I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of geriatrics with specific knowledge in the areas of pain assessment and management, nursing care and care of older adults. I have published on such topics as pain in older adults, end of life care and improving evidence based practices. I have testified on reecognizing pain in nonverbal older adults. Recognized leader in the country in improving pain management in older persons, particularly focused on pain assessment and recognition and improving pain practices in varied care settings and served on key panels establishing clinical practice guidelines for paim management in older persons