Staff
Below is the list of College of Nursing staff. It details all the information and their responsibilities.
Bernadette Bastien – Coordinator and Executive Assistant, Dean's Office
bastienb@health.fau.edu,
561-297-3207
Responsibilities include:
- Check out and maintain list of keys checked out to full-time faculty and staff
- Maintain the faculty/staff card access list for Owl card entry into the building
- Assist the Dean with faculty recruitment process
- Maintain full-time faculty credentials in personnel files in the Dean’s office
- Assist the Dean in submission of Faculty Promotion and Tenure Packets
- Assist the Dean in the Annual Evaluation process for Administrative faculty
- Prepare and submit telececommunication requests to order phones for new faculty offices, etc
- Prepare and submit work orders to the Physical Plant
- Prepare Dean’s travel arrangements
- Assist Dean with full time faculty contract process
- Maintain Dean’s appointment calendar
- Assist Dean with planning/coordinating meetings and catered events
- Assist Dean with building maintenance and repairs
- Assist Dean with faculty and college annual surveys
Colleen Alcantara-Slocombe – Castle Branch Custodian and Program Assistant
slocombe@health.fau.edu
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the background check process for students & faculty
- Ensure clinical faculty and adjuncts are up to date regarding their health records and immunizations, licenses, background checks, etc.
- Maintain revisions of all forms for Castle Branch
- Order desk copies of books, business cards, name tags, office supplies for faculty and staff
Alison Heim – Associate Director, Administrative Services
aheim@health.fau.edu,
561-297-1110
Responsibilities include:
- Send adjunct assignment letters out (fall and spring). Send faculty and adjunct assignment letters for summer.
- Maintain adjunct files; follow up when items are needed
- Process all non-grant travel requests and reimbursements other than pcard transactions (airfare and registration via p-card (corporate credit card must be done by a card holder)
- Ensure clinical faculty and adjuncts are up to date regarding their health records and immunizations, licenses, background checks, etc
- Manage scholarships; prepare Foundation award sheets; prepare letters to donors; notify financial aid of students requesting scholarships; review applications with scholarship committee
- Manage preceptor contracts; liaison with preceptor and clinical sites; liaison with FAU attorney
- Prepare tuition waivers for graduate studies
- Assist with faculty travel
- Request students apply semester to be TA’s; work with program directors to match students; collect and maintain timesheets for TA’s
- College of Nursing Timekeeper
- Prepare pre-award and manage various grants (HRSA, Novice Nurse Leadership, Palm Healthcare, etc)
Louisa Kelly – Assistant Dean of Finance
lkelly23@health.fau.edu,
561-297-3265
Responsibilities include
- Prepare and monitor non-grant Budgets
- Prepare membership renewals as needed
- Process all FAU Foundation transactions: deposits, reimbursements and budgets
- Approve all pcard transaction
- Process non-grant requisitions (other than business cards) and check request reimbursements
- Process and advise on all non-grant personnel and HR issues
- Establish update and initiate searches for new staff positions
- Receive and submit all Professional Liability Questionnaires
- Maintain and update list of clinical faculty for SIP (Self Insurance Program)
- Train and advise all College and Center staff of financial and personnel issues
Valentine Etienne – Director for Academic Programs
etiennev@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-3347
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate all CON course and exam scheduling; liaison with the Registrar’s office
- Schedule rooms in the CON building
- Manage FAIR reports – both assignments and activities reports
- Evaluate academic programs via focus groups and surveys
- Update the website
TBD – Research Coordinator and Curator - Archives of Caring in Nursing
@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-2883
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates preparation of all sections of grant applications – as described in the unique guidelines for funding opportunities
- Prepares final grant application sections (within the template guidelines) for electronic submission of grant applications
- Conducts preliminary review and assists Faculty with IRB application process
