OBJECTIVE

I am motivated to find an advanced practice position that will build upon my skills and experience in cardiology and primary care to specialize in psychiatric/mental health arena. I am interested in completing the ANCC PMHNP certificate and become a certified PMHNP.

EDUCATION

2011 Doctor of Nursing Practice

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

1994 Master of Science in Nursing

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

1989 Bachelor of Science, Nursing

DeSales University, Center Valley, PA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

2017 - 2022 National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator

2015 - 2020 ANCC Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner

2016 - 2021 Federal Department of Transportation Certified Medical Examiner

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

2021 CT Adult Nurse Practitioner # 002476

2021 CT Registered Nurse # 062988

2020 Federal DEA # MN2554752

2022 Federal DEA # XMN2554752

CLINICAL PRACTICE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

2015 - 2019 Independent Board Certified, Adult Nurse Practitioner

Multi-care Medical Center, Milford, CT

Completed physical exams and histories

Completed referrals for specialist care

Ordered lab tests, radiology tests, etc.

2011 - 2019 Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Waterbury Hospital Diagnostic Center, Waterbury, CT

Performed point-of-care testing and patient teaching

Prescribed warfarin & enoxaparin based on testing results

Collaborated with Cardiologists

Supervised RN's and LPN's

2005 - 2011 Acute Care Manager: Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology Labs, Echo, EKG, Pre/Post Procedural Area

Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT

Managed 24/7 on-call team

Monitored staff annual competencies & training

Conducted annual employee evaluations

Managed payroll & monthly schedules

2001 - 2005 Nurse Practitioner: Department of Cardiology Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT

Cardiology consultations, history & physicals

Supervised and interpreted cardiac stress testing

Initiated and completed patient discharge process

2000 - 2001 Staff Nurse: Interventional Cardiac Labs

Saint Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT

Charge Nurse

ACLS certified

Participated in 24/7 on-call team

1995 - 2000 Stay at home mom for 2 preschool children

1991 - 1995 Staff Nurse: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

1989 - 1991 Staff Nurse: Medical Surgical Unit

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

2019 – 2020 Interim Director & Chief Nursing Officer School of Nursing

University of Bridgeport, School of Nursing, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Accomplishments:

SP2020 Chair School of Nursing Admissions

SP2020 Authored New Program Self-Study for an Accelerated BSN

SP2020 &19 CCNE BSN/MSN Systematic Plan for Evaluation

FA2019 Authored and submitted CCNE Interim Report (CIPR)

FA2019 Administrative restructuring in the School of Nursing

FA2019 Opened Online MSN “Leadership & Education in Nursing

2017 - 2019 Associate Dean Online Programs

University Of Bridgeport, School Of Nursing, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Program Leadership experience:

SP2018 Led online MSN program curriculum development

SP2018 Led curriculum mapping RN to BSN Online Program

Provided oversight of all student enrollment, retention, & advisement

2016 - 2017- RN to BSN Online Completion Program Coordinator

St. Vincent's College, Bridgeport, CT

Program Leadership experience

Developed Nursing Leadership and Management Capstone Course

Designed program plans for newly admitted cohorts

Mentored new faculty to online teaching

Assisted in writing the ACEN accreditation report

Developed new program "Strategic Leadership" MSN Degree

2016 - 2017 Chair, Faculty Senate Committee

SCHOLARSHIP

2019 – 2020 Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, Korean Society of Nursing Science

2013 - 2019 Manuscript Reviewer, "the Journal of Interprofessional Care. Informa UK, Ltd.

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

Nair, Dawn. (2020). “Healthcare Systems/Organizations”. Chapter 17 in Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Review, 3rd Edition, Editors: King & Gerard. Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

Nair, Dawn. (2018). “Time to track patient items to promote safety in health care settings”. Global Scientific Journal of Public Health, 1(1), pp. 18-20.

Nair, Dawn. (2016). “Healthcare Systems/Organizations”. Chapter 17 in Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Review, 2nd Edition, Co-authored with S. Collins. Editors: King & Gerard. Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

Nair, Dawn. & Glembocki, M. (2013). “Standard 13. Collaboration”. Chapter 16 in Advancing Professional Nursing Practice; Editors Glembocki & Fitzpatrick. Creative Healthcare Management, Minneapolis, Minn.

Nair, Dawn. (2013) “Healthcare Systems/Organizations”. Chapter 15 in Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Review. Editors: King & Gerard. Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

Nair, Dawn, Fitzpatrick, J., Glick, E., & Glembocki, M. (2012). “The Frequency of Nurse- Physician Collaborative Behaviors in an Acute Care Hospital”. Journal of Interprofessional Care. 26: 155-120. Informa, UK, Ltd. DOI: 10.3109/13561820.2011.637647.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

2016. International Nursing Conference, Invited Speaker and Session Chair. Dubai, UAE. Title, “The Frequency of Nurse-Physician Collaborative Behaviors in an Acute Care Hospital”.

2011. Oral Presentation accepted October 2011. Sigma Theta Tau International Meeting. "Nurse-Physician Collaboration and the Relationship-Based Care Model".

2010. Guest Speaker at the Fall Induction of Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chi candidates Fairfield University, Fairfield CT. “The Future of Nursing: Career Pathways”

VOLUNTEER WORK

2019. Led medical campaign to underserved in Costa Rica 2015-2019.

2016. APRN Saint Vincent’s Medical Center Medical Home

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Advanced Nurse Practitioners

CT Nurses Association

American Nurses Association

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

National League for Nurses

AWARDS

2020. CT League for Nursing Presidents Team Award

2010. Mu Chi Sigma Theta Tau International Research Awards

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