Theresa M. Roberts MS BSN IBCLC
Career Goals____________________________________________
I hope to be instrumental in the development and education of the next generation of nurses by becoming
a leader and professional mentor for nursing students and faculty. As a seasoned professional nurse, I
hope to contribute to health care and the profession of nursing through leadership, assisting professional
development of faculty and contributing to the education of the novice nurse. In keeping with the vision
of the Institute of Medicine, I strive for our graduates to become competent and professional nurses,
advocates for life-long learning , and a politically active members of the healthcare and nursing
community.
Education Employment______________________________________
7/2013- present
Assistant Professor
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia
Responsibilities and accomplishments at University of North Georgia:
1. Course Coordinator for Psychiatric Nursing-ongoing
2. Member of task force groups for the BSN transition-ongoing
3. Implemented computer online testing for ASN student in Nurs 2110
6/2010 –7/2013
Nursing Instructor
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Responsibilities and accomplishments at Gwinnett Technical College:
1. Course Coordinator for Foundations in Nursing Practice
2. Instrumental in obtaining clinical contracts and partnerships with local hospitals including Emory Johns
Creek, Northside Forsyth, and Summit Ridge Mental Health Facility.
3. Organize and develop orientation program for upcoming Junior students (LEAP)
4. Team instructor in Concepts in Family Nursing, Pediatrics, Concepts in Adult Health I and II, Mental
Health Nursing.
5. Assist in obtaining and maintaining clinical partnerships with clinical sites and hospitals
6. Assisted in the completion of the NLNAC self-study , 2011
7. Assisted in the completion of the Georgia Board of Nursing Report, 2011
8. Coordinate adjunct interviews in 2012
9. Liaison for Division Deans Meeting once a month
10. Co-chair for GTC Relay for Life team 2012
11. Implementation of SimChart across the curriuclum
Education
8/2007- 12/12/09
Masters in Science in
Nursing with a Major
Nursing education
North Georgia College and State
University
9/1975-5/1979
Niagara University
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, New York
Theresa M. Roberts MS BSN IBCLC
Employment History
8/2013 to present
Asst. Professor of Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia
6/2010- 7/2013
Nursing Instructor
Gwinnett Technical College
8/2009- 5/2010
Clinical educator in
fundamentals in nursing
North Georgia College and State
University Dahlonega, Georgia
9/1998- 7/2010
RN IBCLC Lactation
Consultant for community
hospital
Staff RN in Level III NICU
1995-5/1999
RN Lactation Educator
and IBCLC (1998)
9/1993-2/1997
Staff RN in Level III NICU
Home visit nurse for M/B
and NICU
Emory Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, Georgia
9/1990-7/1993
Staff RN in Level III NICU
Childbirth Educator for 2
years
Alexandria Hospital,
Alexandria, Virginia
3/1988-3/1990
Staff RN in Level III NICU
with charge nurse
responsibilities
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut
3/1993 -1/1988
Staff RN in Level III NICU
with charge nurse
responsibilities
Medical City Hospital
Dallas, Texas
5/1982-12/1982
Staff RN in Acute Care
Clinic
7/1980-5/1982
Nursing Coordinator for
General Pediatric floor
Assistant Nursing
Coordinator for Pediatric
floor
Staff RN on the Pediatric
floor
7/1979-6/1980
Staff RN in Level III NICU
Emory Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, Georgia
Northside Hospital,
Atlanta Georgia
Dallas Children’s Hospital
Dallas, Texas
Hermann Hospital
(now called Houston Medical
Center)
Houston, Texas
Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Theresa M. Roberts MS BSN IBCLC
Professional Accomplishments
Implement the use of EHR across curriculum (2012-2013)
Assisting with the NLNAC self- study report and being an active participant in
the accreditation process (2011).
GOAL Nominating Instructor for Gwinnett Technical College (2012)
Member of Graduate Ethics Committee at North Georgia College and State
University (Fall 2007)
Chapter Review for Lippincott Pharmacology Book (Fall 2007)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC (1997-2013)
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Developed and initiated a Lactation Program for the hospital, including
educational resources for patients, families and the professional staff.
We now have three full time lactation consultants; we have 7 day/ week
coverage to maintain continuity of care.
I am the hospital resource for the medical and nursing staff for infant feeding,
specific nutritional issues, and management of outpatient feeding problems.
Guest lecturer at Brenau University School of Nursing (2008-2009)
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Presented lectures at Brenau: Maternal Nutrition and Human Lactation,
Acquired Disorders of the Newborn, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn,
Congenital Anomalies, and Care of the Infant in the NICU-Fall/2009
Presented two lectures: Breastfeeding in the NICU, and Care of Newborns at
Risk Related to Birth Weight and Premature Delivery-Fall/2008
Presenter at the 2008 Emory Eastside Spring Fling
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Presented lecture on Breastfeeding in the NICU to participants
Guest lecturer at Emory University School of Nursing
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Presented a lecture on Breastfeeding in the NICU for 4 years for the Masters
in Nursing students for Women’s Health- 2003,2004, 2005, & 2007
Fast Track Breastfeeding Conference/East Metro Health District (2000-2008)
 Served on the planning committee for a large Southeastern breastfeeding
conference for 10 years. Each year 120-160 people attended including MD’s,
RN’s, IBCLC’s, Wic employees, dieticians.
 Our speakers were internationally known and respected in the medical and
lactation community
Theresa M. Roberts MS BSN IBCLC
Staff and Peer Education________________________________________
Breastfeeding Task Force/Emory Eastside Medical Center
 Started and supported a task force to increase awareness and proficiency in staff nurses for
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support of lactation.
Breastfeeding inservices
Electronic medical record inservices to mother/baby staff
Professional Organization and Memberships_________________________
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Sigma Theta Tau
NOADN
RTS (Resolve Through Sharing) grief counselor
Publications_____________________________________________________
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Roberts, T., (2009). Breastfeeding: Getting Off to a Good Start. Peachy Baby, p. 11-12.
Community Involvement_______________________________________
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2011-2013 Team captain and co-chair for Gwinnett Technical College Relay for Life
2000-2010 Team captain for Gwinnett Country Relay for Life through Eastside Medical Center