- Processes and prepares manuscript collections for archival and research use, in Archives of Caring in Nursing
Gerardo Guzman - Advisor for the Nursing PhD program
gguzman3@health.fau.edu,
561-29
7-0006
Responsibilities include:
- Coordination of the application and selection process for PhD applicants
- Provides course advisement for PhD students in conjunction with the Associate Dean
- Supports the dissemination of scholarly works by PhD students and maintains a database of PhD students’ scholarship
- Conducts the initial review of IRB submissions for nursing PhD students and coordinates the application process
Kyle Bryan – Associate Director, Research Services and Programs
kbryan1@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-1204
Responsibilities include:
- Consults with faculty in preparation of grant application budgets
- Prepares pre-award grant applications
- Assists with preparation of grant application budget justifications
- Coordinates pre-award consultant and consortium letters
- Reviews proposal narratives
- Works with new faculty in managing negotiated start-up packages
- Manages post-award grant expenditures and reporting activities
- Post-award grant management related to: human resources, travel, purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll
Jony Singh – Executive Director, Health Information Technology
jsingh@health.fau.edu,
561-297-2785
Responsibilities include:
- Responds to all IT related requests (Hardware, Software, Security, Servers) for the College
- Email support
- HIPAA compliance and security implementation
- VPN (Junos pulse) account support
Joseph Lotito – Academic Advisor for DNP Students
lotitoj@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-1109
Responsibilities include:
- Assist and inform students regarding the admissions process related to the BSN-DNP and DNP degree programs
- Assist with University procedures regarding registration, applications, and petitions
- Assist students by reviewing Plans of Study, Applications for Degree, Degree Requirements and other FAU and CON forms
- Assist students with registration permissions/overrides
Latchmin Harrilal – Academic Paraprofessional Advisor - RN to BSN
lharrila@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-3761
Responsibilities include:
- Advise new and continuing students in the RN to BSN Track for Boca and Davie campuses
- Assist with registration permissions/overrides
- Review transcripts
- Certify RN-BSN students for graduation
Javaris Hammond – Academic Advisor (Freshmen Direct students)
hammondj@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-4648
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with university processes and procedures such as: grades changes, Incompletes, etc.
- Assist with registration permissions/overrides
- Certify undergraduate students for graduation
- Assist students interested in applying for the Freshmen Direct BSN programs
- Advise students in the Freshmen Direct BSN programs
Chere Robinson - Academic Advisor (Accelerated students)
crobinson@health.fau.edu, 561-297-3263
Responsibilities include:
- Assist students in their growth and development by constructing meaningful educational plans which are compatible with their life goals. Providing a continuous and consistent process which is built upon the basis of frequent, accumulated personal contacts between advisor and advisee.
- Monitor progress toward educational/career goals and meet at least once each semester to review the progress toward completing the proposed academic program and to discuss grades and other performance indicators.
- Discuss and reinforce linkages and relationships between instructional program and occupation/career.
- Interpret and provide rationale for institutional policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Follow-up with the advisee on any report of unsatisfactory work (notice of class probation for poor attendance, notice of FA and/or failing grades, incomplete grades from past semester(s), etc.).
- Approve all designated educational transactions (e.g., pre-registration/registration schedule, drops/adds, withdrawals, change of major and advisor, waivers, graduation requirements, etc.).
- Refer students to other institutional resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention by other professionals.
- Maintain incoming accelerated nursing applications through Nursing CAS.
- Assist in the planning of new student orientations, and applicant interviews.
