Presentations, Performances & Exhibitions
Obesity
- Exploring Global Patterns of Health and Illness, The Triad of Non-Communicable Disease
· 2019
Lecture
Duke University School of Nursing,
Durham, NC
Obesity
- Exploring Global Patterns of Health and Illness, The Triad of Non-Communicable Disease
· 2018
Lecture
Duke University School of Nursing,
Durham, NC
AMDA/Society for Post-Acute and Lont-Term Care Medicine
- 2018 Annual Conference
· 2018
National Scientific Meeting
Florida Society
Obesity
- Exploring Global Patterns of Health and Illness, The Triad of Non-Communicable Disease
· 2017
Lecture
Duke University School of Nursing,
Durham, NC
Duke Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship: Structure, Process & Outcomes
- 2nd Annual Center for Aging Research and Education Retreat
· 2017
Invited Talk
Duke University,
Durham, NC
Obesity
- Exploring Global Patterns of Health and Illness, The Triad of Non-Communicable Disease
· 2016
Lecture
Duke University,
Durham, NC
A Strategic Approach for Quality Improvement
- Evaluating Aging Veterans' Experiences with Clinic Video Telehealth
· 2015
Invited Talk
Duke Johnson & Johnson Leadership Program Spring Retreat,
Chapel Hill, NC
Measuring Entry-Level Students' Self-Efficacy, Attitudes, and Knowledge Related to the Care of Bariatric Patients
- Interdisciplinary Research in Long-Term Care & Healthy Aging
· 2014
International Meeting or Conference
Duke University,
Durham, NC
Bariatric Care as A Case in Point
- 5th Presentation: Pursuing Radical Transformation in Nursing Education
· 2014
National Scientific Meeting
Durham, NC
Exploring the Factors that Influence Functional Performance Among Nursing Home Residents
- 32nd Annual Graduate Research Conference
· 2010
Invited Talk
University of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Ph.D. Dissertation of the Year Award Ceremony and Dissertation Presentation
- Sigma Theta Tau Pi Chapter
· 2010
Invited Talk
University of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Being A Nurse in the Age of Healthcare Reform
- Acute Care Clinical Simulation Demonstration
· 2010
Invited Talk
University of Maryland School of Nursing,
Baltimore, MD
Doctoral Student Presentations
· 2009
Invited Talk
University of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Doctoral student presentations for NIA Deputy Director Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
TPN Management for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Aging Seminar
· 2007
Invited Talk
Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies Programs,
Washington, DC
Service to the Profession
Participant, Faculty Curriculum on Anti-Racism
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January 11, 2021
- January 14, 2021
Professional Development
Duke Office of Faculty Advancement
Leadership & Clinical Positions
Durham Veterans Administration Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, GRECC, Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) Clinic (August 2024- Present)
Director, Planetary Health, Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives (August 2024- Present)
Duke University School of Nursing
Interim Vice Dean of Academic Affairs (July 2022 - December 2023)
Duke University School of Nursing
Division Chair, Healthcare in Adult Populations (2015-2022)
Duke University School of Nursing
• Mentor faculty and staff in career planning and progress towards promotion in rank, Appointment/Promotion/Tenure review, and peer-review
• Evaluate performance of ~30 faculty (annual review, recommendations for merit) to ensure accountability in academic responsibilities in teaching, research, practice, and service
• Facilitate and sponsor professional development opportunities, fellowships, and award recognition
Accelerated BSN Program Director (2014-2015)
Duke University School of Nursing
• Provided administrative oversight for implementation of the academic program
• Engaged faculty in the roll-out and subsequent evaluation of a major curriculum revision
• Evaluated performance of ABSN faculty and staff (i.e., annual review and recommendations for merit)
AG-ACNP Specialty Director (2011-2014)
Duke University School of Nursing
• Engaged faculty in a major curriculum revision to include the redraft of 8 MSN majors and 4 specialties (to include the MSN core: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment) to achieve strategic goal of the School as a leader in nursing education
• Created standardized syllabus templates for consistency in roles, population and settings across majors
• Led the expansion of the AG-ACNP MSN Program and student enrollment from 10 to 25 per cohort to supplement insufficient enrollment in other MSN Program majors. This was accomplished through:
• Direct engagement/recruitment with clinical partners
• Networking and clinical site expansion
• Creation of a post-Master's certificate option for our clinical partners seeking to cross-train their NP workforce
AG-ACNP Specialty Director (2005-2011)
University of Maryland School of Nursing
• Provided overall leadership and guidance of faculty and students to ensure that program integrity related to the specialty was implemented and maintained
• Provided oversight for ongoing student support, including academic advisement, monitoring of student progression, and evaluation of students; verified that students met all requirements for graduation and certification eligibility
• Coordinated recruitment and retention of new and existing clinical sites and preceptors
Clinical Summary
Adult Acute Care & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, GRECC, Durham VA Medical Center