGHTFORCE, CASAGUA RANCH

Community support

Staff personnel/Instructor/Student

Support of community and surrounding villages in developing country of

Costa Rica located in the Guanacaste province. On an ongoing basis,

support community health projects in caring for child and adult population,

promote education involving primary health through hands on interaction

within the schools and support organizations in the area. Includes total

immersion in Spanish culture to learn and speak Spanish fluently. Teach

English (TEFL certified) to professional and lay population.

09/11 - 12/11 FASTAFF TRAVEL NURSING

Travel Nursing Assignment

Labor & Delivery, Operating Room

RN - Staff Nurse

On call to nursing assignments within the US. Last assignment supported

Labor & Delivery at Kaiser Hospital, San Francisco. Performed all duties

of L&D Nurse with patient assignment (Circulating) ending in completion of

a C-Section in the OR.

03/09 - 06/11 HAWTHORNE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Family Practice and Urgent Care Center

Consulting and Occupational Medical Services

President and CEO

Nurse Supervisor

Acquired/purchased Hawthorne Medical Center, a Family Practice and Urgent

Care Center in March 2009 located immediately outside of Gainesville,

Florida in rural setting. Provided program management, administration and

business development in all facets of an active family and urgent care

center practice. Performed RN duties and responsibilities in clinical

setting for patients ranging from infant to geriatric. Pt. volume averaged

80-100/day. Services of the practice included all facets of an active

Family Practice and Urgent Care Center inclusive of Radiology, Ultrasound,

Cardiac Stress Treadmill, Bone Density, Laboratory, minor surgical repairs

and Emergency Response. Patient population included infants to geriatric

with provider staff of 3 physicians, 2 Physician Assistants, 1 NP, 3

Nurses, 2 Billing personnel and 2 Administrative personnel.

10/90 - 07/09 OCCU-HEALTH, INC.

Occupational Health & Medicine

Consulting and Medial Staffing Service

President and CEO

Nurse Supervisor

Founded Occu-Health, Inc. Program management, development, and

administration of business venture in Occupational Health & Medicine and

Medical Staffing for government and military clients. Focus was directed

at offering clients, on a national basis, the Total Concept in Primary Care

and Occupational Health Resources in clinical setting for employees and

family members. Services included, but were not limited to: Medical

Surveillance Monitoring, Compliance with Federal and State regulations,

Worker's Compensation Analysis, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs,

Emergency response and treatment of patients, Physical Exams, Comprehensive

Drug Testing Service (MRO, laboratory, and collections, Instructional

Programs), Safety, CPR/First Aid training, Drug Free Workplace, Ergonomics

training & evaluation, Health & Fitness; Industrial Hygiene Services,

Environmental Management Services and Wellness Programs. Performed on-site

analysis evaluation of integrated health systems within the Occupational

Health scope of services to assist clients in cost reduction of insurance

premiums and add to the bottom line. Also included negotiations with Union

employees and representatives during union contract renewals. Functioned

as a liaison between employees and client management, presenting potential

solutions to support both sides and continue an uninterrupted delivery of

service.

Managed, designed and administered several occupational health and primary

medical care clinics which serviced military and employee populations in

excess of 60,000 visits annually combined.

Responsible for coordination and implementation of securing site, design

and development of primary care facility with architect and builder,

recruitment, supervision and training of physicians, nurses, physician

assistants, lab technicians, x-ray technicians, etc., in the overall

operation and work flow of the unit.

Served as a team consultant to Convergys on project to evaluate DuPont's

Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Program and Industrial Hygiene and

Environmental Safety in Europe visiting multiple locations. Objective was

to determine adequacy of DuPont's program, facilities, cost effectiveness,

operations, etc. and present a plan that would service the client's

employees yet deliver a more cost effective, efficient approach.

Experience related to Katrina response in August 2005. Served as the on-

site Administrator and Nursing Supervisor for the Occupational Health

Clinic facility at John C. Stennis NASA in Hancock County, MS during the

Katrina aftermath. Was responsible for the conversion of a small

occupational health clinic to an emergency response center.

