Susan N. Brasher, PhD, CPNP 1520 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, GA. 30322 (404) 727-6490 Susan.n.brasher@emory.edu Education 2013-2016 PhD in Nursing Sciences University of Florida 2005-2007 Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track, University of Central Florida 2001-2003 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Central Florida Work Employment 2017-Present Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory University Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing students on the topic of Pediatric Nursing in the classroom setting. Utilized online course tools, such as the web-based learning platform Blackboard and Echo360 ALP in order to facilitate better communicate and evaluate the progress of students. 2015-Present Project Coordinator, University of Florida, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Responsible for facilitating communication among community participants and Community Advisory Board (CAB) members. Additional duties include the development, coordiantion, execution, and analysis of community workshops. Contribute to a better understanding of comparative effectiveness research (CER) and assist in the development of CER research topics and questions. Participate in report writing and planning for subsequent grant submissions. 2015-2016 Project Assistant, University of Florida, RN4CAST Responsisble for dissemination of surveys to Registered Nurses in the state of Florida to determine the effects of Nursing on patient outcomes. Updated 1-24-17 1
2013-2016 Research Coordinator, Co-Investigator, University of Florida Collaborate with Autism researchers from a variety of disciplines to plan and conduct research that is responsive to the needs of families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Served as co-investigator and project director of two IRB-approved, funded grants. Duties include application to Institutional Review Board (IRB), sample recruitment, construction and dissemination of internet surveys, moderation of focus groups, thematic analysis of qualitative data, and statistical analysis of quantitative data. 2013-2014 Assistant Professor, Remington College of Nursing and Responsible for teaching courses to undergraduate Bachelor of 2010-2011 Science in Nursing (BSN) students in the classroom setting on the subjects of Maternal and Pediatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, and Nursing Research. Experience in teaching Maternal and Pediatric Nursing as a hybrid course, which was comprised of classroom and online components. Proficiency in the use of pediatric (e.g., PediHAL) and maternal simulators (e.g., NOELLE) to facilitate education of BSN students. Proficiency in test construction and content validation. Utilized online course tools, such as the web-based learning community Moodle, WebCT, and Blackboard, in order to communicate and evaluate the progress of students. 2010-2011 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Instructor, University of Central Florida Utilized online course tools, such as the web-based learning community Webct, in order to communicate and interact with MSN students. Evaluated graduate nursing students in both a clinical and academic setting. Mentored graduate nursing students in a clinical setting to allow students to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge required to graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree through the Family Nurse Practitioner track. 2007-2009 Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Windermere Pediatrics Provided primary care to children and families as a certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Job duties included, but not limited to, assessing, teaching, evaluating, diagnosing, monitoring, and managing acute and chronic conditions in children ranging in age from birth to 20-years-old. 2003-2007 Registered Nurse, Arnold Palmer Hospital Four years of experience working on the Acute Pediatric floor at Arnold Palmer Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Recognized as a preceptor and mentor to graduate nurses and new hires. Played an Updated 1-24-17 2
integral role in the implementation of new programs at Arnold Palmer Hospital to improve patient and nurse satisfaction, such as the admission/discharge nurse position. Honors, Awards, Professional Memberships 2016 University of Florida College of Nursing 13 th Annual Research & Scholarship Day and Malasanos Lectureship- First place award PhD research poster 2016 University of Florida Stechmiller PhD Award 2016 University of Florida Graduate Student Appreciation Week Research Day Outstanding Research Presentation 2015-2017 Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar 2015-Present International Society for Autism Research 2014-Present Southern Nursing Research Society 2014-Present American Association of Colleges of Nursing Graduate Nursing Student Academy 2013-Present IMPACT Autism at University of Florida 2006-Present The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2006-Present