Virtual CBRF Training Classes

I’ve worked in healthcare since 2011, caring for others in a variety of capacities, but my heart has always called me to long-term care. After working as a registered nurse in a long-term care facility for several years, I transitioned into CNA and CBRF education, discovering quickly how much I loved teaching, encouraging, and helping others begin their own healthcare journey.

Today, I serve as the Staff Education Nurse Coordinator for Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing Inc., leading the education department while continuing to teach and connect with students. I’m passionate about bringing my real-world healthcare experience into the classroom and helping students understand that being a great caregiver is about more than learning skills. It’s about compassion, respect, patience, and truly caring for others.

My goal is to create a classroom where students feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable to ask questions and learn from their mistakes. I want to encourage students, build their confidence, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

At the end of the day, I hope to do more than prepare students to become caregivers. I hope to inspire compassionate caregivers who make a difference in the lives of the people they care for.

I’ve been a registered nurse since 2007 and have had the opportunity to build a diverse nursing career across hospital, clinical, home health, and long-term care settings.

Throughout my career, I’ve gained experience in postoperative care, respiratory care, oncology, family practice, pediatrics, OB/GYN, urgent care, emergency care, home health, and long-term care. I have also had the privilege of sharing my knowledge and experience through education, including teaching CNA students, CPR, CBRF classes, and the Feeding Assistant Program.

I am passionate about education and believe learning is a lifelong journey. I enjoy learning new things, challenging myself, and finding ways to continually grow and improve both personally and professionally. Most importantly, I am committed to providing high-quality care and supporting our staff and future healthcare workers so they can provide the best possible care and experience for residents and patients.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors - especially biking, hiking, and growing and planting flowers. I am also a proud Wisconsin sports fan: GO Packers, GO Brewers, and GO Badgers!

My healthcare career started when I became a CNA at 16 years old while still in high school. I remember how intimidating it was to enter healthcare for the first time and how much of a difference a supportive instructor could make. That experience shaped the kind of instructor I strive to be—someone who encourages students, builds their confidence, and makes it safe to ask questions.

I became a registered nurse in 2018 and earned my BSN. My nursing experience includes emergency nursing, medical-surgical care, hospice, and nursing education. I currently work as a hospice RN case manager in addition to teaching CNAs.

As an instructor, I want my students to feel comfortable asking questions without worrying about being judged or feeling like they should already know the answer. I also like to use real-world examples and experiences because healthcare doesn’t always look exactly like the textbook.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my dogs, family, and traveling the world whenever I get the chance.