Curriculum Vitae PATRICIA M. KENNEDY 16095 B Double Eagle Drive Morrison, CO 80465 303-697-6586 970-926-1283office email address: pkennedy@mscando.org EXPERIENCE Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, formerly The Heuga Center for MS: Lifestyle Empowerment programs offered to people with MS and their families Edwards, CO Nurse Educator- 1997 - present o Responsible for development of education programs for professionals involved in the various programs offered by Can Do MS o Develop education programs for participants with MS to become more than their MS and to develop wellness and health behaviors in the presence of a chronic illness o Counsel participants involved in programs provided by Can Do MS and their families individually on wellness and symptom management in MS o Assist in providing content for Can Do MS website and other web based offerings o Foster the expansion of program offerings Can Do MS offers ROCKY MOUNTAIN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTER: An organization to help people living with MS and their families lead a quality life by providing individualized care, support, education and research 1997-2008 Assist in neurological practice specializing in multiple sclerosis o Provide neurological care for patients with MS o Provide patient education for newly diagnosed patients and their families o Counsel patients on issues with bowel, bladder and sexuality o Serve as liaison between patients and physicians and community services o Serve in various capacities in clinical trials
Patricia M. Kennedy, page 2 NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY 1999 present New York, NY Clinical Consultant Responsible for site visits to clinics that collaborate with the NMSS. The purpose of the visit is to assist both clinic staff and the NMSS to work more effectively together. o Evaluate the communication and working relationships between clinic staff and local NMSS Chapter o Assist staff at clinic and Chapter to enhance existing programs to better serve people with MS. KAREN THERIOT, MD: Physiatrist who specializes in care of people with MS 1997-1999 Shared responsibility with a physiatrist for assessing the rehabilitation needs of patients with chronic diseases. Formatted long term treatment plans addressing the multiple presenting problems Provided case management services to these patients by assisting in the implementation of the treatment plans Counseled patient and their families/caregivers about management strategies for problems encountered with chronic diseases. ROCKY MOUNTAIN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTER 1987 1994 Director, Outpatient Services Provided neurolgic care to multiple sclerosis patients, coordinated interdisciplinary care for outpatient services, and provided education for newly diagnosed patients. o Developed and coordinated a comprehensive outpatient evaluation program used as a model for other MS centers o Provided case management for Center s patients o Presented public speaking programs to lay and professional groups as a primary responsibility o Served on MS Center s Management Team ENGLEWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE 1979 1987
Patricia M. Kennedy, page 3 Responsible for hospital admissions, histories and physicals, daily visit and discharge planning. Main responsibility during the last three years was providing primary care to patients in the office. TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1979 Nurse Practitioner, Adolescent Clinic Participated as part of a team providing primary health care to adolescents UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER 1976 1979 Denver, CO Nurse Clinician, Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic Functioned as health care provider primarily for women with sexually transmitted diseases and other gynecologic problems. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PLANNED PARENTHOOD 1971 1977 Denver, CO Clinic Manager, Metro Clinic Coordinator, Nurse Clinician, Staff Nurse Managed a satellite clinic and then all the Denver area clinics. Practiced as a Nurse Clinician in all clinics. UNITED STATES NAVY NURSE CORPS 1964 1966 San Diego, CA Staff Nurse, thoracic surgery EDUCATION University of Colorado School of Nursing, Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner program, 1978 University of Colorado Medical Center, Nurse Clinician Training, Family Planning, Dr. William Droegmueller, 1972 University of Cincinnati, BSN, 1964 CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS Certification, MS Nurses International Certification Board, Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse, 2002 Certification, ANCC, Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, 1984 June Halper award for Excellence in MS Nursing, 2007 Induction into the National MS Society Hall of Fame as a care provider, 2006 Nightingale Award Finalist, 2001
Patricia M. Kennedy, Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES o National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Clinical Education Committee, responsible for oversight of all publications from the NMSS and MOMENTUM o National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado Chapter, Clinical Advisory Committee o Board Member, International Organization of MS Nurses o President Elect, International Organization of MS Nurses o Editorial Board member, Making Strides: Perspectives on Living with MS, BioScience Communications o Editorial Board co-director, MS Exchange o Editorial Board member, International Journal of MS Care o Member, District 30, Colorado Nurses Association PUBLICATIONS Kennedy, PM (2008), Recognizing Cognitive Problems that Occur in Multiple Sclerosis: Defining the Cause. In J. Gingold (ed) Mental Sharpening Stones: Manage the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis Kennedy, PM ( 2007), Complementary and Alternative Therapies. In J, Halper (ed). Advanced Concepts in MS Nursing Kennedy, P.M., Holland, N.J. (2005), Understanding Complementary or Alternative Treatments. In N.J.Holland and J. Halper (ed.). Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness. New York: Demos Halper, J., Kennedy, P., Miller, C., Morgante, L., Namey, M., Ross, A, (2003), Rethinking cognitive function in multiple sclerosis: A nursing perspective. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 35, 70-81. Costello, K., Halper, J., Harris, C., Kennedy, P. (2003), Multiple Sclerosis: Long-term adherence to complex treatments. International Journal of MS Care, Supplement December 2003. Kennedy, P.M. (2010) Incorporating complementary and alternative medicine in symptom management. In J. Halper and N.J. Holland (ed.) Comprehensive nursing care in multiple sclerosis. New York. Springer Publishing Company Kennedy, P.M. (2010). Interfacing with rehabilitation services. In J. Halper and N.J. Holland (ed). Comprehensive nursing care in multiple sclerosis. New York. Springer Publishing Company Kennedy, P.M., (2002). Interfacing with rehabilitation services. In J. Halper and N.J. Holland (ed.). Comprehensive nursing care in multiple sclerosis. New York: Demos
Patricia M. Kennedy, Page 5 Francabandera, F., Kennedy, P.M., (1997). Interfacing with rehabilitation services. In J. Halper and N.J. Holland (ed.). Comprehensive nursing care in multiple sclerosis. New York: demos vermande. Cobble, N.D., Dietz, M.A., Grigsby, J., Kennedy, P.M. (1993). Rehabilitation of the patient with multiple sclerosis. In J.A. DeLisa (ed.). Rehabilitation medicine: principles and practice, Second Edition. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott