1 Debra J. Smith, MSN, RN, CNE EDUCATION University of New Mexico, College of Nursing Albuquerque, New Mexico Master of Science in Nursing May 1995 Concentration: Clinical Specialty and Teaching University of New Mexico, College of Nursing Albuquerque, New Mexico Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction May 1985 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of New Mexico, College of Nursing July 2001-Present: Full Time Faculty 1998 2000: Full Time Faculty 1997 - Temporary Part Time Faculty 1996 - Temporary Part Time Faculty 1996 Temporary Part Time Faculty 1995 - Temporary Part Time Faculty 1992-1994 - Graduate Teaching Assistant Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute 1997 Temporary Part Time Faculty 1995 - Temporary Part Time Faculty Summer 1994 Temporary Part Time Faculty University Hospital September 2000 June 2001 Manager Nurse Residency Program University of New Mexico June 2000 September 2000 Research Coordinator Critical Care Research
2 University Hospital October 2002 December 2006 Casual Pool RN, Neuroscience Unit June 1999 September 2000 Casual Pool RN, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit June 1996 June 1999 Staff RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit January 1993 - June 1996 Staff RN, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit December 1991 - December 1992 Cardiothoracic Nurse, Adult Critical Care May 1989 - December 1991 Staff RN, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit October 1988 - May 1989 Nurse Manager, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit May 1986 - October 1988 Charge Nurse, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit June 1985 - May 1986 Staff RN, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit June 1984 - June 1985 Nursing Extern, Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Presbyterian Hospital May 1996 - July 1997 Casual Pool RN, Intensive Recovery Room CURRENT LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION Certified Nurse Educator (NLN certification) February 2010 New Mexico Registered Nurse R24734 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification BLS Healthcare Provider
3 PUBLICATIONS Smith, D. J. (2013). Intracranial Regulation Chapter in Giddens, J.F. (Ed.) Concepts for Nursing Practice. Elsevier: St. Louis. Brady, D., Welborn-Brown, P., Smith, D., Giddens, J., Harris, J., Wright, M. & Nichols, R. (2008). Staying Afloat: Surviving Curriculum Change. Nurse Educator, 33(5). 198-201. Giddens, J., Brady, D. Brown, P. Wright, M., Smith, D., & Harris, J. (2008). A New Curriculum for a New Era of Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 29(4). 200-204. Smith, D.J. Nursing management: Postoperative care. In Lewis, S.M. et al (editors): Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems, 7 th edition (), St. Louis, Mosby. Video Streaming Basic Nursing Skills poster presentation. Presented at educational conference in Portland, Oregon, June 21-23, 2004. PRESENTATIONS June 2012: 4 th Annual NM Nursing Faculty Conference Best Practices in Conceptual Teaching Workshop: Experiential Learning Intracranial Regulation September 2011: NLN Education Summit, Orlando, Florida Best Practices in Conceptual Teaching April 2011: Ohio Council of Associate Degree Nurse Educators and Administrators Concept-Based Curriculum Columbus, Ohio December 2010: Simulation Users Symposium 2010, Panel Presentation: Incorporating Simulation into Faculty Practice in Schools of Nursing. Albuquerque, New Mexico April 2008: Dean s Reception. Simulation Presentation. February, : UNM Retired Faculty & Staff Luncheon. Simulation Lab Presentation. Conference on Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Education: Issues, Innovations and Outcomes in Second Degree BSN Programs, April 12-14, 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Peer Reviewed Presentations 1. Predictors of Success in a 15 Months 2 nd Degree Program
4 2. Tales of Strengths and Weaknesses in an Accelerated 2 nd Degree BSN Program HONORS AND AWARDS December 2011, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty May 2011, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty December 2010, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty August 2010, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty May 2010, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty December 2009, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty June 2009, Dean s Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching August 2008, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty December, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty December 2006; Innovative Teaching Award ($4600) UNM College of Nursing December 2005, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty May 2005, Dean s Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching October 2003, Sigma Theta Tau Mentor Award Gamma Sigma Chapter 