EDUCATION
North Park University, Master’s in the Science of Nursing: Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner,
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Kaplan University, Des Moines, IA, Graduated Magna Cum Laude,
Certification in Oriental Medicine, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, IL, Graduated Cum Laude,
Associate Degree in Applied Science School of Nursing, Truman College, Chicago, IL,
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse, Illinois,
Advanced Practice Nurse,
Controlled Substance,
DEA,
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Clinical Research Coordinator: Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifine (STAR). Managed three clinical sites with 176 women enrolled. Collaboration with the National Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP).
Clinical Research Coordinator: Notch Signaling for Breast and Melanoma: Internal trial at Loyola University Medical Center. Of the 380 patients meeting eligibility, all 380 participants enrolled.
Clinical Research Coordinator: A Phase III Randomized Study of Exemestane vs. Placebo in Post-Menopausal Women at Increased Risk of Developing Breast Cancer. Collaboration with the National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group (NCIC-CTG).
Clinical Research Coordinator: Detection of Breast Cancer with Addition of Annual Screening Ultrasound or a Single Screening MRI to Mammography in Women with Elevated Breast Cancer Risk, American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) 6666 Trial.
Clinical Research Coordinator: A Study to Identify Biomarker Modulation by a Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) Inhibitor in Breast Tissue of Premenopausal Women at High Risk for Estrogen Receptor Negative (ERN) Breast Cancer. Collaboration with the University of Kansas Cancer Prevention Center.
Assisted in Coordination of cancer prevention trials: American Society of Clinical Oncology Group (SWOG) Role of Bisphosphonates and Bone Health Issues in Women with Breast Cancer. Correlation of Nipple Aspiration and Ductal Lavage Cytology with Histopathologic Findings for Patients Before Scheduled Breast Biopsy Examination. Phase III Canvaxin (CancerVax) in Patients with Stage III and Stage IV Melanoma.
Affiliations
Member: National Consortium of Breast Centers (2007)
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International (2014)
Former member of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (2016)
Member of American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (2017)
Member of Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses (2017)
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses, Nurse Planner Committee Member (2017)
James Lovell Federal Health Care Center Tumor Board (2015-2017)
Voting member of James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Patient Centered Care Committee. (2015-2017)
Lean 6 Sigma Rapid Improvement Project- Improving Patient Appointment Scheduling for Specialty Care Clinics. (2015-2017)
Voting member of James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Staff Education Committee. (2014)
Voting Member of Nursing Research Council (2011-2017)
Coordinator-Nursing Research Council Subcommittee- Nursing Grand Rounds: Best Practices in Fall Prevention, the Reduction of use of 1:1 Observation. (2000-2002)
Facilitator, Region VIII Safe Communities Coalition, 2000-2002
CERTIFICATIONS
Acupuncture and the study of Oriental Medicine (2007-present)
Certified Clinical Breast Examiner (2008-2015)
Certified Breast Navigator in Imaging and Patient Care (2010-2015)
Protection and Ethical Treatment of Human Subjects CITI training for VA (2015)
Whole Health Coach, (2014-present)
AWARDS
Recipient of the National Nursing Education Initiative Scholarship to North Park University Graduate School of Nursing (2013).
Recipient for the “Outstanding Future Leaders of the FHCC” 2013
Winner of the “Nursing Excellence Award” 2015 (Nurse of the Year)
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Presenter, Society of Otolarynoloy Head and Neck Nursing, “Sleep Apnea: Getting the Bear out of the Bedroom” (2019)
Presenter, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses National Congress, “Acupuncture and Herbs: Uses in ENT” (2018).
Presenter, Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Acupuncture and Herbs: Uses in ENT. (2018)
Presenter, CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, 2016, Barriers to Care for Active Duty Military and Veterans with PTSD.
Presenter, CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL, 2015, Is Special Observation an Effective Nursing Intervention for the Reduction of Falls?
Presenter, Clement J. Zablocki VA, Milwaukee, WI, 2014 “Lumps, Bumps and Everything Else in Breast Disease”.
Presenter, Edward J. Hines, Jr. VA, Hines, IL Nursing Mini Residency, 2013 “Breast Disease and Breast Cancer”.
Presenter, William S. Middelton VA, Nursing Mini Residency, 2013, “Breast Disease and Breast Cancer”.
Presenter, North Chicago VA, 2010, “Understanding the New Mammogram Recommendations.”
Presenter, North Chicago VA, 2010, “Eastern Medicine and Breast Health”.
Presenter, National Consortium Breast Centers National Conference, 2009, “Eastern Medicine and Breast Health.”
Presenter, North Chicago VA, 2007, “Ins and Outs of Breast Health.
Presenter, Broadview Health Fair, 2003, “Breast Cancer Prevention.”
Presenter, Women’s Health Issues, Loyola University Medical Center, 2003 and 2004 “Gail Risk Model Calculation to Determine Breast Cancer Risk”.
Presenter, Illinois Trauma Nurse Specialist Course, Loyola University Medical Center, Spring and Fall sessions, 2000-2002, “Accident or Disease: Implications for Injury Control and the Health Care Provider”
Presenter, Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools, IL, 2001, “Mock Road Hazards Interactive Presentation”
Presenter, Garfield Elementary School, Maywood, IL, 2001, “Mock Road Hazards”
Presenter, Circuit Court Safe Communities, 2001, “Booster Seats Are For Big Kids”.
Presenter, Westview Hills Middle School, 2001, “Summer Safety Tips”
Presenter, Walmart Kids Faire, Justice, IL, 2001, “Car Seat Safety”
Presenter, St Daniel the Prophet Elementary School, Chicago, IL, 2000, “Halloween Safety”
Presenter, Illinois Safe Communities Training Seminar, Springfield, IL, 2000, “Safe Communities Best Practices”
Presenter, Illinois Region VIII Safe Communities Area Briefing, Raddison Hotel, Oakbrook, IL, 2000, “Best Practices In Safe Communities”
Presenter, North Riverside Police Department, North Riverside, IL, 2000, “Safety Town”
Presenter, St. Daniel the Prophet School, Chicago, IL, 2000, “Mock Road Hazards”
Community Educator, “Moms Too Soon” program at Morton East High School, Cicero, IL, 1999-2000. Monthly child occupant protection classes for young teens.
WRITTEN EDUCATION AND JOURNAL ARTICLES
Masella,K, APN, Aimuyo, O., & Patadia, M.O., MD (2017). Inhalant Allergy Evaluation in ENT Patients. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, 5(4), 212-219. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
Break Point Newsletter, author and editor of a monthly newsletter focusing on unintentional injury prevention issues for children, teens, adults and seniors.
Recipes for the Road, author and editor of a compendium of non-alcoholic recipes for summer and holiday use.
Pillars Newsletter- FHCC Newsletter combining the four councils identified in the Magnet journey. Founder and contributor.
Women’s Health Quarterly Newsletter, contributor for the Department of Defense Naval Station Great Lakes.
