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?Gabrielle P. Abelard, DNP, PMHNP, PMHCNS- BC, RN, BSnPsychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program CoordinatorClinical Assistant ProfessorFaculty Assembly PresidentUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCollege of Nursing651 North Pleasant StreetAmherst, MA 01003Tel. 617-721-1153gabelard@umass.eduACADEMIC PREPARATION2014- Doctor of Nursing PracticeRegis College, Weston MA2014- Complementary Integrative Health CertificateRegis College, Weston MA2013- Post Masters Certificate Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Regis College, Weston MA2001- Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing, Adult Clinical Nurse SpecialistUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS Amherst), Amherst MA1997- Bachelor of Science, NursingUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS Amherst), Amherst MACERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGSCertified Cardiac Basic Life Support, Red Cross, January 2018Handle With Care Preventative Management Master Trainer,?February 2008Mass General Hospital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate, June 2007Crisis Preventative Institute, January 2006Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certificate, January 2006Myers Briggs Training Inventory, Certified Instructor, January 2005Effective Business Writing, MIT Professional Staff Development, January 2004Interactive Associates, Effective Meeting Facilitation for Supervisor, July 2003Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2001AWARDS AND HONORSNancy M Valentine Excellence in Leadership Award, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), New England Chapter, selected August 2020, to be presented October 2020Nominated for the APNA Psychiatric Nurse of the Year Award, April 2020Nominated American Nurses Association, Excellence in Nursing Practice Award, January 2020Nominated American Nurses Association, Excellence in Nursing Education, January 2020Featured as a notable scholar, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, May 2019Recognized as a notable black educator, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, May 2019Young Haitian Professional of the Year, US Haitian Chamber of Commerce, 2019One of 6 panelists selected US wide, Psychiatric Expert Panelist for setting the standard of the National Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?Exam, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), January 2011Team Contributor Award of Excellence, presented by? the CNH President, Caritas Norwood Hospital (CNH), June 2008Department of Mental Health Recognition Certificate for restraint reduction work, presented by the Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health,?December 2007Murphy Award for Staff Excellence, presented by MIT President,? MIT Institute Award, April 2005Infinite Mile Award, two-time nominee, May 2004 and 2005On the Spot Award recipient, recognized seven times, MIT SLP Award, 2001-2005 City of Boston, Multicultural Diversity Award, presented By Mayor Ray Flynn, May 1994 PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCENovember 2007- Present: Director/ Founder Abelard Psychotherapy Inc., Stoughton, MA?Major Responsibilities:Owner and director of outpatient psychiatric mental health clinic providing services to over 2500 clients in the Metro Boston and Southeast region of MassachusettsPractice provides medication management, psychotherapy, intensive in- home therapy, and mental health consultationA multidisciplinary team consisting of a Medical Director, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Workers, Training Support Specialist, Therapeutic Mentors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and administrative staffProvide evaluation and diagnosis of adults with psychiatric, emotional, and mental health concernsPsychotherapy provided to clients; includes insight, cognitive, and supportive therapiesPrescribe psychotropic medication in combination with psycho education and therapyTherapy modalities include; individual, family and group psychotherapySecured contract and oversee in home Child Behavioral Health Initiative project for at risk children and adolescents?in the South East Region of MassachusettsDecember 2005- January 2008: Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Psychiatry Educator, Caritas Norwood Hospital?Norwood, MAMajor Responsibilities:Provided oversight and management of the Department Competency ProgramConducted unit-based orientation and ongoing education for unit staff which included RN’s, Milieu Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Physicians, and Visiting Clinical FacultyResponsible for the management and facilitation of department education for a multidisciplinary staff of 200Coordinated facilitator for lectures and