Education Karen Kalmakis, PhD, MPH, MS, FNP-BC University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Nursing Skinner Hall 651 North Pleasant Street Amherst, MA 01003 Tel. 413 577-4763 kalmakis@nursing.umass.edu University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Nursing, Amherst, MA. PhD in Nursing awarded May 2008. University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health, Amherst, MA. Masters of Public Health awarded January 2005. University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Nursing, Amherst, MA. Masters of Science awarded May 1993. Elms College, Chicopee, MA. Bachelor of Science awarded May 1986 Certifications and Licensure Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (1998-present) Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Registered Nurse, Massachusetts Board of Nursing Registration Teaching Experience University of Massachusetts Amherst, College of Nursing, Amherst, MA. (2008-present) Professional Nursing Experience University of Massachusetts, Health Services, Amherst, MA. Director of Hampshire College Health Service (1999-2008). Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE), Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Staff member of the Western Massachusetts Regional SANE Program, Coordinator University of Massachusetts Amherst SANE program (1998-2009). Holyoke Women s Practice. Holyoke, MA Nurse Practitioner (1997-1998). Springfield Southwest Community Health Center, Springfield, MA. Staff Family Nurse Practitioner (1995-1997). Franklin County House of Correction, Greenfield, MA. Health Administrator/ Nurse Practitioner (1993-1996). Family Planning Council of Western Massachusetts, Holyoke, MA. Staff Family Nurse Practitioner (1993-1995). Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, Massachusetts Staff nurse/charge nurse ICU/CCU (1986-1993). Publications Alexander, S.A., Kalmakis, K.A., Stewart, P.S., Groth, S., Chasens, E.R.(accepted for publication by Nursing Research, and Practice, October, 2016). Incorporation of biological markers into nursing research. DeGregorio, G. A., Bradford, L. S., Manga, S., Tih, P. M., Wamai, R., Ogembo, R., Ogembo, J. G. (2016). Prevalence, predictors, and same day treatment of positive VIA enhanced by digital cervicography and histopathology results in a cervical cancer prevention program in Cameroon.
PLoS ONE, 11(6), e0157319. http://doi.org.silk.library.umass.edu/10.1371/journal.pone.0157319 Choi, J., Jacelon, C.S., Kalmaksi, K.A. (2016). Web-based, Pictograph-formatted Discharge Instructions for Low-literacy Older Adult after Hip-replacement Surgery: Findings of End-user Evaluation of the Website. Rehabilitation Nursing (Epub ahead of print). doi: 10.1002/rnj.274 Kalmakis, K., Chandler, G., Roberts, S., Leung, K. (2016). Nurse practitioner screening for adverse childhood experiences. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. (Epub ahead of print) doi:10.1002/2327-6924.12378 Kalmakis, K.A., Meyer, J., Chiodo, L., Leung, K. (2015). Adverse childhood experiences and chronic hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal activity. Stress, 18(4), 446-450, doi: 10.3109/10253890.2015.1023791 Kalmakis, K.A. & Chandler, G. (2015). Health consequences of adverse childhood experiences: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 27(8), 457-465. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12215 Kalmakis, K. A. & Chandler, G. Adverse childhood experiences: Toward a Clear Conceptual Meaning. (2014). Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(7), 1448-1508. doi: 10.1111/jan.12415 Kalmakis, K. A. & Banning, L.J. (2012).Web-Based Follow-up information for and research on victims of sexual assault. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics 16(1). http://ojni.org/issues/?p=1272 Kalmakis, K (2011). Struggling to survive: The experiences of women sexually assaulted while intoxicated. The Journal of Forensic Nursing. 7(2), 60-67. