| Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Dept: | Nursing |
| Office: | JH 262 |
| Phone: | 216-875-9672 |
| Fax: | 216-687-3556 |
| Email: | P.RUTAR@csuohio.edu |
| Address: | 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 262, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
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| Education: | ||||||||
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Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Ashland University, 2008
M.S.N., Parent Child Nursing/Administration, Kent State University, 1991 B.S., Nursing, The University of Akron, 1981 | ||||||||
| Brief Bio: | ||
| I have clinical experience in Neonatal, Obstetrics, and Pediatric nursing. My non-clinical experience includes over 8 years each in nursing management and in case management. Prior to coming to CSU, I taught for 6 years in a Diploma nursing program.
Personally, I am married, with a daughter living in Charlotte, NC. My husband and I enjoy golf, spending time with friends, and travel. | ||
| Honors and Awards: | ||
| Certified Nurse Educator, NLNAC | ||
| Research Interests: | ||
| Mentoring for both students and nurses. My doctoral dissertation used a mixed methods approach to look at the effectiveness of a formal mentoring program for school superintendents in Ohio. I am interested in transferring this background and applying it to nurses.
I have also done some qualitative research related to the experiences of minority nurses in a small community setting. Another interest includes the use of technology to enhance learning experiences in student nurses. I hope to combine interest in these three areas to identify and implement innovative methods to aid students and graduate nurses in transition to the professional nurse role. | ||
| Teaching Areas: | ||
| Nursing leadership, Women's and Children's health | ||
| Professional Affiliations: | ||
| National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau Ohio League for Nursing | ||
| Professional Experience: | ||
| Cleveland State University (Current)
Cleveland, Ohio Assistant Professor, School of Nursing Currently teaching Nursing Leadership and Management. Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing (Jan. 2003-Aug. 2009) Sandusky, Ohio Faculty, Maternal-Child Health Nursing and Nursing Care of the Adult III, a senior-level course in critical care and management. Also assists in teaching Nursing Care of the Adult II, a second-level medical-surgical nursing course. Initiated web-based management course in January 2007. Serves on Admission Committee, Curriculum Committee and Faculty Committee. Serves as Recruitment Coordinator. Appointed to Nursing Process Improvement Committee. The MetroHealth Medical Center (Dec. 1995-Jan. 2003) Cleveland, Ohio Case Manager/Utilization Management Coordinator. Worked closely with Physicians, Social Work, and R.N. staff in coordination of care for patients in a tertiary care setting. Worked closely with insurance companies in coordination of patient services. Implemented movement of case management from strictly inpatient to include outpatient settings. Performs tasked such as utilization review, discharge planning, ordering home care and durable medical equipment. Maintained communication with patients via phone contact and in person. Served on Grant team for RWJ funded research project, Catalyst for Kids. Served as representative in Nursing Senate. St. John Westshore Hospital (April 1992-Dec. 1995) Westlake, Ohio Director, Women¿s and Children¿s Health. Supervised obstetric and pediatric inpatient services at Level 1 hospital. Implemented home health visits for post partum mothers and infants. Opened OB clinic for low income and Medicaid eligible patients. Implemented neonatal resuscitation program utilizing NALS standards. Actively involved in negotiation of insurance contracts with managed care organizations. Rotated duties as Hospital Administrator on call. The MetroHealth Medical Center (June 1991-April 1992) Cleveland, Ohio Education Specialist. Coordinated education programs for OB and pediatrics. This included education programs for ONA continuing education credit, mandatory education programs covering OSHA requirements and JCAHO requirements. St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center (Sept. 1982-June 1991) Lorain, Ohio Director, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. Supervised professional and technical staff in the delivery of care to patients at a Level 1 hospital. Initially employed as staff RN, then promoted to Nurse Manager position and eventually, Director. Implemented mother-baby care and single room maternity care. Implemented hospital wide acuity system. Aultman Hospital (Nov. 1981-Sept. 1982) Canton, Ohio Staff nurse, neonatal intensive care unit. Provided nursing care to newborns and infants in a Level 2/3 NICU. | ||
| University Service: | ||
| Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor, McNair Scholars Program | ||
| Professional Service: | ||
| National League for Nursing:
Ambassador (2006-2009) Task group member Evaluation in All Domains of Nursing (2007 ¿present) Information Management and the Educational Process (2005-2006) Member, Education and Learning Advisory Council 2009 NLN Summit Planning Committee participant Ohio Action Coalition, co-chair, Task Group on Transition to Practice | ||
| Community Service: | ||
| St. Joseph Church Pastoral Council
Emily's Hopeful Holiday fundraiser participant | ||
| Research Grants: | ||
| MEDTAPP Mentor-2012-present: Grant aimed at developing a workforce prepared to address the multiple needs of Medicaid enrollees by pairing nursing and social work students with mentors in the field to participate in caring for the Medicaid population. Years 2&3 will expand the project to include other health care disciplines, with the objective of integrating the program into an interdisciplinary curriculum. | ||