Former Secretary of State Jesse White visiting Little Company of Mary Hospital in support of organ donation
Career Achievements
Education
Ph.D Psychology, Century University-Albuquerque, NM 1993
M.S. Healthcare Management, Nat'l Louis University-Evanston, IL 1984
B.S. Health Arts, University of St. Francis-Joliet, IL 1982
R.N. Nursing, St. Bernard's School of Nursing-Chicago, IL 1965
Senator Dick Durbin at
Little Company of Mary to
Support Health Care
Professional Achievements
Co-created with Anne Bartolotta a Health Education/Wellness Center at Chicago Ridge Mall, impacting thousands of people for over 20 years
Published a book “A Guide for A Health Care Humor Program”, 1993
National Humorist & Motivational Speaker for professional and community groups & organizations (1988-2018)
Developed the CHEER program (Choices for Humor Enhancement Education & Renewal), geared towards individuals managing health concerns
Developed Women's Wellness Consultants, a program related to behavioral changes to achieve wellness
Organized the first National Women's Wellness Weekend, ongoing (1989-2015)
Professional Experience
Little Company of Mary Hospital 1965-2018
Positions Held
1965-1966 Nurse, Critical Care Unit
1966-1976 Supervisor, Critical Care & Coronary Care
1976-1984 Instructor/Coordinator, In-Service Employee Education
1984-1988 Director, Health Promotion & Employee Health Services
1988-1994 Director, Women's Wellness & Health Promotion Services
1994-1997 Director, Health Promotion & Education Services
1997-2000 Director, Public Relations & Community Health
2000-2015 Director, Community Health & Wellness Consultants
2015-2018 Nursing Leadership Mentoring Specialist
Special Recognition Awards
2012 Recipient of Sister Nancy Boyle Award for Department Excellence at Little Company of Mary Hospital
1985 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Care Service by Health Suburban Systems Agency
1980 Award for Excellence in Patient and Family Education, American Hospital Association
1993 Special Recognition for Execeptional Work in Education for the Prevention of Heart Disease, American Heart Association
