Kathleen began her nursing career at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where she served as a staff nurse on a cardiology/telemetry unit for seven years and then as a nurse educator on a cardiothoracic/vascular surgical telemetry unit for two years. Kathleen enjoys mentoring nursing students by creating a positive, exciting, compassionate and supportive learning environment. When she is away from work she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and rescue dog.