AGNES DiSTASI CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 AGNES DiSTASI CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION Samford University Ida V. Moffet School of Nursing DNP ( ) with Nurse Educator coursework University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health Clinical Nurse Specialist MSN ( ) General Medical-Surgical Nursing/Pain Management University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health BSN ( ) EXPERIENCE Nursing Education Consultant Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) October, 2014 present: Provide faculty development in areas such as curriculum development, program evaluation and assessment, preparation for accreditation, active learning strategies, test item writing/analysis, and civility. Member of a team of consultants in conducting needs assessments, developing materials, and providing consultations to nursing faculty members nationwide. Live Review Educator and NCLEX Specialist Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) October, 2013 November, 2014: Provide customized live reviews for students/graduates of nursing programs nationwide to prepare them to take the NCLEX. Provide individual study plans based on ATI Comprehensive Predictor results. Program Director RN-BSN/BSN Programs & Associate Professor of Nursing The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences July, October, 2014: Developed courses and coordinated all aspects of curricular and program management for the hybrid RN-BSN Program featuring a problem-based learning model. Lead curriculum development of the generic BSN Program featuring a concept-based, clinical immersion, service-learning curricular model. Member of College Curriculum Committee and Department of Nursing Evaluation Committee. Taught Nursing Informatics and Nursing Theory to RN-BSN students in a hybrid model. Alzheimer s Foundation of America Excellence in Care Specialist June, 2007 June, 2010: Partnered with long term care facilities and specialized Alzheimer s facilities to provide education and evaluation related to Alzheimer s care criteria as established by the Alzheimer s Foundation Excellence in Care Program of Distinction. Assistant Professor of Nursing College of Mount St. Joseph August, 2005 June, 2012: Program development of hybrid MSN and DNP programs. Course development of hybrid MSN Nurse Educator courses. Developed and taught hybrid junior level gerontological nursing course and graduate evidence-based practice course. Taught sophomore level medical-surgical course, fundamentals and medical-surgical skills lab, and select hospital clinical experiences associated with these courses. Other courses taught included fundamentals didactic, pharmacology, senior-level theory, senior-level capstone, junior-level medical-surgical clinical, sophomore-level health assessment lab. Provided student advising. Member and Chair of Department of Nursing Curricular Affairs Committee Adjunct Instructor of Nursing University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College January, 2004: Taught clinical components of the Aging and Management courses. 1

2 Visiting Instructor of Nursing University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College August, 2003: Taught both theory and clinical components of the first-year Health and Wellness course. Instructor of Nursing Cincinnati State Technical and Community College August, June, 2003: Adjunct instructor of both generic and LPN to RN students in the Gerontological Nursing and Medical-Surgical components of the program; theory and clinical responsibilities. Developed and taught a Gerontological Nursing course for LPN to RN students. Nurse Consultant Eli Rutledge, Inc. March, 2001 October, 2001: Provided marketing support, long term care resident assessments, and in-services for staff on skin and wound care. Instructor of Nursing Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing May, June, 1999: On-call instructor of Medical-Surgical students. Instructor of Nursing Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing August, December, 1993: Instructor of second-semester Medical-Surgical students; clinical, theory, and committee responsibilities. Registered Nurse American Nursing Care, February, 1989 September, 1989: Provided Passport home visits for older adult and/or chronically ill clients; supervised home health aides. Clinical Nurse I University of Cincinnati Pain Control Center September, November, 1988: Member of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Clinical Nurse I University of Cincinnati Hospital September, 1983-September, 1986: Staff nurse on E.N.T./Head and Neck Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Chronic Pain Control, and Medical-Surgical unit. Registered Nurse St. Francis-St. George Hospital, October, September, 1983: Staff nurse on Cardiac Step-Down and Medical-Surgical Unit. RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS Simmons, K. & DiStasi, A. (2008). Active learning techniques: Engaging students on the road to success. Athletic Therapy Today, 13(6), 6-8. DiStasi, A. M. (1993). The difference in perceived quality of life for patients with chronic low back pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. International Association for the Study of Pain 7th World Congress Abstracts, 596. DiStasi, A. M. (1991). The Difference in Perceived Quality of Life for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (Unpublished master s thesis). University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. HONORS/AWARDS Elizabeth Calhoun Memorial Award: chosen by the graduate faculty at Samford University to receive this award given annually to a graduate student who exemplifies the highest professional qualities and commitment to nursing, and who demonstrates qualities of leadership, integrity, and a passion for serving others. University Scholarship: received full scholarship for MSN graduate study at the University of Cincinnati. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. CERTIFICATIONS 2

