Jacqueline "Michelle" M. Palokas, DNP, RN-CPN

Jacqueline "Michelle" M. Palokas, DNP, RN-CPN

Associate Dean for Administration

Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing

Email:
mpalokas@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-6207

Education

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, DNP, Nursing2014
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, MSN, Nursing2007
Mississippi University for Women, BS, Nursing2002

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Green Belt Certification, Joint Commission Resources Robust Process Improvement® Certification Council2024 - Present
Certification, University of Mississippi Medical Center Diversity and Inclusion Champion, University of Mississippi Medical Center2021 - Present
Certification, Certified JBI Evidence Implementation Trainer, University of Mississippi Medical Center2018 - Present
Certification, Certified JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Trainer, University of Mississippi Medical Center2018 - Present
Certification, Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board2011 - Present
Certification, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Systematic Reviews Performance, University of Mississippi Medical Center2016 - Present
Certification, TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation and Team Training2015 - Present
Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, American Academy of Pediatrics2006 - Present
Certification, Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association2006 - Present
Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association2006 - Present
Certification, Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association2002 - Present
Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, American Heart Association2002 - Present
Licensure, Registered Nurse, State of Nevada2019 - 2020
Licensure, Registered Nurse, State of Mississippi2002 - Present
Certification, Pediatric, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board03/2011 - 02/2017

Current Positions

Associate Dean, School of Nursing05/2025 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Associate Dean, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing07/2024 - 05/2025
Associate Dean, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing03/2024 - 07/2024
Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing07/2023 - 03/2024
Assistant Dean, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing07/2022 - 05/2024
Staff Nurse, University of Mississippi Medical Center2021 - 2023
Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing2020 - 2022
Adjunct Faculty, Touro University Nevada, School of Nursing2019 - 2020
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing2017 - 2020
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing2016 - 2017
Director, University of Mississippi Medical Center2012 - 2016
RN II, University of Mississippi Medical Center2007 - 2012
Nurse Manager III, University of Mississippi Medical Center2007 - 2012
RN Education Coordinator, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center2006 - 2007
Senior Staff Nurse, University of Mississippi Medical Center2003 - 2006
Staff Nurse, University of Mississippi Medical Center2002 - 2003

