Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, with an average GPA of 3.75.

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1 Monique C. Sawyer, DNP, RN, PMHNP 1303 S. Sabino Drive Gilbert, AZ Phone: [mcs] Education Doctor of Nursing Practice [ ] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. Board eligible as a family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Graduated with an average GPA of 4.0. Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate [ ] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. 15 credits of nursing education courses. Bachelor of Science in Nursing [ ] Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, with an average GPA of Residency Experience Mountain Health and Wellness [2013] Queen Creek, AZ. Precepted by Keira Stevens, MSN, FNP, PMHNP-BC. Participated in treatment of psychiatric patients across the lifespan in a mental health clinic mainly serving the Medicaid and Medicare population. NP Healthcare-Downtown/ASU Health Services [ ] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. Precepted by Pamela Lusk, DNP, PMHNP-BC and Ruth Flucker, MS, PMHNP- BC, CNE. Carried a caseload with minor supervision, managed all ages of psychiatric patients with pharmacologic treatment and brief cognitive-behavioral therapy. Melmed Center [ ] Scottsdale, AZ. Precepted by Kathy Winfrey, PMHNP-BC. Participated in treatment of psychiatric patients across the lifespan (although mostly children) in a developmental pediatric clinic. Co-led a social skills group for school-age girls with a clinic psychologist. Gail Ziv, Private Practice [2011] Mesa, AZ. Precepted by Gail Ziv, PMHNP. Participated in treatment of complex psychiatric patients across the lifespan. Received regular pharmacological instruction through pharmaceutical events and private lectures by local psychiatrists. Teaching Experience Faculty Associate [2013-present] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. Teaching a Doctor of Nursing Practice core course: The Individual and Innovation: Leadership in Practice (DNP 709).

2 Teaching Assistant [ ] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. Assisted faculty in two Doctor of Nursing Practice core courses: Systems Thinking in a Complex Environment (DNP 708) and Understanding & Applying Principles of Evidence-Based Care in Advanced Practice (DNP 704). Developed online and in-person lectures; graded research papers, system concept maps, and discussion board discussions; mentored individual students in developing their applied projects and healthcare system innovation proposals. Faculty mentor: Heather Ross. Guest lecturer [2012] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. Conducted a 6-hour workshop on cognitive-behavioral therapy with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner students. Guest lecturer [ ] Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA. Lectured on childbirth to Emergency Response & Risk Management class. Work Experience Registered Nurse [ ] University of California, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA. Performed the various roles of a psychiatric nurse on a child/adolescent unit and an adult unit, including conducting intake assessments, facilitating group meetings, and working periodically as charge nurse. Registered Nurse [2007] University of California, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA. Performed the various roles of a staff nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, including educating parents on newborn care and facilitating interdisciplinary discussions with families about critical care decisions. Registered Nurse II [ ] Children s Hospital Central California, Madera, CA. Performed the various roles of a staff nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, including educating parents on newborn care and facilitating interdisciplinary discussions with families about critical care decisions. Clinician II Registered Nurse [ ] University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA. Performed the various roles of a staff nurse on the thoracic and cardiovascular surgery floor, including working periodically as charge nurse, orienting new nurses to the unit, and participating on the insulin infusion practice team. Research Experience Co-Investigator [ ] Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ & Gail Ziv s private practice, Mesa, AZ. Applied doctoral project: COPE for Kids: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Anxious Children. Adapted a cognitive-behavioral therapy program for school-age children and evaluated the program with anxious children at an outpatient 2