3 Alzheimer s Foundation of America Excellence in Care Specialist June 28, 2007 Certified Nurse Educator July 8, 2011 Quality Matters Certification for Excellence in Online Education August 9, 2011 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National League for Nursing Ohio League for Nursing Southwestern Ohio League for Nursing Greater Cincinnati Gerontological Nurses Association National Gerontological Nurses Association American Society for Pain Management Nursing Sigma Theta Tau MAJOR PRESENTATIONS Get Real! The Development of a Problem-based Learning RN-BSN Curricular Model Drexel University Nursing Education Institute New Orleans, Louisiana June 19, 2013 The Socialization of Nurses to the Nurse Faculty Role Southwestern Ohio League for Nursing Membership Meeting October 3, 2012 A Problem-based Learning Strategy to Promote Self-Direction and Leadership Drexel University Nursing Education Institute Savannah, Georgia June 21, 2012 Problem-based Learning Southwestern Ohio League for Nursing Membership Meeting April 12, 2012 A Problem-based Learning Approach to Teaching Evidence-based Practice to Second-degree Pre-licensure Nursing Students Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit: Ohio 2012 March 30, 2012 A Change in the Socialization Process for Clinical Instructors in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program NurCE Conference: Samford University Birmingham, Alabama May 11, 2011 Hospice: A Philosophy, Not a Place College of Mount St. Joseph Celebration of Teaching and Learning April 21, 2011 Creative Strategies for Teaching Pain Management Concepts in Any Teaching/Learning Setting American Society for Pain Management Nursing 18th Annual Conference 3

4 Tucson, Arizona September 5, 2008 Pain Management in the Chronic Pain Clinic Setting Mercy Hospital Western Hills December 17, 2007 Pain Assessment and Management of Intra-operative Patients Mercy Hospital Western Hills August 16, 2007 Chronic Pain: Symptom Control and Pain Management Thomas Moore College Crestview Hills, Kentucky October, 1994 Pain Management Franciscan Health System of Cincinnati, Inc. April 18, 1994 Pain Management Good Samaritan Hospital Community Relations Seminar Good Samaritan Hospital March 1, 1994 The Difference in Perceived Quality of Life for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Accepted for poster presentation to the 7th World Congress on Pain Paris, France August, 1993 Physiological Manifestations of Pain and Pain Theories Meeting the Challenges of Pain Management Franciscan Health System of Cincinnati, Inc. December 1 and December 4, 1992 The Difference in Perceived Quality of Life for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Thesis presentation to the University of Cincinnati Hospital Pain Resource Nurse Group University of Cincinnati Hospital September 4, 1991 Orthopedic Pain Management Across the Life Span Greater Cincinnati Orthopedic Nurses Association The Clarion Hotel September 8, 1990 Nursing Care of the Patient Receiving Anesthetic Regional Blockade Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton, Ohio April 21, 1987 Nursing Care of the Patient Having Head and Neck Surgery University of Cincinnati Hospital 4

5 September, 1984 Nursing Practice Rounds INVITED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Presentation to The Christ College of Nursing Faculty and Staff Concept-based Curriculum Development January 31, 2014 Presentation to the President s Advisory Council Concept-based Curricular Model November 14, 2012 Member of a Professional Panel College of Mount St. Joseph RN to BSN class Cincinnati Children s Hospital February 9, 2011 Member of a Professional Panel College of Mount St. Joseph RN to BSN class Bethesda North Hospital February 18, 2010 Brown Mackie College Capping and Pinning Ceremony Guest Speaker November 30, 2007 CONTINUING EDUCATION CCNE Self-study Workshop Washington, D.C. March 21, 2014 Drexel University Nursing Education Institute New Orleans, Louisiana June 19, 2013 Southwestern Ohio League for Nursing Membership Meeting October 3, 2012 Drexel University Nursing Education Institute Savannah, Georgia June 21, 2012 Southwestern Ohio League for Nursing Membership Meeting April 12, 2012 Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit: Ohio 2012 March 30, 2012 Quality Matters Training Applying the QM Rubric to Online Teaching/Learning College of Mount St. Joseph August 9,

