Curriculum Vitae Darlene Almeda Showalter, DNP, RN, CNS Showald@uah.edu 256-824-2464 NB 317 UAH College of Nursing UAHuntsville date of employment: August 1998 Rank, year appointed: Clinical Assistant Professor, 1998 Promotion to: Clinical Associate Professor, 2010 Degrees: University of Alabama in Huntsville Doctorate of Nursing Practice, 2012 Scholarly Project: Implementation of an Evidence Based Clinical Guideline for Early Breastfeeding and Skin to Skin Contact in a Labor and Delivery Unit University of South Carolina, Columbia SC Master of Science in Nursing, 1994 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Maternal-Infant Nursing Thesis: Correlation Among Stress, Social Support and Negative Mood States in Primigravid Women. Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1990 Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Associate of Science in Nursing, 1988 Professional Experience (non-academic): 2000-2002 UAH CON Coordinator of Student Recruitment Coordinated faculty visits to area high schools, academies, middle schools, and community colleges. 2001-2002 UAH CON Web Page Design Collaborated with Bob Middleton, Senior Research Engineer at UAH 2000 and 2001 UAH CON Career Day Coordinator Arranged attendance of multiple healthcare and academic agencies to College of Nursing career day (recruiting event) 1994-1998 Women s Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC
Responsible for all obstetrical, gynecological and neonatal RN s orientation, education, quality improvement, corporate/legal compliance, and policies/procedures. 1990-1994 Maternal-Infant Staff and Charge RN McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC Responsible for direct patient care in high-risk antepartum, L&D, newborn nursery, postpartum, obstetrical ER, antepartal testing, operating room, recovery room as staff RN.Responsible for the supervision of Staff nurses in all areas listed above. 1988-1990 Staff Nurse Staff RN, Oncology unit, Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN School Nurse, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Professional Experience (academic): 2013-2015 UAH College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL Interim Assistant Dean Senior-level 2012-2013 UAH College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL Senior-level Coordinator, 2010-present UAH College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL Clinical Associate Professor 1998-2010 UAH College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL Clinical Assistant Professor 1995-1998 Florence-Darlington College, Florence, SC Clinical Instructor of Obstetrical Nursing Teaching Activities: 2016 Preceptor for Gladys Alabi, UAH teaching certificate 2015 Preceptor for Amanda Barron, UA Ed.D candidate 2013 Preceptor for Melissa Lonnergan, UAH teaching certificate 2012 Preceptor for AzitaAmiri, UAB teaching certificate 2012-2015 New faculty training and orientation 2015 Test-analysis: utilization of scantrons and statistics (Oakwood University faculty~ Mukesha Buguje, PhDc) 2010-2015 New course-manager training and orientation 2013-2015 Administration- Undergraduate Assistant Dean- senior level
2012, 2013 Guest lecture NU407 Professional Practice in Nursing: maternal infant NCLEX review 2012-2015 Administration- Undergraduate Senior-level Coordinator/ Interim assistant dean 2014-2016 NUR403- Family Centered Parent-Infant Nursing --Course Manager & clinical faculty (Course manager & clinical faculty, Spring16, course managing 2 class sections and 6 clinical sections.) Fall 2005-10 and Spring 2010-13 Fall 1998-2003 Spring 2004-2009 Spring 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2009 Summer 2009 Spring 2009 NUR403-Family Centered Parent Infant Nursing --Course Manager & clinical faculty (managed 1-3 clinical faculties, lectures, exams, tutoring, clinical site visits, clinical orientation coordinator, while course manager of 2 sections have had 2 clinical groups). NUR403-Family Centered Parent Infant Nursing --Clinical Faculty and Guest Lectures (managed 4-8 clinical groups of 8-10 students in the hospital each fall semester) NUR407-Professional Practice in Nursing II --Course Manager (responsible for procurement of RN preceptors and clinical placement for all senior nursing students, coordinator of student and clinical faculty attendance to agency orientation, legal/corporate compliance prerequisites, development of new lecture and testing content each year, managed 8-10 faculties & 1-2 GTA s). NUR408- Professional Practice III: Seminar. Developed new course and implemented it as a sister-course to NUR407. This course consists of the three comprehensive HESI s and a 3 day NCLEX review previously housed in NUR407. NUR408- Professional Practice III: NCLEX review- OB clinical topics. Senior Workshop Co-Presenter: Formula for Success for CON Senior Students (9a-4p with L. McClellan and K. Herrin). Guest Lecture: NUR 406: Readiness for senior level critical thinking, OB course, clinical, and HESI. Coordinator for > 30 NCLEX review sessions for students at the CON and various community locations. All topics were of a clinical nature with a focus on synthesis, analysis, and evaluation and the nursing process. Mentored a clinical faculty to the NUR 407 course manager role (Kristen Herrin).
