A.A., Nursing, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, S.D., 2001.
B.S., South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D., 2004.
M.S.N., University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2013.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C., registered nurse – medical/surgical, 2001-2004; Well Care Home Care, Wilmington, N.C., care coordinator/supervisor, 2003-2004.

Joined Mayo Clinic, 2004; Nursing, registered nurse, Orthopedics, 2004-2005; registered nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, 2005-2007; registered nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit/Pre-Op/Pediatric Outpatient, Surgical Services, 2007-2014; registered nurse/resource nurse, Surgical Services, 2014-2015; nurse manager, Outpatient Procedure Center, 2015-2018; Mayo Clinic Health System, Southwest Minnesota Region, Mankato, Minn., nurse administrator, Surgical Services/Endoscopy, 2018-2021; Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Nursing, Vice Chair, Surgical Services, 2021-present.