1.0 CONTACT INFORMATION Michigan State University College of Nursing 1355 Bogue Street A-117 Life Science East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: (517) 432-0474 Email: valerie.pfander@hc.msu.edu 2.0 EDUCATION CURRICULUM VITAE Valerie Pfander MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CPAN Expected 2018 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Michigan, Flint, MI 2013 Post-Graduate Certificate, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI 2006 Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of Phoenix, Online Learning 1999 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 1992 Associate Degree in Nursing, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI 2.1 LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist-Adult/Gerontology (ACCNS-AG) Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification, former instructor Registered Nurse, Michigan License 4704186088 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), certification, former instructor Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN) Flight Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (FNATC), certification Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), certification & Instructor Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), certification Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), certification Licensed Paramedic 1
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), certification 3.0 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT 2013-Present 2014-Present Perianesthesia Clinical Nurse Specialist, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Nursing Faculty, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI 2006-2013 Resource Nurse Clinician, Perianesthesia Care Unit, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2013-2015 Nursing Faculty, Spring Arbor University, Traverse City, MI 2005-2006 Staff nurse/charge nurse, Perianesthesia Care Unit & Coronary Care Unit, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2005-2011 Adjunct Faculty, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City 1995-2005 Flight Nurse- rotor wing (helicopter), Midwest Medflight, Ann Arbor, MI 2004-2005 Adjunct Faculty, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI 1994-1995 Flight Nurse- fixed wing (airplane), Kalitta Air Medical Transport, Ypsilanti, MI 1993-1995 Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department & Coronary Care Unit, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 1992-1993 Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, MI 4.0 RESEARCH FUNDING 5.0 PROGRAM FUNDING 6.0 PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS Pfander, V. & Breznau, A. (2017). Ensuring the Future of Perianesthesia Staffing: A Perianesthesia Nurse Residency Program. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing. 2
Pfander, V. (2017). Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, and Hematological Systems. In T. Clifford & D. O Brien (Eds.), ASPAN: Certification Review for Perianesthesia Nursing, (4 th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Pfander, V. & Schumacher, K.E. (Eds.). (2015). Redi-Ref for Perianesthesia practices. American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses. Cherry Hill, NJ. 7.0 OTHER PUBLICATIONS 8.0 PRESENTATIONS- REFEREED 9.0 OTHER PRESENTATIONS 2016 Ensuring the future of Perianesthesia staffing: A Perianesthesia nurse residency program. American Society of Perianesthia Nurses (ASPAN) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Weekly, video-taped or skype presentations for APRN nursing students Michigan State University, Lansing, MI 2015 The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) Evidence Based Shared Governance Council, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Weekly, video-taped presentations for APRN nursing students, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI Weekly, Perianesthesia Nurse Residency presentations, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2014 Multiple Face to Face nursing courses-research, Leadership, Legal, Spring Arbor University, Traverse City, MI Weekly, video-taped presentations for APRN nursing students Michigan State University, Lansing, MI 2013 Basic Ethics Mentor Course, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Impact of Teamwork Training on Patient Safety, IPE Annual Conference, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI Impact of Teamwork Training on Patient Safety, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Impact of Teamwork Training on Patient Safety, Evidenced Based Practice Session, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 3
2012 Preventing skin breakdown in the perioperative patient, Evidenced Based Practice Session, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Perioperative Glycemic Control, Evidenced Based Practice Session, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2011 Online Reference book, PACU skills day, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2010 Vascular Complications, PACU skills day, Munson Medical Center 2009 Transformational leadership, guest panel speaker, Clinical Advancement System (CAS) recognition dinner, City Opera House, Traverse City, MI Strip of the month (monthly presentation of cardiac rhythm strips), Outpatient Surgery Staff meetings, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI PACU Mentor Program, PACU mentoring session, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Care of the Post-Anesthesia Patient, Cath Lab staff education session, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2008 Urokinase Set-up & Administration, PACU staff skills day, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Brachytherapy PowerPoint presentation, Outpatient surgery staff skills day, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI Broselow Pediatric Crash Cart Introduction, Universal Skills day, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2007 Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Complications & closure devices, Outpatient surgery staff skills day, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI 2004 Flight Nurse Certification Review Class, Emergency care of cardiac, neuro & trauma, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI History of air medical transport & air safety, Flight crew orientation presentation, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 4
