Sheila Hahner
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Education Specialist with a robust background at UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, demonstrating expertise in evidence based practice and a profound ability to lead and mentor. Excelled in developing evidence-based clinical pathways and enhancing staff competencies through innovative teaching strategies. Achieved significant improvements in clinical education and patient care standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Clinical Education Specialist
UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Clinical Analytics, Clinical Pathways
- Contributed to creating evidence-based Clinical Pathways.
- Provided training to staff on CP and CEG.
- Communicate pathway programs to senior leaders
Lead Nurse Planner for UPMC Provider Unit
UPMC Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Managed core Nurse Planner functions with added responsibilities
- Instructed nurse planners on course development through ETHOS
- Reviewed and approved submissions for adherence to standards
- Partnered with leadership to introduce new strategies
Nurse Planner for UPMC Provider Unit
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2013 - Current
- Apply for CNE course credits after analyzing and identifying knowledge gaps in participants.
- Create course objectives.
- Evaluate learning.
- Create course.
Clinical Education Specialist
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Clinical Analyitics/Clinical Pathways
Clinical Education Specialist
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2005 - 04.2018
- Transplant and orientation
- Organized transplant workshops twice annually
- Delivered training on reasons for organ transplant procedures and available treatments
- Introduced basic principles of transplant nursing at the bedside
- Conducted initial training sessions for nursing staff including nurses and patient care technicians
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
- Evaluated student performance in the clinical setting, providing written feedback on competency levels achieved.
- Served as a role model for ethical behavior through adherence to professional standards of conduct.
- Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
CCAC Allegheny/ South Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2008 - 05.2015
- Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
- Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
- Conducted classroom lectures, demonstrations, and discussions related to nursing topics.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
- Evaluated student performance in the clinical setting, providing written feedback on competency levels achieved.
- Promoted professional growth by encouraging students to participate in continuing education opportunities.
- Encouraged active participation among students during class discussions and laboratory sessions.
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
- Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
- Conducted lab lectures, demonstrations, and discussions related to nursing topics.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
- Evaluated student performance in the clinical setting, providing written feedback on competency levels achieved.
- Promoted professional growth by encouraging students to participate in continuing education opportunities.
- Encouraged active participation among students during class discussions and laboratory sessions.
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
- Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
- Evaluated student performance in the clinical setting, providing written feedback on competency levels achieved.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop clinical objectives aligned with academic goals.
- Advised students on personal issues that may affect their academic success or clinical performance.
- Monitored student attendance records and provided support when absences were excessive.
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
- Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
- Evaluated student performance in the clinical setting, providing written feedback on competency levels achieved.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop clinical objectives aligned with academic goals.
- Advised students on personal issues that may affect their academic success or clinical performance.
- Monitored student attendance records and provided support when absences were excessive.
PRN
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1995 - 06.2005
- Provided comprehensive care throughout the hospital including acute care, Intensive care and Emergency Department.
- Assumed charge nurse duties when needed
Pediatric Acute Care RN
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1989 - 09.1995
Child Care Assistant
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1988 - 06.1989
- Assisted nurse with vital signs and basic care
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership Focus
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Carlow College
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania01.1989
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Teaching strategies
- Accreditation standards
- Performance Improvement
- Clinical expertise
- Learning Management Systems
- Quality Improvement
- Continuing education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical assessment
- Training Needs Analysis
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Developing curriculum
- Supervising students
- Clinical Supervision
- Completing physical assessments
- Clinical Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Patient Care Oversight
- Small Group Instruction
- Cultural competence
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
Certification
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License Expiration 10/31/2026
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- American Heart Association Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor Certification
- American Heart Association Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
- Certificate in Pediatric Bioethics
Awards
IMPACT AWARD: Recognizing Excellence in Evidence Based Practice & Research. 2015 Annual SWPONL Nursing Leadership Conference. Farmington, PA. September 2015. Poster Presentation., IMPACT AWARD: Recognizing Excellence in Evidence Based Practice & Research. 2015 Annual Society of Pediatric Nursing Conference, Minneapolis. May 2016. Poster Contributor.