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2011.01100.x Kalmakis, K.A., Cunnigham, H., Lamoureux, E.T., Ahmed, E.M. (2010). Broadcasting Simulation Case Studies to the Didactic Classroom. Nurse Educator, vol. 35 (6), 264-267. Kalmakis, K. (2010). The Cycle of sexual assault and women s alcohol misuse. The Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 22(12), 661-667. doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2010.00557.x Hayes, E., Kalmakis, K.A. (2007). From the sidelines: Coaching as a nurse practitioner strategy for improving health outcomes. The Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 19(11), 555-562. Hayes, E., Allen, J., Gruen, S. Wilson, J., Kalmakis, K. (2001). Nurse Practitioners practice patterns, compensation, and professional organization participation: Western Massachusetts. Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners, 5(1), 52-60. Book Chapters Kalmakis, K. (2014). The Sexual Assault Victim and Intimate Partner Violence. In H. Carcio & M. Secor (Eds.), Advanced Health Assessment of Women. New York: Springer Publishing Co. Kalmakis, K. (2009). The Sexual Assault Victim. In H. Carcio & M. Secor (Eds.), Advanced Health Assessment of Women (pp. 319-323). New York: Springer Publishing Co. Dissertation Kalmakis, K. A. (2008). The cycle of substance misuse and victimization. Electronic Doctoral Dissertations for UMass Amherst. http://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/aai3325251. Grants Funded Real-time continuous cortisol monitoring: An innovation for stress self-management. Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS). Principle Investigator. Funded $49,971. Real-time, continuous cortisol monitoring: Possibilities for stress self-management. National Institutes of Health, National Institute for Nursing Research P20 Research Core: UMass Center for Building the Science of Symptom Self-Management (UManage Center). Funded $50,000. 102016 2
Measuring the body's stress responses following childhood adversity. MSP FY15 Research Support Fund. Principle Investigator. Trauma Experience in College Undergraduate Students. MSP FY15 Research Support Fund. Co-Investigator. Nurse practitioner screening for adverse childhood experiences among adult primary care patients: A mixed-method study. American Nurses Foundation (ANF). (2014). Principle Investigator, Funded $4,799. Strengthening clinical and research capacity for cervical cancer screening, prevention, and treatment in Cameroon. UMass Center for Clinical & Translational Science. Ogembo, J.G. Principle Investigator. Funded $35,000. The Chronic Stress Response to Adverse Childhood Experiences. Faculty Research Grant (FRG). (2012). Principle Investigator. Funded $8096. Web-based education to improve follow-up care for victims of sexual assault. Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Zeta Chapter. (2012). Principle Investigator. Funded $1000. MSP Research Support Fund. (2012). Principle Investigator. Funded $500. Flex Grant for Teaching/Faculty Development/MSP. (2012). Principle Investigator. Funded $500. Exploratory trips intended for future faculty-led study abroad programs. Faculty and Staff Internationalization Grant program. (2012). Principle Investigator. Funded $4455. The Relationship between Health Risk Behavior and Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Young Adults. University of Massachusetts School of Nursing Research Award. (2011). Principle Investigator. Funded $3,440. Mentoring in the Tenure Track. Melon Mutual Mentoring Micro Grant, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA. (2009). Principle Investigator. Funded $1,200. Website for Victim s of Sexual Assault, Feasibility Study. University of Massachusetts School of Nursing. (2008). Principle Investigator. Funded $3,000. The Cycle of Substance Misuse and Victimization. Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Zeta-at-large Chapter. (2007). Principle Investigator. Funded $1,500. Establishment of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner site at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2002). Principle Investigator. Funded $25,000. Awards Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2015) Center for Research on Families Scholar (2012) Honors Chancellor s Junior Faculty Fellow (2009-2011). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Inducted 2005). University of Massachusetts College of Nursing Service President of the College of Nursing Faculty Assembly (2014-2016) Executive Committee College of Nursing (2013-present) Graduate Curriculum Committee (Member 2009-2010, Chair 2010-2013) Faculty Search Committee (Member 2008-2009, 2011-2012, 2013-2014) Personnel Committee (Member 2009 2011, 2012-2013) Eileen Hayes Scholarship Committee Chair (2010 2012) University School of Nursing Dedication Committee (Member 2009) Nominations Committee (Member 2008-2009) Elaine Marieb Scholarship (Reviewer 2009) 102016 3
