CURRICULUM VITAE Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, BS, CRNA EDUCATION UNIVERSITY of TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER at HOUSTON: Houston, Texas. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D); Nursing (Honors). May 2011. UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, California. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Anesthesia (Honors). August 2000. AUBURN UNIVERSITY: Auburn, Alabama. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). August 1994. EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY: Greenville, North Carolina. Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS). December 1992. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, NBCRNA-(expires 7/2016) Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse, TX BON-( expires 10/2016) California State Registered Nurse (expired) Commonwealth of Virginia Registered Nurse (expired) Alabama State Registered Nurse (expired) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, American Heart Association (expires 9/2015) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, American Heart Association (expires 9/2015) Basic Life Support Provider (Healthcare Provider), American Heart Association (expires 9/2015) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM: Birmingham, Alabama; Staff RN-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (June 1994- June 1995) HENRICO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL: Richmond, Virginia ; Staff RN- Surgical Intensive Care Unit (July 1995-April 1996) SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: San Diego, California; Team Leader & Staff RN- Medical and Coronary Intensive Care Unit (May 1996-January 1998) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO: San Diego, California; Team Leader RN- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (June1997 -August 1998) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER: Houston, Texas; Faculty Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Anesthesia Department (October 2000-present) UTHEALTH-UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON, SCHOOL OF NURSING: Assistant Professor, Clinical Nursing, Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Division (September 2003-December 2010) UTHEALTH-UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON, SCHOOL OF NURSING: Assistant Professor ; Director, Nurse Anesthesia Division (January 2011-August 2013) UTHEALTH-UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON, SCHOOL OF NURSING: Associate Professor ; Director, Nurse Anesthesia Division (September 2013-present) HONORS/AWARDS/SCHOLORSHIPS Outstanding University Graduate Student Award; University of Southern California (2000) Agatha Hodgins CRNA Memorial Award; Outstanding Graduate Nurse Anesthetist, University of Southern California (2000) Nurse Educator; Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Zeta Pi Chapter (2006) PARTNERS Academic Scholarship; PhD program award, University of Texas HSC at Houston (2006-2009) Outstanding Doctoral Award; Sigma Theta Tau International, Zeta Pi Chapter (2010) 1
AANA Foundation New York Life Doctoral Fellow; American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation (2010-2011) Harris County Medical Society Alliance Clinical Excellence Award; PhD recipient, University of Texas HSC at Houston (Spring, 2011) Nominated for the John P. McGovern Graduate Teacher of the Year Award; University of Texas HSC at Houston, School of Nursing (2012) Award of Merit for the video 21 st Century Simulation Innovation, Best Shorts Competition, LaJolla, CA (2012) Outstanding Nurse for the 22 nd Annual Celebration Award, Texas Nurses Association (TNA) District 9 Foundation, Houston, TX (Fall, 2012) Top 25 Nursing Professors in Texas selected by StateStats.org for proven excellence in research, teaching and service (Spring, 2013) RESEARCH AWARDS/GRANTS/CONTRACTS Factors predictive of breast cancer recurrence: A retrospective cohort study of anesthesia treatment, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Elizabeth W. Quinn Oncology Research Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Center for Nursing Research. Principal Investigator. (Funded, January 2010). Factors associated with female breast cancer recurrence: A retrospective cohort study of anesthesia treatment and obesity. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation. Principal Investigator. (Funded, August 2010-2011). Use of simulation in a traditional didactic science course in a nurse anesthesia program. PARTNERS award, University of Texas HSC at Houston. Co- Principal Investigator. (unfunded, March 2012). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT)-2012. US Department of Health and Human Services HRSA, Division of Nursing. Principal Investigator. (Funded, July 2012). Graduate Nursing Education Demostration Project (GNE). Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Nurse Anesthesia Primary Faculty. (Funded July 2012-2016). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT)-2013. US Department of Health and Human Services HRSA, Division of Nursing. Principal Investigator. (Funded, July 2013). Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT)-2014. US Department of Health and Human Services HRSA, Division of Nursing. Principal Investigator. (Funded, July 2014) Anesthesia Competency Pilot Project for CRNAs. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Co-Principal Investigator. (Funding anticipated October 2014) PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed: Starnes-Ott, K. & Kremer, M.J. (2007). Recruitment and retention of nurse anesthesia faculty: Issues and strategies. AANA Journal, 75, 13-16. Starnes-Ott, K. & Horton, B. (October, 2012). The role of the AANA Education Committee in developing nurse anesthesia educational standards. AANA Journal, 80 (5), 334-336. Starnes-Ott, K. (January & March, 2014). AANA continuing education: History and current earning potential, Parts I & II. AANA NewsBulletin,68 (1)&(2), 12-13; 13-15. Media Products: Starnes-Ott, K & Bankston, S. (2008). Co-producer, co-writer, content expert. Using video podcasting to improve self-efficacy and knowledge in graduate nursing education. Self-funded. Copyright holder-starnes-ott, K. (DVD, RSS formats). Starnes-Ott, K, Arnaud, M & Bergstrom, N. (2012). Co-producer, co-writer, content expert. 21 st century simulation innovation in education & research. University of Texas HSC at Houston. (DVD, RSS formats) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1j1a1q1bl4 Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Starnes-Ott, K. (2009, February). Critical review: Immune system response to anesthesia. Abstract presentation in the Southern Nursing Research Society Online Journal, Volume 9. 2