Responsibilities included operation of all medical response related to

primary and emergency care of the employees, their families and 3500

refugees at the NASA facility. Coordinated staff, medical supplies and

emergency response to well over 200 patients per day the first 30 days post

Katrina. Continued support of clinic lasted 6 months until all displaced

persons were relocated and medical support organized for patient care.

Awarded the NASA Public Service Medal for leadership of NASA Stennis Space

Center medical operations during the Katrina Hurricane emergency.

Medical Staffing for Government and Military clients began in summer 2001.

Included overall operations management and recruiting for clients with

multiple state locations throughout the north and southeast United States.

Sites included hospitals, clinics, laboratories, etc. Multiple Award Task

Order (MATO) type bids and contract award for multiple medical staff

positions and Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR) awards throughout duration

of contract. Trend analysis of awards during a 5 year period totaled 32% of

bids.

Successful in development and award of the Department of the Interior and

several other government agency Medical Review Officer (MRO) contracts.

Responsible for program management of their Drug Testing results, utilizing

quality control standards of performance. Emphasis was on directing and

coordinating all aspects of a nationwide drug testing interpretation

program for 56 government agencies under the new Reagan Executive Order.

Utilization of all technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of

Occupational Health, Medicine and Environmental Services and Medical

Staffing. Responsible for technical and financial proposal development and

implementation upon award in new business for commercial and government

contracting in Occupational Medicine and Medical Staffing for the military.

Instrumental in overall awards totaling in excess of $60 million since

inception of company.

09/89 - 10/90 JSA OCCU-RESOURCE, INC.

Occupational Health & Medicine

Consulting & Management Services

Vice President

Occu-Resource, Inc. was sold to JSA and a subsidiary was formed in

Columbia, MD. Managed, designed and administered several occupational

health and primary medical clinics which serviced military and employee

populations in excess of 30,000 visits annually. Supervision and training

of physicians, nurses, physician assistants, lab technicians, x-ray

technicians, etc., in the overall operation and work flow of the unit,

inclusive of nursing duties related to project needs. Entrepreneurial

spirit and background in designing and implementing a total business

concept at corporate level within one year. Was able to build business

with limited capital and triple the initial gross revenues in excess of

$1.4 million the first year.

As newly appointed VP, was given program management and administration

responsibilities for over 62 commercial and Federal contracts with over 60

professional and support staff in areas of Primary Care, Occupational

Health and drug testing full service programs.

Successful in development of a nationwide marketing program focusing on

target markets, market segmentation and understanding of the competitive

edge on pricing within the Occupational Health, drug testing and physicals

industry. Directed and reviewed all components and phases of installation

of management information systems utilized in program management of drug

testing and occupational health tracking.

Directed and coordinated all aspects of a nationwide quality control

program to establish standards of performance. Prepared clinical

facilities staff for JCAHO accreditation. Increased JSA O-R client contract

report immediately upon implementation.

Responsible for financial management, costing and budgeting for new and

current contracts in excess of $7 million the first year. Developed and

implemented procedures necessary to evaluate current and long-term

financial strategies, i.e., acquisitions, as it interrelated to the overall

corporate accounting plan.

03/86 -09/89 OCCU-RESOURCE, INC.

Occupational Medical Services

Chief Executive Officer

Occupational Medical Specialist/Program Director

Founded Occu-Resource, Inc. Developed, implemented and managed a wide

variety of occupational and industrial medical programs for business and

industry in clinical setting, both in the private and government sector

with limited working capital. Focus was in total program development for

health and wellness of employees in clinical setting, patient care as it

related to illness and injury, EAP, medical surveillance analysis of

worker's compensation claims, hazard communications, substance abuse,

supervisory training, risk management protocols, etc.

Financial management and budget maintenance in excess of $400,000 annually

at time of acquisition by JSA. Extensive knowledge in Federal and OSHA

regulations, worker's compensation law and state regulations. Design,

development and implementation of Occupational Health clinics, from

blueprints planning stage to initial patient visits.

Developed and initiated training of an emergency response team within

commercial business. Responsible for CPR and first aid drill coordination.

Integrated safety aspects and participated in client safety committee --

acted as consultant in review and compliance issues.

1984 - 1986 SHORE HEALTH, INC.

