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Linda Tovaas RN, MPH
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Skills & Interests
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Health Sciences / Nursing
(Expert)
30-yrs successful Nursing experience in various healthcare venues. I enjoy teaching new Nurses Aides & Medical Assistants about quality care & specific considerations for various age groups. -
Health Sciences / Healthcare Administration
(Advanced)
Extensive management experience as Director of Nursing LTC, Clinical Director Hospice, Operations Manager Wellness Center, Nurse Manager Med-Surg (hospital). Strengths include Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Servant Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Relationship Facilitation, Healthcare Ethics, Staff Development. -
Health Sciences / Nutrition
(Advanced)
Individualized health coaching in Whole-foods Nutrition & Environmental Health. Areas of expertise include allergies, food sensitivity/intolerance, functional foods, organics, GMO's, nutraceuticals. Specific nutritional approaches given for various conditions such as IBS, MCS, ADHD, recurrent URI's, pre-pregnancy planning, toddler nutrition, school lunches, and more.
Associations
- AONE - American Organization of Nurse Executives
Member 01/2010 – Current - NASH - National Alliance of Small Houses
Member 06/2008 – Current - AHNA - American Holistic Nurses Association
Member 01/2001 – Current
Education History
- MPH Public Health, minor Integrative Health & Preventive Medicine (05/2004)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - BS Healthcare Administration, minor Human Resource Mgmt (08/2003)
Philadelphia University - RN Nursing (08/1980)
Albert Einstein Medical School of Nursing
Teaching Experience
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ESW/NUR-210 Holistic Health
(Current)
- Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell PA – Exercise Science & Wellness/ Nursing
- Course covers Whole-foods Nutrition, Environmental Health, Traditional Allopathic Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mind-Body Medicine, Therapeutic Massage, Healing Touch, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Stress Management, Work Life Balance, Therapeutic Humor, healing partnerships, etc.
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Holistic Health Concepts & Implementation
(Fall 2011)
- Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell PA – Health & Wellness
- Newly developed Community Ed certificate course (non-credit). This course will explore a Holistic approach to health & wellness with a focus on achieving better body balance and enhancing long term health. For those already working in health care settings and for anyone interested in learning how to enhance assessment & analytical skills.
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MAS-112 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills Lab
(Fall 2010)
- Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown, PA – Medical Assisting (lab)
- o This course introduces students to the clinical procedures commonly performed in a medical office; explores anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, common pathology and diseases, diagnostic treatment modalities, infection control practices, and patient care techniques.
Languages
- English
- Speaking level: Superior
- Reading level: Superior
- German
- Speaking level: Intermediate
- Reading level: Intermediate
Honors & Awards
- Distinguished Volunteer Award, SASD (04/1996)
- Nurse of the Year Award for Nursing Excellence, Pennsylvania Nurses Association (05/1983)
Positions
- Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences Division (08/2007 – Current) Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell PA
- Founder & Holistic Health Educator (01/2006 – Current) Harleysville Health Coaching Services
- Health Coach & Wellness Program Coordinator (12/2011 – Current) www.WellNow.us