Publications

Journal Article

Hosey, L., & Palokas, M. Barriers and facilitators of human trafficking screening in the health care setting: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(5), 1001-1008.2025
Riddick, J., Davis, J., & Palokas, M. Preventing aggression in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, DOI:10.1097/XEB.00000000000005082025
Simmons, S., & Palokas, M. Key components of a transitional care program after acute stroke: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(2), 365-3712025
Schaefer, A.B., Garbo, C., & Palokas, M. Palliative care communication with stroke patients: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 23(1), 62-71.2025
Keith, B., Upchurch, L., Palokas, M, Christian, R. Improving communication among nursing staff at a children's hospital in the southern United States: a best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(4), 338-344.2024
Farr, J., & Palokas, M. Adolescent school-based mental health screening: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(2), 186-1942024
Lawrence, N., Christian, R., Palokas, M. Fall prevention in a pediatric unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(2), 149-157.2024
Fatherree, D.L., & Palokas, M. Postpartum hemorrhage prevention and management in women in an inpatient postpartum unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(2), 140-1482024
McMurtery, R., & Palokas, M. Counselor bias and contraceptive counseling for women: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(5), 925-9322024
McCullough, A., & Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of Mycoplasma genitalium: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(4), 700-7052024
Arnold, L., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Reproductive justice in pediatric health care: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(4), 737-7432024
Moore, H., & Palokas, M. Promoting surgical smoke management in a pediatric operating room: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 26-352024
Loflin, B., Upchurch, L., Palokas, M. Vaccinations in patients diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder receiving an immunosuppressive agent: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 9-152024
Walker, H., Garbo, C., & Palokas, M. HPV vaccination among eligible HIV-positive adults: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 36-43.2024
Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Integration of JBI evidence implementation training into Doctor of Nursing Practice curricula. JBI Evidence Implementation eBulletin, 4.2023
Price, T., & Palokas, M., Patel, N. Nursing assessments of women with hypertensive disorders during labor in an academic medical center in Mississippi: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(3), 241-2502023
Walker, H., & Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of anal cancer in HIV-positive men: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(8), 1648-16542023
Gholar, V., Palokas, M., Tacy, J. Structural competency curriculum in health sciences education: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(7), 1408-14522023
Pickens, J., & Palokas, M. Barriers and facilitators for implementing a nurse residency program for new graduate nurses: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(7), 1461-14682023
McGregor, C., & Palokas, M. Preprocedure care for outpatients in the cardiac catheterization lab in an acute care hospital in central Mississippi: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 167-1772023
Sinclair, J., & Palokas, M. Conflict resolution in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 138-1452023
Longwitz, A., & Palokas, M. Diabetes self-management education for adults with type 2 diabetes via telehealth in conjunction with remote patient monitoring: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 156-1662023
Sandridge, S., & Palokas, M. Nursing staff communication with pediatric patients and families in a pediatric transitional care unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 120-1272023
Schaefer, A. B., & Palokas, M. Caregiving experiences of informal caregivers of adult stroke patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(5), 963-9692023
Carroll, A., & Palokas, M. Oxygen saturation probe-related pressure injury prevention in children on an inpatient pediatric unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 58-672023
Robinette, B., & Palokas, M. Promoting sleep and rest of infants using non-pharmacological interventions within the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s of Mississippi: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 78-862023
McGraw, S., Palokas, M., & Harbour, L. Non-pharmacological interventions to promote sleep and rest among hospitalized pediatric patients in general pediatric wards: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 87-952023
Robinette, B., Palokas, M., Christian, R., and Hinton, E. Experiences of parents and prospective parents when receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for their child in the perinatal period: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(12), 2995-30002022
Palokas, M., Hinton, E., Duhe, R., Christian, R., Rogers, D., Sharma, M., & Stefanek, M. Barriers and facilitators affecting low dose computed tomography lung cancer screening in rural populations in the United States: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2727-27332022
Hargett, J.L., Criswell, A., Palokas, M., Christian, R. Non-pharmacological interventions for acute pain management in patients with opioid abuse or opioid tolerance: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2697-27202022
McGraw, S., Palokas, M., Christian, R. Effectiveness of trauma-informed, school-based interventions for children with a history of trauma or adverse experiences: An umbrella review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(8), 2087-20932022
Palokas, M., Christian, R., Hinton, E., Duhe, R., Thomas, T., Torres, E., Jordan, C., Gordy, J., Sharma, M., Gomillia, C., Stefanek, M., & Robinson, W. Barriers and facilitators to cancer clinical trial enrollment and participation among rural populations: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(7), 1827-18342022