presentationsHelped to develop and facilitate innovative statewide recognized behavioral management programNovember 2004- March 2005: Charge/Staff Nurse, East Unit Erich Lindenman Center, Boston, MAMajor Responsibilities:Provided assessment? and mental health nursing care for adults on a 22-bed inpatient psychiatric unitCollected and analyzed data regarding patients’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needsExercised independent judgment in the practice of nursing and delegated tasks to RN’s and MHC’s?Conducted screenings and/or assessments to determine need for treatmentProvided health teaching for patients through individual and group interactionsAdministered and monitored effects of medications of patients???Oversaw psychiatric follow up, admissions, and discharge planning??Supervised and collaborated with nurses and over 5-8 mental health counselors during nursing shiftJanuary 1997- June 2004: Charge/Staff Nurse Special Care Unit (SCU), Erich Lindenman Center (ELMHC), Boston, MA (formerly located at Westwood Lodge Hospital, Westwood, MA)Major Responsibilities: Provided assessment for AD/HD, depression, anxiety, and other childhood/ adolescent issues on a 16- bed residential psychiatric unit?Supervised and collaborated with nurses and over 5-8 mental health counselors during nursing shiftOversaw psychiatric follow up, admissions, and discharge planningAdministered medications and provided nursing care to unit residentsActively participated on milieu and activity planning teamProvided health teaching for child and family through individual and group interactionsACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS2015- Present: Faculty Advisor/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program Coordinator, University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS Amherst), Amherst, MAMajor Responsibilities (Overall):Assist in development of UMASSCON PMHNP Program CurriculaAssist in development of CIM III course and mentored new instructor, Kathleen RogersDeveloped Courses as Coordinator:Nursing 580 Integrative Therapies in Health CareNursing 612 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/Child & AdolescentNursing 622 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/AdultNursing 626 Complementary & Integrative Healing Modalities INursing 627 Complementary & Integrative Healing Modalities IINursing 628 Complementary & Integrative Healing Modalities IIINursing 698 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Child & AdolescentNursing 698 Advanced Practicum Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/ChildNursing 698C Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/Adults & Older AdultsNursing 798GF Practicum: Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families 2018-2019:Undergraduate STEM AdvisorTeaching Assistant for 1 stem cell studentFall and Spring 2019 Coordinator Role for Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Students (PMHNP)Creator of Clinical Program Grid for PMHNP studentsCreator of PMHNP Voice Thread Guide for new Post- Masters certificate and DNP studentsAssist with the placement of multiple graduate students in clinical placements within MassachusettsHelp to recruit, interview, and recommend graduate students to the DNP and PMHNP Certificate Program - Conduct annual course reviews and collaborate with the Director of DNP Program in the recruitment of course faculty Advisor to course faculty in PMHNP program helping to set up and serving as liaison to programFacilitate development and oversight of all courses within the PMHNP program creating course shells for 10 courses Fall and SpringCreator of PMHNP orientation VT program for new Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Students (PMHNP)2017-2018:Assist in recruitment of Psychiatric Mental Health Instructors for growing programAssist in recruitment of preceptors for Psychiatric Mental Health Program Coordinated courses and set up all PMHNP courses for new instructors (updated courses to one blackboard shell model)Mentor to new instructor of CIM program, Kathleen RogersAssist in creation of CIM III course Chair of Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committee, Advisor to Tiffany GriffithPilot small study in Complex Health Problems Course incorporating standardized patient actor for students in person and via telehealth (Project approved by UMASS Amherst IRB, DNP students had high satisfaction with project)Incorporated ANCC prep course within brand new Complex Health Course offered last Spring Academic Advising CON UMASS Amherst first DNP, PMHNP graduating class of six studentsAssist in the development and consultation of the CIM Certificate ProgramProgram Coordinator for PMHNP and CIM Program Responsible for program oversight and plan of study review of new applicants and adviseesHost of two virtual meet and greets for new and current