University of Massachusetts Service University of Massachusetts Internal Review Board (2016) Research Library Council (Member 2011-present) Provost Committee on Community Service Learning (Member 2009-2010) College of Nursing Dean Search Committee (Member 2010-2011). Appointed by the Provost. Community Service Volunteer Nurse Practitioner, Pioneer Valley Free Health Service (2013-present) Consultant, Western Massachusetts Public Health Training Center (2012-2014) Member, Hampshire County Sexual Assault Response Team, Northeast District Attorney s Office (Member 2008 present) Professional Association Memberships/Service American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (2009-present) o Massachusetts State Representative to the AANP (2013-present) Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (2011-present) Eastern Nursing Research Society (2008-present) o Co-Chair Bio-behavioral Research Interest Group Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (MCNP) (1995-present) o MCNP Legislative Committee Member (2012-present) o Continuing Education Committee Member, Pioneer Valley Chapter (1995-2000) National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (2011-present) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Beta Zeta Chapter (2008-present) o Nurse Leader Review Committee (2013-present) o Beta Zeta-at-large Chapter Counselor (2012-2015) Journal Review Panels Journal of Advanced Nursing (2013-present) Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2011-present) Journal of Forensic Nursing (2009-present) Abstract Review Panels Eastern Nursing Research Society (2011-2012) Major Presentations International Kalmakis, K.A., Chandler, G. (accepted for June, 2017). Health consequences of childhood adversity, including family dysfunction. 13 th International Family Nursing Conference, Pamplona, Spain. Kalmakis, K.A., Banning, L. (2010). Web-based program for victims of sexual assault: Will it help?. (Podium Presentation). 21st International Nursing Research Congress, Orlando, FL. Chandler, G., Kalmakis, K.A. (2010). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Risk Behavior in Young Adults: Research Collaboration. University of Massachusetts Amherst & University of Puerto Rico Nursing Scholarship Conference. University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences 102016 4
Campus, PR. National/Regional Kalmakis, K., Chandler, G., Roberts, S. (2016, June). Screening for childhood abuse among adult primary care patients: Translating research to practice. Paper session presented at American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference, San Antonio, TX. Kalmakis, K.A. (2016). Measuring biological responses to childhood adversity among young adults. Paper session presented as part of a Symposium: Bio-behavioral Research Among Special Populations. Eastern Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Kalmakis, K., Chandler, G., Roberts, S. (2016, April) Screening for childhood abuse among adult primary care patients. Paper session presented at Eastern Nursing Research Society, Pittsburgh, PA. Kalmakis, K.A. (2015). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health (Presentation). American Association of Nurse Practitioners. New Orleans. Kalmakis, K.A. (2015). Recruitment of Research Participants from High School/College/University Campuses. (Symposium) Addressing the Challenges of Patient-Participant Recruitment in Biobehavioral Research. Eastern Nursing Research Society, Washington, DC. Kalmakis, K.A. (2014). Hair cortisol: A method for measuring chronic HPA axis dysregulation. (Symposium) Measuring health outcomes: Incorporating biomarkers in nursing research. Eastern Nursing Research Society, Philadelphia. Kalmakis, K.A. (2013). Sexual Assault Resource Center Web Site : A Nurse Practitioner Intervention (Podium Presentation). American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Las Vegas. Kalmakis, K.A. (2013). Chronic stress response to childhood adversity: A pilot study. (Poster presentation). Eastern Nursing Research Society, Boston DeMartinis, J., Kalmakis, K.A., LeBlanc, R. & Choi, J. Going the Distance: A Recipe for Success. Distance Education Program Delivery. (2013). (Workshop presentation). National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, Pittsburgh. Chandler, F.F., Kalmakis, K.A. (2012). Concept Analysis: Adverse Childhood Experiences. (Poster). American Psychiatric Nurses Association 26 th Annual Conference. Kalmakis, K.A., Chandler, G.F. (2011). The Relationship Between Health Risk Behavior and Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Young Adults. (Poster). Eastern Nursing Research Society, Philadelphia. DeMartinis, J., Kalmakis, K, Swinney, J., Dundon, E., Zuckder, D. (2011). Post Baccalaureate to DNP Program at UMass, Amherst School on Nursing: Outcomes of the Graduating Inaugural Cohort. Poster Presentation. Lamoureux, E.T, Kalmakis, K.A., Cunnigham, H., Amhed, E.M. (2011). Broadcasting Simulation Case Studies to the Didactic Classroom (Poster). 10th Annual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resources Centers Conference, Orlando, FL., June 15-18, 2011 Kalmakis, K.A. (2009). The Cycle of Substance Misuse and Victimization. (Poster). Eastern Nursing Research Society, Boston. Kalmakis, K.A. (2005). Primary Care of the Sexual Assault Victim. (Podium Presentation). Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE), Primary Care Conference, Boston. Local Kalmakis, K.A. Meyer, J.M. (2014). Adverse Childhood Experiences Effect On Young Adults Chronic Stress Response. (Poster). Rudd Adoption Conference, Amherst, MA. Kalmakis, K.A. (2013). Chronic stress response to childhood adversity: A pilot study. (Podium presentation). Sigma Theta Tau Beta Zeta-at-Large Scholarship Day, Holyoke. Kalmakis, K.A. (2012). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Risk Behavior in Young Adults. American International College, Psychology Lecture Series, Springfield. Kalmakis, K.A. (2010). Web-based program for victims of sexual assault: Will it help? (Poster). Sigma Theta Tau Beta Zeta Chapter, Annual Research Day Holyoke, MA. 102016 5
Kalmakis, K.A. (2009). The Cycle of Substance Misuse and Victimization. (Podium Presentation). Sigma Theta Tau Beta Zeta-at-Large Scholarship Day, Holyoke. Kalmakis, K.A. (2009). The SANE role, caring for victims sexually assaulted under the influence. Presentation to the Massachusetts Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE) Regional Programs. Invited presentation. Brockton, Lawrence, and Worcester, MA. Teaching Undergraduate Program 2008-2014 Pharmacology in Nursing 336 2009 & 2010 Introduction to Nursing Research 420 2012 & 2015 Professional Role 428 Graduate Program 2009 Advanced Public Health Nursing II Practicum 798L 2009, 2010 Advanced Public Health Nursing I Practicum 698L 2010, 2011, 2012 Primary Health Care of Women 697D 2010 Primary Health Care of Adults Practicum 698X 2010 Advanced Public Health Nursing I 640 2011, 2014 Advanced Public Health Nursing II 790P 2011, 2014 Advanced Public Health Nursing II Practicum 798LL 2011, 2013 Contemporary Issues in Public Health Practicum 798M 2012 Research Methods in Nursing 630 2012 Complex Health Problems in Primary Care Practicum N798K 2012 Adult Health Practicum N698X 2014-2016 Scholarly Writing N697SW 2014-2016 Advanced Pharmacology N619 2014-2016 Advanced Nursing Research N810 Other Teaching Experience 2003-2008 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification Program 1999-2008 Guest lecturer University of Massachusetts School of Nursing. Course Development Advanced Public Health Nursing I (Graduate, Didactic and Practicum) Advanced Public Health Nursing II (Graduate, Didactic and Practicum) Advanced Public Health Nursing III (Graduate, Didactic and Practicum) Pathophysiology/Pharmacology in Nursing (Undergraduate) Advanced Pharmacology (Graduate) Scholarly Writing (Graduate) 102016 6