Community Service
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC/Kohl's Hard Head Patrol, Pleasant Hills, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Jun 2007, 2019, (Summer months)
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Patient/Family Education Fair, Pittsburgh, PA, Apr 2012
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Patient/ Family Education Fair, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2013
- UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Walk, Bicycle Helmet Fittings, May 2020, June 2023
Affiliations
- Society of Pediatric Nurses: Southwestern Pennsylvania. Local and National Chapter
- Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)
- Balint Society
- PONL
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA)
References
References available upon request.
Publications
- Expedited Research Study IRB# PRO12110011 (multi-center) Predicting Immobility-related and Medical Device-related Pressure Ulcer Risk in Pediatric Patients.: Co-Investigator.
- Nursing Abdominal Transplant Fellowship. International Transplant Nurse Society Conference 21st Annual Symposium. Seattle, WA. October 2012: Contributor.
- Ethical Issues in Transplantation. ITNS Golden Triangle Chapter 2016 Annual Symposium: Educating for 25 Years: Keep Clam and Transplant On. Pittsburgh, PA. June 2016. Podium Presenter
- Ethically Driven Nursing Care: Shifting the Paridigm. 7th National Nursing Ethics Conference, Los Angeles California March 2017. Poster Presentation.
- Adverse Drug Event Reduction Strategies. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Nursing Conference. October 2016. Poster Contributor.
- Pediatric Education Series (PES) Webinars: Targeting Pediatric Nursing Education with a Collaborative Approach. 40th SWPONL Conference, Farmington, PA. August 2019. Poster Presenter.
- Pediatric Education Series (PES) Webinars: Targeting Pediatric Nursing Education with a Collaborative Approach. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Nursing Conference. September 2019. Poster Contributor.
- Pediatric Education Series (PES) Webinars: Targeting Pediatric Nursing Education with a Collaborative Approach. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Quality Week. September 2019. Poster Presenter.
- Nursing Driven Implementation of Sepsis Pathway on Acute Care Units Utilizing the Electronic Health Record. UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 2019 National Healthcare Quality Week. October 2019. Poster – First Place Winner.
- Childhood Abuse Conference Ethics Panel. 18th Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Child Maltreatment. April 25, 2024.
- Ethics panel-The ECMO Code of Conduct. 15th Annual Neonatal & Pediatric ECLS Educational Conference. October 10-2024.
- Predicting Pressure Injury Risk in Pediatric Patients: The Braden QD Scale. The Journal of Pediatrics. www.jpeds.com. Acknowledged for contribution.
- SPN Leadership Podcast Series: Ethics. Society of Pediatric Nurses. Aired in March 2020
- Horvat et al. (2024). A randomized, embedded, pragmatic, Bayesian clinical trial examining clinical decision support for high flow nasal cannula management in children with bronchiolitis: design and statistical analysis. Trials. 25:484-496 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08327-y
Committeees
- Medical Ethics Committee (Hospital Wide) Co-Chair
- Ethics Nursing Committee: Chair
- Total Parental Nutrition / Intralipids work group
- Evidence-Based Practice / Research Council, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Co-Chair 2014-6/2017
- Nursing Administrative Fellowship Taskforce, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Facilitator 2014-2016
- Abdominal Transplant Nursing Fellowship Taskforce: Co-Developer Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Co-facilitator 2011-2018
- Magnet Committee: Magnet Champion, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Pediatric Nursing Conference Planning Committee
- Skin Care Committee
- Med Policy Improvements, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
- Quality Review Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
- Nurse Advisory Council, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Transition Planning Committee for the new Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh facility
- Education and Professional Development Council, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
- New Products Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Education Specialist
UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2023 - Current
Lead Nurse Planner for UPMC Provider Unit
UPMC Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Education Specialist
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
04.2018 - 06.2023
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
University of Pittsburgh
09.2017 - 12.2017
Nurse Planner for UPMC Provider Unit
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
11.2013 - Current
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Carlow University
09.2010 - 06.2014
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
CCAC Allegheny/ South Campus
01.2008 - 05.2015
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Carlow University
09.2007 - 08.2008
Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Duquesne University
08.2006 - 12.2009
Clinical Education Specialist
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
06.2005 - 04.2018
PRN
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
09.1995 - 06.2005
Pediatric Acute Care RN
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
06.1989 - 09.1995
Child Care Assistant
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.1988 - 06.1989
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License # RN302757L Expiration 10/31/2026
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- American Heart Association Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor Certification
- American Heart Association Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
- American Heart Association Certified PEARS Instructor
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership Focus
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Carlow College
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