DNP students Fall and Spring semester 2016-2017:Advisor to 15 graduate studentsPersonally interview, screen, and admit 30 PMHNP students Serve as second reader to three Capstone projects and first reader on two Capstone ProjectsResponsible for program oversight and plan of study review of new applicants and adviseesHost of two virtual meet and greets for new and current DNP students Fall and Spring semester CIM Program CoordinatorComplete final program review, and plan for program developmentAdmit first four students into CIM certificate program2015-2016: Advisor to 15 graduate studentsPersonally interview, screen, and admit 20 PMHNP students last yearServe as second reader to five Capstone projectsResponsible for program oversight and plan of study review of new applicants and adviseesHost of two virtual meet and greets for new and current DNP students Fall and Spring semester of 15 and 162014-2015:Advisor to 15 undergraduate and five graduate students Produce recruitment press release for new PMHNP programPersonally interview, screen, and admit 10 PMHNP students last yearHelp to develop, create, and plan New UMASS CON PMHNP Program Curricula:N690 M Integrative Therapies 2 cr.N690M Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders 3 cr.N697NP Neuro-psychopharmacology 3 cr.N612 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Children and Adolescents 3 cr.N698 Practicum: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Children & Adolescents 3 cr. (168 contact hours)N622 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Adults & Older Adults 3cr.N698 Practicum: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Adults & Older Adults - 3 cr.N721 Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families 2 cr.N798 Practicum: Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families 2 cr.N722 Psychiatric Mental Health Complex Health Problems 2 cr.N798 Practicum: Psychiatric Mental Health Complex Health Problems 2 cr.Design and facilitate two new PMHNP courses:N690N Integrative Therapies 2 cr.N690M Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders 3 cr.Help to develop, create, and plan proposal for the New UMASS CON Graduate Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Modalities for Health Professionals consisting of four courses inclusive of observatory experience: Integrative Therapies in Healthcare (2 credits) Complementary and Integrative Healing Modalities I -3 crComplementary and Integrative Healing Modalities II -3 crComplementary and Integrative Healing Modalities III -4 crSeptember 2014- Present: Clinical Assistant Professor Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS Amherst), Amherst, MA Major Responsibilities:Assist in teaching:Nursing 643 Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders, Spring 2019Nursing 622 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/ Adult, Spring 2019Nursing 580 Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Summer 2019Nursing 643 Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders, Summer 2019Nursing 721 Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families, Summer 2019Nursing 612 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/Child & Adolescent, Fall 2018Nursing 643 Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders, Fall 2018Nursing 722 Psychiatric Complex Mental Health Complex Health Problems, Fall 2018Coordinator PMHNP Program, Fall 2018Nursing 622 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/ Adult, Spring 2018Nursing 643 Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders, Spring 2018Nursing 580 Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Summer 2018Nursing 721 Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families, Summer 2018Nursing 798GF Practicum, Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families, Summer 2018Nursing 612 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/ Child & Adolescent, Fall 2017Nursing 626 Complementary & Integrative Healing Modalities I, Fall 2017Nursing 643 Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders, Fall 2017Nursing 722 Psychiatric Complex Mental Health Complex Health Problems, Fall 2017Nursing 622 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/ Adult, Spring 2017Nursing 690M Assessment and Diagnosis of Psychiatric and Mental Disorders, Spring 2017Nursing 580 Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Summer 2017Nursing 690M Assessment and Diagnosis of Psychiatric and Mental Disorders, Fall 2016Nursing 670 Family Systems & Intervention Nursing, Spring 2016690M Assessment and Diagnosis of Psychiatric and Mental Disorders, Spring 2016Nursing 690E Nursing Ethics, Health Policy & Politics, Summer 2016Nursing 690N Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Summer 2016Nursing 580 Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Summer 2016Nursing 690M