Curriculum Vitae Kathleen Mary Dermady, M.S.N., D.N.P., C.N.M., N.P. 4549 Broad Road Syracuse, New York 13215 telephone: 315-372-7583 e-mail: kdmmdwf@gmail.com dermadyk@upstate.edu Education Leadership Fellowship Health Foundation of Western and Central New York 18-month fellowship 2014 SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing Midwifery Program, Stony Brook, New York. Completed the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice in May 2014. The doctoral studies supported a clinical research study upon diabetes management and self-care in pregnancy. 2007 Pennsylvania University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Surgical Assist for Cesarean Delivery 1996 Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, Hyden, Kentucky. Midwifery Certificate 1992 Syracuse University. Masters of Science in Nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Maternal and Child Health 1986 SUNY HSC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1982 University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude Employment History 2008 present Certified Nurse Midwife, appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Regional Perinatal Center at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. Prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for women experiencing a medically complicated pregnancy. Special interest in the perinatal care of women with diabetes in pregnancy. Developed and directed model of perinatal care Centering Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes in Pregnancy for this high-risk population to improve outcomes and decrease barriers to care with March of Dimes Grant. Multidisciplinary, collaborative practice in the academic medical center,
community, and region. Education of OB/GYN resident, MS III, A.P.R.N., and midwifery students in the clinic and hospital setting Electronic Medical Record EPIC use since 2012 developed templates and phrases used in our practice for efficient and comprehensive documentation for meaningful use Credential as a first assist at Cesarean delivery providing for continuity of care for our mothers and their newborn Perform newborn circumcisions and facilitate the teaching of non-traumatic circumcision to OB/GYN residents and midwives Facilitated collaboration, consultation and referral for midwives practicing in the home in Upstate New York and the Regional Perinatal Center, providing seamless access to care and consultation for homebirth midwives Primary investigator in Maternal Perception of Self-Care Practices and Glycemic Control in Pregnancy, SUNY IRB #432793-2, examining the maternal experience of diabetes and pregnancy and exploring the relationship and significance between measures of diabetes self care (SCI-R), diabetes-related distress (PAID), and measures of glycemic control. Preliminary results have been presented at the ACNM in Denver and the NYSPA in 2014. Final analysis in December 2014 will be instructive in developing future perinatal care that is patient centered and empowering. Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor School of Nursing Stony Brook University Health Science Center Teaching in the Midwifery program 1992 May 2008 Certified Nurse-Midwife private practice. Primary health care for women from the adolescent to the geriatric years. Intrapartum care included the management of the woman in labor and delivery of the newborn and managing emergency events. Laborist at Community General Hospital. Responsible for managing the care of all women in the birthing center and the evaluation and management of women seen in the emergency room and recovery room. Stabilization of patient care in emergency situations Clinical Associate. State University of New York at Binghamton. Decker School of Nursing Graduate Program. Preceptor for Le Moyne College physician s assistant students in office, hospital, and operating room settings Representing NYSALM, negotiated with the State Insurance Commission concerning medical liability insurance on behalf of all midwives licensed in the State of New York regarding medical liability coverage 2001 2010 Onondaga County Health Department Family Planning. Gynecological care, contraceptive management,
sexually transmitted disease screening, and health promotion to a high-risk population Certifications National Certification Corporation. Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certified Nurse-Midwife, American Midwifery Certification Board Grants The March of Dimes Foundation, in collaboration with REACH CNY, awarded a grant of $80,047 to support the development and implementation of an innovative model of prenatal care for women at the SUNY Upstate Regional Perinatal Center whose pregnancies are complicated by diabetes. The model, Centering Pregnancy, is consistent with the Institute of Medicine s goals for improvement in the quality of care. The grant will provide professional education, the costs associated with project implementation, and guidance from the Centering Healthcare Institute. The grant was received on 4 January 2013, and the target implementation date was June 2013. The program began enrolling patients in August 2013. Teaching Activities 2014 (June) New York State Perinatal Association. Poster presentation. Maternal Perception of Self-Care Practices and Glycemic Control in Pregnancy. Story board. Centering Pregnancy Special Care for Women with Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Strategy in a Regional Perinatal Center. 2014 (May) American College of Nurse-Midwives 59th annual meeting in Denver. Poster presentation. Women s Report of Diabetes Self-Care Management and Stress during Pregnancy 2014 (May) SUNY Stony Brook Nursing Research Day. Oral presentation. Maternal Perception of Self-Care Practices and Glycemic Control in Pregnancy 2014 (April) Central Counties Professional Nurses Association. Podium presentation. Centering Pregnancy and the Maternal Perception of Diabetes Control in Pregnancy. 2014 (April) SUNY Upstate Medical University. Advanced Practice Provider Council Grand Rounds. Podium presentation. Diabetes Care for the Childbearing Woman. 2014 (January) SUNY Upstate Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. Podium presentation. Research update. Presentation of clinical research ongoing at the Regional Perinatal Center. Maternal Glycemic Control in Pregnancy.
