Anna Vioral
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
Highly motivated results-driven individual with solid track record in delivering quality work and desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, excellent communication and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised as well as with teams quickly mastering new skills. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Waynesburg University
Pittsburgh (remote), PA
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops, and other educational activities related to nursing practice in the MSN program for nursing statistical methods
- Organized resources such as textbooks, handouts, audiovisual materials., for use in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through tests, quizzes, assignments, projects.
Independent Contractor
American Society Clinical Oncology
Pittsburgh , PA
07.2016 - Current
- Evaluate oncology practice's policies and procedures related to the Quality Oncology Practice Initiatives Certification Program to prepare for survey.
- Perform onsite surveys to evaluate standards of practice for chemotherapy safety, high quality of care.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to engage practices and communicate the findings to the ASCO team.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Chatham University
Pittsburgh (remote), PA
08.2015 - Current
- See previous nursing instructor responsibilities including informatics, ethic and legal, leadership, research, communication and quality improvement, scientific underpinnings, teaching strategies and information technology in the RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Community College Allegheny County
Pitttsburgh, PA
08.2002 - 12.2024
- Led clinical rotations for associate degree nursing students
Director Practice/Professional Development
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2017 - 09.2024
- Directed oncology practice and professional development for hematology and cellular transplant, medical, radiation, gynecologic, and surgical oncology divisions.
- Directed interdisciplinary research, evidence-based practice, and quality initiatives across a large oncology institute.
- Contributed to the pharmacy and therapeutic committee, institutional review board, and investigational drug services for the development of oncology trials and treatment protocols.
- Developed comprehensive strategies to improve oncology operational processes and productivity, organizational efficiencies to maximize quality and safety.
- Developed policies and procedures implementing oncology operational plans to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards of practice across 23 locations and 30 roles.
- Established programs and strategies for oncology education, onboarding, training, competency, certification, engagement, mentoring, and professional development to maximize growth and retention.
- Reviewed internal reports identifying areas of risk and potential cost savings.
- Served as an expert lecturer and presenter for the organization, board meetings, industry events, and national conferences.
- Implemented clinical programs with key stakeholders, including collaborative detailed plans, timelines, goals, budgets, resources, and outcomes.
- Executed the development and implementation of the professional development team, and sustained client relationships across a large geographic organization.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh (Onsite And Remote), PA
05.2004 - 08.2022
- Same adjunct faculty responsibilities for RN-BSN and MSN programs, including clinical rotations and evidence-based practice, health assessment, and educational theory.
Adjunct Faculty Member
California University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh (remote) , PA
08.2014 - 05.2022
- See previous adjunct responsibilities for RN-BSN, and MSN in allied health profession, nursing research and evidence-based practice, research utilization, health assessment, nursing research, philosophy of nursing, population health promotion and disease prevention.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Slippery Rock University
Pittsburgh (remote), PA
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Adjunct faculty on RN-BSN Program for nursing managed care and informatics
Director Oncology Education and Research
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Professional experiences same as Director of Oncology Practice and Professional Development. This was an internal title change.
Director Oncology Education and Research
Highmark/Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Please see the same experiences as above Director roles.
Systems Oncology Quality and Education Specialist
West Penn Allegheny Health System
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2007 - 09.2013
- Created innovative hospital system strategies to merge and integrate five hospitals into one network for hematology/cellular therapy, medical, radiation, and gynecologic oncology programs and quality care.
- Coordinated projects including patient education, electronic health record oncology implementation, marketing, quality initiatives, and staff education course development.
Oncology Clinical Nursing Education Specialist
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1999 - 05.2007
- Served as an oncology educator for the inpatient Hematology-Medical Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit to onboard staff, provide expert direct care, complete competencies, and expert lecturer.
Advanced Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1991 - 08.1999
- Delivered patient care with advanced roles as preceptor, charge, shared governance, and care coordinator for hematology-oncology, bone marrow transplant unit.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Cancer Center
Baltimore, MD
01.1991 - 08.1991
- Same responsibilities as advanced registered nurse, noted above.
Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1989 - 01.1991
- Same responsibilities as noted in the above registered nurse roles.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2014
Masters Adult Education -
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2008
Certificate Distance Education -
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2007
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albright College
Reading, PA05-1989
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Project/Program Management
- Transformational Leader
- Advocacy
- Time Management/Organization
- Goal Achiever
- Resilient
- Analytical
- Creativity
- Communication
Certification
- Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
- Oncology Certified Nurse
Accomplishments
- Oncology Nursing Certification Cooperation (ONCC) - Nominating Committee
- Oncology Nursing Certification Cooperation (ONCC) - Board of Directors and President
- Pittsburgh Magazines 2022 Excellence in Nursing Awards - Researcher (Honorable Mention)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Affiliations
- Journal of Nursing Continuing Education = Peer Reviewer
- Celgene Speakers Bureau
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Professional Presentations and Publications - available upon request
- Preceptor Graduate Nursing Students - available upon request
Research Contributions
A Qualitative Study of Midlevel Nurse Managers’ Perspectives of Scholarly Inquiry. (published- 2023) - Lombardo (PI) Vioral (2nd author)
- This study explores the key characteristics and needs of midlevel nurse managers (MLNMs) who support and engage clinical nurses (CNs) in scholarly inquiry.
Moral Distress in the Midst of a Pandemic: A Survey (published - 2021)
John Hopkins Collaborative Research Nurse (JHCRN) - Rushton (PI) Vioral (sub-site lead site co-investigator)
- The purpose of this study is to elicit the moral/ethical dilemmas facing healthcare professionals at this juncture in the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and any characteristic features of moral resiliency that help sustain integrity during these challenging circumstances
Other research and publications available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Waynesburg University
05.2022 - Current
Director Practice/Professional Development
Allegheny Health Network
05.2017 - 09.2024
Independent Contractor
American Society Clinical Oncology
07.2016 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Chatham University
08.2015 - Current
Director Oncology Education and Research
Allegheny Health Network
05.2015 - 05.2017
Adjunct Faculty Member
California University of Pennsylvania
08.2014 - 05.2022
Adjunct Faculty Member
Slippery Rock University
05.2014 - 12.2018
Director Oncology Education and Research
Highmark/Allegheny Health Network
09.2013 - 05.2015
Systems Oncology Quality and Education Specialist
West Penn Allegheny Health System
05.2007 - 09.2013
Adjunct Faculty Member
Duquesne University
05.2004 - 08.2022
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Community College Allegheny County
08.2002 - 12.2024
Oncology Clinical Nursing Education Specialist
Allegheny General Hospital
08.1999 - 05.2007
Advanced Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
08.1991 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Cancer Center
01.1991 - 08.1991
Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
09.1989 - 01.1991
- Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
- Oncology Certified Nurse
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Masters Adult Education -
Pennsylvania State University
Certificate Distance Education -
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albright College
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