Hargett, J.L., McElwain, S.D., McNair, M.E., Palokas, M., Martin, B.S., & Adcock, D.A. Virtual reality based guided meditation for patients with opioid tolerance and opioid use disorders. Pain Management Nursing, 23(3), 259-2642022
Carroll, A., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Mobile injury prevention programs for children: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(6), 1601-16072022
Barr, L.L, Christian, R., & Palokas, M. COVID-19 challenges and changes for home care agencies and providers: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(5), 1385-1391.2022
Gholar, V., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Structural competency curriculum in health sciences education: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(4), 1158-11642022
Price, T., Andries, C., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Factors contributing to a positive childbirth experience for women in a hospital setting: an umbrella review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(3), 854-8592022
McClain, A.R., Palokas, M., Christian, R., & Arnold, A. Retention strategies and barriers for millennial nurses: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(1), 121-1572022
Phillips, J., Palokas, M., Christian, R., Harris, J., & Hinton, E. Emotional intelligence in nurse managers and nurse job satisfaction and retention: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(12), 3238-32672021
Patti, M., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. The association between anti-thyroid antibodies and quality of life in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(9), 2307-23382021
McClain, A.R., Arnold, A., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Retention strategies and barriers for millennial nurses: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(4):867-873.2021
Hankins, A., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Advanced practice nurse professional advancement programs: A scoping review JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(4), 842-8662021
Meier, K., Tatum, E., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of adverse events with catheter ablation for adults with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(2), 463-4682021
Albanese, B., & Palokas, M. The effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments compared to pharmacologic treatments in veterans with sleep disturbances: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(1), 215-2212021
Vengaloor Thomas, T., Christian, R., Palokas, M., Hinton, E, & Pruett, C. Strategies to improve financial literacy and related outcomes among medical students, residents, and fellows in the United States: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(1), 257-2622021
Barrick, C.G., Stewart, M.W., & Palokas, M. Enteral nutrition for the intubated adult intensive care unit patient prior to general anesthesia: A scoping review. A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(8), 1701-17232020
Worth, G., Martin, T., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Free clinic oversight and outcomes in the United States: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(7), 1522-15272020
Hankins, A., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Advanced practice nurse professional advancement programs: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(1), 108-1142020
Lacey, L., Palokas, M., & Walker, J. Preventative interventions, protocols or guidelines for trauma patients at risk of cervical collar related pressure ulcers: A scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(12), 2452-2475.2019
Starnes, E., Palokas, M., & Hinton, E. Nurses initiated spontaneous breathing trials in adult intensive care unit patients: A scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(11), 2248-22642019
Majeste, A., Tatum, E., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Glycemic control outcomes of manual and computerized insulin titration protocols: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(8), 1626-16332019
Goreth, D. M., & Palokas, M. Association between premorbid neuropsychological conditions and pediatric mild traumatic brain injury/concussion recovery time and symptom severity: A systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(7), 1464-14932019
Dennis, R., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Effectiveness of financial incentives for long-acting injectable antipsychotic adherence in patients with psychotic and bipolar disorders: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(1), 43-482019
Stuart, D., Christian, R., Uschmann, H., & Palokas, M. Effectiveness of intrathecal nicardipine on cerebral vasospasm in non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(10), 2013-20262018
Goreth, D. M., & Palokas, M. The association of premorbid neuropsychological conditions and pediatric mild traumatic brain injury/concussion recovery time and symptom severity: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(3), 603-608.2018
Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Systematic review methodology in graduate nursing education. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(3), 587-588.2018
Starnes, E.A., & Palokas, M. Nurse initiated protocols for spontaneous breathing trials in the adult intensive care unit patient: A scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2421-24262017
Kirkendall, N.C., & Palokas, M. Behavioral and/or pharmacological interventions for managing sleep disturbances in children with an autism spectrum disorder: An umbrella review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2495-25012017
Andries, C., & Palokas, M. The effectiveness of interstage home monitoring on healthcare outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2502-25062017
Ryals, M. K., & Palokas, M. Pediatric post-anesthesia care unit discharge criteria: A scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(8), 2033-20392017
Palokas, J.M., Northington, L., Wilkerson, R.R., & Boss, B.J. An interactive evaluation of patient/family centered rounds on pediatric inpatient units. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30(4), e9-e15.2015
Palokas JM, Northington L, Wilkerson RR, Boss BJ, An Interactive Evaluation of Patient/Family Centered Rounds on Pediatric Inpatient Units. Journal of pediatric nursing, 2015 Jul-Aug;30(4):e9-e15