2002; Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty October 2002; Innovative Teaching Award ($2000) UNM College of Nursing 1999 Dean s Award; UNM-College of Nursing 1999; Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty May 1991; Outstanding Critical Care Nurse Award; American Association of Critical Care Nurses Albuquerque Chapter May 1987; Distinguished Nurse; Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit; University Hospital CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES National League of Nursing - member Sigma Theta Tau International o Counselor: 2005- o Finance Committee: 2004-2005 o Treasurer: 2004-2005 & 1999-2001 o Nominating Committee Member: 1996-1998 Graduate Student Nurses Association o Secretary: 1993-1994 New Mexico Nurses Association - member College of Nursing Undergraduate Committee o Program Evaluation Sub Committee (November 2002 2004) o 2 nd Degree Task Force Chairperson (October 2002 August 2006) Curriculum Committees
5 o Level 1 Coordinator 2011 - Present o Level 3 & 4 Coordinator December - 2011 o Implementation Team (CRIT) o Practicum Team Member o Level 1 Coordinator 2006 through Summer o Undergraduate Faculty Advisor College of Nursing Task Forces o Communication Task Force o Dean s Faculty Awards Selection Committee for 2006 CONSULTATIONS August 2012: Conceptual Teaching & Learning Consultation: Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, Nebraska May 2012: Conceptual Teaching & Learning Consultation: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota March 2012: Conceptual Teaching & Learning Consultation: Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, Georgia. 2011-2012: Lebanese American University January 2012: Conceptual Teaching & Learning Consultation: University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia. October 2011: Concept Based Curriculum Consultation: University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri. September 2011: Concept Based Curriculum Consultation: Rhodes State College, Lima, Ohio August 2011: Concept Based Curriculum Consultation: Ursuline College, Breen School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio December 2010: Concept Based Curriculum Consultation: Saint Francis College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois August 2010: Concept Based Curriculum Consultation: Good Samaritan College, Cincinnati, Ohio May 2010: Concept Based Curriculum Consultation: Dixie State College, St. George, Utah February : MedCentral College of Nursing, Mansfield, Ohio; Curriculum Consultation
6 EXPIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Pediatric Advanced Life Support: 2000 Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certified (TNCC): 1996 Trauma Nurse Specialist: 1992 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COURSES Albuquerque Reads volunteer reading tutoring for APS kindergarten students - 2005 Meals on Wheels volunteer January July 2003 University of New Mexico Faculty: N223 Basic Nursing Skills N307 Process & Assessment N310 Health Promotion N311L Nursing Process & Assessment N312 Level 1 Inpatient Clinical N314 Level 2 Inpatient Clinical N341 Nursing Assessment Lab N343 Nursing Skills N344 Adult Health Clinical N404 Assessment for RN s N416 High Acuity Clinical N419 Level 4 Capstone N429 Critical Care N433 Adult Health Clinical N438 Complex Client Clinical N446 Care Management N448 Application of Health & Illness Concepts (RN-online) N453 Health & Illness 3 N454 Nursing Synthesis N515 Faculty Roles (graduate online) Graduate Teaching Assistant: N225 Foundations in Health Care N431 ITV Issues and Trends N343 Nursing Skills Albuquerque TVI N124C Fundamentals of Nursing Critical Care Nursing University of New Mexico Continuing Education Introduction to Basic Skills
7 MASTER S COMPREHENSIVE PAPER - Committee Member 2012 2011 2008 2008 Summer 2006 Summer 2006 2005 2005 2004 Summer 2003 2002 2002 Novel Clinical Practicum through Project ECHO Helping Hispanic Students Succeed in Nursing School Use of Simulation to assess the Clinical Competence & Critical Thinking of Nursing Staff The Value of Faculty Mentoring to Nursing Faculty Retention Women & Heart Disease: Where are we with Awareness, Prevention, and Diagnosis Simulation in Nursing Education: Literature Review Family Presence during Resuscitation: A Plan in Action Simulation Literature Review: The Efficacy of Simulation in Nursing Education Online Discussion: Effectiveness of Teaching Strategy Failure to Rescue: Concept Analysis Early Detection & Treatment of Sepsis: Introduction of an Emergency Department Treatment Guideline Tool Long Terms Outcomes after ARDS Addressing CV Disease in the Diabetic Patient Antiperspirant & Skin Integrity in Trauma/Burn/Surgical ICU PTSD & Sexual Abuse in Primary Care Setting Jeannie Boyle Geri Guerra- Sandoval Lisa Corso Victoria Yu Cheri Wells Traci Erickson Alicia Bruno Joe Poole Yulia Cole Jenn Vosburgh Camille Hernandez Jean Latham Paula Johnson Keri Clapper Paula Frank