Penelope M Herman
Professional Details
| Title: | Visiting Lecturer |
| Office: | None |
| Phone: | 978-542-2424 x1620 |
| Email: | penelope.herman@salemstate.edu |
Spring Courses
| Cat. # | Term | Course # | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3014 | L24 | NUR321 | Health Care of Women and Children |
| 3022 | L32 | NUR321 | Health Care of Women and Children |
Professional Biography
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, B.S., Nursing; Minor, Biology Cum Laude, May, 1997
Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts
Valedictorian, School of Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, B. S., Geography Magna Cum Laude, May, 1992
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Scholarship Award, Department of Geography, 1992
Phi Beta Kappa graduate
7/98 - 6/04 Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
7/06 - present Staff Nurse, Resource Nurse, Obstetrics (Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Mother/Baby)
Selected for Molly Catherine Tramontana Award for Excellence in Nursing Care and two MGH Service Excellence awards
ANCC Magnet Accreditation recognizing nursing excellence - current unit Magnet Champion for redesignation process
Provided competent, safe care of both low and high risk patients in a 12 bed 3,500 delivery service
Accountable for efficient, timely care in 5 bed triage area
Part of team responsible for new staff and new skill nursing orientation
Various committees including L&D Triage Workgroup, Staff Nurse Advisory, New Hire interview team
Childbirth Educator
Independently educated 6 to 12 couples in normal childbirth and post-partum expectations through 1 day intensive class or 2 day weekend class series
One of featured speakers at labor support conference for fellow staff
7/04 - 6/06 Parkridge East Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery
Managed 45-50 employees for 15 bed Level IIb 2,200 delivery service.
Developed and led educational retreat for Resource Nurses
Led HCA Maternal Medication Safety Initiative implementation for management of Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate and Misoprostol use
Chairperson for Perinatal Risk Task Force
Member of Cost Containment, Op-Invasive, OB Section, NICU and Perinatal Safety committees
2/96 - 6/98 Beverly Hospital, Beverly, Massachusetts
Staff Nurse, Obstetrics
Maintained professional care of low to moderate risk patients beyond 34 weeks gestation in 8 bed 2,500 delivery service
Professional Interests
AWHONN, Lamaze International, Sigma Theta Tau
Professional Honors include:
Molly Catherine Tramontana Award for Outstanding Service and Patient CareMassachusetts General Hospital
One of three Inaugural winners
October, 2007
Partners in Excellence Award
Massachusetts General Hospital
Team award for Childbirth Education, 2005
Individual award for Patient Care, Obstetrics, 2009
MGH Image of Nursing Campaign, “Simply the Best”
Selected participant for Photo Shoot and TV Commercial
2005, 2009
Responsibilities
In-patient Nurse Management experience. Registered Nurse, Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics. Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Clinical obstetrical nursing in Level II, Level IIb and Level III care settings. Developed strong clinical, leadership, and administrative skills in many areas of obstetrical care. Surgical Scrub training completed. Certified in BLS Healthcare Provider CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation. Completed AWHONN Practices & Principles and Advanced Fetal Monitoring courses. Past Lamaze International Certified Childbirth Educator. Part-time faculty in clinical setting for NUR321 in area of Maternal-Child Health. Facilities include Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Selected Publications
Featured in Boston Herald on-line article regarding Childbirth Education and use of Empathy Belly, July 2007 “LABOR OF LOVE: Dad tries 'Belly’ on for size”