Abstracts

Palokas, J.M. Caring between a nurse and a child in an acute care oncology setting: Nursing situation. In C.D. Barry, S.C. Gordon, & B.M. King Nursing Case Studies in Caring (pp. 117-119). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.2015
Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Forward together: An evidence-based practice partnership. Abstracts accepted for the 27th Cochrane Colloquium, London, UK. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023 (1 Supp 1):36726. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD202301

Book Chapter

Barry, C., King, B., and Gordon, S. Nursing Case Studies in Caring
Across the Spectrum
Springer Publishing
New York
2014

Presentations

Webinar, “JBI LIVE: Putting evidence to work: Practical tools for clinical change.”, Webinar hosted by Wolters Kluwer and JBI (Alexa McArthur)06/2025
Poster Presentation, Education and training requirements for healthcare professionals caring for patients with a peripheral intravenous catheter in a trauma/trauma surgery unit: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Poster Presentation, Empowering nursing students through evidence-based study strategies., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Platform Presentations, “Empowering nurses to engage in evidence-based practice: Creation of the CLUB.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Poster Presentation, Post-discharge telephone follow-up among ischemic stroke survivors at a comprehensive stroke center in the southeastern United States: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Poster Presentation, Statin prescribing for eligible adult HIV patients in an outpatient specialty clinic: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Poster Presentation, Dehydration prevention in nursing home residents in rural Mississippi: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Poster Presentation, “Improving the insurance pre-authorization process for adult cardiac cath lab procedures at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2025
Platform Presentations, “Empowering nursing students through evidence-based study strategies.” The National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches (NCNAC) Annual Compass Conference., The National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches (NCNAC) Annual Compass Conference, Auburn, AL03/2025
Platform Presentations, “Reimagining the DNP project: Integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a DNP Program curriculum.”, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2025 Doctoral Education Conference, San Diego, CA2025
Platform Presentations, “Integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a Doctor of Nursing Practice program curriculum.”, Implementation Science and Synthesis Network of the Americas, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada10/2024
Keynote Speaker, 2024 Oxford Traditional and Accelerated White Coat Ceremony Keynote Speaker, Oxford, MS09/2024
Poster Presentation, “Integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a Doctor of Nursing Practice program curriculum: An Educational Initiative.”, Global Evidence Summit, Prague, Czech Republic09/2024
Poster Presentation, “Supporting contemporary practice through integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a DNP curriculum.”, Region 8 Sigma Conference, Jackson, MS09/2024
Webinar, “JBI LIVE: Pioneering integration of implementation methodology in Doctorate of Nursing Programs.”, Webinar hosted by Wolters Kluwer and JBI (Craig Lockwood)04/2024
Poster Presentation, “Discharge planning for inmates with mental health issues released from prison: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2024
Poster Presentation, “Frailty assessment for geriatric trauma patients in a level 1 trauma center: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2024
Poster Presentation, “Student hand hygiene at Piney Woods Boarding School: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2024
Poster Presentation, “Independent double-checking of high-risk medications among hospitalized pediatric patients: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2024
Poster Presentation, “Healthcare professionals in hospital settings identifying children who have been exposed to maltreatment: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2024
Poster Presentation, “Patient hand hygiene in a residential aged care facility: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2024
Lecturer, “Need a job? Applications, Interviews, and Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Senior Nursing Student Class, Jackson, MS2024
Poster Presentation, “Evidence-based practice allies: An academic/practice partnership.”, JBI IGNITE, Adelaide, Australia11/2023
Podium Presentation, “Forward together: An evidence-based practice partnership.”, Cochrane Colloquium, London, England09/2023
Podium Presentation, “Nurses together: An evidence-informed practice collaboration.”, ICN Congress, Montreal, Canada07/2023
Poster Presentation, “Pressure injury prevention in critically ill patients: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Improving communication among nursing staff at a children’s hospital in Mississippi: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Podium Presentation, “Primary postpartum hemorrhage prevention and management: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Central venous access device skin preparation and antisepsis on the Bone Marrow Transplant unit: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “HPV vaccination among eligible HIV-positive adults: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Podium Presentation, “Palliative care communication with stroke patients: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Adolescent school-based mental health screening: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, "Discharge planning for adults in an inpatient psychiatric unit: A best practice implementation project", 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Promoting surgical smoke management in a pediatric operating room: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Discharge planning in an acute care pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Discharge planning in an acute care pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Procedural sedation of adult clients in the emergency department: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Vaccinations in patients diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder receiving an immunosuppressive agent: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Clinical deterioration and escalation of care in adult intensive care unit patients: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Clinical deterioration and escalation of care in adult intensive care unit patients: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Fall prevention on an in-patient pediatric unit: A best practice implementation project.”, 2023 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS04/2023
Poster Presentation, “Retention strategies and barrier for millennial nurses.”, 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference and Pathway to Excellence Conference, Philadelphia, PA.10/2022
Podium Presentation, “The perfect pair for evidence translation flair.”, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2022 Doctoral Education Conference, Virtual05/2022
Podium Presentation, “Oxygen saturation probe-related pressure injury prevention in children on an in-patient pediatric unit: a best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Diabetes self-management education for adults with type 2 diabetes via telehealth: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Promoting sleep and rest of newborns using non-pharmacological interventions within the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s of Mississippi.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Pre-Procedure care for outpatients in the cardiac catheterization lab in an acute care hospital in central Mississippi: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Interventions for coping with moral distress in nursing: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Virtual reality based guided meditation for acute pain management in patients with opioid use disorders: A pilot project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, Ms05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Conflict resolution in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Individualized self-management plans for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center pulmonary clinic: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Reducing hospital readmissions in home health patients with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Non-pharmacological interventions to promote sleep and rest among hospitalized pediatric patients in general pediatric wards: a best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Improving nursing staff communication with pediatric patients/caregivers in a transitional care unit: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Nursing assessments of women with hypertensive disorders during labor in an academic medical center in Mississippi: A best practice implementation project.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Evidence-based practice allies: An academic/practice partnership.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Flowood, MS05/2022
Poster Presentation, “Stakeholder perceptions of the Mississippi High School Nurse Mentorship Academy regarding the completion of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination.”, 2022 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Jackson, MS2022
Invited Symposia, “Engaging and Motivating Your Team.”, 2021 Biennial Nurse Educator Conference, Jackson, MS09/2021
Keynote Speaker, 2021 Oxford Accelerated Pinning, Oxford, MS07/2021
Virtual, “DNP, PH.D, or Both? Defining Your Path.”, 2021 Theta Beta Annual Business Meeting05/2021
Podium Presentation, “Financial literacy and interventions among medical students, residents, and fellows in the United States: A scoping review protocol.”, Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group, Virtual05/2020
Poster Presentation, “Establishing a mobility protocol on a medical surgical unit.”, Touro University Nevada Research Day, Henderson, NV03/2020
Poster Presentation, “Establishing a mobility protocol in a medical surgical unit.”, National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, Nashville, TN03/2020
Podium Presentation, “A fasting protocol for surgical intensive care unit patients prior to general anesthesia.”, Society of Critical Care Medicine, 49th Congress, Orlando, FL02/2020