2012 (November) Appointed to Voluntary Faculty Status at the SUNY Upstate Medical University through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011 present The teaching of residents, medical students, midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician s assistants is a large part of the midwifery role at SUNY Upstate. Teaching third-year clerkship lecture entitled Cases in Population-Oriented Prevention: STIs in Adolescents. 2011 (January) Midwifery as Maternity and GYN Providers in Central New York addressed to the SUNY Upstate APAC 2011 (April) Midwifery Practice: Home, Hospital, and Birth Center addressed to AWHONN 2010 (October) Midwifery in Central New York addressed to the SUNY Upstate Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007 Go Red for Women addressed to an American Heart Association campaign in a panel presentation on the cardiovascular risks of women in Syracuse, New York Community Service Including Professional Societies ACNM Government Affairs Committee NYSALM IMPACT committee 2013 Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), initially indicted in 1992 2013 present Professional member of the American Diabetes Association 2013 present SUNY Upstate Medical University Nursing Research Special Interest Group 2013 present CNY Nursing Collaborative to Advance Research and Evidence-Based Practice (a regional nursing research alliance in central New York with active members from regional universities, colleges, and hospitaland community-based nursing practices)
2013 present Women s Health Research Forum, a collaboration of women s health care providers at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University with the goal of mentoring of academic clinicians and researchers in developing clinical research projects 2012 present Perinatal Substance Abuse Committee. Multidisciplinary committee working to identify risk factors for drug use in childbearing women, bring together health care providers, public health and community resources to reduce risk to mothers and babies 2012 2013 American College of Nurse Midwives Medical Education Caucus Secretary. The professional committee provides education and support to promote the role of midwives in medical education. The committee involves midwives in an educational setting working in major medical schools across the United States. 2012 present New York State Board of Midwifery. Appointed Vice-Chairperson for term 2014-2015. Subcommittee to Develop Guidelines for the Board of Regents Related to Recent Changes in the Midwifery Law 2010-2011 2011 2013 New York State Regional Action Coalition. Scope of Practice Subcommittee. Involved in advancing the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action. 2011 present Crouse Hospital Perinatal Quality Assurance Committee. Using Clinical Indicators, and incorporating recommendations from the Safe Motherhood initiative, the committee examines obstetric cases for appropriate management. 2009 present New York State Department of Education. Selected as a member of the New York State Board of Midwifery. Dedicated to public protection and quality professional preparation and conduct. Responsible for advising on licensing requirements, education, practice issues, and providing community outreach. Collaborate with New York State Office of the Professions in matters of violation of educational law and determination of professional disciplinary process 2009 2010 New York State Midwifery Board Regulations Committee. Involved in the rewriting of the New York State Regulations of the Commissioner, Subpart 79-5, and Midwifery, to comply with changes in midwifery education/certification requirements and the New York State Midwifery Law, Article 140 2009 present SUNY Upstate APAC (Advanced Practice Advisory Committee), Practice and Legislative Committee 2008 present Perinatal Safety Initiative at Crouse Hospital. Member of the team developing a perinatal safety program
that has completed four highly successful drills using simulation and team training for postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, eclampsia, and fetal monitoring 2007 2008 Chairperson, Community General Hospital Midwifery Department 1999 2009 Chapter chairperson, American College of Nurse-Midwives, Central New York Chapter 1999 2014 New York State Association of Licensed Midwives (NYSALM) founding member, and board member to 2010, presently active in committee work: IMPACT and the nominating committee 1996 present A.C.O.G. Affiliate Member Special Honors and Awards 2013 Nurse Education Funds Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship for Public Health 2013 SUNY at Stony Brook School of Nursing Alumni Board Award as outstanding student leader received on 2013 (April) Nurses Educational Fund Scholarship 1996 American College of Nurse-Midwives Scholarship for Excellence 1992 Syracuse University Graduate School Masters Prize for Study and Research 1990 1991 Who s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges