Registered Nurse Medical

Angela Laruffa, RN

**** ******** ***** ***** ? CINCINNATI, OH 45244

******@*******.*** ? H: 513-***-**** ? C: 513-***-****

Education Specialist

~ Summary of Qualifications ~

. Accurately assess training needs and requirements to develop

comprehensive educational programs using Web-based and hands-on

approaches.

. Exceptional communication and relationship building skills with aptitude

for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers,

administrators, and outside parties.

. Unparalleled emphasis on delivery of high-quality, consistent care for

newborn, pediatric, and adult populations leveraging evidence based

practices.

. Experience coordinating and managing clinical trials, reviewing progress,

and applying results to real-world patient care situations.

. Technically proficient in EPIC, Centricity, Blackboard, Ektron,

FrontPage, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Professional Experience

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Education Specialist II, Newborn Intensive Care Unit, 12/2009 to Present

Develop education models for planning and implementation of Web-based and

skills-focused training to NICU staff. Serve as key liaison to Education

Council; work with staff to identify training needs and develop effective

strategies for staff, students, and outside parties. Advise on professional

development opportunities and assist Nurse Residents with Evidence Based

Practice. Oversee competency assessment process and document compliance.

Assist with emergency preparedness training. Edit and update NICU Intranet

site using FrontPage / Ektron. Educate staff on current NICU clinical

studies. Work with Center for Professional Excellence to facilitate Global

Health visitations.

. Partnered with Imaging Research Center to define protocols for one of

the first NICU MRIs.

. Played integral role in successful implementation of EPIC inpatient

module in NICU.

. Supported Web-based education efforts as Blackboard Educational Program

Instructor.

. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure adherence to ODH,

CMS, and Joint Commission regulations and professional standards.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Education Specialist I, Perioperative Services, Liberty Campus, 1/2008 to

12/2009

Conducted in-depth assessments of learning needs to develop, implement, and

evaluate training programs for new hire orientation, new equipment in-

services, and continuing education offerings. Partnered with

interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent adherence to all local, state,

federal, and professional standards / regulations. Edited department Web

page.

. Served as Steering Committee Member tasked with leading planning and

preparing facility & staff for 2008 opening of new CCHMC campus.

. Drove educational efforts for electronic medical record keeping and go-

live of EPIC and Centricity in close collaboration with CCHMC and IT

educators.

. Designated Management Liaison to Unit Education, Evidence Based

Practice Councils, and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Clinical Nurse II, Perioperative Services, 6/2004 to 1/2008

Performed assessments and provided quality care for surgical patients

requiring airway management, specialized IV access, and skin care.

Precepted nurses and students in Same Day Surgery (SDS) unit; member of SDS

team caring for expectant mothers prior to Fetal Surgical Procedures.

Trained team on safety precautions and error prevention. Ensured full

compliance with established regulations.

. Selected as Research Council Chair tasked with coordinating research

projects and educating staff on Evidence Based Practice process and

clinical research.

. Led SDS Emergency Preparedness Committee; developed plan and gathered

resources to respond to internal and external disasters.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Research Nurse I & II, The Skin Sciences Institute, 2/1999 to 6/2004

Managed multidisciplinary resources in hospital and industry settings to

execute clinical trials involving infants, children, and adults. Designated

Institutional Review Board liaison for multiple centers; maintained and

submitted protocols and progress reports. Educated professionals and

patients on skin care best practices identified in literature and research

results on a formal and informal basis.

. Held clinical privileges at academic and regional medical centers to

enroll and care for patients participating in clinical trials.

. Recognized as expert skin grader; highly skilled in operating non-

invasive biophysical instrumentation-including Dermalab , Novameter ,

Corneometer , and Skin pH meter -and digital photography to measure and

quantify skin features.

. Excelled in earlier positions as Clinical Nurse I & II, Transport Team.

** Prior experience as Clinical Nurse I (NICU) with University Hospital and

Staff Nurse (NICU) with Dayton Children's Hospital. **

Education & Credentials

Master of Science in Nursing, Major in Nursing Education

University of Northern Kentucky

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in Nursing Education

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing and Health

Professional Certifications & Development

Registered Nurse, State of Ohio (#196398) ? Neonatal Resuscitation

Program (Regional Trainer) ? CPR ? Pediatric Advanced Life Support

? Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, Association of Clinical

Research Professionals

Professional Training

Crucial Conversations ? Good Clinical Practice Requirements in the

Conduct of Clinical Trials ? Ethics in Human Research ? CITI Course

in the Protection of Human Research Subjects

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Neonatal Nurses ? Association of Clinical

Research Professionals ? National Nursing Staff Development

Organization ? Minority Mentor, University of Cincinnati, College of

Nursing and Health ? Invited Member, Golden Key International Honour

Society ? Volunteer Health Educator, Healthy Moms and Babes ?

Alumni Executive Council, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing and

Health ? Transport Section Affiliate, American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications, Presentations, and EBP / Research Projects

List available upon request

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