Podium Presentation, “A nurse-initiated protocol for a spontaneous breathing trial in the adult ventilated patient.”, Society of Critical Care Medicine, 49th Congress, Orlando, FL02/2020
Lecturer, “Need a job? Applications, Interviews, and Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Senior Nursing Student Class, Jackson, MS2020
Podium Presentation, “Join the CLUB (Clinical Leaders Using Best Practice).”, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2020 Doctoral Education Conference, Naples, FL2020
Poster Presentation, “Scoping and systematic review methodologies are imperative for doctoral education.", American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2020 Doctoral Education Conference, Naples, FL2020
Podium Presentation, “Evidence-based practice in graduate nursing education.”, Global International Network & Joanna Briggs Institute 2019 Conference, Adelaide, Australia11/2019
Podium Presentation, “Evidence-based practice collaboration between a school of nursing and a hospital in an academic medical setting.”, Global International Network & Joanna Briggs Institute 2019 Conference, Adelaide, Australia11/2019
Invited Symposia, “Impact of DNPs in Mississippi.”, Mississippi Educational Consortium DNP Conference, Jackson, MS03/2019
Lecturer, “Need a job? Applications, Interviews, and Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Senior Nursing Student Class, Jackson, MS2019
Poster Presentation, “Using an academic scorecard to enhance program assessment in nursing education.”, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2019 Doctoral Education Conference, San Diego, CA2019
Poster Presentation, “The association of premorbid neuropsychological conditions with pediatric mild traumatic brain injury/concussion recovery time and symptom severity: A systematic review.”, 10th Annual Evidenced Based Research Conference: Origins and New Directions, New Orleans, LA10/2018
Poster Presentation, “Effectiveness of interstage home monitoring on survival rates, weight gain, hospital admissions, and cost savings in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A systematic review.”, 10th Annual Evidenced Based Research Conference: Origins and New Directions, New Orleans, LA10/2018
Podium Presentation, “Systematic review methodology in graduate nursing education.”, Joanna Briggs Institute Colloquium, Antwerp, Belgium05/2018
Lecturer, “Need a job? Applications, Interviews, and Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Senior Nursing Student Class, Jackson, MS02/2018
Podium Presentation, “Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center Transition Nurse Meeting, Jackson, MS2018
Podium Presentation, “Caring is not just for patients.”, .” International King Conference, Hattiesburg, MS10/2017
Podium Presentation, “Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center Transition Nurse Meeting, Jackson, MS08/2017
Invited Symposia, ). “Clear to Partly Cloudy: Using Outlook to Forecast Your Busy Schedule.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Teacher/Scholar Lunch and Learn, Jackson, MS07/2017
Invited Symposia, “A Faculty Member’s Perspective of Quality Matters.”, Mississippi Educational Consortium DNP Conference, Jackson, MS03/2017
“TeamSTEPPS.”, Mississippi Educational Consortium DNP Conference, Jackson, MS03/2017
Invited Symposia, “A Faculty Member’s Perspective of Quality Matters.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Teacher/Scholar Lunch and Learn, Jackson, MS03/2017
Podium Presentation, “Professionalism.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center Transition Nurse Meeting, Jackson, MS2017
Podium Presentation, “Quality Matters.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Faculty Organization Meeting, Jackson, MS2017
Invited Symposia, “Business in the Classroom: The Nursing Profession.”, Northshore Elementary, Jackson, MS10/2016
Poster Presentation, “Patient/family centered rounds: Improving performance and safety culture in Batson Children’s Hospital.”, Sigma Theta Tau Region 8 Conference, Jackson, MS09/2016
Invited Symposia, “The Nursing Profession.”, Jackson Public School Health Academies Training, Jackson, MS07/2016
“TeamSTEPPS Essentials.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS2016
“Error Prevention.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS2015
Poster Presentation, An Interactive Evaluation of Patient/Family Centered Rounds on Pediatric Inpatient Units, Sigma Theat Tau, Indianapolis, Indiana09/2014
Poster Presentation, “Patient/family centered rounds: Improving performance and safety culture in Batson Children’s Hospital.”, Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Conference, Indianapolis, IN09/2014
Podium Presentation, “An Interactive Evaluation of Patient/family Centered Rounds on Pediatric Inpatient Units.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Jackson, MS04/2014
Lecture, “Hourly Rounding.”, CAMP UMMC, Jackson, MS03/2012
Invited Symposia, "A Thorough Assessment of the Admission Process at an Urban Healthcare Organization in Mississippi.”, Mississippi Organization of Nurse Executives’ Annual Conference, Madison, MS05/2007
Invited Symposia, “College-aged African American Females’ Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding Before and After a Teaching Program on Breastfeeding.”, Mississippi University for Women Honors College, Columbus, MS05/2002

