Patricia serves as the Clinical Coordinator of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's Orthopaedic Oncology program, a position which she has directed for over 21 years. Highly involved in education, Patricia has worked within the Rush College of Nursing as an Assistant Professor and Instructor since 1988.

Physicians

 •  Steven Gitelis, M.D.
 •  Walter Virkus, M.D.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to orthopaedic oncology and trauma patients
• Provides preoperative and postoperative patient education
• Coordinates and provides clinical support to the orthopaedic oncology care team
• Lectures student nurses in orthopaedic nursing care methods and techniques

Education

Rush University College of Nursing

• Master of Science, Nursing, 1984

Northern Illinois University College of Nursing, DeKalb, Illinois

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 1979

Professional Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Orthopaedic Nurse

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
• American Association of Tissue Banks

Patricia has office hours at the following location:

Orthopedic Building at Rush