Debra McGovern, DNP, RN, BCPNP

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Webster, MA 01570

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EDUCATION:

Empire Medical Training, Fort Lauderdale, FL

American Academy of Procedural Medicine

Aesthetics Board Certification Pending

University of Massachusetts, Graduate School of Nursing, Worcester, MA

Doctor of Nursing Practice

June, 2011

University of Massachusetts, Graduate School of Nursing, Amherst, MA

Master of Science/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program

May, 1998

Summa cum Laude

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

December, 1986

Summa cum Laude

Saint Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Worcester, MA

Registered Nurse Diploma

June, 1985

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

2023-2014 Worcester Public Schools Department of Nursing, Worcester, MA

Director of Nursing and Health Services for a large urban school district.

Provided leadership and oversaw the practice of 100 school nurses, LPNs,

and MA/CNAs in the provision of evidence-based care for 3-21 year old

students. Collaborated with outside health care providers to coordinate

vision and dental care for students in the school setting. Hired a Chronic

Health Care Coordinator to recruit LPNs and MA/CNAs to provide direct

care for students with complex health care needs during transport and

while in school. Opened a vaccine clinic in downtown Worcester, staffed

by an RN to provide students with state required vaccines. Wrote and

acquired substantial grants to improve student health outcomes while

positively impacting the social determinants of health. Wrote policies,

protocols, and procedures. Developed and provided professional

development for staff. Prudent fiscal management.

2015-2011 University of Massachusetts Graduate School of Nursing, Worcester, MA

Assistant Professor educating graduate nurse practitioners in various courses,

both on-line and in the classroom.

2014-2012 Child Health Associates, Auburn, MA

Primary health care provider of children from birth through young adult

with actual or potential acute and chronic illnesses, and their families. This

care was delivered using a collaborative health care model including

physicians, advanced practice nurses, RNs, LPNs, patients, families, and

other supportive staff working together to provide a holistic approach to

quality patient care. Provided comprehensive care and counseling for children

and adolescents with special health care needs, including mental health, in

collaboration with other team members in the community.

2012-2010 Worcester Pediatrics, Worcester, MA

Primary health care provider of children from birth through young adult

with actual or potential acute and chronic illnesses, and their families.

Utilized a collaborative health care model providing primary patient care in

the outpatient setting. Offered complete adolescent care and counseling,

including pelvic exams. Actively involved in the transition and

implementation of the electronic medical record. Provided educational

in-services for the medical and nursing staff. Preceptor for student APRNs.

2001-1999 Day Kimball Hospital Pediatric Center, Putnam, CT

Primary health care provider of children from birth through adolescence with

actual or potential acute and chronic illnesses, and their families. Provided

comprehensive adolescent care and counseling, including pelvic exams.

Performed digital colposcopy exams on victims of sexual assault. Clinical

Supervisor of the RN, LPN, and APRN staff providing leadership, teaching,

mentoring, scheduling, and performance reviews. Preceptor for student RNs

and APRNs. Actively involved in making many positive changes in the

overall operational aspects of the clinic, nursing education, and formal

writing of job descriptions, policies, and protocols.

1999-2000 Burncoat School Health Center, Worcester, MA

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive primary care services

to adolescent patients in an ambulatory school-based setting. Utilized astute

assessment skills to appropriately diagnose and treat acute illness.

Implemented interventions to promote health as well as prevent and manage

chronic disease states in coordination with an off-site supervising physician.

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