Researcher | Research Overview
I am a practicing certified neonatal nurse practitioner and nurse scientist. I received my master’s degree and training as a neonatal nurse practitioner from Northeastern University and doctorate in nursing from the University of Massachusetts, Worcester. My academic appointments include Instructor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Northeastern University Graduate School of Nursing. I have served as an invited member on the 2007 and 2011 National Safety Council Task Forces on Child Passenger Safety Discharge Policy Planning, and have been instrumental in the development of national car seat safety standards for all infants. I have been awarded internal and external research grants. As the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Director of Nursing Research, I mentor nurses and physicians in the conduct of research, and I am involved in conceptualization, development and study of innovative devices geared towards improving the care of newborns.
Honors and Awards
1996
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
1996
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Excellence in Nursing Award
2010
Northeastern University School of Nursing, Distinguished Alumni Award
2010
Boston Children’s Hospital, NICU Excellence in Service and Training Award
Researcher | Research Background
I am a practicing certified neonatal nurse practitioner and nurse scientist. I received my master’s degree and training as a neonatal nurse practitioner from Northeastern University and doctorate in nursing from the University of Massachusetts, Worcester. My academic appointments include Instructor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Northeastern University Graduate School of Nursing. I have served as an invited member on the 2007 and 2011 National Safety Council Task Forces on Child Passenger Safety Discharge Policy Planning, and have been instrumental in the development of national car seat safety standards for all infants. I have been awarded internal and external research grants. As the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Director of Nursing Research, I mentor nurses and physicians in the conduct of research, and I am involved in conceptualization, development and study of innovative devices geared towards improving the care of newborns.
Honors and Awards
1996
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
1996
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Excellence in Nursing Award
2010
Northeastern University School of Nursing, Distinguished Alumni Award
2010
Boston Children’s Hospital, NICU Excellence in Service and Training Award