Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Tara J. Kavanaugh, ANP-BC, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, MPH, DNP
West Springfield, MA 01089
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Family Practice Track
Amherst, MA May 2018
University of Massachusetts
Post Master’s in Nursing
Certificate in Family Practice
Pediatrics Track
Amherst, MA September 2004-May 2005
Yale University
Master of Science in Nursing May 2004
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Track
New Haven, CT September 2002-May 2004
Yale University
Certificate in Nursing/BSN
New Haven, CT September 2001-January 2003
University of Massachusetts
Master of Public Health
Community Health Education
Amherst, MA January 1998-May 2000
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts
Economics, Psychology
Amherst, MA September 1994-January-1998
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Massachusetts Registry of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse #258223
State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
Registered Nurse #070948
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse #003914
State of Minnesota Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse #2378604
ANCC ANP Certification 200-***-****-21
NCC Certification KAV1-0431-9346
ANCC FNP Certification 200-***-****
Certified Health Education Specialist
CHES ID# 15522
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Certification # 5110-1 June 2004-February 2008
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Westfield State University
Preceptor
Westfield, MA June 2020-Present
Preceptor in Capstone RN to BSN Practicum for RN to BSN students. Responsible for developing research project, research, literature reviews, evaluation of project and development of project from needs assessment through evaluation and development of poster for presentation. Encouraging and applying for poster presentation.
American International College
Preceptor
Springfield, MA January 2020-Present
Preceptor for MSN Nursing Education Masters Practicum student. Responsible for precepting and facilitating student on all aspects of the nursing educator process in classroom, laboratory and clinical practice settings. Assisting with developing labs, lectures and classroom objectives and implementing them in the settings. Assisting with writing of exam questions following guidelines set forth by NCLEX, BORN and ACEN accreditors. Mentor student in process of acquiring nursing faculty positions.
University of Massachusetts
Preceptor
Amherst, MA January 2020-Present
Preceptor for MSN Nursing Education Masters Practicum student. Responsible for precepting and facilitating student on all aspects of the nursing educator process in classroom, laboratory and clinical practice settings. Assisting with developing labs, lectures and classroom objectives and implementing them in the settings. Assisting with writing of exam questions following guidelines set forth by NCLEX, BORN and ACEN accreditors. Mentor student in process of acquiring nursing faculty positions.
University of Massachusetts
Preceptor
Amherst, MA September 2017-Present
Preceptor in Advanced Health Assessment Practicum for RN to BSN student. Responsible for teaching complete physical exam and focused physical exam in clinical practice setting, assisting with writing of focused exams and complete history and physical exam aimed at increasing detail and improving technique in practice.
Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Nursing Instructor
Online June 2015-March 2016
Instructor in Advanced Health Assessment Practicum. Proficient in Blackboard Learning Management System. Teach Advanced Health Assessment practicum online through various learning mediums including e*Value and Blackboard Learning Management System utilizing multiple methods of evaluation. Foster leadership and management skills for FNP students. Involved in Curriculum development for Women’s Health course.
Maryville University
Nursing Instructor
Online August 2015-July 2017
Instructor in Pediatric/Family Health Care III and Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III. Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System. Teach family practice didactic class and practicum online through various learning mediums including Typhon, Voice Thread, Canvas Learning Management System utilizing multiple methods of evaluation. Foster leadership and management skills for FNP students.
Nursing@Simmons Online
Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nursing Instructor July 2014-January 2016
Instructor in Clinical Decision Making and Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family. Proficient in 2SN Learning Management System. Foster learning environment and discussion through curriculum developed for the childbearing family. Assist students with development of their beginning advanced practice clinical decision making skills. Proficient in Typhon clinical tracking platform. Major curriculum development for Clinical Decision Making and Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family with specific responsibility for gynecology content, video recording of content, responsible for editing material and evaluation.
Boise State University
Nursing Instructor
Online June 2014-March 2016
Instructor in Advanced Physical Assessment and Nursing Leadership and Management. Proficient in Blackboard Learning Management System. Teach advanced physical assessment online through various learning mediums including Shadow Health and SAM II online learning modules. Foster leadership and management skills for RN to BSN students. Course curriculum content review for Advanced Physical Assessment. Major content curriculum development for Diagnosis and Management Part 1.
Holyoke Community College
Assistant Professor
Holyoke, MA September 2011-current
Instructor in Fundamentals in Nursing, Pharmacology I and II, Nursing Roles I and II and Maternity Nursing. Team teach concept-based nursing curriculum in classroom and lab and instruct students in clinical in long-term care and outpatient facilities. Proficient with SIMulated technology in acute settings and labor and delivery in the classroom. Proficient with Moodle LMS platform. Proficient with multiple applications on iPads including iTunesU, iBooks, iThoughts, Good Reader, Explain Everything. Assisting with Development of iBook for visual and aural cues for concept-based nursing. Proficient in iPad use in the classroom. Proficient in NEEHR Perfect EHR.
