Dania Ochoa, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE 4683 Palacio Real Brownsville, TX 78520 Phone: (956) 698-9335 Work: (956) 882-5087 Email: Dania.Casares1@utb.edu Education Licenses, Certificates, and Continuing Education Experience Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas at Brownsville, May 2005. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas at Brownsville, May 2002, Cum Laude Associates Degree in Nursing, The University of Texas at Brownsville, May 1997. 1997 Registered Nurse 2005 Certified Nurse Educator 2006 Critical Reading of Research Publications, A selfpaced study for small groups, UTHSCSA, SON 2006 Nursing Faculty Development Workshop 2006 Online course, Clinical Faculty: A New Practice Role, Indiana University, SON 2006 Time and Effort Certification Training course 2006 Recognizing & Responding to Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies 2006 UTB/TSC Department of Nursing Research Symposium: Circadian Rhythm Response to Behavioral Stress 2006 UTB/TSC, Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas, Unidad Academica Multidisciplinaria Matamoros-UAT, Binational Research symposium, Investigacion: Dos paises una sola vision Instructor, The University of Texas and Texas Southmost College at Brownsville, A.D.N. Program, Brownsville, TX. 2005 present. RNSG 1231 Principles of Clinical Decision-Making Course coordinator RNSG 2260 Clinical: Nursing RN: Priniciples and
Dania Ochoa Casares 2 Concepts of Clinical Decision Making Clinical coordinator RNSG 2166 Practicum RNSG 1205 Nursing skills course coordinator RNSG 1205.01A&B Nursing skills labs - lab coordinator RNSG 1260 Nursing Fundamentals Clinical clinical coordinator Admission, Progression and Graduation committee NLNAC Self Study ADN student advisor Class of 2008 Advisor Member of the Academic Senate Nurse Researcher, The University of Texas and Texas Southmost College at Brownsville, Biological Science Department Nutrition Research Laboratory, 2005 - present Orient and supervise research assistance Data Collector Assisted in Proposal Development Oral and Poster Presentations Lecturer, The University of Texas and Texas Southmost College at Brownsville, Health Science Technology Program (HST), Brownsville, TX. 2000-2003 Program Coordinator High school juniors HST II course High school seniors HST III course High school seniors CNA Instructor Health Occupation Students of America advisor Adjunt Faculty, The University of Texas and Texas Southmost College at Brownsville, Allied Health Department Health Profession Related Sciences, 2000-2002 Introduction to Health Professions course Basic health profession skills course coordinator Registered Nurse, The University of Texas and Texas Southmost College at Brownsville, Student Health Services, 1999-2000 Provide nursing services to UTB/TSC students, faculty, and staff as needed. Keep immunization and health records current for all Students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Dania Ochoa Casares 3 Plan and participate in health education activities. Plan and participate in health screening activities. Participate in data collection for diabetes research. Registered Nurse, Valley Regional Medical Center, Medical Surgical, Brownsville, TX. 1997 1999. Staff nurse, medical surgical unit Research Interests Publications/Scholarly Writings Adult: Health promotion, Disease Prevention, Prevention of obesity, intervention research Body Composition Published: Peltz G, Sanderson M, Perez A, Casares DO, Fadden MK. Serum leptin concentration, adiposity, and body fat distribution in Mexican Americans. Archives of Medical Research - Elsevier Peltz G, Casares DO, Fadden MK, Calil R, Perez A, Sanderson M. The use of body mass index for the diagnosis of obesity in Mexican Americans: a comparative study with bioelectrical impedance analysis. Obes Res 13(Suppl.):A62, 2005. Peltz G, Sanderson M, Perez A, Casares DO, Fadden MK. Leptin and Body Composition in Mexican Americans. Obes Res 14(Suppl.):A151, 2006 Abstract submitted to NAASO (poster presentation): Gerson Peltz, Maureen Sanderson, Adriana Pérez, Dania Ochoa, Mary Kay Fadden. (2006). Leptin and body composition in Mexican Americans Gerson Peltz, Dania Ochoa, Adriana Pérez, Mary Kay Fadden, Maureen Sanderson. (2005). The Use of Body Mass Index for the Diagnosis of Obesity in Mexican Americans: A Comparative Study with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis MSN Research Project: Casares, D.O. (2005). Health Promotion, Disease Prevention: Educating the Community
Dania Ochoa Casares 4 Professional Presentations First Binational Research Symposium: 2006 A Parish Nursing Outreach Health Promotion Project, in Spanish UT Brownsville, Research Symposium: 2006 The use of body mass index for the diagnosis of obesity obesity in Mexican Americans: a comparative study with bioelectrical impedance analysis, 2006 Association of serum leptin concentration with body fat content and body fat distribution in Mexican Americans 2006 Body Image Discrepancy in Mexican-Americans: The Effect of Gender, BMI, and Acculturation 2006 Effectiveness of figural stimuli to identify obesity in Mexican Americans 2005 Correlation Study of Body Mass Index and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Mexican Americans 2005 Health Promotion, Disease Prevention: Educating the Community UTB/TSC School of Health Science: Nursing Department 2004 Accreditation Standards and Criteria for Academic Quality from The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC): Evaluation of the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program at UT-Brownsville and Texas Southmost College UTB/TSC C.A.M.P Program 2005 C.A.M.P. s Career Panel Discussion: Enfocate en tus Suenos, in Spanish Honors and Awards Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. Omicron Delta Chapter of the honor society of nursing, 2005 - present Certified Nurse Educator, May 2005 2nd & 3rd Place in UT-Brownsville, 7th Annual Research Symposium, Listed on the Dean s List of Scholars, BSN-Cum Laude, American Red Cross - 2nd place state wide for organizing blood drives,
Dania Ochoa Casares 5 Outstanding HOSA Chapter - 1st place, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society secretary, Recipient of The Optimist Club Award Community Service Historic Brownsville Resacathon 2006 Health Fair UTB 2006 Welcome week health fair UTB/TSC Alcohol 101 Plus: Making safe and responsible decisions American Heart Assoication: Heart Walk Cameron Park Health Fairs collaboration with the Mexican Consulate Shamma Christian Center wellness screening and health education, Ebony Lake Nursing Home, Make a Wish Foundation, Diabetes Awareness, March of Dimes, Cancer Awareness, St. Jude Children s Hospital, Ozonam Homeless Shelter. Extracurricular Activities UTHSC Houston, School of Public Health at UTB Journal Club Member UTB- Wellness Program Member, Lean-4-Green captain and member, American Sign Language-Student, Brownsville Christian Youth Alliance-former vicepresident. Skills and Personal Traits Coordinator, Recruiter, Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, Telephone Etiquette, Fluent in English and Spanish; Dependable, Willing To Learn, Adaptable to New Situations, Respectful and Honest Date of Preparation December 2006