Alice Montford - Receptionist for the Davie Campus
amontfor@health.fau.edu, 954-236-1276
- Answer the phone and greet visitors and prospective students
- Schedule rooms for visiting faculty and staff members
- Collect paperwork from students for graduation
- Collect paperwork and checks for the Nursing Immersion class
- Prepare checks for deposit by the Davie Business office
- Prepare and distribute mail and packages
- Report copier information to Toshiba
- Order supplies for the Davie campus
Memory and Wellness Center
Bertha Tappen – Budget Coordinator
btappen@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-4067
Responsibilities include
- Prepare and monitor non-grant Budgets
- Prepare and monitor Grant Budgets
- Assist the audit process for all Auxiliary and Grant accounts
- Process FAU Foundation transactions: Budgets and Actual Reports
- Assist in the financial process of all fundraising events
- Establish update and initiate searches for new staff positions
- Process and assist on all personnel and HR issues
- Train and advise all staff of financial and personnel issues
- Process all travel requests and reimbursements other than p-card transactions
- Approved and process all p-card transactions
- Process requisitions (other than business cards and office Supplies) and check request reimbursements
- Receive and submit all Professional Liability Questionnaires
- Maintain and update list of clinical faculty for SIP (Self Insurance Program)
- Check out and maintain list of keys checked out to full-time faculty and staff
Patricia Ordonez - Outreach Facilitator
pcoope12@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-0933
Responsibilities include
- Conduct interviews with family members and complete family evaluations
- Conduct caregiver support groups
- Assist with the coordination of Caregiver educational programs
- Complete ADI grant reporting and assist with MWC outreach efforts
Ismo Hujanen - Project Assistant
ihujanen2014@health.fau.edu
,
561-297-4847
Responsibilities include
- Assist the Director with various projects as assigned such as managing the daily operations of a research study, grant project or clinical practice programs
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled grant reports
- Collect and assemble data for various research studies and grant projects
- Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care to patients throughout various stages of treatment on protocol and follow-up
Krista Landells - Assistant to the Manager
klandel1@health.fau.edu,
561-297-0103
Responsibilities include
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic records of participant attendance.
- Coordinate the monthly billing process and prepare related reports.
- Prepare weekly staff work schedules and participant attendance sheets that include routine expectations and also incorporates changes that occur.
- Recruit, register and orient volunteers for various Center needs.
- Train and supervise lobby greeters, maintain work schedules, and make changes where necessary in order to ensure smooth operation of Day Center reception area.
- Direct visitors and callers to the appropriate Center staff member.
- Provide administrative and clerical support for the Adult Day Center in the development of data bases, creation of fliers, preparation of various correspondences.
Taylor Blake – Activity Coordinator
blaket@health.fau.edu,
561-297-4235
Responsibilities include
- Plan and implement activities calendar for Adult Day Center.
- Ensure staff and volunteer assistance in conducting participant activities.
- Assist with enrollment of participants and coordination of Center support services.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for compliance with license and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure safe and orderly flow of Day Center activity operations on a daily basis.
- Oversee food service and activity supply levels in the Day Center.
- Attend staff meetings and family conferences as scheduled.
- Provide personal care assistance and safety for participants.
Belinda Murray – Day Center Nurse
bmurra14@health.fau.edu,
561-297-4380
Responsibilities include
- Assess and evaluate health and medical conditions of Day Center participants and ensure delivery of care in conjunction with their needs.
- Administer medications to Day Center participants following physician orders and within proper nursing guidelines.
- Provide case management services for participants and caregivers.
- In the absence of the Day Center Manager, oversee the daily operations of the Center, supervise staff and ensure compliance with license and regulatory requirements.
Shari Sanzo – Activity Supervisor
ssanzo2@health.fau.edu
,
561-29
7-4235
Responsibilities include
- Assist with and lead recreational and therapeutic activities in the Adult Day Center.
- Encourage, assist, and supervise participant involvement in activities.
- Assist in planning and implementation of Day Center activities.
- Assist in receiving, tracking and serving meals and snacks for participants.
- Provide personal care assistance and safety for participants.
Barbara Weinberg – Case Manager
bweinberg@health.fau.edu,
561-297-3591
Responsibilities include
- Respond to inquiries and referrals to facilitate Day Center enrollment process.
- Coordinate the completion of proper documentation for participant chart.
- Assess and evaluate service needs of Day Center participants and their families.
- Develops care plan specific to the needs of the participant and provide appropriate coordination and follow up services.
- Provide ongoing case management services as needed for registered participants.
- Document all case management actions in the participant chart and official records.
- Facilitate caregiver education and support services as needed.
- Provide families with referrals to community resources that meet their needs.
Valerie Wilson – Activity Supervisor
vwilso12@health.fau.edu,
561-297-4235
Responsibilities include
- Assist with and lead recreational and therapeutic activities in the Adult Day Center.
- Encourage, assist, and supervise participant involvement in activities.
- Assist in planning and implementation of Day Center activities.
- Assist in receiving, tracking and serving meals and snacks for participants.
- Provide personal care assistance and safety for participants.