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Academy for Excellence in Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center2022
Dean’s Emerging Academic Leadership (D.E.A.L.) Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center2020
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Novice Faculty Excellence in Didactic Teaching Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center2020
Full Graduate Faculty/School of Graduate Studies, University of Mississippi Medical Center2018
Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center2017
Janet Y. Harris Nursing Scholarship, UMMC School of Nursing2014
Sigma Theta Tau International/Theta Beta Chapter, University of Mississippi Medical Center2013
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University Mississippi Medical Center2013
Nursing Leader of the Year/Nurse Excellence Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center2009
Leadership in Advanced Management Principles (LAMP) Graduate, University of Mississippi Medical Center2009
CNEO Circle of Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center2008
Cum Laude Graduate, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing2007
Centennial Scholarship/Dean's List, President's List, Mississippi University for Women2002
Cum Laude Graduate, Mississippi University for Women2002
Whitehead Nursing Scholarship, Mississippi Nursing University for Women2001
Zeta Rho Scholarship, Mississippi University for Women2001

Professional Membership and Service

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Institutional Emeritus Status Committee2024 - Present
Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing, Officer, Treasurer2023 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Officer, Secretary, UMMC Alliance Board Member2023 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Institutional Assessment Committee2023 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Advisory Committee2022 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, School of Nursing Research Day Committee2021 - 2024
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Dean’s Emerging Academic Leaders Board of Directors2021 - 2022
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee, Curriculum Review Guidelines Task Force2021 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee2020 - 2022
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Faculty Role Development Task Force2020 - 2021
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Deputy Director, Cochrane Affiliate Group (Mississippi Centre for Evidence-Based Practice): US Cochrane Network2020 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Awards and Scholarship Committee2019 - 2023
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Workload and Practice Taskforce2019 - 2020
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Fundraising Chair, March of Dimes, March for Babies2019 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Excellence in Nursing Awards Committee2018 - 2021
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Ad Hoc Research Mentor Committee2018 - 2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Mentor, IQH Fellowship Program2018 - 2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Strategic Map Implementation Team (Green Team)2018 - 2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Ethics Simulation Leader for first-year medical students2017 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Chair, Doctoral Council2017 - 2022
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Chair, DNP Advisory Board2017 - 2022
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Graduate Admissions and Progression Committee2017 - 2022
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Volunteer, IHL Health Fair2017 - 2018
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Faculty Orientation Committee2017 - 2018
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Deputy Director, Mississippi Centre for Evidenced-Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence2017 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Element Leader, March of Dimes March for Babies, Butterfly Garden2017 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, MECDNP Program Management Council2016 - 2024
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ex-Officio Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee2016 - 2022
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Workforce Development Scholarship Review Committee2016 - 2020
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Co-Chair, Strategic Map Implementation Team (Team E-3)2016 - 2018
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Counselor, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Beta Chapter2016 - 2017
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, DNP Advisory Board2016 - 2017
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chair, Nursing Communication Quality Improvement Team2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, JBI Advisory Board2016 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Member, Teacher/Scholar Council2016 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Ethics Advisory Council2014 - 2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chair, Patient Care Value Analysis Team2014 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Co-Chair, Provision of Care Team2014 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Needlestick Committee for Employee Safety2014 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Institutional Review Board2014 - 2015
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Pediatric Nurse Residency Advisory Council2014 - 2015
Phi Kappa Phi, Member2013 - Present
Sigma Theta Tau, Member2013 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Organizational Shared Governance Results Council2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Hospital Practice and Standards Council2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Leadership Task Force2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Clinical Operations-Clinical Action Team2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Infection Prevention Committee2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Pediatric Heart Center Advisory Board2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, MRI with Anesthesia Process Improvement Team2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Children’s Length of Stay Committee2013 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Pediatric Quality Board2013 - 2015
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Sponsor, Unit Practice Council for Pediatric North Clinic2013 - 2015
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Sponsor, Unit Practice Council for Pediatric Specialty Clinic2013 - 2015
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Life Safety Committee2012 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Accreditation Compliance Team2011 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Mississippi Nurses’ Association District 13 Community Service Committee2011 - 2012
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Non-voting Member, UMMC Quality Board2010 - 2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, UMMC Peer Mentor Program2009 - 2011
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chair, Nursing Administrative Practice and Standards Sub-Council2008 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chair, Batson Practice and Standards Sub-Council2008 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Food and Nutrition Task Force2008 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, UMMC Pain Assessment Committee2008 - 2016
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Representative, Pediatric Asthma Core Measure Representative & Quality Board Liaison2008 - 2015
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Shared Governance Events and Recognition Sub-Council2008 - 2012
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Batson Blood Drive Committee2008 - 2011
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Nurse Development Task Force2008 - 2009
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, UMMC Human Resource Committee2008 - 2009
Mississippi Nurses' Association, Member2008 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Participant, UMMC Alliance’s Taste of UMC2007 - 2014
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Member, Magnet Attainment Committee/Power Pavers2004 - 2006

