Health Services Staff

Education  
University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 
Master of Science, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Certification

Messiah College, Grantham, PA 
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Registered Nurse

California State University at Los AngelesBachelor of Arts, English

National Certifications:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association

Experience

Dickinson College Health Services since 2009, Director/Nurse Practitioner

Blue Mt. Family Practice, Harrisburg, PA
1998-2008, Nurse Practitioner

Conner, Rich and Associates, Internal Medicine, Camp Hill, PA
Nurse Practitioner

Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg Hospital and Home Health Care
Community Coordinator, Cardiac Unit and Step Down Telemetry Unit, Registered Nurse

Provides leadership to the Department of Student Health Services, develops new policies supporting deliverance of high quality patient care, directs quality assurance and risk management assessment, oversees responsibilities of staff, provides primary health care.

Clinical Interests:  Tobacco cessation program development, treatment of migraine headaches and multi-dimensional health issues, provider/patient collaboration of preventive health care

Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Christiana Care Health System
Family Practice

Experience Carlisle Family Care
 Family Practice Physician

 Carlisle Regional Medical Center
 Active staff

 Dickinson College Student Health Services
 Medical Director/Physician Consultant

Education

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia PA.
Gynecology Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate Degree, Registered Nurse

National Certifications/Memberships:

National Certification Corporation, GYN NP Specialty 
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association


Experience

Dickinson College Health Services since 1985, Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood, Harrisburg (7 years), Nurse Practitioner 

 Advisor to PALS (Peers Assisting Learning about Sex), provides women's and men's sexual health care, provides primary health care, liaises with Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania and Sexual Assault Coalition. Clinical Interests:  Contraception methods, women's and men's sexual health care

Education
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 
Master of Science in Family Nursing and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

National Certifications :American Nurses Association Credentialing Center

Experience:
Dickinson College Health Services since 1999, Nurse Practitioner 

Smith & Mason Family Practice Assoc., Shewsbury, PA 1998-99

Binghamton University Adjunct lecturer and teaching assistant 1995-96

Hospital nursing 1994-95

Provides primary health care, researches hot topics in college health care and makes clinical care recommendations, oversees CLIA-certified medical laboratory, clinical champion for assessment and implementation of Electronic Health Records.

Clinical Interests:  Eating disorders, nutrition and healthy eating issues, self-care guidance, multi-dimensional health issues

Education
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Concentration:  Organizational and Health Psychology

Central  Pennsylvania Business College, Summerdale, PA 
Associate in Specialized Business, Certified Medical Assistant

Experience
Dickinson College Health Services since 1995, Office Manager

Masland Associates, Carlisle, PA, Medical Secretary 3 years

Internists of Central Pennsylvania, Camp Hill, PA, Certified Medical Assistant 3 years 

Certifications/Memberships:

Central Pennsylvania Alumni Association, Dickinson College
Psi Chi, National Psychology Honor Society

Manages non-clinical affairs of department, administers college and department health policy compliance, supervises front desk/reception area operations, assists the Director with development of department policy and personnel supervision. oversees grant programs and department financial performance, administrative champion for assessment and implementation of Electronic Health Records.

Interests:  Customer service, performance management, quality assurance, department efficiency development and assessment 

Education

Academy of Medical Arts and Business Registered Medical Assistant 

Temple University Bachelor of Arts, Dance Ed/Physical Ed

Experience

Dickinson College Health Services since 2008, Registered Medical Assistant

Cumberland/Perry Tapestry of  Health/W.I.C.

Susquehanna Surgeons, Wormleysburg, PA

Women's Health Associates, Carlisle, PA

Certifications:Certified member of American Medical Technologists

Assists nurse practitioners and physician with patient care, performs lab tests, HIV prevention counselor, front desk reception and information, general office-wide support, assists with inventory control.

Interests:  Sexual health issues, patient interaction, customer service

Education
Juniata College Bachelor of Arts, Communications
 Concentration:  Public Relations

Experience
Dickinson College Health Center since 2011, Administrative Assistant 

South Middleton School District, Special Education, 3 years

Alternate Solutions, Logistics, 3 years

Front desk reception and information, supports grant revenue-generating activities of the department, general office-wide support.

Interests:  Marketing health promotion, publication design, customer service and departmental efficiency