National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 2003-Present Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2001-Present Golden Key International Honour Society 2000-2001 Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service at Valencia College Professional Conference Presentations 2017 Southern Nursing Research Society, second author, podium 2016 University of Florida College of Medicine Annual Pediatric Science Day Conference, lead author, poster 2016 University of Florida Graduate Student Appreciation Week Research Conference- Elected by Dean of UF College of Nursing to represent UF CON- lead author, oral 2016 International Meeting for Autism Research, second author, poster 2016 University of Florida College of Nursing 13 th Annual Research & Scholarship Day and Malasanos Lectureship, e-poster oral 2016 Southern Nursing Research Soicety, lead author, poster 2015 International Meeting for Autism Research, lead author, poster 2015 Southern Nursing Research Soicety, lead author, poster 2015 Florida Society of Social Sciences, lead author, oral Updated 1-24-17 3
2015 Florida Statewide Graduate Student Research Symposium, poster 2015 12 th Annual University of Florida College of Nursing Research & Scholarship Conference, oral Presentation Publications 1. Elder, J.H., Brasher, S.N., & Alexander, B.A. (2016). Identifying the barriers to early diagnosis and treatment in underserved individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families: A qualitative study. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 00, 1-9. DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2016.1153174 2. Brasher, S.N., & Elder, J.H. (2015). Development of an internet survey to determine barriers to early diagnosis and intervention in autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience, ISSN 2171-6625. Activities 2013-Present Autism Interdisciplinary Committee at the University of Florida 2013-Present Community Advisor Board (CAB) for Autism Research 2011-Present Literary Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2011-2014 Grant Review Board, Autism Speaks 2008 Preceptor for Seminole Community College nursing students 2004-2007 Pediatric Committee for Admission/Discharge Nurse at Arnold Palmer Hospital 2004-2007 Preceptor for new graduate nurses at Arnold Palmer Hospital on the Acute Pediatric unit 2000-2001 Recruitment Director for American Medical Student Association Courses Developed & Taught 2015 Pharmacological Treatments in Autism Spectrum Disorders (course development only, webinar) 2014-2015 NUR 437 (3 credit hours, classroom instruction, developed and taught) Nursing Research 2012-2014 NUR 438 (5 credit hours, classroom instruction with online instruction, developed and taught) Nursing Care of Women and Children 2012-2014 NUR 432 (3 credit hours, clinical course development and clinical instruction) Nursing Care of Women and Children Clinical 2009-2011 NUR 431 (6 credits, classroom instruction, developed and taught) Nursing Care of Women and Children 2009-2011 NUR 432 (3 credit hours, clinical course development and clinical instruction) Nursing Care of Women and Children Clinical 2009-2010 NUR 328 (3 credit hours, classroom instruction, developed and taught) Public Health Nursing Updated 1-24-17 4
2009-2010 NUR 329 (1 credit hour, clinical course development and clincial instruction) Public Health Nursing Clinical 2009-2010 NUR 449 (4 credit hours, classroom instruction, developed and taught) Senior Seminar Grants 2016 Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Tier 2: Building Capacity and Forging Collaborations in Autism Research for Underserved Families (Role: Project Coordinator, Co-Investigator) 2015 Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Tier 1: Building Capacity and Forging Collaborations in Autism Research for Underserved Families (Role: Project Coordinator, Co-Investigator) 2014 Clinical and Translational Science Institute University of Florida, Building Capacity and Forging Collaborations in Autism Research for Underserved Families (Role: Project Coordinator, Co-Investigator) Invited Lectures 2016 Building Capacity and Forging Collaborations in Autism Research in Underserved Families: A Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Project, University of Florida 2016 Applied Topics in Clinical Effectiveness Research (GMS 6854), University of Florida 2016 Characterizing Children with Autism Spectrim Disorder who Respond to a Gluten-Free Casein-Free (GFCF) Diet, University of Florida Scholarly Work 2013 Characterizing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who Respond to a Gluten-Free Casein-Free (GFCF) Diet 2007 Factors that Contribute to the Development of Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Children Certifications 2007-Present Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 2003-2008 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified 2001-Present BCLS Certified Updated 1-24-17 5
Licensure 2007-Present Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, License ARNP9206247 2003-Present Registered Nurse, RN9206247 Updated 1-24-17 6