Grant Pignatiello
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a Ph.D. in Nursing Science and a robust background in academia, research, and clinical practice. Proven expertise in solving complex problems, leading interdisciplinary teams, and driving impactful solutions. Skilled in quantitative analysis, project management, and effective communication. Seeking to leverage these skills in a consulting role at McKinsey & Company to help clients achieve lasting improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Evaluation Manager
American Nurses Foundation
11.2022 - Current
- Designed and maintained a national dataset for a mental health initiative of six U.S. hospital systems, synthesizing complex data to formulate evidence-based recommendations
- Developed insights from data analysis to support a national stress reduction program for registered nurses, showcasing advanced analytical skills
- Effectively communicated complex research findings to diverse stakeholders, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.
Research Consultant
American Nurses Association
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Led the redesign of the Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation survey, resulting in enhanced data collection from over 1,000 nurses and actionable insights
- Presented compelling rationales for research methodologies, securing enthusiastic support from senior leadership
- Collaborated with executives, hospital administrators, and stakeholders to maintain project vision and accommodate unique needs.
Regular Faculty
Case Western Reserve University
07.2019 - Current
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Nursing Science, focusing on critical care and pharmacology
- Conduct and oversee research projects on decision fatigue, emotion regulation, and nurse well-being, securing over $500,000 in external funding
- Lead an NIH-funded pilot clinical trial to develop and test an emotion regulation application, conducting qualitative analysis and mixed model analysis independently, resulting in statistically significant decreases in depressive symptoms among ICU surrogate decision-makers
- Mentor and advise students on academic and research projects, fostering an environment of learning and growth
- Collaborate with faculty and external stakeholders on interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2019
- Provided critical care in high-stress environments, showcasing problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, highlighting teamwork and leadership.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Science
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland05.2013
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Quantitative Analysis
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Data Synthesis
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Research and Evaluation
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Projectsandresearchfunding
- Principal Investigator, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Funded project on music therapy for ICU family members, $49,999, 2024, 2026
- Co-Investigator, Ohio Nurses Foundation, Funded project on nursing resilience during COVID-19, $100,000, 2021, 2022
- Clinical Research KL2 Scholar, National Center for Advancing Translational Science, Funded eHealth intervention project, $100,000, 2019, 2023
Publicationsandawards
Published over 25 peer-reviewed articles on decision fatigue and related topics., Recipient of the Early Career Investigator Award (2021) from the Midwest Nursing Research Society., Recipient of the New Investigator Award (2020) from the Midwest Nursing Research Society.
Timeline
Research and Evaluation Manager
American Nurses Foundation
11.2022 - Current
Research Consultant
American Nurses Association
09.2021 - 01.2023
Regular Faculty
Case Western Reserve University
07.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Nursing Science
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
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