Committee Service

Nursing Communication Quality Improvement Team, Chair2016 - 2016
Needlestick Committee for Employee Safety, Member2014 - 2016
MEDICAL CENTER-ETHICS ADVISORY, Member2014 - Present
Pediatric Nurse Residency Advisory Council, Member2014 - 2015
MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 1, Member2014 - 2015
Provision of Care Team, Co-Chair2014 - 2016
Patient Care Value Analysis, Chair2014 - 2016
Pediatric Quality Board, Member2013 - 2015
Children's Length of Stay Committee, Member2013 - 2016
Pediatric Heart Center Advisory Board, Member2013 - 2016
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-INFECTION PREVENTION, Member2013 - 2016
Shared Governance Results Council, Member2013 - 2016
Life Safety Committee, Member2012 - 2016
Accreditation Compliance Team, Member2011 - 2016
UMMC Quality Board, Member2010 - 2013
Human Resource Committee, Member2008 - 2009
Batson Blood Drive Committee, Member2008 - 2011
Shared Governance Events and Recognition Sub-council, Member2008 - 2012
UMMC Pain Committee, Member2008 - 2016
Food and Nutrition Task Force, Task Force Member2008 - 2016
Batson Practice and Standards Council, Chair2008 - 2016
Nursing Administrative Practice and Standards Council, Chair2008 - 2016
Hospital Practice and Standards Council, Member2007 - 2016
Magnet Steering Committee/Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Member2006 - 2007
Tobacco Cessation Committee/Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Member2006 - 2007
Tobacco Free Campus Committee/Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Member2006 - 2007
Bleed Drive Committee/Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Member2006 - 2007

Other Service

Sunday School/Freeny Baptist Church, Secretary2017 - Present
Vacation Bible School/Freeny Methodist Church, Director2017 - Present
Operation Christmas Child/Freeny Methodist Church, Project Leader2017 - Present
Youth Leader/Freeny Methodist Church, Youth Department Leader2011 - Present

Teaching Experience

712, Nursing, Course, Course Faculty, DNPAnnual 2025
702-1, Nursing, Course, Course Faculty, DNPAnnual 2025
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2025
702-1, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2024
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2024
712, Nursing, Course, Course Faculty, DNPAnnual 2024
702-1, Nursing, Course, Course Faculty, DNPAnnual 2023
740, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2023
706, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2023
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2023
712, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2023
759, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
702-1, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
740, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
706, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
759, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
712, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2022
702-1, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2021
740, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2021
706, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2021
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2021
759, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2021
712, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2021
704, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2020
704, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2020
706, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2020
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2020
712, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2020
740, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2019
706, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2019
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2019
759, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2019
712, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2019
740, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2018
706, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2018
707, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2018
759, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2018
712, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, DNPAnnual 2018
740, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2017
706, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2017
707, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2017
759, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2017
712, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2017
740, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2016
706, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2016
759, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2016
712, Nursing, Course, Faculty, DNPAnnual 2016