Implemented a new clinical model that increased faculty:student face time in the hospital. Guest Lectures: NUR 308: Readiness for Senior Level Testing: How to study smarter. (2 sections) NUR 305: Readiness for Senior Level Progression: Clinical prerequisites, course objectives, and NCLEX question review (2 sections). Spring 2008 Spring 1999-2002 Spring 1999-2001 Spring 1999 Fall 2005-2007 Preceptor for Graduate Teaching Certificate Program, UAH (Rita Ferguson). Guest lectures: NUR405: Caring for the Hispanic Population NUR406: Ethics, Legal, Budgets NUR305: How to interpret HESI exam data Workshops: Test-taking Skills for Junior Nursing Students OB NCLEX Review NUR407-Professional Practice in Nursing II --Clinical Faculty (managed 2-3 clinical groups of 8-10 students each in the hospital, tutored and guest lectured) NUR610-Family Nurse Practitioner I Guest Lecturer: Obstetrics, Normal Pregnancy, and Complications of Pregnancy NUR412-Caring for Aggregates, Families, and Population: Theoretical Applications-- Clinical Faculty Camp Success Lecturer: Preparation for NCLEX and Nursing Licensure Service: UAHuntsville, College of Nursing and Community UAH and College of Nursing - UAH Professional Discourse in Nursing: ESL program, 2016 - CON Strategic Management Committee, 2015-present - CON Faculty & Staff Award Task Force, 2015-present - CON Nurse s Pinning Ceremony Coordinator, 2014-2015 - CON Mission, Vision, Core Values Task Force 2015-2015 - CON Nursing Departmental Honors Convocation Coordinator, 2014-2015 - CON Curriculum Transformation Taskforce, 2014-2015 - CON Faculty Council, F2013-2015 - UAH SACS Readiness Team for CON: Library and technology resources 2014-2015 - CON Dismissals and Readmissions Review Committee member, 2013-2015 - CON Let s Pretend Hospital Steering Committee, 2013-2015
- UAH Search Committee member for CON Dean, Spring 2014 - UAH Coordinated CON participants and attended Phone-a-thon with A. Caries, 2014 - Conducted 6 Recruiting events at Westminster Christian Academy Science class, 2014 - CON 400-level Coordinator, Spring 2012- Spring 2013 - UAH Search Committee member for Director of International Engagement, 2012 - CON Undergraduate Curriculum Review Task Force 2012-13 - CON Career Progression Committee 2012-2013 - CON Curriculum committee, Chair: 2010-2012 - CON Curricular Transformation Task Force 2011-2013 - CON Faculty Council, 2010-2012 - CON Career Progression Committee, 2007-2011 - UAH Faculty Senator 2008-2011 - UAH Personnel Committee 2008-2011 - UAH Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2008-2011 - CON Evolve On-Line Resource Coordinator for Jr s, Sr s and faculty, 2009-2011 - CON Pinning Ceremony Co-Coordinator 2009 - CON Curriculum Sub-committee 2007-2009 - CON Co-creator and course manager: Hospital Orientation ANGEL site, 2007-2011 - UAH & CON Student Recruitment Westminster Christian Academy Science Classes, 2013 & 2014 Westminster Christian Academy, 2012 Butler High School, Huntsville, AL, 2002, 2003 Bob Jones High School, Madison, AL, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 Huntsville Hospital, 2002 Health South, 2002 Huntsville Tech Center, 2002, 2004 Huntsville Middle School, 2002 N. E. Community College, Rainesville, AL, 2001 Madison County High School Fair, 2000 FACES, Montgomery, AL, 2000 Cullman County College Fair, 2000 Huntsville Tech Center, 2000 Motlow Community College, 2000 -CON Let s Pretend Hospital Planning Committee, 2000 -CON, Faculty Council, Huntsville, AL, 1999-2000 -CON, ASNA, Huntsville, AL, 1999-2000 -CON Activities Committee, Huntsville, AL, 1998-2000 -CON Sigma Theta Tau Research Conference Hostess, 1999 Huntsville, AL Community - Alabama Department of Public Health Perinatal Advisory Board: Member, 2010-present - Every Young Woman s Battle Teen Series: North Al. Coordinator, 2014 - Basic First Aid, Madison Hawks Youth Group, 2013 - Prevention of Heart attacks and strokes: Madison Hawks Youth Group, 2013 - Safety with household pets: prevention of dog bites: Madison Hawks Youth Group, 2013 - Pediatric Health teaching: WCA M&M campus (GI system and brain function), 2012
