Cynthia A. Walters, DNP, RN, AHN-BC

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1 September 2014 Curriculum Vitae Cynthia A. Walters, DNP, RN, AHN-BC Duquesne University Office: School of Nursing Mobile: Fisher Hall PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AND EXPERIENCE Education May, 2012 December, 2004 May, 2003 May, 1986 Work History February, 1985 Academic Appointments 2017-present Doctor of Nursing Practice Masters of Science, Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Allegheny Community College, Boyce Campus Associate Degree Nursing Pittsburgh Public School Practical Nursing Program Practical Nursing Certificate Assistant Clinical Professor Coordinator RN-BSN Program 2012-Present Assistant Clinical Professor Instructor, Full Time Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Pittsburgh, PA Non-Academic Positions 2004-Present Occupational Health Nurse- Curtiss Wright Manufacturing Concentra Healthcare, Aspinwall, PA Occupational Health and Safety Nurse - Emerson Electric Concentra Healthcare, Aspinwall, PA Business Owner, Nurse Consultant Meridian Clinical Services, Inc., Harmarville, PA Clinical Supervisor, Meridian Management Group UPMC St. Margaret s MediCenter, Harmarville, PA

2 Walters ICU/CCU Nurse West Penn Allegheny Health System, Natrona Heights, PA Staff Nurse, Progressive Care UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Aspinwall, PA Licensed Practical Nurse Veteran s Administration, Aspinwall, PA Pertinent Professional License and Certifications 2015-present 2018-present 1987-Present 1982-Present American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center - Advanced Holistic Nurse Board Certification Certificate # 3267 Reiki Master (USUI System) Pennsylvania RN License Memberships in Professional Organizations 2015-present 2008-Present 2003-Present Appointments American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation American Holistic Nurses Association National League for Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing Allegheny County Child Death Review Team TEACHING Graduate Courses Taught (includes number of times taught, * denotes courses developed) GPNS 512 Forensic Science and Civil Law (on-line) (6) GPNS 513 Trail Preparation and Tactics (on-line) (6) GPNS 514 Forensic Clinical (7) GPNS 925 Development of Capstone Proposal (on-line) (2) GPNS 931 DNP Practicum 1 (2) GPNS 932 DNP Practicum 2 (1) Undergraduate Courses Taught UPNS current Service Learning in Communities (6) UPNS current Cultural Applications in Nursing Practice (3)

3 Walters 3 UPNS current Cultural Issues in Healthcare UPNS 422 (W) Examining Contemporary Nursing and Healthcare Concepts (1) * UPNS-216 Human Development and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (7) UPNS 205 Health Assessment (5) UPNS N203 UPNS N212 Synergy in Healthy People I - Clinical Coordinator/Level Coordinator/Clinical Instructor Synergy in Healthy People II - Clinical Coordinator/Level Coordinator/Clinical Instructor Chair: Capstone Project (Doctor of Nursing Practice) successfully defended Lear, C. (2014). Use of Electronic Nurse Reminders to Improve Documentation: A Process Improvement for a Comprehensive Stroke Center Chair: Capstone Project (Doctor of Nursing Practice) successfully defended Legge, T. (2015). A Senior Boot Camp: An Evidence-Based Teaching Strategy to Augment First- Time Success on the NCLEX-RN Examination Advisement of Non-Duquesne University Students Marion Jones, MSN Education Practicum: Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2015) Vicki Wetter; MSN Education Capstone Practicum: Waldon University: Spring SCHOLARSHIP Scholarly Publications Zoucha, R., Walters, C., Colbert, A., Carlins, C., Smith, E. (2014). Exploring Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Perception in an African American Community: A Focused Ethnography. Public Health Nursing (under review). Walters, C., Weideman, Y. (2014). The Virtual SIDS Module: A Unique Strategy to Teaching Nursing Students about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Journal of Nursing Education (under review).

4 Walters 4 Lear, C., Walters, C. (2014). Use of Electronic Nurse Reminders to Improve Documentation: A Process Improvement for a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Computers, Informatics, Nursing (under review). Walters, C., Colbert, A., Zoucha, R. Carlins, E., Smith, E., (2014). Safe & Sound: Effectives of an Evidence Based Intervention to Reduce Risk of SIDS in a High-Risk Population (under review) Grants Awarded Duquesne University Community Engagement Pathways Grant Role: Co-Investigator Project: Expand Community Engagement activities and coursework within the School of Nursing Dates: 2016-present $ SIDS of PA and Birmingham Foundation Role: Co-Investigator Project: Exploring Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Perception in a High-Risk Community Dates: April 2011-March 2012 $ Grants Pending American Holistic Nursing Association: Implementing Institutional Self-Care Award. Role: Project Director Project: Continue Development of School of Nursing Reiki Program (pending) $ Scholarly Presentations Poster Presentations (International) Zoucha, R., Walters, C., Colbert, A., Oral Presentation: Exploring Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Perception in an African American Community: A Focused Ethnography at the at the 19 th Qualitative Health Research Conference: Navigating the Diversity of Qualitative Research. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, October 27-29, (National) Walters, C., Colbert, A., Zoucha, R., Carlins, E., Smith, E., (2013). Safe Sleep for Babies in South Pittsburgh Communities: A Multi-Disciplinary approach to reducing infant sleep-related deaths. Third Annual Cribs for Kids Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Walters, C., Cherry, A. (2013). Using the Medicine Wheel to Care for Hospice Patients: An Educational Program for Hospice Nurses 1.5 contact hours. Pittsburgh Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh, PA.

5 Walters 5 Walters, C., (2014). Holistic Care for Inmates: Exploring Options for Pain Management: An Educational Program for Corrections Nurses 1.5 contact hours. Allegheny County Jail, Pittsburgh, PA. (National) Walters, C., Weideman, Y. (2013). An exploration of Peruvian shamanism and implications for nursing practice. Poster presentation. 33 rd Annual American Holistic Nursing Conference: Oceans of Possibilities, Norfolk, VA Walters, C. (5/2012). Exploring the Relative Effectiveness of Two Teaching Approaches with Baccalaureate Nursing Students. Sigma Theta Tau, Duquesne University Doctoral Orientation Week: Pittsburgh, P. (National) Weideman, Y., & Walters, C. (10/2010). Community Agency-Academic- Neighborhood (CAAN) Partnerships. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Enhancing Nursing Undergraduate Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting: What Do We Know and How Do We Move Forward. Arlington, Virginia. (International)Weideman, Y., & Walters, C. (9/2010). The Virtual Pregnancy: Using Virtual Reality to Learn Obstetrical Concepts. National League for Nursing. Education Summit; Las Vegas, Nevada (Reviewed; International) (National)Walters, C. & Weideman, Y. (4/2010). SIDZ Blitz National SIDS Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. SERVICE University, School, or Department Service University Committees Duquesne University Wellness Committee School of Nursing (SON) Committees Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Committee 2008-Present BSN Committee Faculty Search Committee Evaluation Committee RN WIN Advisor for Student Organizations Graduating Class of 2011 Community Service American Cancer Society Relay for Life Professional Committees, Offices, Special Services Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Tai Chapter: Leadership Succession Committee Pittsburgh Technical Institute Advisory Board

6 Walters Duquesne University Alumni Association: Treasurer Awards and Honors 2013 Creative Teaching Award-Duquesne University 2013 Community Research Award Cribs for Kids PA 2006 Silver Community Impact Award: American Cancer Society 2007 Gold Community Impact Award: American Cancer Society 2007 Cancer Merit Award: American Cancer Society