Cynthia Ann Gaudet. Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 2001, GPA 4.0/4.0

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1 Office: College of Nursing 134 Skinner Hall University of Massachusetts 651 North Pleasant Street Amherst, MA Cynthia Ann Gaudet Academic Preparation: Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Graduate School of Nursing, Worcester, MA, Dissertation topic: Electronic Bedside Documentation and Nurse-Patient Communication Master of Science in Nursing, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, 2005, GPA 4.0/4.0. Area of concentration: Nursing education Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 2001, GPA 4.0/4.0 Associate Degree, Nursing, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA, 1979 Licensure and Certification: Registered Nurse, 1979, currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts Certified Nurse Educator, 02/ Present Basic Course Completion for the Protection of Human Research Subjects, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, 2005 Present Basic Life Support, Healthcare Provider 1979 present Online Teaching Certification, Westfield State University, Westfield, MA 2015 Certified Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association, Holyoke Medical Center, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification,

2 Academic Appointments: June 2015 Present: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Summer 2015: Nursing 317, Writing in Nursing Ethics Provide guidance for students development of communication writing skills and patient advocacy Develop ethical decision making as related to a caring response for diversified patient population Fall 2015: N407, Clinical Practice I Provide supervisor for students development of clinical skills in the simulation and actual acute care setting. N390S, N390T Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I and II Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of this new course. September 2013 May 2015: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, Westfield State University Major Administrative Responsibilities: Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop and continuously update curriculum Co-chair the Technology/Simulation/Innovation committee Provide students with academic advising Participate in faculty meetings Take part in professional development activities, including the Nursing Honor Society, Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. Fall semester: NURS 0350, Advanced Principles of Professional Nursing (Lecture, simulation laboratory hours) Coordinate simulation laboratory learning activities for students Provide supervision for students development of nursing skills in the simulation laboratory 2

3 Develop students ability to analyze and implement nursing care for adults and older adults with complex health care needs Integrate prior learning into the nursing care of complex health care needs for adults and older adult patients Illustrate evaluating the effectiveness of interventions Design and grade assignments Spring semester: NURS 0210, Current Principles of Professional Nursing Coordinate student activities in the simulation learning laboratory Prepare students development of nursing skills in the simulation laboratory Provide supervision for students to implement nursing care in order to meet the health care needs of adults in a fast paced acute care setting Create cooperative learning experiences in clinical post conference Deliver ongoing assessments of clinical performance Guide students towards achieving learning objectives, while developing students confidence September 2005 May 2013: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, American International College Major Administrative Responsibilities: Mentor new faculty and staff Mentor graduate nursing students in American International College s Masters in Nursing Education Program Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop and continuously update curriculum Provide students with academic advising Attend scheduled faculty meetings Participate in campus wide committee work Take part in professional development activities, including the Nursing Honor Society, Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. Fall semester: NUR 206, Adult Medical Surgical Nursing (Lecture, college learning laboratory, and clinical practice) Provide guidance for students development of nursing skills in the college simulation learning laboratory Offer supervision for students to implement nursing care in order to meet the health care needs of adults in a fast paced acute care setting Provide leadership for adjunct faculty 3

4 Spring semester: NUR 106, Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice (Lecture, college learning laboratory, and clinical practice) Coordinate simulation laboratory for more than 100 students Lead and coordinate adjunct nursing faculty in teaching in the simulation laboratory Provide guidance for students development of nursing skills in the college simulation learning laboratory Maintain guidance for students to implement nursing care in order to meet the health care needs of adults in an acute care facility Provide guidance for adjunct faculty NUR 103, Pharmacology (Lecture) application of pharmacology in the nursing practice while meeting the Provide guidance for adjunct faculty NUR 104: Nutrition (Lecture) Lead and coordinate instruction Develop and continuously update course syllabus application of concepts of nutrition in the nursing practice while meeting the August 2003 August 2005: Coordinator, Practical Nursing Certificate Program, Holyoke Community College Major Administrative Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate day-to-day operation of the Practical Nursing Program Recruit, hire, and mentor faculty and staff Develop and continuously update curriculum Recruit and advise students Collaborate with nursing faculty to plan the future direction of the program Prepare and provide Practical Nursing instruction Fall semester: PNR 130, Issues and Trends in Practical Nursing Practice PNR 131, Introduction to Self-Care and Nursing for Practical Nurses PNR 132, Practical Nursing College Lab I 4