- Crisis Services of Alabama: Board of Directors- 2008-2009 - N. AL Food Bank: Madison Food Drive Coordinator (Madison Hawks), 2008-2014 - American Heart Association BLS Education Committee: Member, Corporate University, Huntsville Hospital, 2008-2013 - Spanish Childbirth Preparation classes for low-income women, free, 2008 - Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL, 1998-2014 BLS Instructor available to teach low income groups free - Huntsville Hospital Translator, Huntsville, AL, 1998-present - Community Free Clinic: Translator 2003- present - Community Free Clinic Board of Directors: Member, 2006-2007 - Westminster Christian Academy M&M Campus A&P guest lecturer (neuro, cardiac, sensory, musculoskeletal), 2006-2012 - Teen Addiction-Prevention Health Series: Harvest of Grace SDA, 2005 (4 wks) - Bob Jones/Madison Community Advisory Committee, 2004-2007 - Suicide Prevention: Postpartum psychoses, depression and hypothyroidism: in collaboration with Jane Bloemetjie LCSW Mental Health Lecture Series, Huntsville, 2004 - Maranatha International Mission: Coronado &Ipiz, Costa Rica, Clinic Director, 2002 - Butler High School: Anthrax, 2002 - Huntsville Tech Center: Breastfeeding class for pregnant teens, 2002 - Downtown Rescue Mission: Assist with Food Services, 2001 - Downtown Rescue Mission: Sapp Women s & Children s Shelter: Baby clothes and toy drive, 2001 - Downtown Rescue Mission: Toiletries collection and donation, 2000-present - Central SDA Church, Heart: a Miracle, 2001 - CASA Food Drive Coordinator: Central SDA church, 2000, 2002, 2003 - Crisis Serv. of Alabama, Christmas Fundraiser Volunteer, 2000-present - Big Cove Christian Academy, What s Nursing, 2000 - Central SDA Church, Longevity and Health Practices, Huntsville, AL, 2000 - Toolbox for Parents: Workshop, Central SDA, 1999 - Stroke Screening Clinic, Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL, 1999 - Women s Resource Center, Early Pregnancy Celebration Workshop, Florence, SC, 1996-98 - Poynor Adult Education Center, Women s Health Lecture series, Florence, SC 1995 - Darlington Middle School, STD/Drug Awareness class Darlington, SC, 1995 - Lamar Middle School, STD/Drug Awareness class, Lamar, SC, 1995 - Florence Civic Center, Women s Show: Breast Cancer and BSE Education, Florence, SC, 1994 - Women s Resource Center, Adolescent Self Esteem Enhancement Seminars-Coopersmith Inventory Florence, SC, 1994 - Women s Health Fair, free GYN screenings, Bishopville, SC, 1993 - Migrant Worker Resource (Spanish Translator & community liaison) Florence, SC, 1990-1998
Scholarly Activities: Presentations, Accreditations, Professional Organizations, Awards - Showalter, D. Amiri, A. Student Perception and Appraisal of a New Interventional Model to Prepare Them for Entry into Maternal-Infant Clinical Rotations and to Reduce Anxiety. 26th International Nursing Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau International. San Juan, PR, 7/15. (International- Podium Presentation) -Showalter, D. Test-item writing and analysis. UAH CON Faculty Development Workshop. Huntsville, AL, 5/15. (Podium Presentation) -Showalter, D. Committee member DNP Project: Screening for Chlamydia in young women at a student health clinic. 