Assessment and Diagnosis of Psychiatric and Mental Disorders, Fall 2015Nursing 690N Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Fall 2015Nursing 670 Family Systems & Intervention Nursing, Spring 2015Nursing 690E Nursing Ethics, Health Policy & Politics, Summer 2015Nursing 697Q Integrative Therapies in Health Care, Summer 2015Nursing 697Q ST- Integrative Therapies and Health Care, Summer 2015Nursing 898A: P- DNP Practicum: Immersion Exp., Spring 2015Nursing 196: Independent Study, Fall 2015Nursing 603 Theoretical Components of Nursing Science, Fall 2014January 2004- January 2011: Adjunct Faculty, Mental Health Nursing Simmons College, School of Allied Health and Sciences, Boston, MAMajor Responsibilities:Serve as a mentor, resource, liaison and educator to studentsDevelop innovative curriculum program to teach nursing students in clinical settingParticipate in creating a therapeutic milieu in a Partial Hospitalization Program with dialectal?and cognitive treatmentAugust 2001- December 2005: Program Manager for Graduate Residences, Office of Residential Life and Student Life Programs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MAMajor Responsibilities:???Assist operations and administration of diverse living- learning residence zone compromised of over 1,200 graduate studentsManager and financial signatory of 10 account budgets totaling over $60,000Primary and secondary support of the Dean on Call system, providing after hours and weekend emergency response to the entire campusDirectly supervise and train a staff of ten within residential zoneAdvise and support three halls of both single and family graduate residences, on community building crisis management, programming, and mental health needsAdvise student governments and house teams within zoneParticipate on several committees including, Diversity Issues Committee, Mental Health?Committee, Task Force, Community builders, Co-Chair the Family Housing Committee, and Graduate Student CouncilCreate and facilitate innovative programs for areas of need within the MIT Community?Develop and implement academic and social programmingProvide non- clinical counseling for students seeking guidance for academic and personal issues August 2000- May 2001: Assistant Resident Director, Office of Residential Life and Housing Services?University of Massachusetts (UMASS Amherst), Amherst, MA Major Responsibilities:Help to train, supervise, and evaluate 18 RAs and 1 Community Development Assistant (CDA)Directly supervise 18 RAs and 1 CDA in program development; responsible in overseeing all programming effort in hallAssist operations and administration of diverse living- learning residence hall housing of 587 studentsDirectly supervise six Resident Assistants (RAs)Directly supervise Harambee Program, which consists of 30 residents? Worked with students of African Descent in promoting academic success, cultural awareness, programming, and community buildingDirectly advise Harambee Council consisting of four elected members in the revamping of the programProvide non- clinical counseling for students seeking guidance for academic and personal issuesFacilitate informal and formal educational processes to resolve violations of community normsDevelop and implement academic and social programmingPlan and implement RA selection and trainingActively participate on the Special Interest Residential Programs’ Committee which oversees the development of academic excellence, cultural awareness, community building, and programming needs of residents residing in special interest housingFacilitate conference training sessions on health promotion and roles and responsibilities of RAs?????September 1999- May 2000: Mental Health Teaching Assistant School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS Amherst), Amherst MA Major Responsibilities:Assist in teaching mental health nursing to 65 students in an undergraduate nursing class Encourage student faculty contact and interactionFacilitate weekly office hoursEncourage active learning, organized test reviews, and provide tutoring services that emphasize differences of learning while respecting diverse talentsMaintain grade records and provide ongoing feedback to students on academic standardsCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst: College of Nursing:President College of Nursing Faculty Assembly (Fall 2020- Present))Dean’s Search Committee (Summer- Fall 2019)UMASS Amherst College of Nursing Diversity Committee (2018- 2019)Chair DNP and NL/MS Programs Committee (2018- 2019)Integrative Health Symposium two- day Conference Planning CommitteeParticipated on steering committee National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) to create first ever NONPF Addictions SIG NONPF membership (2016-2017)Conference Planning Committee Member for 2nd Annual Integrative Health Symposium: Spotlight on Veteran’s Health (2016)Participated on Labyrinth planning steering committee (Spring 2015)Chair of Complementary Integrative Modalities (CIM) Committee, 2015) Chaired a 10 member committee of nursing and integrative health professions from throughout MassachusettsCo- Chair Integrative Health Symposium (2014)Recruit, plan, and help to develop a two day, ANCC 12 contact hour conference for inter-professionals throughout the US, May 2015Planning Committee member for two- day Integrative Health Conference, Presenter, Fall 2014MBTI and communication sessionTeambuilding sessionChain and MBTI wrap up sessionHRSA Grant Committee Member (2014 – 2017) Participated in weekly meetings year- round, fall, spring, and summer (Veterans Health, CIM, Interprofessional collaboration, telehealth, Psych mental healthPlanned and helped design two- day conferenceParticipated in marketing and recruitment of presenters and conference participantsHelped to plan, organize and facilitate conference schedule Member DNP and CNL/MS Programs Committee, Chaired six member faculty committee (2014- Present) Assisted in development of Psychiatric Competencies and Mapping for CCNE Review and Certification Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Review and ApprovalPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Masters Certificate Program Review and Approval Complimentary Integrative Health Certificate Program Review and ApprovalMember of Bylaws Committee (2019- 2020)Vice President and Secretary, Haitian-American Association, UMASS Amherst, (1995-1997) MENTORSHIPMentor to Black student nurses through Black Student Nurses Association, University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Amherst Board of Directors, Shooting Touch Incorporated, using basketball to educate and empower at risk youth in planning the mental health curriculum for coaches and athletesMet with CIM consultant to review CIM curriculum throughout the yearServe as a Cultural Competency Facilitator and Trainer to first responders, law enforcement officers,?emergency medical technicians, and firemen in over 15 presentations to area police department and fire stations in Western Massachusetts, 2008-2009Co-founder African, Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American (ALANA) organization for nursing students of color as a UMASS College of Nursing graduate student (1997)Advisor African, Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American (ALANA), 1993-1997, and 2019- 2020PUBLICATIONSAbelard, G. & Dundon, E. (2020) Child and Sexual Development, Chapter 5, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., In press, (14 pages). Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health: A Resource for Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Primary Care.Abelard, G. Kathleen Rogers, (Year) DNP, FNP; MSN, Pamela Aselton, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHCNS, BC Education Intervention in Primary Careto Improve Chronic Pain Outcomes. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) ISSN 2320-5407A Cross Ref Indexed Journal Int. J. Adv. RES. 6(1), 1270-1274Doi: 10.21474/IJAR01/6346Abstracts Submitted:Abelard, G. (2017). ISPN: Wellness Model, Integrative Health Tool Psychopharmacology Institute & Annual Conference March 7-11, 2017.Abelard, G. (2016). The Experience of the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Conducting Videoconferencing Telemental Health. Pending Acceptance September, 2016.Abelard, G. (2017). International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN), Submitted conference abstract. Wellness model, Integrative Health Tool Psychopharmacology Institute and Annual Conference Baltimore Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards Baltimore, Maryland USA, March 7-11, 2017.Abelard, G. (2017). Sigma Theta Tau International: Keeping Self-Care in Health Care: An Innovative Approach to teaching Integrative Health for NP students, abstract submission 44th Biennial Convention, October 28, 2017.Abelard, G.et al. (2017). Sigma Theta Tau International: Webinars and Weaving: An Innovative Model of Interprofessional Education in an Online DNP Program, Group abstract submission 44th Biennial Convention, October, 2017.Abelard, G. (2017). Sigma Theta Tau 44th Biennial Convention, Ireland Keeping Self- Care in Health Care: An Innovative approach to teaching Integrative Health for NP students, July 14, 2017.Abelard, G. (2017). Sigma Theta Tau International, Ireland The Integration of Mental Health Competencies into Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Curriculum, July 14, 2017.Aselton, P. & Abelard, G. (2016). NONPF 42nd Annual Meeting Conference, Integrating Psychiatric Mental Competencies into Primary Care NP tracks in a DNP Program, Seattle, Washington, April 13-17 2016.SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIESItem writer for draft