A highly-regarded speaker, Edie is well-known for her ability to present real-world information in a highly entertaining way. A practicing attorney since 1999, Edie also has deep experience in nursing, having held clinical and managerial positions in intensive care, operating room and emergency nursing. She is the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Advocate Award from The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA). Edie served as President of TAANA in 2011.