Cathy Parkes
About Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes is a Wound Care Registered Nurse at Scripps Memorial Hospital and the founder of Level Up RN, where she provides educational resources for nursing students.
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Cathy Parkes is a Wound Care Registered Nurse currently working at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas, CA. She also serves as the Founder and Nursing Educator at Level Up RN.
Professional Experience at Scripps Health
Cathy Parkes has a significant tenure with Scripps Health, working in various capacities. She currently serves as a Wound Care Registered Nurse specializing in pressure injury and wound prevention/treatment, including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Previously, she worked as a Registered Nurse in 2016 for nine months, a Transporter from 2013 to 2016, and a Volunteer Team Leader in the ICU and Med/Surg units from 2012 to 2013.
Founder and Nursing Educator at Level Up RN
In 2017, Cathy Parkes founded Level Up RN with the mission of providing educational resources for nursing students. Under her leadership, the company has developed a variety of tools, including flashcards and free YouTube videos, to help students pass their exams. Her expertise in nursing and computer science plays a crucial role in creating these innovative educational materials.
Education and Certifications
Cathy Parkes holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from California State University San Marcos. She also completed pre-nursing studies with a 4.0 GPA at MiraCosta College. Additionally, she is a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) at Scripps Memorial Hospital. Earlier in her academic career, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Virginia.
Previous Roles and Career Background
Before transitioning into nursing, Cathy Parkes worked in various IT management roles at Procter & Gamble from 1993 to 2001. Her positions included Project Manager/Application Developer, Infrastructure Team Leader, SAP Project Manager, and Customer Team Systems Manager. She also served as the owner of Happydieter.com from 2009 to 2011 and engaged in community volunteering from 2001 to 2009.