submission Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, The Experience of the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Conducting Videoconferencing Telemental Health- Pending acceptance, 2016Integrative Health SymposiumRecruited, planned and helped to develop three two- day Nursing CE approved hours for inter-professionals throughout the US, 2015-2017Co-writer, and co-coordinator of Complementary Integrative Health Modalities Interprofessional Certificate Program OnlineProposal draft for Clinical Practice Child Behavioral Health Initiative Project accepted by MBHP Health Ins. (Final stages of Program approval to offer In Home Therapy for at risk children and adolescents in the South East Region of Massachusetts)Key contributor editor of PMHNP Post Master’s Certificate, approved by faculty senateKey contributor editor of PMHNP DNP Program, approved by faculty senateCo-authored and implemented 15 credit CIM Certificate Program and continue to consult for program, 2015PRESENTATIONSConference Podium Presentations :“The Concept of Empowerment.” Abelard, G. Key Note Speaker, Women Empowerment Annual Gala of Women and Children Empowerment, Inc. May 11th, 2019, Brockton MaConference Poster Presentations:“Integration of a Mental Health Competencies across NP Curricula” presented 2018 at the Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health DNP Conference, Palm Springs, UMASS Amherst, Amherst MA.“The Integration of Mental Health Competencies into a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Co Poster presentation” presented October 28, 2017 P. Sigma Theta International44th Biennial Convention, IndianaNational Conferences/ Presentations:“Systematic Inequality and Covid 19: Mental health consequences” presented June 18, 2020 at Panel Discussion Facebook Live Presentation at US Haitian Chamber of Commerce.“Launching into Telehealth” presented June 19th, 2020 at Northeast/ Mid Atlantic Virtual Telehealth Conference, Telehealth Integration in?Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Curricula. “Taking Telehealth Mainstream, Infusing Telehealth Technology into Academic Healthcare Curricula” presented May 23rd, 2017 at Northeast/ Mid Atlantic Telehealth Conference, UMASS Amherst. “Video Conferencing Telemental Health” presented April 2015 at International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.Regional Conferences/ Presentations:Presenter Spring Class Presentation to CON nursing students N150 Myers Briggs and Personality Preferences, 2015“Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Conducting Videoconferencing Telemental Health”Lecture to CON nursing students N150 Myers Briggs and Personality Preferences, Fall 2015Integrative Health Therapies, Presenter Spring Class Presentation to CON undergraduate nursing students N327, Spring 2015APRN PMHNP Practice, Overview of Next steps to Clinical Practice to Regis College Final Semester PMHNP Students, April 10th, 2016“The Grief Process and Coping (9th grade students)” presented May 8th, 2020 Shooting Touch Inc. “Myers Briggs in Building Athletic Teams Lecture (9th- 11th grade athletes)” presented May 15th, 2020 at Shooting Touch Inc.Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Integrative Health, UMASS Amherst: Undergraduate Psychiatric Mental Health Course, Guest Lecturer, April, 19th, 2010“Technology Tools Presentation Introducing Zoom, Polling, and Webinar Registration” presented March 14th, 2020 at Western Black Nurses Organization.“Engaging Students in Online Learning” presented May 14th, 2020 at UMASS Darthmouth College of Nursing Faculty Retreat. “Badassery in Nursing” (Scholarship speaker for the N420 course) presented December 11th, 2019 at College of Nursing UMASS Amherst, Springfield Ma, “Managing Headaches in Primary Care HRSA Grant Presentation Webinar” presented October 19th, 2016 Inter-professional Collaboration Mental Health and Primary Care, presented at UMASS Springfield MA.“Personality Type as Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship Clinical Educator Program” presented Summer 2016, at University of Massachusetts Amherst.“Advanced Practice Next Steps, Webinar” (Graduating PMHNP Students) presented April 30th, 2020 at UMASS Amherst College of Nursing.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship” presented Summer 2017, at Clinical Nurse Educator Conference.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship CEW Workshop” presented Spring 2019, UMASS Amherst. “Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship CEW Workshop” presented Summer 2019 at UMASS Amherst. “Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/ Orientee Relationship” (Presenter two hour session) presented 2018 at UMASS Tower Square Springfield MA.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship CEW Workshop” presented Summer 2018 at UMASS Amherst.