Maureen Connelly Jones, MS, RN Education August 1996 August 1998 August 1987 - May 1991 Thesis/Research August 1998 Professional Experiences August 2006 present June 2007-present June 2007 present Master s of Science, Nursing GPA 3.98 on a 4.0 scale The Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing Emphasis in Adult Education and health Teaching assistant undergraduate research and health education Bachelor s of Science, Nursing The Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing University Park, PA Forensic Nursing: A Study of Forensic Nursing Role Behaviors (FNRBs) Pennsylvania emergency department nurses were surveyed to evaluate education received and the importance and frequency of behaviors as well as to define forensic nursing role behaviors. Factor analysis yielded 10 FNRBs encompassing 25 items. Findings revealed significant relationships Faculty Pediatric Course Coordinator Forensic Nursing Instructor Coordinate clinical experiences at 10 community sites Collaboration with community leadership and students Creation of course content Penn State University School of Nursing, University Park, PA Advance Practice Specialist provide leadership in advancing nursing care and professional practice, human resources management Compliance to annual and unplanned educational requirements Administration of education programming, new initiatives, and large scale projects Coordinate training and educational requirements Develop, implement and evaluate programs Present programs to staff, administration and community members Mentoring of individual and large group educational offerings or projects Assist with identifying problems and facilitating solutions with management and staff Mount Nittany Medial Center, Course development and teaching of courses to suit needs identified in survey of users School Nurse Program, Penn State Continuing Education Rotating sites in PA April 2005 December 2009 October 1998- August 1999 Clinical Coordinator (supervisor), per diem. Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College PA Responsible for all events in the hospital during the shift staffing, problem solving, crisis interventions, resource management 1
Mount Nittany Medical Center, September-December 2000 May 2001 - August 2003 January 1999 May 2001 May 1998 2003 May 1998 October 1999 August 1997 December 1999 February 1997 March 1998 June 1991 - August 1996 December 1991-August 1996 January 1991 - December 1993 January 1992 - December 1993 Administrative internship, Beaver stadium operations for EMS Project Coordinator, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Specialist Center for Women Students, Penn State University Student services centered education as well a University wide collaboration to coordinate services to victims Department of Justice Violence Against Women on Campus Grant Clinical Educator, Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic Unit Joint Reconstruction Program Manager Centre Community Hospital, Co-founder, Director of Forensic Nursing Services Centre Abuse Response Team, non-profit community collaborative group to respond to victims of violence Development of county-wide sexual assault protocol, team member Centre County, PA Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Centre Community Hospital, Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing, junior level med/surg The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA Received academic Scholarship in 1990 Author/Coordinator - Orientation and Preceptor Program Chairperson for hospital wide Clinical Practice Council Research Council, Unit based research in with Emergency Medicine In-house consultant for Shared Governance Nursing Model Unit based Quality Assurance and Education Committee Per Diem RN, Emergency Department, Doylestown, PA Per Diem staff nurse, Emergency Department, Lehigh Valley Medical Center Per Diem staff nurse, Emergency Department, Grand View Hospital Per Diem staff nurse, Trauma and Surgical Intensive Care Unit Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA Flight Nurse, Pediatric Transport Nurse Aero Ambulance International, Philadelphia, PA Fixed wing, leer jet, evacuation of critically ill pediatric & adult patients Flight Nurse Aero Ambulance International, Philadelphia, PA Fixed wing, leer jet, evacuation of critically ill pediatric & adult patients 2
