Bob has served as a Nurse Practitioner since 2015 and brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field to Advanced Surgical Technology. He is both a Nurse Practitioner and a paramedic. His professional skills and dedication to patient-centric care reflect our focus on integrity, compassion, and personalized care we offer at Advanced Surgical Technology.
Education and background
Bob attended Rend Lake College, where he first completed a Paramedic Program in 1997, followed by an Associate Degree in Nursing in 2003. Bob achieved his Master of Science in Nursing, with a Specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2015.
Licenses and certifications
- Advanced Practice Nurse, 2016
- ANCC FNP-BC, 2016
- DOT Certification, 2017
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 2004
- TNCC National Certification 2005-2008
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (ACLS), 1997
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 1989
- Certified Parish Nurse, 2010
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 1999
Awards
Bob is the recipient of the Heart of Gold Award, Marion VAMC, Marion, IL, in 2015, awarded for recognition of compassion above and beyond fulfilling the needs of the veteran.
On a personal note…
Bob enjoys travel time with family, playing games. He and his wife are youth ministers at their church and Bob is also a Board Member of the village where he lives.