Work History
Summary
Overview
Education
Skills
Honors and Awards
Community and Philanthropic Experience
Institutional Service
Educational Travel
Presentations
Timeline
Certification
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Teresa A Parsons, Ph.D.

Teresa A Parsons, Ph.D.

Kaneohe,HI

Work History

Electronic Health Record Adoption Specialist

Seneca Global Services/DeepMile, LLC
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Informatics trainer for the Defense Health Agency
  • Responsible for delivering educational content in recorded and live presentations via in-person and distance technology

Faculty

University of Hawai'i at Manoa and Hilo, Shidler College of Business
08.2015 - 01.2022
  • Clinical Faculty and Lecturer, DNP program (various sites) and Lecturer, Executive MBA (Health Focused) for HRM 688-Human Resources Management in Healthcare Organizations
  • Enhanced academic experiences by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lessons.

Project Integration Manager

Seneca Global Services
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Project lead providing direction related to the launch of a new electronic health record system at Tripler Army Medical Center including project level activity and personnel interfaces for a staff of 3,000
  • Monitor performance indicators such as cost, timing, and manpower loading

Nurse Practitioner

Kokua-Kalihi Valley (KKV) Family Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assessed at-risk clients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Contact Tracer

Hawai'i State Department of Health
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of public health professionals to streamline contact tracing processes and share best practices.
  • Monitored cases closely, ensuring prompt follow-up and escalation when required for high-risk or non-compliant individuals.

Red Cross Volunteer

Tripler Army Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Leadership mentoring program for senior nursing leaders at Tripler

Director, Nursing Executive Leadership Program, Graduate Division

University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Program Director for a Master's level program in nursing
  • Oversight of 12-20 graduate students

Red Cross Volunteer-Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Tripler Army Medical Center and Schofield Barracks Health Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Sponsored Nurse Practitioner students in direct patient care clinical settings.

Regional Nurse Executive/Chief Nurse Executive Officer/Chief, Department of Nursing

Tripler Army Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Chief Nursing Officer for a 284 bed Regional Medical Center serving a population of over 200,000
  • Responsible for nursing practice and procedures for over 1100 RNs, LPNs, and support personnel
  • Manager for Nursing personnel budget of $27M and $8.5M nursing contract agency budget

Chief Nursing Executive Officer

Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Chief Nursing Officer for Army Health Clinic
  • Supervised 150 nurses and annual budget of $52M

Deputy, Chief Nursing Officer

Ireland Army Community Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for a 70-bed community hospital, serving over 40,000 patients
  • Primary hiring official and second level grievances involving nursing personnel
  • Implemented a nursing services budget of $22M, successful renegotiation of a nursing union contract, and executed an emergency operations center to facilitate medical triage

Director, OB/Gyn Nursing Specialty Course

Army Medical Department Center and School, Tripler Army Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Director for 16-week post baccalaureate OB/Gyn nursing specialty program
  • Directly supervised up to 14 nurses in each iteration, providing over 600 hours of didactic and clinical experience

Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tripler Army Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist serving a case load of 20 high risk Obstetrical patients
  • Provided staff education, formal education presentations, unit level training, and training for unique patient needs

Nurse Director, OB/Gyn Department

Evans Army Community Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Senior nurse manager for the Department of OB/Gyn in a 120-bed community hospital serving 56,000 patients
  • Secured support and funding for faculty, preceptors and equipment for the transition, including successful negotiation with Union leaders

Deputy, Director, OB/Gyn Nursing Specialty Course

Army Medical Department Center and School, Tripler Army Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Instructor for 16-week post baccalaureate OB/Gyn nursing specialty program
  • Directly supervised up to 14 nurses in each iteration, providing over 600 hours of didactic and clinical experience

Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery Unit

Tripler Army Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Nurse Manager for a 15 bed Labor and Delivery unit
  • Served as first line decision maker for Union grievances, successfully adjudicating 90% at the first level
  • Oversight of a $1M unit renovation

Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Reynolds Army Community Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Senior clinical staff and nurse manager for a 27-bed unit
  • Directly supervised 25 nursing staff

Nurse Manager/Officer in Charge, Troop Medical Clinic

21st Combat Support Hospital
07.1991 - 11.1991
  • In support of combat operations during Desert Storm, deployed with a 300 bed Combat Support Hospital for over 50,000 deployed Soldiers
  • Provided care to an average of 400 Soldiers per day
  • Deployed to 4 countries to provide refugee care and services to U.S. Embassy personnel

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Irwin Army Community Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990
  • Provided direct primary OB/Gyn care and treatment for an average of 400 patients per month
  • Served on the Board of Directors for a 5 county Family Violence Education and Support Shelter

Clinical Staff Nurse/Shift Charge Nurse, Combined Women's Unit

121st Combat Support Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1985
  • Clinical staff nurse for a combined 30 bed unit serving American military personnel assigned outside the U.S.

