DEBRA A. ELAM, R.N., M.S.N., S.N.

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1 DEBRA A. ELAM, R.N., M.S.N., S.N. Cleveland State University Clinical Nurse Associate School of Nursing 2014 PERSONAL DATA Full Name: DEBRA A. ELAM Nurse Registration: Ohio: RN Certification: 1997 CPR Instructor American Red Cross 1984 Advanced EKG Interpretation Date of Ursuline College Appointment: August 1, 2014 Educational Background: Institution Degree Date Field of Study Cleveland State University Master of Science in Nursing 5/2014 Nursing Education Cleveland, Ohio University of Akron Licensed School Nurse 12/1994 School Nursing Akron, Ohio Ursuline College Bachelor of Science in Nursing 5/1982 Nursing Pepper Pike, Ohio

2 Professional Experience: Date Institution Position 9/2005- present Cleveland State University Clinical Nurse Associate Assists and works at the direction of a faculty member providing instruction and validation of psychomotor skills, to individual or groups of nursing students, in a laboratory setting. Concepts include fundamental, intermediate and advanced medical-surgical skill sets. 6/ Cleveland State University Acting Manager Responsible for Clinical Nurse Associate duties in addition to managing the daily operations of the lab. Administrative and leadership role included: Creation of schedules according to curricular demands and staffing needs Ordering and management of inventory Record maintenance Maintenance of lab environment, equipment, media and technology Assurance of quality departmental standards of practice Courses Taught/Education Expertise: NUR 216 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice - Clinical NUR 226 Medical-Surgical Nursing I - Clinical NUR 306 Medical-Surgical Nursing II - Clinical 2/2005-8/2005 The Center for Hope and Healing Assistant to Physician Managed each case personally with the physician, documenting interventions/supplements prescribed and reviewing regimen with patient before exiting. 2/2005-8/2005 The Center for Hope and Healing Staff Nurse Provided professional nursing care to individuals seeking complementary and alternative therapies. Responsibilities included: Counseling and teaching regarding prescribed therapies Collected health history and vital statistics Phlebotomy Diagnostic testing procedures. 2/2002-2/2005 Newbury Family Practice Quality Improvement Director Implemented strategies to improve the delivery of care

3 Assured high-quality patient-centered care by monitoring self-management practices Preventive care surveillance 2/2002-2/2005 Newbury Family Practice Staff Nurse Provided professional nursing care to individuals in a primary care setting Assisted the physician with minor surgical procedures Performed phlebotomy, injections, specimen collection, EKGs, spirometry, nebulization, scheduling, secured consultations, contributed to history and physicals 8/1995-6/2001 University School School Nurse Age-appropriate preventive health screenings Emergency nursing management for injuries and illnesses Promoted and assisted in the control of communicable diseases, reporting cases as mandated by public health ruling Health education at elementary and secondary levels Health liaison between school and community Liaison between teacher and student Anticipatory guidance/counseling to students Assisted physician in performance of CDL physicals for employee certifications Educational instructor for faculty and staff Programs Taught: o OSHA s Bloodborne Pathogens Protocol o Campus Safety (policies and reporting) o First Aid o CPR o Communicable Diseases of the School-aged Child o Emergency Management of the School-aged child Anaphylaxis and EpiPen use Diabetes, insulin delivery and hypoglycemic treatment Asthma management, inhaler and nebulizer therapies Seizure precautions 8/1991-6/1995 Kenston Local School District Health Aid Assisted and worked at the direction of the School Nurse providing the following services: Age-appropriate preventive health screenings

4 Administration of physician-prescribed medications according to the Ohio Revised Code Emergency nursing management for injuries and illnesses for the school-aged child 5/1982-5/1985 Marymount Hospital Staff Nurse Provided professional nursing care for individuals in an acute care setting. Knowledge, judgment and skill were based on the nursing process and the biopsychosocial aspects of the patient. Activities to Maintain Expertise: 2013 Simulation Facilitator 2013 Redesigned and implemented simulation into Senior Proficiency 2013 Instrumental in implementation of lab s Electronic Health Record 2010 Narration of skills DVD for IV therapy 2010 Faculty educational in-service of lab media and technology 2009 Created audio instructional PowerPoints for basic skills 2009 Produced skills DVD of tracheostomy suctioning and care Development and integration of human patient simulators in lab 2009 Development and implementation of manuals for skills lab operations including technological equipment 2009 Instrumental in establishing the use of instructional media and technology in all skills labs 2009 Redesign of Health Assessment, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Labs 2009 Committee for redesign of skills labs and storage area 2009 Created Wound Dressing PowerPoint and Self-study 2008 Curriculum revision for sophomore clinical skills program 2008 Co-created Ostomy Care PowerPoint and Self-study 2007 Co-created Initiating IV Therapy audio PowerPoint Curriculum revision Professional Organization Committee Memberships: current Golden Key International Honor Society current Nursing Christian Fellowship current Ohio Consortium of Nursing Learning Labs (OCONLL) current Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Media and Technology Committee Northeast Ohio Association of School Nurses Ohio Association of School Nurses National Association of School Nurses Recognition/Awards:

5 2012 Distinguished Staff Award nominee 2010 Golden Key International Honor Society Member 2007 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Nu Delta Chapter 1986 Iota Psi Chapter 1982 Dean s List, Ursuline College 1978 National Honor Society Member, Maple Heights High School Presentations: 2013 A mixed methods study of perceived stress and the nursing student, Cleveland State University s MSN Orientation, Cleveland, Ohio, Fall Senior Proficiency Online, Ohio Consortium of Nursing Learning Labs Symposium, Lorain Community College, Lorain, Ohio, Spring, Poster presentation: Senior Proficiency Online, Ohio League for Nursing s Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, Ohio, Spring, 2008 Community Service: Samaritan Ministry Member, Fellowship Bible Church Curriculum Steering Committee, Sunday School Helper City Missions, monthly feeding of the homeless Fellowship Bible Church, chagrin Falls, Ohio Kenston Preschool PTO Co-Founder, district-wide Kenston Local School District 1987 present Volunteer solicitor of donations for various charities