6 NurCE Conference: Samford University Birmingham, Alabama May 11, 2011 AACN Master s Education Conference Scottsdale, Arizona February 24-26, 2011 Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit March 26, 2010 Ohio League for Nursing Pre-Summit Workshop Nursing Education and the Law March 25, 2010 Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit Engaging in Evidence-Based Teaching: What Does it Take? November 6, 2009 NLN Education Summit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 23-26, 2009 American Society for Pain Management Nursing 8 th Annual Conference Tucson, Arizona September 4-6, 2008 AACN Geriatric Nursing Education Consortium Training Institute San Antonio, Texas February 27-29, 2008 NLN Educator s Conference Managing Incivility in the Classroom November 9, 2007 Alzheimer s Foundation of America Excellence in Care Specialist Training June 28, 2007 Teaching the Millennial Student 2007 Athletic Training Educator s Summit College of Mount St. Joseph May 18, 2007 Alzheimer s Foundation of America Concepts in Care Conference May 5, 2007 What the Best College Teachers Do College of Mount St. Joseph Faculty Development Workshop April 20, 2007 Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults 6

7 Greater Cincinnati Gerontological Nursing Association November 29, 2006 National Convention of the National Gerontological Nursing Association Gerontological Nursing: The Future is Now October 5 8, 2006 Comprehensive Oral Assessment and Advance Care Planning in Long Term Care Greater Cincinnati Gerontological Nursing Association September 14, 2006 Urinary Incontinence in Long-Term Care: Utilizing Patch Technology Greater Cincinnati Gerontological Nursing Association June 20, 2006 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Member of the Department of Nursing Evaluation Committee (2014) The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Member of the Provost search committee (2014) The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Member of the College-wide Curriculum Committee (2013- present) The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Chair of the BSN Program and Curricular Development Committee (2013-present) The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Chair of the RN-BSN Committee (2013-present) College of Mount St. Joseph Member of the Graduate Teaching Learning Community ( ) College of Mount St. Joseph Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Omicron Chapter Counselor ( ) College of Mount St. Joseph Member of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Committee ( ) College of Mount St. Joseph Chair of the Department of Nursing Curricular Affairs Committee ( ) College of Mount St. Joseph Member of the Department of Nursing Leadership in Nursing Awards Committee ( ) College of Mount St. Joseph Member of the Department of Nursing search committee for new faculty (2008) College of Mount St. Joseph Member of the Distinguished Undergraduate Student College search committee (2008) College of Mount St. Joseph Chair of the Department of Nursing Student Affairs Committee ( ) College of Mount St. Joseph Member of the Department of Nursing Student Affairs Committee ( ) University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College Member of the Nursing Student Affairs Committee (2004) Good Samaritan Hospital - Chair of the Nursing Pain Management Subcommittee (1993) Good Samaritan Hospital - Member of the Nursing Circular Advisory Board (1993) Good Samaritan Hospital - Member of the College of Mount St. Joseph/Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Joint Curriculum Committee ( ) 7

8 Good Samaritan Hospital - Founder and member of the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Sub-Committee ( ) Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing - Level Representative to the Faculty Development Committee ( ) American Nursing Care - member of the Nursing Task Force for Documentation (1989) University of Cincinnati Hospital - Alternate on the Clinical Ladder Peer Review Committee; member of the Pain Control Center Interdisciplinary Quality Assurance Committee and the Ambulatory Nursing Quality Assurance Committee ( ) St. Francis-St. George Hospital - Member of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Interest Group ( ) Southwestern Ohio Nurses Association - Member of the Legislative and Nursing Practice committees ( ) PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Tier 1 Performance Solutions member of a professional focus group to assist in the design and development of a prototype for online education courses funded by a National Science Foundation research grant (2014-present) University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Alumni Council (2012-present) Mother of Mercy High School member of the Centennial Strategic Planning Education Committee ( ) Greater Cincinnati Gerontological Nurses Association Vice President ( ) AFFILIATIONS Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Cincinnati Woman s Club 8