Starnes-Ott, K. (2009, August). General and regional anesthetic management in the surgical breast oncology patients with recurrence. Abstract at the Annual American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Meeting, Foundation State of the Science Forum. Starnes-Ott, K. (2010, February). Factors associated with female breast cancer: A systematic review. Abstract presentation in the Southern Nursing Research Society Conference Online Journal, Volume 10. Starnes-Ott, K., Goravanchi, F., & Meininger, J.C. (2012, August). Anesthetic choices and breast cancer recurrence: A pilot study of patient, disease and treatment factors. Abstract at the Annual American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Meeting, Foundation State of the Science Forum. PRESENTATIONS International: Waugaman, W., Starnes-Ott, K & Gierat, S. (2000, August). The Influence of Race and Ethnicity on Adult Patient Response to the Hypnotic Component of Anesthesia as Measured by the Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitor. Accepted abstract/poster presentation at the World Congress 2000 for Nurse Anesthetists, International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) State of the Science; Chicago, IL. National: Starnes-Ott, K. (2004, February). Junior Faculty Teaching in Nurse Anesthesia Programs. Presentation at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, Assembly of School Faculty Meeting; Scottsdale, AZ. Starnes-Ott, K. (2006, February). New Faculty Roles and Responsibilities as Educators and Clinicians, Are we there yet? Invited presentation at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist Education Committee Meeting; Newport Beach, CA. Starnes-Ott, K. (2008, July). Using Technology in Graduate Nurse Anesthesia Education. Accepted abstract/poster presentation at The Emerging Technologies Conference for Nursing Education sponsored by Contemporary Forums in Seattle, WA. Starnes-Ott, K. (2009, February). Critical Review: Immune System Response to Anesthesia. Accepted abstract/poster presentation at the Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, Baltimore, MD. Starnes-Ott, K. (2009, August). General and Regional Anesthetic Management in the Surgical Breast Oncology Patients with Recurrence. Accepted abstract/poster presentation at the Annual American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Meeting, Foundation State of the Science; San Diego, CA. Starnes-Ott, K. & Meininger, J. (2010, February). Factors Associated with Female Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review. Accepted abstract/poster presentation at the Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, Austin, TX. Mileto, LA., Roche, BT., Walker, JR., & Starnes-Ott, K. (2012, February). Student Admissions: Predictors of Success. Panel Presentation at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, Assembly of School Faculty Meeting; San Diego, CA. Starnes-Ott, K.,Goravanchi, F., & Meininger, J. (2012, August). A Retrospective Pilot Study of Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes and Anesthetic Treatments. Accepted abstract/poster presentation at the Annual American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Meeting, Foundation State of the Science; San Francisco, CA. Regional/State: Starnes-Ott, K. (1999, August). Anesthetic Management of Co-existing Disorders: Porphyria and Erythema Multiforme. Invited presentation at the West Los Angeles Veterans Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles, California. Starnes-Ott, K. & Gierat, S. (2000, May). The Influence of Race and Ethnicity on Adult Patient Response to the Hypnotic Component of Anesthesia. Invited presentation at the California Association of Nurse Anesthetist (CANA) Spring Conference in Palm Springs, California. Starnes-Ott, K. & Woolley, J. (2000, April). Anesthetic Management of a Patient with a Thymoma Presenting For Resection: A Case Report. Invited presentation at Anesthesia Grand Rounds, USC/Los Angeles County Hospital; Los Angeles, CA. Starnes-Ott, K. & Bankston, S. (2008, October). Using Video Podcasting to Improve Self-efficacy and Knowledge in Graduate Nursing Education. Accepted abstract/poster at the 9 th Annual Advances in Teaching and Learning Regional Conference, University of Texas at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston, TX. 3
