Experience Summary
Education PsyD - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Univ. of Northern Colorado
MSN - Masters in Nursing - University of Arizona
BSN - Bachekors in Nursing - Fort Hays State University
Doctoral Internship - SW Psychology Consortium, Albuquerque, NM
Residency - Indian Health Service, Acomita, NM
Board Certified Hospital Psychologist
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
I have over 30 yrs of health care experience. I am a registered nurse and a clinical psychologist with subspecialties in neuropsychology, health psychology, rehab & disability psychology, crisis management and currently work in a hospital setting. I have vast teaching experience and have taught nursing, anatomy & pathphysiology,and sociology courses. In addition I have taught a wide variety of psychology courses including, introductory courses, developmental, abnormal psychology, neuropsychology, death and dying, aging aspects,and brain behavior courses. I am an international conference speaker at in multicultural topics, hospital psychology, rehabilitation issues, cancer issues and traumatic brain injury. My everyday contact with patients includes explaining at a level they can understand complex medical and psychological information. I have also hosted psychology students doing clinical practicums.
Teaching Style
I am very diverse and have the ability to explain concepts by examples, I use visual and experiential examples to help integrate learning from more than just a reading level. I use my clinical experience to help explain in a very basic way how the body and mind work. I make attempts for individuals to not just memorize information but to understand and apply this information. Though I provide the structure to get through the lesson I also encourage students to ask questions and look beyond the basic meaning of information.
Other Comments
Though I am a clinician, I also love to teach. I believe that a good teacher is one who has the relevant clinical practice experience to stay fresh and in a stimulated learning environment.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Doctorate |
1998 |
Clinical Psychology |
University of Northern Colorado |
| Degree |
Masters |
1992 |
Masters in Nursing - Adult Health |
University of Arizona |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1984 |
Bachelors of Science in Nursing |
Fort Hays State University |
| Certification |
Board Cerrification |
2008 |
Certified Brain Injury Specialist |
Brain Injury Association of America |
| Certification |
Board Certified |
2010 |
Certified Hospital Psychologist |
American Psychotherapy Association |
| Award |
Professional |
2003 |
Rehailitationist of the Year |
Carondelet Health network |
| Award |
Professional |
1996 |
Teaching Excellence |
Mc Nairs Scholar Program - UNC |