2015-present. [Chair: Dr. Amiri]. -Showalter, D. Committee member DNP Project: Development of PCOS Clinical Guidelines for GYN services in a community clinic. 2014-present. [Chair: Dr. Amiri]. -Showalter, D. Committee member DNP project: Evaluation of Adherence to Cancer Screening Practice Guidelines. 2014-2015. [Chair: Dr. Adams]. -Amiri, A., Showalter, D., Peveler, P., Stewart, A. Starting OB Clinical with a Simulation: A pilot model for nursing education. Sigma Theta Tau Region 8, 10/14 (Regional- South, Podium Presentation). - Showalter, D. Early skin-to-skin Contact: The Golden Hour. The Gold Standard Lactation Conference, Tanner Al 7/13 ( Regional-South, Podium Presentation). - Showalter, D. Obstetrics Simulation Consultant: CAE High Fidelity Simulations, 8/13 (Authored 2 high-fidelity clinical simulations). - Showalter, D. Professionalism in Nursing: Utilization of Evolve and Campus resources relevant to NCLEX success at UAH. Huntsville, AL. 1/13 & 8/13 (New Student Seminar- Local, Podium presentation). -Showalter, D. (2012). Formation of Breastfeeding Attitudes Among Nursing Students. Clinical Lactation, 2(3), 69-74. (Publication in peer reviewed journal). -Showalter, D. Professionalism in Nursing. UAHuntsville, AL. 1/13 (ANS Student Workshop-Local, Podium presentation). -Showalter, D. Mining for Gold: utilization of A2 admission assessment data to predict student success in nursing program. 4/12 (Faculty Development-Local, Podium presentation). -Frith, K., Showalter, D., O Neal, P., Predictors of Exit Exam and NCLEX-RN Performance: Analysis of five cohorts of pre-licensure BSN students and recommendations for future educational effectiveness. 11/12 (CON data analysis & report for admission policy change)
- Showalter, D. & with R. Ferguson. Promoting and Assessing Critical Thinking in the Classroom. Nursing Education: How we do it. UAHuntsville, 3/12. (Faculty Development- Local, Podium Presentation). -Showalter, D. Madison Hospital RN Training: Evidence Based Lactation Support and Skin-to-skin Contact. Madison, AL. 7/12 (Local Hospital, Podium Presentation). -Showalter, D. North Alabama 13th Annual Perinatal Conference: Skin-to-skin contact: what does the research say? Huntsville, AL. 10/12 (Regional, Podium Presentation). -Showalter, D. Implementation of a clinical guideline for skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding in a labor & delivery unit. Joint DNP Intensive, UAB, UAH, UA. University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL, 3/12 (State level, Poster presentation). -Showalter, D. UAB, UAH, UA Joint DNP Program Scholarly Project Poster: 1st prize. University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. 3/12. -Showalter, D. (with panel: Dr. P.V. O Neal & M. Bonilla). Multicultural aspects of nursing education. Nursing Education: How we do it- a workshop. UAHuntsvile, Huntsville, AL, 3/12 (Faculty Development- Local, Panel presentation). -Showalter, D. (with R. Ferguson) Promoting and Assessing Critical Thinking in the Classroom. Nursing Education: How we do it- a workshop. UAHuntsvile, Huntsville, AL, 3/12 (Faculty Development- Local, Podium presentation). - Showalter, D. Early Breastfeeding: So close and yet so far! (A review of the literature). Joint DNP Intensive UAH, UAB, UA. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 3/11 (State Level, Podium presentation). - Showalter, D. An organization tool for managing a clinical course. Course Manager s Meeting UAHuntsville, AL. Fall 2010 (Faculty Development- Local, Podium presentation). - Showalter, D., Herrin, K. Mentoring: A rung in the ladder of student success in a Baccalaureate program. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day. Huntsville, AL, 11/09. (State Level, Podium Presentation). - Showalter, D. Obstetrical Nuts and Bolts for NCLEX success. ASNA Annual Convention, Decatur AL, 10/09. (State Level, Podium presentation). - Showalter, D. Speak Spanish: You re in America Now! ASNA Annual Convention. UA, Tuscaloosa AL, 9/19-20/09. (State Level, Podium presentation). -Showalter, D, Herrin, K. Proven Formula for Success in a Nursing Program. AANS Annual Convention, UA, Tuscaloosa AL, 9/19-20/09. (State Level, Podium presentation).
- Showalter, D., Herrin K., O Neal, P.V. Proven Formula for Success: Menu Selection for Learning. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day. Huntsville, AL 03/08. (Local level, Podium presentation). -Herrin, K. & Showalter D. Leading in the Classroom and Clinical. University of Alabama in Huntsville. Student Nurses Association Regional Conference. Huntsville, AL, 5/08 (Local Level, Podium presentation). -Showalter, D., Herrin K. AACN Standards Update as Applicable to a Baccalaureate Nursing Program. UAH CON Faculty Meeting. Huntsville, AL 5/08. (Local level, meeting presentation). -Showalter, D., Herrin K., O Neal, P.V. Proven Formula for Success: Individualized Instructional Module and Faculty Mentoring. American Association for Colleges of Nursing. Baccalaureate Educational Conference. New Orleans, LA 11/07. (National Level, Poster presentation). -Reviewed grant proposals submitted to March of Dimes through NARPAC, 2001, 2002. (State Level). -Showalter, D., Warren, I., Brookman J. Childbearing among Alabama Latino Families. FACES. Montgomery, AL 04/00. (State Level, Podium Presentation). Accreditations/Certificates: CNS License: AL Board of Nursing RN License: AL Board of Nursing Lactation Educator Certificate CPR: BLS Healthcare Provider Professional Memberships: AWHONN: Association of Women s Health, Obstetrics, & Neonatal Nursing STT: Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society, Beta phi Chapter National League for Nursing: Faculty membership AACN: Faculty membership
Awards/Grants/Commendations: -Elvie Swinson Nursing Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award, Southern Adventist University (2015) - 1 st place winner for UAB, UAH, UA Joint DNP Intensive Scholarly EBP Presentation (2012) - Letter from UAH provost commending for above average SIE s. (4/2011) - Promotion from clinical assistant professor to clinical associate professor. (8/2010) - Alabama League for Nursing Lamplighter Award, 2009 - Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award, UAH, AL, 2008 - Huntsville Hospital System, Huntsville, AL, 2000, Member CTC of the Year (CPR) - University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL, 2000 College of Nursing Faculty of the Year Award (as granted by graduating class) - University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL, 1999 College of Nursing Faculty of the Year Award (as granted by graduating class) - McLeod Medical Center Foundation, Florence, SC, 1998 $20,000 Doula Training Project $18,500 Mom s Van Project $26,000 New Baby Parent Education Multi Media Project - McLeod Medical Center Foundation, Florence, SC, 1997 $26,000 New Baby Parent Education Multi Media Project - McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC, 1996, Patient Education Award - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 1995 $500 Graduate Research Assistantship - Sigma Theta Tau, Columbia, SC, 1994, Outstanding Graduate Student Award - McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC, 1991 Employee of the Month Merit Award