Correctional Health Nurse Expert Witness

CURRICULUM VITAE

Ph.D., RN, NE-BC, CCHP, FAAN Professor Emeritus, University of Connecticut
Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Principal, Private Consulting Services, LLC, North Carolina

EDUCATION

Degree Institution Major Minor Completed

• N. St. Vincent’s College Nursing 1974
• S. University of Bridgeport Nursing 1976
• S. University of Washington MH Nursing Business 1981
• D. University of Virginia Nursing Education 1994
• Post-Doctoral University of Virginia MH Services Research 1995
• Post-Doctoral John Hopkins University MH Services Research 1997

North Carolina RN; BLS/CPR; CITI

Clinical and Other Certifications

• 2019 Surveyor, National Commission for Correctional Health Care
• 2021 Human Subjects Research Certifications, CITI;
• 2021 Certified Correctional Health, National Commission on Correctional Health
• 2021 Registered Nurse NC Board of Nursing
• 2024 Nursing Administration Certification, American Nurses’ Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Higher Education

2020-23 University of North Carolina Develop/teach new Adjunct Chapel Hill Correctional Health Professor curricula for PMHNPs
2020 North Carolina Department Compliance Monitor Contractor For Public Safety- Adult Corrections

2018-19 Binghamton University Correctional Health Adjunct Criminal Justice on-line classes Professor

2017-18 New River Community Nurse Aide Program Adjunct College Professor

2017- Private Consulting Legal Nurse case reviews, Nurse Services, LLC editorial work, grant Consultant writing, Association Management, QI

2017- 19 U. of Connecticut Director, Center for Professor School of Nursing & Correctional Health Emeritus Medicine Research Networks (CCHNet)

2013- 17 U. of Connecticut Director, Center for Professor School of Nursing & Correctional Health
Medicine Research Networks (CCHNet)

2011-13 West Virginia University Associate Dean for Endowed School of Nursing Research and Professor Office for Nursing Research Graduate Research Programs

2010-11 U. of Connecticut Research Director, Professor School of Medicine Correctional Managed School of Nursing Health Care

2007-10 U. of Connecticut Research Director, Associate School of Medicine Correctional Managed Professor School of Nursing Health Care

2005-07 U. of Connecticut Associate Dean for Associate School of Nursing Research Professor

2004-07 U. of Connecticut Psychiatric Mental Health Associate School of Nursing Advanced Practice Professor Nursing Track Coordinator

2002-04 Catholic University of Program Director Associate America, School of Nursing Graduate Nursing Professor

2000-02 Howard University Division of Nursing Faculty Associate Professor
1997-00 U. of Maryland School of Nursing Faculty Assistant Professor
1991-93 U. of Virginia Center for Nursing Research Research Assistant

Other Professional Experiences

2020-25 American Correctional Nurses Association President volunteer
2020 Academy for Correctional Health Professionals Chair volunteer
2018-20 Transylvania County Reentry Initiative Community re-entry service system volunteer
2017- Private Consulting Services, LLC Principal, correctional health program planner/evaluator, research, mentor & educator, legal case review, grant writer, journal editor.
1996-1998 Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice Administrator, Program Services
1993-1994 S.E. Rural Mental Health Research Center Research Associate
1992 Jefferson Area Health Policy Institute Research Assistant
1986-1994 DeJarnette Center Clinical Nurse Specialist
1985-1986 Virginia Nurses Association Executive Director/Lobbyist
1984-1985 Fairfield Hills Psychiatric Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist
1983-1984 Indian Health Service Director for Nursing Services
1981-1983 Dabney Lancaster Director for Nursing Education

1974-1981 Community College: Clinical/Supervisory Nursing Positions: upon request

DISSERTATION AND THESIS SUPERVISION

REVIEW ACTIVITIES AND EDITORIAL BOARDS

Journal Reviewer/Editorial Boards/Conference Abstract Peer Review

Grant Peer Review Panels

PRESENTATIONS

International Presentations, National Presentations, Regional Presentations, Workshops and Institutes – Invited

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (** Elected Positions)

Membership in Professional Organizations (recent)

American Correctional Nursing Association
2019-25 Founder and 1st President (**)

North Carolina Correctional Association
2019 Program Planning Committee

Center for Correctional Health Networks – CCHNet
2012 Director
2015 Established Scholarship for Correctional Research
2016- Editor, Journal for Evidence-based Practice in Correctional Health

Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health
2012-17 Board; Education and Research subcommittees
2016-17 Abstract Reviewer

American Academy of Nursing
2020 Task Force on Criminalization of the Mentally Ill
2017-18 Task Force on Transitions of Care
2008- Expert Panel on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
2009-19 Expert Panel on Violence

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
2016-17 Jonas Scholar Program Mentor 2011-13 Jonas Scholar Program Mentor
National Institute of Corrections
2009 – 12 Transforming the Corrections Workforce Project Forum Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

International Association of Forensic Nurses
2005-2007 Research Council Chair (**) 2011-2012 Correctional Nursing Task Force
2012 Annual Conference Planning Committee

Academy of Correctional Health Professionals
2020-22 Chair (**)
2018- Vice Chair (**)
2008-2010 Education Committee (**)

American Correctional Health Services Association
2008-2009 Education Committee
2009-2011 Correctional Health Curriculum Committee

Eastern Nursing Research Society
2015-17 Research Conference- Abstract Reviewer
2013-2015 Chair, Correctional Health, Trauma & Violence Research Interest Group 2006-2007 Conference Planning Committee

American Nurses Association
2009 Partners Investing in Nursing Project (invited)
2013 Scope & Standards for Correctional Nursing Practice
2018-20 Co-lead Revisions-Scope & Standards for Correctional Nursing Practice

Norval Morris Project/J-SAT
2009- Transforming the Corrections Workforce

Nurse Leadership in Rural Health Care Project
2010-2013 University of Virginia Advisory Council HRSA Grant

Consultation Activities/Service to the Community
2020-25 Inaugural President, American Correctional Nurses Association
2020 Chair-Academy for Correctional Health Professionals
2018 Reentry Initiative- Transylvania County, NC
2018 Vice Chair- Academy for Correctional Health Professionals
2013 & 2018 Co-Chair American Nurses Association Nursing Administration Scope and
Standards Revision Committee2016 InCHIP Intervention Core, Investigator
2016 UCONN Center for Nursing Scholarship Leadership Committee
2015 UCONN Provost’s Committee- Health Science School Planning Committee
2015- ACCJH Abstract Review Committee
2013-18 Eastern Nursing Research Society, Correctional Health, Violence and Trauma
Research Interest Group: Co-chair
2013- American Academy of Nursing Behavioral Health Expert Panel
2013-18 Correctional Health CIG, CT Institute for Clinical and Translational Science
2013-18 UCONN Health and Human Rights Committee, Human Rights Institute
2013-18 UCONN Graduate Faculty
2013-18 UCONN School of Nursing Faculty Committees
2013-18 UCONN Social Justice Committee
2012 WVU Research Dean’s Committee
2012 WVU Women in Leadership Development Program
2012 WVU Graduate Faculty
2012-13 WVU School of Nursing Faculty Committees
2012-13 WVU School of Medicine Search Committee for Director, Clinical Translational
Research Center
2010-12 UConn Provost Research Advisory Committee
2009-12 UConn Provost Library Advisory Committee
2009-12 Promotion & Tenure Committee, School of Nursing, Chair 2010-11
2008-10 Graduate Faculty, Department of Medicine, Division of Public Health and
Population Sciences
2008-10 CT Department of Correction Strategic Planning Sub-Committee, Correctional
Nursing Competency Development-Invited.
2007-09 Grievance Committee, School of Nursing
2007-09 NE CT Health District Advisory Committee- Tele-mental health project
2007-08 CT Department of Correction Strategic Planning Research Committee
2006-07 Co-chair, Urban Health Task Force, Center for Public Health and Health Policy
2005-07 Academic Program Development Task Force, Center for Public Health and Health
Policy
2005-07 Athena Research Conference Planning Committee, School of Nursing
2005-07 Director, Center for Nursing Research, School of Nursing
2005-      Research Affiliate, Center for Health Intervention & Prevention
2005-06  Service-Learning Committee, University Student Outreach Programs
2004-07  Graduate Track Coordinator for Community Health Nursing program, School of
Nursing
2004- 09 Graduate Track Coordinator for Post-master’s Psychiatric Nursing program, School
of Nursing
2004-18 Graduate Faculty, University of Connecticut

COURSES TAUGHT
I have taught undergraduate and graduate nursing courses in psychiatric nursing, introduction to nursing and research. I have extensive experience with experiential coursework with students of multiple disciplines. A list is available upon request.