Eliza Porter-Harper, RN, MA, CACIII

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Denver, Colorado 80207

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Professional Experience

Veteran’s Health Administration, Denver VA Medical Center

Staff Nurse, Substance Abuse Treatment Program 2007-Present

Skilled in conducting biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans for Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders

Provided case management and counseling services to a caseload of 80-100 Veterans

Supported addictions psychiatry by providing vital signs monitoring, Vivitrol injections, Disulfiram monitoring, and managed urinalysis and breathalyzer clinics

Served as liaison with nationwide residential programs and community agencies to assist Veterans access clinically indicated care

Provided triage and enrollment services through the SATP Enrollment Clinic; regularly serving as a liaison with inpatient medicine to provide seamless care

Associate Chief Nurse for Inpatient Care 2000-2007

Provided leadership for integrated programs including Critical Care, Medical and Surgical Units, and Inpatient Psychiatric Units

Managed resources and personnel across diverse programming

Nurse Manager, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit 1988-2000

Managed a 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit; responsible for program coordination, management, and supervision of 17 staff

Developed and implemented programming for Veterans with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Manager, Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program 1979-1998

Managed a 30-bed Inpatient Substance Abuse Program; provided clinical supervision, education and training to a multi-disciplinary staff

Developed and implemented programming for Veterans with substance use disorders

Served as a liaison with other VA facilities and community entities to ensure appropriate transfer of care and discharge planning

United States Army Reserve

Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Chief Nurse for Clinical Affairs 1975-2007

Responsible for coordination and training for all Reservists assigned to Denver VAMC, University Hospital, and Evans Army Medical Center

Veteran’s Health Administration, Tacoma VA Medical Center

Staff Nurse, Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program 1974-1976

Provided nursing care for Veterans on a 20-bed unit, with a focus on detoxification and treatment

Facilitated psychoeducational groups and provided individual counseling and case management to Veterans receiving care

Eliza Porter, RN, MA, CACIII

Certification and Licensure

Registered Nurse, Colorado, License #56654

Certified Addictions Counselor III

American Nurses Association – Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Formerly)

Education

Master of Arts, Health Service Administration

Webster University, St Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

University of Colorado School of Nursing, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS

Professional Activities and Accomplishments

Member American Nurses Association

Member NOVA

Member Chi Eta Phi National Nurses Sorority

Colorado Prescription Drug Task Force 2000-2007

Medical Center By-Law Task Force 1999-2000

Clinical Nurse Practice Committee 1998-2007

Womens’ Veterans Advisory Committee 1998-2007

Fire Safety Committee 1998-2000

Co-Chairman, Nurse Professional Standards Board 1997-2007

Appointed Minority Veterans Program Coordinator, Denver VAMC 1997

Received a Certificate of Appreciation for 3 years as “Values in Action” trainer, Denver VAMC 1993

Received the “Bonnie Forquer Award”, National Council on Alcoholism 1992

Nominee – University of Colorado Nightingale Award 1990

Employee of the Year for Nursing Service, Denver VAMC 1990

Employee of the Month February 1990

Research Activities

Co-Investigator: Alterations in Mood, Norepinephrine Metabolism and Sensory Evoked Potentials

Following Alcohol Detoxification, 1998.

Co-Investigator: Identifying Hidden Alcohol Misuse In An Outpatient Ambulatory Care Setting, 1995

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