Minute Clinic
Family Nurse Practitioner
Various Locations Southeast MA November 2010-Augist 2011
Manage patients from age 24 months through the end of the life spectrum for acute and episodic illnesses in limited service clinic in retail health setting. Responsible for maintenance of daily operations in clinic. Site Coordinator for Taunton clinic.
Westfield State College
Consultant
Westfield, MA June 2008-August 2009
Explore feasibility of developing undergraduate nursing major. Research and develop new clinical partnerships in community with assistance of nurse educator consultant. Assist college President and Vice President of Academic Affairs with development of undergraduate nursing program. Work with Vice President for Advancement and College Relations for fundraising for nursing program and grant writer with request for proposals for development of new nursing major. Develop a comprehensive health and wellness curriculum and an undergraduate health education class. Assist college President in development of global nursing and allied health initiatives. Participate as member of All-College Curriculum Committee and CAN-DO nursing initiative. Participate in delegation to Southeast Asia to establish international affiliations in nursing and allied health.
Westfield State University
Health Services
Westfield, MA December 2007-October 2010
Manage college-aged patients for episodic and chronic illness management in walk-in clinic and scheduled office visits, provide routine gynecological care, develop health education programming as soul clinician. Participate as a member on the Sexual Assault Policy Committee and Alcohol Policy Committee. Development of professional presentations for pandemic influenza. Chair of search committee to hire new staff in department.
Adjunct Faculty
Yale School of Nursing
New Haven, CT January 2009-Present
Precept first year Master’s student in family practice nursing.
University Health Services
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA August 2005-September 2007
Managed college-aged, adult and pediatric patients with complex medical backgrounds in scheduled office visits and urgent care settings, responsible for prescribing medications and evaluating patients in travel clinic, participated in health education programming, member of quality assurance committee
Project Coordinator “A study to improve medication safety in patients having hip and knee surgery.”
University of Massachusetts/Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA September 2004-August 2005
Oversight of graduate and undergraduate research assistants, data organization, entry and analysis as well as recruiting patients for study, attending organizational meetings and developing poster for display
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Various Hospitals in Western Mass June 2004-February 2008
Perform forensic evidence collection, offer support to survivors and testify in court as necessary
Teaching Assistant
Yale University
New Haven, CT September 2002-May 2004
Instruct new students on how to perform basic nursing skills. Tutor students in basic medical-surgical nursing, pathophysiology and biomedical science. Assist nutrition professor with exams, papers, tutoring
Residence Director
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA August 2000-August 2001
Managed daily living for residence hall of 200 women
Graduate Assistant
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA September 1998-May 2000
Designed and implemented and evaluated a comprehensive program that was an artistic medium for expression of individuals’ experiences with sexual violence
Teaching Assistant
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA September 1998-May 2000
Designed, evaluated and facilitated classes for introductory public health classes
Guest Lecturer
University of Massachusetts, BayPath College 1998-2001
PUBLICATIONS
Pharmacology for Nursing Students Jones and Bartlett Publishing (2016)
Chapter 2 Medication Administration
Chapter 13 Ophthalmic and Otic Preparations
RESEARCH
Assessing Health Status and Barriers to Accessing Health Care among Irish Catholic Adults Living on the Dingle Peninsula.
Unpublished Master’s Thesis
Yale University School of Nursing May 2004
The Five College Clothesline Project: A Nonformal Education Approach to
Raising Awareness for Sexual Violence in the Five College Community.
Unpublished Master’s Project
University of Massachusetts School of Public Health May 2000
AWARDS
“FISH” Employee of the Month, University of Massachusetts May 2007
Yale Alumni Scholarship 2001-2004
Baystate Health Systems Auxiliary Scholarship 1998-2000
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP &
HONOR SOCIETIES
Sigma Theta Tau International, Delta Mu Chapter
Delta Omega, Rho Chapter
AWOHNN
NERC-SAM
MCNP
NPWH
CAN-DO (Collaborating for the Advancement of Nursing: Developing Opportunities)/REB (Regional Employment Board)
ACNP
SOPHE
VOLUNTEER
WORK
Platelet donor
Board of Directors, Chicopee Provision, Inc. December 2009-Present
Womanshelter/Compañeras Board of Directors, Vice President, May 2008-2010
Womanshelter/Compañeras, Board of Directors June 2007-2010
Harwich Ecumenical Counsel for Homeless June 2001-Present
Cookie Bake for United States Troops
Locks of Love 2001-Present
Friends of the Chicopee Public Library, Emily L. Partyka Branch
OTHER
SKILLS
BLS Expires: December 2020
Certified Level I Reiki
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