December 1991 - December 1993 January 1984-1978 Internship May-September 1991 Scholarly/Professional Activities August 1996- August 1998 August 1996 August 1998 Pediatric Transport Nurse Lifeline Ambulance Company, Philadelphia, PA Ridge Crest Home for severely and profoundly disabled children Children s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Transitional Unit Graduate Affairs Committee, Graduate Student Representative The Pennsylvania State School of Nursing, Graduate Program Dean s Graduate Committee, School of Nursing Representative The Pennsylvania State University Professional Credentials June 2007 August 2005 present August 2005 present March 1999 October 1998 January 1998 President, PA chapter of International Association of Forensic Nurses International Association of Forensic Nurses member Education Committee Keystone Chapter of the International Association of forensic Nurses Webmaster, Chair of Nomination committee Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training, INOVA Health Systems, Fairfax V Critical Incident Stress Debriefing - Certificate Consultant to Dr. Michael Sicilia, Curriculum development for Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced life support November 1998 & December 1995 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training, University of Pennsylvania February 1993 Certified Emergency Nurse, #9420268 November 1992 January 1998 May 1992 February 1992 Pediatric and Neonatal Advanced Life Support Instructor Health Professional #050252 (Nurse-Paramedic) Aviation and Physiology Certification, Aero Ambulance International Pediatric and Adult courses October 1991 Registered Nurse License, Pennsylvania, RN #315489L September 1991 July 1991 Trauma Nurse Core, AEHN, Philadelphia, PA Adult Critical Care Core, AEHN, Philadelphia, PA 3
July 1990 - July 1996 July 1988 - June 1996 Conference Presentations November 1998 August 1999 Committee Membership August 2005 present April 1999 2002 Individual Teaching Experiences December 2000 November 2000 March 2000 March 2000 February 2000 January 2000 March 1999 February 1999 August 1997 May 1998 Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Instructor Basic Life Support - Instructor A presentation of thesis work International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Scientific Assembly Pittsburgh, Pa Community Collaboration: How to get the ball rolling Grant Writing: A beginner s story 1999 IAFN Scientific Assembly, Scottsdale AZ Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honor Society Board member, involvement chair Completed development State-wide standards Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Advisory Committee Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Restraints: Regulatory Changes Centre Community Hospital, Forensic Nursing: A new role for nurses Student Nurse Association, Penn State University, University Park, PA Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Introduction to the dynamics: A mandate for change in your practice School of Nursing; junior and senior students Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Sexual Assault Examination/SAFE program/sart Rape and Violence Course, Pennsylvania State University Funding sources and grant writing for sexual assault programs Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Issues, Pollicies and Interventions Forensic Nursing, The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program Centre County Police training, Guest Lecturer, Neurological Evaluation Critical Care Course, Centre Community Hospital, Guest Lecturer, The sexual assault exam and the effects of rape on the victim Rape and Violence Courses, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Clinical Instructor, Care of the Middle Aged (N315) 4
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA November 1997 August 1997 May 1998 March 1997 February 1997 January 1997 - May 1997 January 1997 - May 1997 November 1996 (April/97) May 1996 November 1995 October 1995 September 1995- August 1996 September 1995 August 1995 August 1994 Guest lecturer, Care of the Middle Aged (N315) The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Research School of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University Guest lecturer for Criminal Investigation Course Rape Investigation, Penn State University Assistant Instructor Emergency Medical Technician Course, (HLED 403) The Pennsylvania State University, Health Education Department Graduate Assistant, Health Education, Introduction to Sexuality The Pennsylvania State University, Health Education Department Clinical Instructor, Advanced Medical Nursing Graduate Assistant The Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing Lecture, From Accident to ICU, Trauma and Critical Care Course The Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing Coordinator, Lead faculty Walking through a crime scene Burholme First Aid Corp., Philadelphia, PA, Advanced Life support Lecture, Neurological Assessment of the Trauma and Critical Care Patient, Critical Care Core Course Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA Lead Faculty, Forensic Nursing Evidence Collection, Preservation and Sexual Assault Examination, Walking Through A Crime Scene The Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council Conference Hershey, PA Instructor Star Technical EMS Division, Paramedic and EMT Training Program Philadelphia, PA Lead Faculty, Forensic Nursing Evidence Collection, Preservation and Sexual Assault Examination, Walking Through A Crime Scene AEHN Violent Trauma Seminar, Philadelphia, PA Lead Faculty, Forensic Nursing Evidence Collection, Preservation and Sexual Assault Examination, Walking Through A Crime Scene Association of Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Conference Villanova, PA Lead Faculty, Trading Places, The Geriatric Experience 5
Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council Conference Hershey, Pa September 1993 August 1993 Professional Affiliations May 1997-2003 February 1997-2002 February 1997 February 1997 March 1997 March 1994- June 1998 Lecture, Drugs in Trauma, Assessment and Intervention of the Intoxicated Patient, Trauma Nurse Core Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA Presented six times over a three-year period. Instructor, Pediatrics Trauma Resuscitation Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council Conference Hershey, PA Eastern Nursing Research Society Emergency Nurses Association International Association of Forensic Nurses Penn State Alumni Association, lifetime member Nursing Alumni Association-Penn State University Nursing Advisory Committee, Paramedic/EMT Advisory Committee Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council, Harrisburg, PA Continuing Education a brief listing July 2007 2007 National Autism Conference Sate College, PA April 2006 July 2006 September 2005 May 2001 August 2003 March 2000 March 2000 February 2000 November 1999 Annual Pediatric Update Mount Nittany Medical Center, 2006 National Autism Conference International Association of Forensic Nurses Scientific Assembly Alexandria, VA Department of Justice grant related conferences (10), various locations in US Grant coordinator training and continuing education including all forms of interpersonal violence, children and adults (please ask for full listing) Musculoskeletal Update Staff Development National Conference competency based education Philadelphia, PA Pain Management in the Elderly Communication Techniques 6
October 1999 October 1998 October 1998 September 1996- November 1996 Community Service August 2005 present June 1998 2002 May 1998 November 2002 April 1997 December 1999 August 1996 January 2003 May 1994 - January 1997 August 1992- August 1999 American College of District Attorneys Conference on Domestic Violence Critical Incident Stress Management certificate course Pittsburgh, PA Annual Scientific Assembly International Association of Forensic Nurses, Pittsburgh, PA Penn State Teachers Course The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Volunteer with Easter Seals Child Development Center Sexual Assault Training Committee for Police Training Domestic Violence Task Force Centre County, National Officer, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Inc. Woodstock, VA Chapter Advisor, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Inc. The Pennsylvania State University Nurse/Paramedic, Volunteer Assistant Director of Training Services (94-95), Personnel (95-97) Burholme First Aid Corps., Advanced Life Support, Philadelphia, PA Paramedic, Penn State Office of Emergency Services Including special events: football games, concerts etc. Collaboration/Team Facilitation (select listing) October 2000 October 2000 October 2000 August October 2000 Abuse Policy revised to include process utilizing current literature, improve user friendliness and address all access point for patients. Worked with local experts to devise appropriate screening tools for staff. Developed flow chart from screening to disclosure and intervention. Stress reduction/management program including pre and post evaluation after intervention - Development and facilitation Development of abuse needs assessment to evaluate the preparedness of employees to screen, identify, and respond to victims of abuse as well as to determine education needs. Team included: data analyst, performance improvement director, educators, nursing management Hospital-wide Domestic Violence Awareness campaign. Weekly in-services, distribution of articles selected for specific groups, resource 7
table, video, purple ribbon campaign. Collaboration with Centre County Women s Resource Center for 5 education programs. July 2000 Present May 2000 April 2000 February 2000 September 1999 September 1999 Computer Skills Coordination of house-wide (~500 employees) education for restraint use. Two live sessions with reinforcement activities between sessions (video, games). Revision of documentation tools based on regulatory agencies, Education session for all employees. Session tailored to the type for job role with education outline and plan tools. Abuse policy awareness Annual training fair developed objectives, post-test questions, rationales, and room display to reach over 900 employees Development of the unit secretary competency based orientation (CBO). Coordination of a team of 20 unit secretaries and 6 educators. Team Leader for Restraint Alternatives Team Develop a new process for increasing the use of restraint alternatives & less restrictive restraint measures Improvement Through Innovation (ITI) Facilitator Training Facilitator for Restraint Team revise/update documentation and assure compliance with JCAHO and HCFA standards Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Pain Shop Pro, Power Point SPS Statistical software package, Microsoft Office Revised 8/2010 MCJ 8