Clinical Staff Nurse/Shift Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery Unit

Winn Army Community Hospital
01.1981 - 01.1984
  • Acting Nurse Manager for 5 months, coordinated relocation of services to a new hospital facility

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional seeking opportunities in community service. Exceptional educator and public speaker who can manage multiple priorities. Committed to leveraging staff strengths and qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Education

Ph.D. - Nursing

University of Hawai'i, School of Nursing And Dental Hygiene
Honolulu, HI
05.2023

Master of Science - Perinatal Nursing

Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
05.1987

Master of Arts - Management and Supervision

Central Michigan University
Distance Learning Campus
11.1984

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Christian University, Harris College of Nursing
Fort Worth, TX
08.1980

Skills

  • Social media navigation
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Community Engagement
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Human Resources Management
  • Networking capabilities

Honors and Awards

  • U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Colonel, Retired
  • Expert Field Medical Badge, 05/83
  • U.S. Army Parachutist Badge, 05/78

Community and Philanthropic Experience

  • 808Cleanups, Current volunteer, All volunteer 501(c)3 organization dedicated to restoration of beaches and community areas for Oahu.
  • Ke Ka'hua ‘o Kuali'i, Volunteer board member, 2015, present, Grassroots, 501(c)3 organization providing stewardship of Kawainui Marsh in accordance with native Hawai'ian cultural practices.
  • Kailua Neighborhood Board member, 2013, 2021
  • Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Board Member, District V Representative, 2016, 2023

Institutional Service

  • Tri-Service Military Working Group, Commissioned by the Secretary of Defense to establish a Department of Defense Regulation, Treatment of Patients Alleging Sexual Assault, 2004, 2007
  • Department of the Army, Assault Prevention and Response Program Committee, Army Medical Department Regulation, Sexual Assault, Prevention and Response, 2005, 2009
  • Civilian Nursing Career Ladder and Qualifications Standards Workgroup, Commissioned by the Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), to establish a uniform policy for accession of Registered Nurses to Federal positions, 2008, 2010

Educational Travel

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Faculty, University of Hawaii at Manoa participating as a Non-Governmental Organization during Pacific Partnership Humanitarian Medical Missions 2011-2015:
  • Liaison for continuing education and cultural awareness training for Navy medical personnel aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship, USS Pearl Harbor and USS Cleveland.
  • Direct patient care provided during medical outreach clinics in Suva and Savusavu, Fiji and Arawa Clinic, Autonomous Region of Bougainville and Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, Kingdom of Tonga, Vietnam, Philippines, Samoa, and Federated States of Micronesia.

Presentations

  • Leadership in Nursing, presentation to nurses at Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji, June 2015.
  • Nursing Leadership in Developing Countries, Queen Salote School of Nursing, Kingdom of Tonga, June, 2013.
  • Evolution of Nursing in the United States, during a 3-day international seminar for 20+ Vietnamese physicians and nurses aboard the USNS Mercy, July 2012
  • Strategic Leadership: Nursing Contributions Toward a Culture of Collaboration, Plenary Address, Asia Pacific Military Medicine Conference XX, Jakarta, Indonesia, May, 2010.

Timeline

Electronic Health Record Adoption Specialist

Seneca Global Services/DeepMile, LLC
10.2021 - 04.2024

Project Integration Manager

Seneca Global Services
07.2021 - 10.2021

Nurse Practitioner

Kokua-Kalihi Valley (KKV) Family Services
09.2020 - 01.2021

Contact Tracer

Hawai'i State Department of Health
08.2020 - 01.2021

Red Cross Volunteer

Tripler Army Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2017

Faculty

University of Hawai'i at Manoa and Hilo, Shidler College of Business
08.2015 - 01.2022

Director, Nursing Executive Leadership Program, Graduate Division

University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
01.2011 - 01.2015

Red Cross Volunteer-Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Tripler Army Medical Center and Schofield Barracks Health Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2013

Regional Nurse Executive/Chief Nurse Executive Officer/Chief, Department of Nursing

Tripler Army Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2011

Chief Nursing Executive Officer

Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2007

Deputy, Chief Nursing Officer

Ireland Army Community Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005

Director, OB/Gyn Nursing Specialty Course

Army Medical Department Center and School, Tripler Army Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003

Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tripler Army Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001

Nurse Director, OB/Gyn Department

Evans Army Community Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000

Deputy, Director, OB/Gyn Nursing Specialty Course

Army Medical Department Center and School, Tripler Army Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997

Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery Unit

Tripler Army Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1995

Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Reynolds Army Community Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994

Nurse Manager/Officer in Charge, Troop Medical Clinic

21st Combat Support Hospital
07.1991 - 11.1991

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Irwin Army Community Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990

Clinical Staff Nurse/Shift Charge Nurse, Combined Women's Unit

121st Combat Support Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1985

Clinical Staff Nurse/Shift Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery Unit

Winn Army Community Hospital
01.1981 - 01.1984

Ph.D. - Nursing

University of Hawai'i, School of Nursing And Dental Hygiene

Master of Science - Perinatal Nursing

Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Master of Arts - Management and Supervision

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Christian University, Harris College of Nursing

Certification

  • Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (WHNP-BC) - National Certification Corporation.
Teresa A Parsons, Ph.D.