Dr. Karin W. Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Appointed to the American Academy of Nursing: Global Nursing and Health -Expert Panel

United States

Geneva, Switzerland

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and CGFNS International, Inc. have partnered to offer the ICN Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC) certification, which recognizes the qualifications of nurses who serve as trusted and recognized clinical expert consultants to ICN, national nursing associations, governments and NGOs.ICN Certified Global Nurse Consultant are a global cadre of expert nursing consultants who:-Contribute to ICN projects covering a range of issues-Deliver… Show more The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and CGFNS International, Inc. have partnered to offer the ICN Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC) certification, which recognizes the qualifications of nurses who serve as trusted and recognized clinical expert consultants to ICN, national nursing associations, governments and NGOs.ICN Certified Global Nurse Consultant are a global cadre of expert nursing consultants who:-Contribute to ICN projects covering a range of issues-Deliver programs to ICN members-Provide nursing expertise to governments and non-governmental organizations Show less

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Region

" Shielding from Harm" Patient Safety Columnist in the Journal of Radiology Nursing. Three to four publications yearly.

Bethesda, Maryland

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Academia - Healthcare

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Enhancing DoD Global Acquisition Mission

University of Pittsburgh - US State Department Partnership. Faculty-led Research teams address real-world global U.S. national security issues through Diplomatic means. Led by expert faculty at host U. S. Partnering Universities, student interdisciplinary research teams creatively innovate to recommend actual policy actions, ways and means, to address questions of current and strategic concern. My area of focus: Africa. Third round of Diplomacy Lab work resumes Spring semester 2023.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Secondary Appointment

Bethesda, Maryland

Medical School and Graduate School of Nursing

Patuxent River, Maryland

Falls Church, Va

Washington, District Of Columbia

Concentration: WMD

Fort Belvoir, Va

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary leadership to align clinical practices with organizational goals. • Ensured safe delivery of nursing care in 59 multi specialty outpatient clinics at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.

Western Pacific / Asia Region

• Led quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and medical staff credentialing at USNH Okinawa Japan.• Ensured Joint Commission preparedness, accreditation, and collaborated with medical staff committee.• Member of the board of directors, driving strategic decisions for organizational growth.

Pensacola, Florida Area

• Led quality initiatives at Naval Hospital Pensacola Florida, ensuring regulatory compliance and Joint Commission Accreditation preparation.• Implemented continuous process improvement strategies to enhance patient safety and medical staff credentialing services.• Spearheaded strategic planning efforts to optimize quality control measures and infection control protocols.

Lamaddalena Sardegna, Italy

Senior Nurse of Branch Clinic and Director of Health Promotion Programs supporting active duty, family members and other eligible beneficiares of ships, submarines and tenant staff of Naval Support Activity La Maddalena Sardegna.Additional Duties: Instructor: CBRNE Hospital Provider and First Responder Training ; Hospital Incident Comand System (HICS)

Twentynine Palms, Ca

U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee

Legislative Fellow for Health Policy: Prepared Hearing on Health Effects of Ionizing Radiation for Veterans exposed to atomic bomb testing; Worked with and trained on DoD-VA coordination of Domestic Preparedness Program (DPP); Research and drafting legislation, floor statements, and substantive issues affecting veterans health.

Office Of Senator Arlen Specter (R)

Legislative Fellow for Health Policy

Doctor Of Nursing Practice (Dnp)

Activities and Societies: Beta Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nursing) and Pi Chapter.

Master Of Science (Ms) National Security Strategy, Weapons Of Mass Destruction Concentration

Ma National Security And Strategic Studies, National Security Policy Studies

Activities and Societies: With Distinction

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Process Improvement Methodologies

Master Of Science - Dual Major, Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cns) & Health Policy

Dual Master of Science: Nursing Health Policy and Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist - clinical concentration cardiac.

Bsn, Nursing

International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Chapter ;

Doctor Of Nursing Practice