Spinal Cord Injuries, Critical Care Conference, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI Airway Management of a Critical Care Patient, EMS Expo, Grand Rapids, Mi Flight Paramedic Certification Review Class, Thoracic & Spinal Trauma, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI Program Development/Coordination 2016 Why we care: Taking nursing to the next level- regional nursing 2015 Perianesthesia Nursing: Champions by Design- regional nursing Perianesthesia Nurse Residency Program, Co- developed, and coordinated program, including administration approval and financial plan. 2014 Revitalizing Your Perianesthesia Nursing Skills-regional nursing 2013 The Dynamics of Perianesthesia Nursing: Realizing the Power of Your Practice, regional nursing conference, Program Coordinator/Planning committee Chair: agenda development, budget, coordination and selection of national and local speakers, brochure design, CEU application. 2012 Gaining Momentum: Nursing Care of the Surgical Patient, Regional Conference, Program Coordinator/Planning committee Chair: agenda TeamSTEPPS teamwork and communication Course, Program Coordinator 5
Safe handling of cytotoxic drugs for surgical services, Developed Powerpoint Healthstream Education 2011 Preparing a patient for surgery, Developed Powerpoint Healthstream Education for nurses hospital-wide. The Art of Perianesthesia Nursing, regional nursing conference, Program Coordinator/Planning committee Chair: agenda development, budget, coordination and selection of 2010 Perianesthsia Nursing: Reviewing Your Practice, regional nursing speakers, brochure design, and CEU application. 2009 Beyond the Basics of Perianesthesia Nursing, regional nursing HSM electronic nursing documentation, Screen design/layout, creation of training manuals & downtime flow sheets. Development and training of staff to become core super users. Research/EBP projects 2017 Efficacy of preoperative administration of gabapentin for post-operative nausea and vomiting and pain control after hysterectomy 2014 Eliminating routine use of humidified oxygen in the PACU 2012 Teaching communication skills to increase the safety culture 2011 Routine use of intradermal lidocaine for IV insertion 10.0 HONORS & AWARDS 2017 James Stephen Quality Award- Enhanced Recovery Program 2016 American Society of Perianesthesia Nurse Scholarship Award 2016 University of Michigan Scholarship Award 2012 James Stephen Quality Award Surgical Site Infection Prevention 2012 Munson Regional Foundation Scholarship Award 2011 Michigan State University College of Nursing Scholarship Award 2008 Clinical Advancement System Nurse Showcase (Munson s first level 5) 2006 University of Phoenix Scholarship Award 6
2004 University of Phoenix Scholarship Award 2004 Nurse of the Year, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 1998 Toumy Scholarship Award, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 1997 Professional Practice Award, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Emergency Department Ann Arbor, MI 11.0 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2017-Present Association of perioperative Nurses (AORN) 2013-Present American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) 2012-Present National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) 2005-Present American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Specialty Practice Group member: Publications Education approver Strategic Work Team 2005-Present Michigan Association of Perianesthesia Nurses (MAPAN) 2005-2012 Sigma Theta Tau International 12.0 EDITORIAL BOARDS/REVIEWER 13.0 CONSULTATIONS 14.0 SERVICE 2017 Authored a chapter for a perianesthesia certification review book. 2016 Presented at the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses National Conference. 2015 Co-editor of Redi-Ref for Perianesthesia nurses, 5 th edition 2014-Present 2014-Present 2013-Present 2012-Present Team member, Publications Strategic Work Team, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Education approver committee member, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Test item writer, perianesthesia certification exam, American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC). Research committee member, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) 14.1 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFICES 7
14.2 STATE & REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFICES 14.3 LOCAL SERVICE 14.4 UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE SERVICE 14.5 OTHER 15.0 TEACHING Clinical Decision Making (NUR 807), Michigan State University: Summer 2016. Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Internship (NUR 862), Michigan State University: Fall 2014- current. Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Immersion (NUR 864), Michigan State University: Winter 2014-current. Wellness Assessment (NUR 331), Spring Arbor University: 2013 Nursing Management and Leadership (NUR 434), Spring Arbor University: 2013, 2014 NUR 434 Legal issues for nursing (NUR 374), Spring Arbor University: Fall 2015 Independent Study Project (NUR 492), Spring Arbor University: 2013-2015 Senior Nursing Project (NUR 494), Spring Arbor University: 2013-2015 Leadership and Management (HNR 262), Northwestern Michigan College: 2006-2011 Fundamentals in Nursing (HNR 102), Northwestern Michigan College: 2005 Foundations in Nursing (NUR 105), Schoolcraft College: 2005 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (HPD 110), Northwestern Michigan College: 2005. 16.0 PRACTICE 8