Local: Santibanez, L., Arnaud, M. & Starnes-Ott, K. (2012, September). Understanding theteg Tracing and It s Use in Goal Directed Transfusion Therapy. Accepted poster at the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA) Fall Meeting in San Antonio, TX. Starnes-Ott, K. & Frenzel, J. (2002, March). Management of an Operating Room Fire: A Case Report. Invited discussion at Anesthesia Grand Rounds, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston TX. Starnes-Ott, K. (2005, 2006, 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012). Nurse Anesthesia as an Advanced Nursing Career. Invited presentation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Undergraduate Students Professions Forum; Houston, TX. Starnes-Ott, K. (2007, August). Doctoral Education and Research Opportunities from a Doctoral Student s Perspective. Invited presentation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing research focus for BSN students; Houston,TX. Starnes-Ott, K. (2010, September). Using Existing Databases in Clinical Research. Invited presentation at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, School of Nursing, Aging and Chronic Illness Research Interest Group; Houston, TX. Starnes-Ott, K. (2010, September). Design and Pilot Testing of a Retrospective Cohort Study of Anesthesia Treatment. Invited presentation at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Research Engagement Team; Houston, TX. Starnes-Ott, K. (2012, April). Use of Simulation to Foster Communication and Team Building in the Perioperative Environment. Invited presentation at Anesthesia Grand Rounds, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston TX. Starnes-Ott, K. (2012, June). The Profession of Nurse Anesthesia: Past, Present & Future. Invited presentation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Student Government Association Meeting; Houston, TX. Workshops: Hosted a faculty simulation workshop entitled Simulation Debriefing in Nurse Anesthesia Education (2012, June). University of Texas HSC at Houston, PCCL Simulation Lab. Hosted a CE workshop entitled Ultrasound Technology Use in Regional Anesthesia and Vascular Access (2013, March). University of Texas HSC at Houston. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Editorial Boards/Reviewer/Panels/Capstone Committee: Meyers, S., Moore, M., & Starnes-Ott, K. (2009, July). Advanced Practice Nursing: Careers and Opportunities for High School Students. Invited representatives at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Medicine, Health Professions Panel; Houston, TX. Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS); Annual Meeting Abstract Reviewer (2011-2012) The Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice; Peer Reviewer (2011-present) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation; Grant Reviewer (2011-2012) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation; Grant Reviewer (2014) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; post-msn DNP Project Faculty Mentor/Chair for three DNP CRNA students (September 2013-May 2014) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) CE Summit; CE Committee Chair Representative (June, 2014); Chicago, IL Professional Service: National Board on Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); Elected student representative member (1999) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Elected delegate member; Education Committee (2004-2006) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Appointed member; ad hoc Faculty Recruitment Taskforce (2005) 4
Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA); Elected member; Nominating Committee (2007-2008) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Presidential appointed member; Education Committee (2009-2010) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Presidential appointed member; Education Committee (2010-2011) Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA); Elected member; Nominating Committee (2010-2011) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Presidential appointed Chair; Education Committee (2011-2012) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation; appointed member; Fellowship Committee (2011-2012) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Presidential appointed Chair; Continuing Education (CE) Committee (2012-2013) Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA); Elected member; Chair; Nominating Committee (2012-2013) National Board on Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); Presidential appointed AANA representative to the NBCRNA CPC Subcommittee (2012-2013) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Presidential appointed Chair; Continuing Education (CE) Committee (2013-2014) National Board on Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); Presidential appointed AANA representative to the NBCRNA CPC Subcommittee (2013-2014) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA); Presidential appointed representative; Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program Taskforce (July-September 2014) Professional Memberships: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) (August 1998-present) Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA) (October 2000-present) Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Pi Chapter (May 2006-present) Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) (October 2008- present) University Service: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Elected member, Faculty Life Council (2004-2006) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Co-chair, Faculty Retreat Taskforce (2005) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Member, New Faculty Orientation Taskforce (2005) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, University Academic Affairs; Invited School of Nursing representative for Dean Review Committee, Panel discussion (2006) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; University Interfaculty Council, Elected member (2005-2006) University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Department of Anesthesia; Appointed member, Academic Planning Committee for Nurse Anesthesia (2008-present) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Member; Committee on the Status of Women (2009-2011) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Appointed member, SON CORE Strategic Planning Committee (2010) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Master s Council (2011-present) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Elected Faculty Assembly Treasurer (2011-2012) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; DNP Council (2012-present) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Master s Council Curriculum Taskforce (2012, March) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing; Elected Faculty Assembly Chair (2014-2016) End Updated last July 25, 2014/KSO 5