Occupational Health Nurse/

Occupational Medical Specialist

Identified industrial needs of several corporations while fulfilling the

Occupational Health Nurse position at Shore Health, Inc. Various

assignments throughout the Baltimore-Washington area to standardize medical

policies, procedures, and medical directives. Worked in these various

industries in development and implementation of total occupational health

programs. Performed RN nursing duties in clinical settings for adult

population.

1983 - 1986 BENDIX FIELD ENGINEERING/

BENDIX COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Occupational Health Nurse/

Wellness Program Director

Coordinated and implemented a 12-week Wellness (fitness) Program for 72

participants. Maintained medical facility with employee responsibilities

numbering 6,000 nationwide. Coordinated off-site injury treatment and

transfers to medical emergency care internationally. Performed RN nursing

duties in clinical setting for adult population.

1983 - 1992 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL

RN - Staff Nurse

Performed responsibilities and duties as an RN in acute care settings for

patients as an Operating Room Circulating Nurse and Surgical Scrub Nurse.

Also performed patient care duties related to all aspects of the Labor &

Delivery Room patient including delivery, surgery (Circulator and Scrub

Tech) and Recovery Room in a large hospital setting.

1979 - 1983 ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS -

Kaiser Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Lutheran Hospital

San Diego, CA & Baltimore, MD

RN - Staff Nurse

1976 - 1979

VA Hospital La Jolla LVN - Staff Nurse

Held various RN staff nurse positions in acute care settings -

Medical/Surgical, Shock Trauma, Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room, Labor

& Delivery, Nursery, and Postpartum. I was also trained by Physician staff

to perform first and second assistant duties during C-Sections and

Hysterectomies at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego. As a Visiting Nurse for the

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), performed Public Health Nurse duties for

adult population in Baltimore, MD.

Performed LVN nurse staff responsibilities on Medical/Surgical floor

specific to Head/Neck, Cardiac, Urology, and Ophthalmology.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse: District of Columbia - inactive

State of Virginia - compact agreement

State of California - active, original licensure

State of Maryland - compact agreement

State of Kentucky - active

State of Florida - active

State of Massachusetts - active

State of Washington - active

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certification -

January/February 2012

Maximo Nivel Executive Language Center - San Jose, Costa Rica

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), October 2012 - October 2014

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), October 2012 - October 2014

Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S), July 1989 -

current

NIOSH-Approved Spirometry in Occupational Health, October 1988 - current

Certified Audiometric Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC)

Chesapeake Occupational Health Services, March 1986 - current

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Instructor and Instructor-Trainer

American Heart Association, April 1986

Multi-Media First Aid Instructor

American Red Cross, August 1986

EDUCATION:

Spanish Immersion Program, 2012 - current

Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI), 132 class hours

Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Maximo Nivel Executive Language Center, January-February 2012

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification

San Jose, Costa Rica

Coursework toward Bachelor of Science Degree, 1983-1984

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland

Associate of Science, Nursing, 1979

Grossmont College

San Diego, California

Vocational Nursing, 1976

Grossmont Vocational Nursing School

San Diego, California

Additional information:

Certification as a COHN-S is equated as a Bachelors degree per the

American Board Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) - due to the amount

of time required to practice in the field (5000 hours full-time) and

course study (75 CEUs) prior to taking board examination before being

allowed to sit for the exam. Upon passing the exam, certification is

awarded.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS CURRENT AND PAST:

Member, Columbia Town Center Rotary Club

Maryland Area Association of Occupational Health Nurses (MAAOHN)

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

Member, Executive Women's Network (EWN)

Member, Greater Patapsco Community Association

Member, Greater Oella Community Association

Member, Howard County Chamber of Commerce

Member, Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Member, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association & Farm

Managers Club

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

Finance Chairperson on Executive Women's Golf League BOD

Howard County General Hospital Planning and Community Health Committee

Maryland Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Legislative

Committee Chairperson (1988-1989)

MAJOR CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Designed, developed, marketed and implemented all facets of a

successful business in the Occupational, Primary and Managed Health

Care arena. Utilized all levels of management skills and experience

to deliver a needed services in military, private and quasi-government

sectors.

Finalist - Entrepreneur of the Year - State of Maryland (1994)

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