Position:
Vice President at West Virginia Nurses Association, Award-Winning Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Certified Life Coach at LifeQuest International, LLC
Location:
Charleston, West Virginia Area
Industry:
Professional Training & Coaching
Work:
West Virginia Nurses Association
since 2007
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Vice President
LifeQuest International, LLC
since Jun 1996
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Award-Winning Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Certified Life Coach
PeopleWork Solutions
1993 - 1996
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Co-Founder, Co-Owner,
West Virginia University School of Nursing
Aug 1988 - Jun 1994
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Part-time Nursing Instructor
Barbara C Banonis & Associates
Sep 1977 - Jun 1994
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Employee Assistance Consultant & Counselor
State of Delaware, Substance Abuse Services
Apr 1972 - Oct 1975
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Occupational Health Consultant
State of Delaware, Department of Health
Aug 1971 - Apr 1972
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Public Health Nurse
Eastern State School & Hospital
May 1969 - Aug 1971
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Head Nurse Autistic Research Unit
Education:
Peak Potentials 2005 - 2009
Amazing, Life transforming experiences!
Ridhwan School - Diamond Heart International Group III 2001 - 2009
Amazing depth-work processes, unmatched.
The Coaching Institute 2007 - 2007
Comprehensive Coach, Coaching Skills
West Virginia University 1985 - 1988
MSN, NursingMy instructors were excellent! I finally found the validation for my expansive views of the world and nursing. My thesis chair, Mary Jane Smith, was an ideal mentor for excellence. She guided me so well that my thesis is published. In presenting my research, I was introduced to all the amazing nursing leaders and theorists at that time.
Villanova University 1965 - 1969
BSN, NursingWhen I went to Villanova it was still a men' school. The nurses were the only female students. Loved my college years! Riding the Red Line to all the different hospitals, living on the Main Line, having a blast at the NITs in NYC....
Skills:
De-Stressing, Wellness, Self-Esteem, Women's Empowerment, Weight Release, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Spiritual/Addiction Recovery, Employee Assistance Programs, Personal Change, Diversity & Team Excellence, Non-Traditional Educational Experiences include:, Training in The Diamond Heart Approach for 7 years, The Heart Essence Method, Holotropic Breathwork, Progoff Journal Method, Reiki Master, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Meditation, Coaching and many therapeutic processes
Interests:
Speaking, Training, Coaching, Writing opportunities, specializing in Nurse De-Stressing and Leadership, Team Building & Excellence, De-Stressing Schools & Organizations. Personal growth products: Breaking the Perfection MythâÃÂâ, The De-Stress ToolBoxâÃÂâ, Guided Meditations - Volume One 6 CD set, Weight No MoreâÃÂâ TeleCoaching Program. Books: "34 Instant Stress-Busters, Quick tips to de-stress fast with no extra time or money", "Live the Life You Love: In the Now", "Breaking the Perfection Myth"
Honor & Awards:
Business Woman of the Year , Distinguished Toastmaster - Toastmaster's International, Who's Who in American Nurses, Who's Who of Women Executives