Lora N. Cruz

Background

Cruz, Lora N. was born on May 31, 1971 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Daughter of James Hilton and Dortha Wingler.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, West Virginia, 1994. MSN, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 2006. Postgraduate in Nursing Administration, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 2006.

Career

Registered Nurse, adult psychiatric staff nurse William R. Sharpe Hospital, Weston, West Virginia, 1994—1995, Registered Nurse, shift charge, 1995—1999, Registered Nurse, unit charge, 1999—2001, Registered Nurse, assistant nurse manager, 2001—2003, Registered Nurse, nurse clinical coordinator, since 2001. Instructor nursing Davis & Elkins College, West Virginia, 2003—2006, assistant 4H leader, association advisor, nursing professor, since 2006.

Achievements

• Lora N. Cruz has been listed as a noteworthy mental health nurse, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Safety officer Lewis Little League, Weston, 2007—2008. Member of WVNA, National League for Nursing, WVLN (nominating chair 2005-2006), Sigma Theta Tau.

Connections

Married Alexander Hilton, February 11, 1997. Children: Jonah Alexander, Jacob Evan, Jeremiah Emmanuel.