Board Member Election Form

Board Member Election Form

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President Candidates
Professional ProfileA dedicated nursing leader with 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in high-acuity environments. Proven expertise in critical care, emergency medicine, and surgical services across the Greater Birmingham area.Core Professional Achievements• Clinical Director of the Year (2025): Recognized for excellence in leadership and operational oversight.• The Daisy Award (2020): Honored for providing extraordinary, compassionate nursing care.• Quality & Safety Milestone: Maintained a record of zero CLABSIs and CAUTIs throughout my tenure as a Nursing Director.• Professional Mentorship: Personally mentored multiple staff nurses through successful CCRN certification and assisted multiple nurses in gaining acceptance to CRNA programs.Professional ExperienceGrandview Medical CenterDirector, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) 10/2023 – Present• Provides strategic leadership for the surgical intensive care environment.• Focuses on mentorship and professional development, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and specialized certification.Director, Medical/Surgical Services (8 Medical & 8 West) 09/2022 – 10/2023• Oversaw large-scale medical/surgical and pulmonary units, managing significant departmental staff.• Successfully executed the strategic combination and integration of two separate units into one cohesive department.House Supervisor 07/2021 – 11/2022• Managed hospital-wide staffing allocation, bed control, and provided clinical expertise throughout the hospital.Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, CICU 08/2015 – 07/2021• Specialized in Open Heart Recovery, ECMO, CRRT, and vasopressor management.• Earned CCRN certification in 2017 during this tenure to master the complexities of critical care.Shelby Baptist Medical CenterCertified Emergency Nurse | Emergency Department 02/2012 – 08/2015• Provided high-acuity emergency nursing care and clinical support.• Earned CEN certification in 2013, focusing on clinical pharmacology and emergency interventions.Children’s of AlabamaStaff RN (PRN) | Emergency Department 11/2012 – 02/2014• Provided pediatric emergency care and gained familiarity with pediatric-specific disease states at a Level 1 Trauma Center.Education & Certifications• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse): Since 2017.• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse): Since 2013.• Associate’s Degree in Nursing: Jefferson State Community College.• Bachelor of Arts (Political Science): Auburn University.
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Secretary Candidates
Personal Bio: Abbie Tarabella, MSN, RN, is the Medical ICU Director at Grandview, where she is passionate about quality outcomes, operational excellence, and creating a work environment where nurses feel supported and enjoy what they do. She brings 5 years of bedside nursing experience in both the Emergency Department and ICU, including frontline care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which shaped her leadership approach and commitment to supporting nurses in high-acuity environments. Abbie holds a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration and is committed to strengthening nursing practice through collaboration, accountability, and team engagement. During her time at Samford University, she served as Press Secretary on the Student Executive Board, and more recently served on Grandview’s Nurse Leadership Council, building an early foundation in communication and advocacy. Outside of work, Abbie enjoys running, being outdoors, and staying active, bringing the same energy and discipline from those pursuits into her leadership style.
Personal Bio: My name is Nykierra Taylor, and I am truly excited to be considered for Secretary of the Greater Birmingham Chapter AACN. I have proudly called Birmingham home for nearly nine years and completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, followed by the UAB/Wallace State Community College joint nursing program. As a critical care nurse, I am deeply committed to service, leadership, and continuous growth. I have traveled to multiple states providing patient care and, since 2023, have volunteered internationally in underserved communities, including Ghana and Peru. I also helped establish the nonprofit organization ProjectEMS, focused on education, mentorship, and scholarships, where I serve as Director of Development, and have precepted nursing students in both Birmingham and Michigan. I look forward to bringing strong organization, attention to detail, and an authentic passion for fostering engagement and strengthening connections within our chapter.
Personal Bio: Maria Trigo I serve as a an ICU nurse specializing in cardiopulmonary and cardiothoracic intensive care at UAB Hospital. I have experience caring for high-acuity ICU patients requiring advanced therapies including ECMO, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac support devices. I am skilled in managing complex postoperative recovery for cardiac surgeries and heart and lung transplant patients. In addition to my clinical expertise, I serve as a preceptor for new nurses and also serve as a charge nurse on the unit. I also hold the position of co-chair for our unit based Education Committee and am working toward RN Level 2 in UAB's Professional Nursing Development Program.
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Treasurer Candidates
Personal Bio: Christopher Bynum
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Board Member at Large Candidates
Personal Bio: Chase Madrid Birmingham area CVICU RN wanting to get involved with local events and the AACN community
Personal Bio: Cheri Plaster CCRNAACN Greater Birmingham Chapter past president and secretary.AACN National Ambassador and volunteer: Scholarships, abstract reviewer, NTI program planning committee Region 6 AACN participant and program planning committee memberCritical Care Staff Nurse at UAB: SICU
Personal Bio: Abby Lombard BSN, RN with over 3 and a half years of experience as a Cardiopulmonary ICU nurse, dedicated to delivering excellent patient care through advocacy, teamwork, and clinical excellence while continuing to develop as a nurse leader.
Personal Bio: Madison Dompkosky, from CCU at UAB Hospital
Personal Bio: Ellie Perry. I am currently a critical care nurse at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital (UAB) and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama.What I value most about my role as a critical care nurse is the opportunity to advocate for patients when they are unable to advocate for themselves. I am interested in serving as a general board member for this chapter, with a particular focus on planning and organizing volunteer initiatives. I believe that volunteering within the nursing profession helps us reconnect with the purpose and passion that originally drew us to this field.I am grateful for the opportunity to be apart of this chapter and would be honored to serve and support its members
Personal Bio: Britney Burns. Immediate past president and former secretary. Staying on to help with events and transition leaders
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