Sylvia has an extensive healthcare background with more than 30 years of experience. Since the start of her career, Sylvia has worked as a staff nurse, Director of Nursing, Michigan Department of Health surveyor, and Nurse Consultant. With certifications as a Director of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care, Master Trainer by NADONA, Dementia Practitioner, Dementia and Alzheimer trainer, as well as a fellow in Academy of Certified Directors of Nursing Administration and a Board Certified Infection Preventionist.
Sylvia has been active in NADONA (National Association Director of Nursing Administration) since 1990. She was President of Indiana chapter of NADONA, active in Michigan NADONA as an area coordinator, NADONA Master Trainer and she was awarded the NADONA Spirit award in 2013.
Sylvia began her nursing career with an Associate of Science of Nursing at Wayne County Community College. Sylvia then extended her education at Graceland University graduating with a Bachelor of Science of Nursing.
• National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (NADONA) Spirit Award
• Michigan Association of Activity Professionals (MAAP) Friend of MAAP
• Nurse Educator-NADONA
• President-Indiana Chapter NADONA
Mobility Now “I Am A Nurse"
Long Term Living “Preventing Wounds is
a Team Effort” and
Nurse Advisor Magazine “The Nurse Leader Role in Fall Prevention”
Sylvia is also a contributing author in
the book "Lessons from Living: Wisdom Gained through Navigating the Challenges of Life."
Customized opportunities may be available. Ask us about your organization’s needs.
This training can include topics such as basic hygiene for health professionals but can be tailored for
advanced learning.
If you are interested in additional training for yourself or staff, Sylvia offers customized training.
In addition to the Alzheimer Disease and Dementia Care Certification customized opportunities can be
tailored to your organizational needs. Topics can include writing the care plan for dementia resident,
addressing sexuality in the community, person centered care for dementia residents.
If you are interested in additional training for yourself or staff, Sylvia offers customized training to assist in sitting for your certification.
If you are interested in additional training for yourself or staff, Sylvia offers customized training to assist in sitting for your certification.
• Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
• QAPI audits, PIPs and Action Plans made simple.
If you are interested in additional training for yourself or staff, Sylvia offers customized training.
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