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EDUCATION University of Massachusetts Dartmouth PhD(c) in Nursing 2011‐2016 Dissertation topic: “Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Exploring the Individual’s Perspective” University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Master of Science in Nursing 2004 Adult Nurse Practitioner Program Capstone Project: “Vague Symptomatology: Improving the Client‐
Practitioner Interaction” Rhode Island College Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Graduated Cum Laude 1998 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse TEACHING EXPERIENCE MGH Institute of Health Professions Assistant Professor Track co‐coordinator in the Adult‐Gero Nurse Practitioner track University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing Clinical Faculty Preceptor University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing Clinical Instructor Assisted in the “Enhanced Clinical Simulation Lab” for junior medical‐surgical students. Lecturer Developed syllabus, overall course structure, and was principal lecturer for: “Disease and Pharmacology I and II”; Clinical Instructor for junior and senior medical‐surgical clinical at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA; Co‐lecturer for “Advanced Assessment” for nurse practitioner students; Member of “Search 2015‐present 2010‐2014 Fall Semester 2010 2004‐2008 AMYBRUNO
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and Screen Committee” for Lecturer Positions in the Adult and Child Department; Served as Faculty Counselor for the Theta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Clinical Coordinator for the Adult Nurse Practitioner Program Responsible for clinical placement of student nurse practitioners; developing contracts between various agencies and preceptors; evaluating student performance; maintaining and developing preceptor contacts for the College of Nursing. Teaching Assistant TA for sophomore level course, “Fundamentals of Nursing”, and junior level course, “Nursing Care of Hospitalized Adults”. 2006‐2008 2001‐2002 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Southcoast Neurology Nurse Practitioner Provide direct patient care to a variety of complex neurological clients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. NeuroHealth Nurse Practitioner Provide direct patient care to a variety of complex neurological clients in an outpatient setting. Teva Neuroscience Inc. Speaker Present to local practitioners and support groups providing education about Parkinson’s disease. University of Massachusetts Student Health Office Nurse Practitioner Provided direct patient care to the student population at the University. Suffolk University Student Health Office Nurse Practitioner Provided direct patient care to the student population at the University. Urgent Medical Care Nurse Practitioner/Staff Nurse 8/11‐7/15 5/08‐8/11 2009 – 2011 2005‐2008 2007‐2008 2002‐2008 AMYBRUNO
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Provided direct patient care as a staff RN from 2002‐2006, then transitioned to NP role from 2006‐2008. Roger Williams Medical Center Staff Nurse Emergency Department Provided direct patient care as a staff nurse and also performed triage and charge nurse duties. Rhode Island Hospital Staff Nurse Jane Brown 4 North Medical Telemetry Unit Provided direct patient care as a staff nurse and also performed charge nurse duties. 1999‐2002 1998‐1999 PRESENTATIONS Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative Review; PhD Student Presenter & Poster Presentation, Presented at the 2014 Sister Madeleine Clemence Vaillot Scholarship Day Definition, Measurement, and Interventions to Treat Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative Review, PhD Student Poster Presenter, Presented at the 2014 Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) 26th Annual Scientific Sessions A Case Study for being a Caregiver of a Spouse with Lewy Body Dementia Poster Presentation, Presented at the 2013 Sister Madeleine Clemence Vaillot Scholarship Day
Health Implications of Chronic Marijuana Use Presented at the 2008 American College Health Association Annual Conference PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS Bruno, A. & Sethares, K. (2015). Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative Review. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 47(3), 146‐153, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Rhode Island Free Clinic; provided primary care to uninsured adults in RI from 2006‐2008 OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Editor of newsletter for Theta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: 2015‐present Secretary for Theta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: 2014‐2015 AMYBRUNO
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Preceptor for nurse practitioner student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS): Spring 2015 Served on the Leadership Succession Committee for Theta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: 2012‐2014 Preceptor for nurse practitioner students for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2014 NCLEX Item Writer: November 2005 MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (MCNP) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Southern New England Neurological Nurse Network