“What’s in Your Toolbox? Inter-professional Collaboration Mental Health and Primary Care Exploring Complementary & Integrative Health Strategies in Psychiatric Nursing” presented May 5th, 2017 at APNA New England Spring Conference.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/ Orientee Relationship Clinical Educator Program” (two hour presenter) presented August 2017 at UMASS Tower Square Springfield MA. “Empowerment in Lifestyles” presented August 30, 2017 at Clinical Nurse Educator Conference, UMASS Springfield.“Empowerment in Lifestyles, State of the Art and Science: Spotlight on Veterans’ Health An Interprofessional and Holistic Approach to Chronic Health Conditions” presented May 12th, 2016 at Third Integrative Health Symposium.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship” presented Fall 2016 at Clinical Educator Program University of Massachusetts.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship” presented Spring 2016 at Clinical Educator Program University of Massachusetts.“Change Theory” presented 2015 at UMASS CON Faculty Spring RetreatLecture to CON undergraduate nursing students N327 Integrative Health Therapies, Fall 2015“The Experience of the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Conducting Videoconferencing Telemental Health” presented Fall 2014 at UMASS Amherst Faculty Retreat. “MBTI and communication session, teambuilding session, Chain and MBTI wrap up session” presented Fall 2014 at UMASS Amherst Faculty Retreat. “Covid 19 call to action” presented at UMASS Amherst.Telehealth Integration in undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula UMASS Amherst“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship” January 13th 2015 at CLINICAL EDUCATOR PROGRAM University of Massachusetts Tower Square Springfield, MA.“Personality Type as a Framework to Optimize the Preceptor/Orientee Relationship” presented August 31st, 2015 at CLINICAL EDUCATOR PROGRAM University of Massachusetts, Tower Square, Springfield, MA“Personality type as a framework to optimize relationships with the self and others (11th grade girls) TELEVISION AND SOCIAL MEDIA APPEARANCESAbelard, G. Covid 19 and Impact on Mental Health July 8th, 2020. Health Matters with Doris Harris. WTCC 90.7 FM, Springfield, MAAbelard, Gabrielle [Gabrielle Abelard]. (2016, December 9). Red Lipstick Received:Three CPE new course development grants submitted and rewarded for the new course development of CIM I, CIM II, Complex Health Problems Didactic, and Practicum Courses (2017) $15,000 IPO Awarded Internalization Grant US/Canadian Graduate Student Enrichment (Fall 2016) $5,000 HRSA Advanced Nursing Education Grant Innovative IPCE in an Online NP Program: CAM Modalities for Patients with MCC University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing (L. Lewandowski, PI/ Project Director) (2014- 2017) $934,910Grants applied for and Unfunded:HRSA Advanced Nursing Education Grant submitted, Writing Contributor, “Doing it Together: An innovative Academic Practice Partnership Utilizing Telehealth” Telemental health training in Rural/MUA Primary Care sites University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing ( L. Lewandowski, PI Project Director) (2016) R $2,061, 468.0PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIESConferences Attended:2020: Launching into Telehealth-Virtual Telehealth Conference, Northeast/ Mid Atlantic June 19th, 20202018:Clinical Leader Workshop, Amherst MA, August 2018DNP Annual Conference, Palm Springs, California, September 2018Undergraduate Research Conference, UMASS Amherst, April 20182017:APNA New England Conference, Vermont, May 2017Custody and Caring Conference, Biennial International Conference on the Nurses Role in the Criminal Justice System, Saskatoon Canada, October 2017Integrative Health Symposium Conference, Behavioral Health in Primary Care, Springfield MA, March 2017NETRC Conference, Amherst MA, May 2017Clinical Leader Workshop, Springfield MA, August 2017Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Nurse Practitioner Online Certification Course, Spring 2017Recruited, planned, and assisted with development of ANCC 12 Contact Hour Conference at 3rd Annual Integrative Health Symposium, 20172016:APNA Conference, Baltimore Maryland, October 2016 Integrative Health Symposium Conference, State of the Art and Science: Spotlight on Veterans' Health Springfield MA, May 2016Clinical Leader Workshop, Amherst MA, January 2016Clinical Leader Workshop, Springfield MA, August 20162015: Integrative Health Symposium Conference, Integrative, Holistic Approaches to Chronic Health Conditions: Springfield MA, May 2015Psychopharmacology Institute and Annual Conference, Seattle Washington, March 2015?DNP Annual Conference, Seattle Washington, April 2015NETRC New England Regional Conference Vermont, October 2015 ................
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