5 Intercession: PNR 133, Nursing Care as It Relates to Self-Care of the Ill or Injured Child or Adult, Part I PNR 134, Practical Nursing College Lab II Spring semester: PNR 135, Nursing Care as it Relates to Self-Care of the Ill or Injured Child or Adult, Part II PNR 136, Practical Nursing College Lab III Summer: PNR 137, Nursing Care as it relates to Self-Care Developmental Needs of Children and Adults September 2001 June 2003: Nurse Educator/Tutor, Holyoke Community College Major Responsibilities: Provide clinical tutorial support on-site by means of one-on-one and small group assistance Provide strategies for content review, test taking, time management, critical thinking, and note taking Develop student knowledge of computer concepts and applications as related to nursing education and practice Furnish assistance with assessment, planning, writing patient care plans, and interpreting patient charts Healthcare Experience: 2013 Present: Clinical Instructor for Westfield State University. Areas of instruction include medical-surgical units : Clinical Instructor for American International College. Areas of instruction include medical-surgical units and intermediate care : Public Health Nurse, City of Northampton, MA Major Responsibilities: Provide Massachusetts Department of Public Health immunizations, such as influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis B, and tetanus to residents at risk by coordinating clinics and office appointments Provide assistance and support to the school nurses of the Northampton School District for health related issues Provide health education services to the local community, including information and referral for services 5

6 Provide communicable disease surveillance and control, including referrals for tuberculosis screening and follow-up for care : Staff/Critical Care Nurse, Holyoke Medical Center (formerly Holyoke Hospital), Holyoke, MA Major Areas of Nursing Experience: , Intensive Care Unit , Medical/Surgical , Orthopedics/Neurology , Medical/Surgical Publications: Contributor to: Chapter 49, Integumentary System, and Chapter 50, Integumentary Medications, in L.A. Silvestri (2008) Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination (4 th ed., pp ), St. Louis, MO, Elsevier. Burns, N., Briggs, P., & Gaudet, C. (2007). Chlamydia Screening in Teenage Girls. The Nurse Practitioner, 32 (6), Keane, K., DiMattio, N., & Gaudet, C. (2002). Nursing Success in a Community College. Nursing Education Perspectives, 23 (3), Presentations: Electronic Documentation: New Task or New Tool? Poster presentation, at Eastern Nursing Research Society, 27 th Annual Scientific Sessions, Nursing Science, Evidence, and Policy: Creating a Culture of Health, Washington DC, April, Electronic Bedside Documentation and Nurse-Patient Communication, podium presentation, at Scholarship Day, Beta Zeta at Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses, Holyoke, MA, April, The Introduction of PDAs at a Private Baccalaureate Nursing Program, poster presentation, at The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Nursing: 100 Never Looked this Good, the Board s Centennial Anniversary event, Shrewsbury, MA, October, Working Effectively with Female Adolescents to Prevent Chlamydia Infections, poster presentation, at the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing National Conference, San Diego, CA, April,

7 Public Health Nursing: Building Collaborations across Municipalities, panel discussion at Massachusetts Public Health Association Conference, Marlboro MA, May, Research Grants 2014 Electronic Bedside Documentation and Nurse-Patient Communication 2005 Chlamydia Screening in Teenage Girls Honors and Distinctions: November 4, 1998, Public Health Nurse Award from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association, for outstanding leadership and service in promoting the growth of Public Health Nursing in Massachusetts. Professional Memberships: Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. New England Nursing Informatics Consortium ENRS: Eastern Nursing Research Society National League for Nursing Public Service: 2009 Present Community service associated with the Manahan Rail Trail, Easthampton, MA, including trail maintenance and counting trail users Counselor for Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc., representing American International College Secretary for Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc Elected to Southampton Board of Health Professional References: Available upon request 7