3 mental health setting. Designed the study, acted as therapy interventionist, and conducted data collection and analysis. Mentor & Principal Investigator: Ann Guthery. Co-Investigator [2012] Arizona State University, Phoenix AZ. Research study: Evaluating the Effects of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Workshop on Nursing Students Knowledge and Attitudes About Evidence-Based Practice. Conducted a 6-hour CBT workshop with graduate PMHNP students and measured CBT knowledge and attitudes about EBP implementation. Designed the study, developed and led the workshop, and conducted data collection and analysis. Principal Investigator: Ann Guthery. Co-Investigator [ ] Arizona State University, NP Healthcare Downtown, Phoenix, AZ. Research study: Outcomes Monitoring in the Southwest Health Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Child-Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Disorders. Study examined anxiety and depression outcomes when treating anxious and depressed young adults with a cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention. Assisted in data collection and therapy intervention. Principal Investigator: Bernadette Melnyk. Publications Sawyer, M. C., & Nunez, D. E. (2013). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxious children: From evidence to practice. Manuscript in revision. Presentations National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners [April 2013] Annual conference in Orlando, FL. Podium presentation: The Anxious School Age Child: Early and Active Interventions. Additionally, assisted in 4-hour workshop: COPE for Depressed and Anxious Children and Teens: A Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Building Intervention. International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses [April 2013] Annual conference in San Antonio, TX. Podium presentation: Bridging the Gap: Is Brief, Manualized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the Bridge We Need Between Evidence and Practice for Anxious Children? American Psychiatric Nurses Association [November 2012] Annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Poster presentation: Addressing Stigma by Providing an Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Program (COPE) in College Health Centers for Depressed and Anxious Students. International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses [March 2012] Annual conference in Atlanta, GA. Assisted in 4-hour workshop: COPE for Depressed and Anxious Teens: A Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Building Intervention for Delivery in 30-Minute Visits to Increase Access to Timely, Evidence-Based Treatment. 3

4 Honors Janssen Scholar [2012] American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Competitively selected as an outstanding psychiatric nursing graduate student. Arizona State University Grants [ ] Graduate Professional Student Association travel grant. Spring 2012: $500. Spring 2013: $950. Arizona State University Scholarships [ , ] Axel Family Nursing Scholarship: $15,000. Nancy Melvin Scholarship: $900. Nurse Educator Scholarship: $1500. Phi Delta Lambda [2004] Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA. Inducted into this university baccalaureate honors society. Sigma Theta Tau [2003] Inducted into this international honors society of nursing. Professional Involvement Member International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Member American Psychiatric Nurses Association [2012-present] [2012-present] Treasurer [ ] Board of Nursing Alumni Association of Point Loma (NAAPL), Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA. Duties included networking with local health agencies and recruiting Point Loma nursing alums to mentor college students. Community Service Girls on the Run [ ] Maricopa County, AZ. Participate as a running buddy in a nonprofit prevention program that seeks to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles in preteen girls through running. AMIGOS Mentoring Program [ ] Nativity Prep Academy, San Diego, CA. Mentored a seventh-grade girl in an impoverished area through weekly one-on-one meetings. Love INC [ ] Charlottesville, VA. Served individuals in various ways, such as cleaning house, giving Christmas gifts to needy families, and providing moving assistance. 4

5 LoveWorks [2002] Point Loma Nazarene University, Pukalani, HI. Volunteered as a youth intern at a small church for one summer. Tasks included leading weekly children s activities, organizing a youth retreat, and serving as a camp counselor. Immanuel High School [ ] Tijuana, Mexico & Costa Rica. Participated in mission trips to serve impoverished communities through building homes and leading children s programs. References Ann Guthery, PhD, PMHNP-BC [Clinical Assistant Professor] Arizona State University, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, 500 N. 3 rd Street, Phoenix, AZ ann.guthery@asu.edu. Phone: Pamela Lusk, DNP, PMHNP-BC [Associate Professor] Brandman University, Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions, Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA lusk@brandman.edu. Phone: Tuula Ranta, RN [Staff Nurse] University of Virginia Health System, Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA tar2n@virginia.edu Heather Ross, DNP, ANP-BC [Clinical Instructor] Arizona State University, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, 500 N. 3 rd Street, Phoenix, AZ hmross1@asu.edu. Phone: Sherri Stolte, RN [Nurse Manager] University of California San Diego Medical Center, Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit, 200 W. Arbor Drive #8620, San Diego, CA sstolte@ucsd.edu. Phone: Kathy Winfrey, MSN, MEd, PMHNP-BC [Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner] Melmed Center, 4848 E. Cactus Road Suite #940, Scottsdale, AZ Phone: Gail Ziv, MSN, PMHNP [Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner] Private practice, 3740 E. Southern Ave Suite #207, Mesa, AZ gailsziv@aol.com. Phone: