OFFICE ADDRESS: |
Children’s Wisconsin - Milwaukee Hospital |
8915 W Connell Court |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
Phone: 414-266-3360 |
Fax: 414-266-3563 |
Email: kmcdermott@mcw.edu |
EDUCATION: |
08/2003 - 12/2007 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI |
08/2010 - 12/2012 Master of Science Degree in Nursing Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Duke University, Durham, NC |
08/2018 - 05/2022 Master of Education for the Health Professions Educational Leadership Track, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
08/2018 - 05/2022 Post-Master Certificate in Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
08/2020 - Present PhD in Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
03/22/2014 - 03/23/2014 Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (PFCCS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
08/15/2015 - 08/17/2015 Critical Care Ultrasound – Pediatric, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Chicago, IL |
11/2017 - 01/2018 Comprehensive Simulation Instructor Course (Competitive Application) 11/13-11/17/18 on site, followed by spaced learning online module completion, Center for Medical Simulation, Boston, MA |
05/2018 - Present TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Core Curriculum (Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety)Online Module, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
08/2018 - 05/2022 Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions, Post-Master Certificate, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
07/2019 - 06/2020 KINETIC3 Teaching Academy (Competitive Application), Kern Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
09/2019 Debriefing for Meaningful Learning (DML) in Simulation Workshop, Minneapolis, MN |
05/2020 Transparent Teaching Design Workshop, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
06/2020 - 08/2020 Practical Ignatian Pedagogy Workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
09/08/2022 Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare (DASH) Rater Training Workshop (Online Course), Center for Medical Simulation, Boston, MA |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2015 - Present Certified Nurse Planner, Educational Services, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2008 - 2010 Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Floor (Center 7), Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
08/2010 - 02/2013 Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Intensive Care Unit & Intensive Care Nursery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC |
04/2013 - Present Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2013 - Present Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care/Dual Track Graduate Options, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
2015 - Present Certified Nurse Planner, Educational Services, Children's of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2016 - 07/2018 Part Time Faculty, College of Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care/Dual Track Graduate Options, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
2016 - Present Clinical Simulation Faculty, Simulation Lab, Children's of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
07/2018 - Present Faculty Joint Appointment, College of Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care / Dual Track Pediatric Graduate Options, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
10/2018 - Present Program Director, Dairy Cares Simulation Lab, Childrens Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2018 - Present Director of Simulation-Based Education, Simulation, Pediatric Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Program, Children's of Wisconsin/ Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2021 - Present Program Director, Departments of Pediatrics & Medical Education, Pediatrics Simulation Program, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
04/2013 - Present Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Board Certified | Issue Date | Expiration |
PNCB (Acute care) | 03/07/2013 | 02/28/2024 |
Certificates | Issued By | Issue Date | Expiration |
PFCCS | Society of Ciritical Care Medicine | 03/2016 | None |
PALS | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | 10/2023 | |
ACLS | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | 08/2016 | |
ATLS | Medical College of Wisconsin | 04/2019 | |
BLS | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | 10/2023 | |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
RN (WI) | 02/15/2008 | 02/28/2024 | |
APN (WI) | 03/29/2013 | 09/30/2023 | |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
2007 Magna Cum Laude Honors, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
2010 Nurse Excellence Nominee, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin |
2011 Sigma Theta Tau International |
2012 Summa Cum Laude Honors, Duke University |
2017 Expert Teacher, Designation Nominee - Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 Expert Teacher Designation Nominee, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 Expert Clinician Designation Nominee, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2019 Annual Thomas B. Rice Award- Equity , Medical College of Wisconsin |
2019 “Expert Teacher” Award, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2020 “Expert Teacher” Designation Nominee, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2021 Annual Thomas B. Rice Award – Equity , Medical College of Wisconsin |
2021 Ellen Rudy Clore Excellence in Scholarly Writing Award for 2021, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Article PMID: 33879358 |
2022 Best Quality Improvement Abstract, “Effect of Quality CPR Coaches on Code Teams: One PICU’s Experience.” , 4th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Regional Pediatric Critical Care Consortium. |
2023 Nursing Doctoral Student Scholarship, National League of Nursing |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
2010 - Present National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) (Member) |
2011 - 2013 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Member) |
2015 - Present Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) (Member) |
2017 - Present International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) (Member) |
2017 - Present International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) (Member) |
2018 - 2019 National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (Member) |
2019 - Present National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) (Member) |
2020 - Present Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) (Member) |
2022 - Present National League for Nursing (NLN) (Member) |
2023 - Present Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Gamma Chapter (Member) |
LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2015 - 06/2018 Clinical - Leader, Critical Care PNP Leadership Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin |
10/2018 - Present Program Director, Dairy Cares Simulation Lab, Children's Wisconsin Leadership Appointment |
2018 - Present Simulation Lead, Critical Care Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Group, Medical College of Wisconsin |
01/2021 - Present Program Director, Dairy Cares Simulation Lab Operations Leadership Committee, Children’s of Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin |
07/2021 - Present Program Director, Pediatrics Simulation Program, Departments of Pediatrics & Medical Education |
NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2014 Member, CPNP-AC Standard Setting Committee, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) |
2015 Pediatric Module Pilot Tester, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) |
2018 Pilot Tester, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), Job Task Analysis Study for Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPNP-AC) Credential |
INTERNATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2019 - 2020 Member, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Outreach Committee – Website Subgroup, INACSL |
2022 - Present Member, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL)
APRN (Advanced Practice) SIG, INACSL |
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
Local |
McDermott KL, Sharpe C., Escalation of Care. Podium Presentation., Professional Nursing Grand Rounds, Children’s Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 10/2014 |
McDermott KL, Kuester J, Pfister J, Talbert L, Schindler C., Beyond Semester Borders: Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Simulation-Based Education Curriculum for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students. Virtual Poster Presentation., 2019 Nurses Week, Evidence-Based Practice & Nursing Research Council, Children’s Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 05/2019 |
McDermott KL, Kuester J, Pfister J, Talbert L, Schindler C., Beyond Semester Borders: Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Simulation-Based Education Curriculum for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students. Virtual Poster Presentation., 2019 Advanced Practice Nursing Retreat, Children’s Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 09/2019 |
Kuester J, McDermott KL, Pfister J, Schindler C, Talbert L., Competence, Conscience, and Compassionate Commitment: Integration of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm in the Development of Entrustable Professional Activities of Distinction for the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student. Featured Oral Presentation., KINETIC3 Teaching Academy Graduation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 06/2020 |
Pfister J, Kuester J, McDermott KL, Schindler C, Talbert L., Creating Entrustable Professional Activities for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students., Perspectives/Opinion Publication in Transformational Times, Kern Institute,, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 03/2021 |
McDermott KL, Pfister J, Kuester J, Talbert L, Schindler C., Entrustable Professional Activities of Distinction for the “Marquette Nurse” Practitioner Student. Virtual Poster Presentation., 2021 Nurses Week, Evidence-Based Practice & Nursing Research Council., Children’s Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 05/2021 |
McDermott KL., Quality CPR Coach. Oral Presentation., Scholarship in Progress Series,Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, Milwaukee, WI, 12/2021 |
Regional |
McDermott KL., Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Poster Presentation., 19th Annual NAPNAP Symposium, Raleigh, NC, 09/2012 |
McDermott KL., Medication Event Case Presentation. Oral Presentation., 37th Annual Al’s Run Regional Conference, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 09/2014 |
McDermott KL, Kuester J, Pfister J, Talbert L, Schindler C., Beyond Semester Borders: Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Simulation-Based Education Curriculum for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students. Poster Presentation., Pediatric Critical Care Regional Meeting: PICU Liberation., Children’s Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 05/2019 |
Snooks K, McDermott KL, Balakrishnan B, Hanson S., But What If There Is No Cough? Case Report Abstract. Oral Presentation., Society of Critical Care Medicine 2nd Annual Midwest Chapter Virtual Critical Care Conference., Virtual, 08/2021 |
McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K, Andres J, Schindler C., Effect of Quality CPR Coaches on Code Teams: One PICU’s Experience and Outcomes. Podium Presentation., 4th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Regional Pediatric Critical Care Consortium., Marshfield Children’s Hospital, Marshfield, WI, 05/2022 |
McDermott KL, Dreifuerst KT., What is Competence in Nursing Students? Poster Presentation., Wisconsin League for Nursing Fall Conference, Carroll University, Waukesha, WI, 11/2022 |
National |
McDermott KL, Kuester J, Pfister J, Talbert L, Schindler C., Beyond Semester Borders: Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Simulation-Based Education Curriculum for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students. Poster Presentation., NAPNAP 40th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care., New Orleans, LO, 03/2019 |
Pfister J, Kuester J, McDermott KL, Talbert L, Schindler C., Living the Manatt Report: Advancing the Future of Academic Nursing through Joint Appointments. Poster Presentation., NAPNAP 41st National Conference on Pediatric Health Care., Long Beach, CA, 03/2020 |
Schindler C, McDermott KL, Olson K, Petersen T., Interprofessional Team Leaders? Nurse Practitioners’ Perceptions of Themselves as Leaders. Podium Presentation., NONPF 46th Annual Conference, Virtual, 04/2020 |
McDermott KL, Kuester J, Pfister J, Schindler C., Development of Entrustable Professional Activities of Distinction for Nurse Practitioner Students: Competence, Conscience, & Compassionate Commitment. Podium Presentation., NONPF 47th Annual Conference, Virtual, 04/2021 |
Schindler C, Kuester J, McDermott KL, Pfister J, Talbert L., Integration of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm in the Development of Entrustable Professional Activities of Distinction in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student. Podium Presentation., NONPF 48th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 04/2022 |
McDermott KL, Dreifuerst KT., Understanding Competence and How It Informs Instruction and Assessment. Podium Presentation., National League for Nursing Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV, 09/2022 |
Pfister J, McDermott KL, Schindler C, Petersen T, Rajapreyar P., Feasibility of Experiential Consistency Within an Interfacility Transport Medicine Rotation. Oral Presentation., American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Anaheim, CA, 10/2022 |
McDermott KL, Dreifuerst KT., Identifying Attributes of Foundational Competence: A Roadmap for the Future. Oral Podium Presentation., Nursing Education Research Conference, Washington, D.C., 03/2023 |
Kuester J, McDermott KL, Pfister J, Schindler C., Levelling Up: Leadership Identify Formation as an Entrustable Professional Activity., American Association of Colleges of Nursing Graduate Nursing Student Academy Conference. Oral Presentation., Washington, D.C., 08/2023 |
International |
Rajapreyar P, Powell M, Andres J, Matuszak A, McDermott KL, Murkowski K, Kasch M, Gray C, O’Brien K, Petersen T, Wakeham M, Gedeit R., Development of Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Oral Presentation, Society of Critical Care Medicine’s 47th Critical Care Congress., San Antonio, TX, 02/2018 |
McDermott KL, Kuester J, Pfister J, Talbert L, Schindler C. Beyond Semester Borders:, Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Simulation-Based Education Curriculum for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students. Poster Presentation., International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference., Phoenix, AZ, 06/2019 |
McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K., CPR Coach Competency Training Pilot for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Poster Presentation., International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference., Virtual, 06/2020 |
McDermott KL, Schindler C, Olson K, Petersen T., Nurse Practitioners as Rapid Response Team Leaders: Using Qualitative Methods in Simulation Design. Oral Poster Presentation., 12th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshop., Virtual, 10/2020 |
McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K., CPR Coach Competency Training Pilot for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Oral Poster Presentation., 12th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshop, Virtual, 10/2020 |
McDermott KL, Petersen T, Schindler C., A Virtual Approach to Performing a Needs Assessment for Simulation-Based Education.” Oral Poster Presentation., 13th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshop., Virtual, 09/2021 |
McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K, Andres J, Schindler C., A Good Coach Can Change a Game, A Great Coach Can Change a Life: Impact of Quality CPR Coaching. Oral Presentation., Society of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Congress., Virtual, 04/2022 |
Snooks K, McDermott KL, Balakrishnan B, Hanson S., But What If There Is No Cough? Case Report Abstract., Society of Critical Care Medicine 51st Critical Care Congress., Virtual, 04/2022 |
Stiles S, McDermott KL, Petersen T., QGenda for Hospital-Based Simulation Center Scheduling: Transparency and Data Management. Poster Presentation., International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference., Milwaukee, WI, 06/2022 |
McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K, Schindler C, & Andres J., “Put Me In Coach”: Answering the Call for Quality CPR Coaches. Oral Presentation., 14th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshops., St. Petersburg, FL, 06/2022 |
McDermott KL, Pfister J, Kuester J, Talbert L, Schindler, C., Leadership Identity Formation in Nurse Practitioner Students Through Intraprofessional Simulation and Role Modeling. Poster Presentation., International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference., Milwaukee, WI, 06/2022 |
Pfister J, McDermott KL, Rajapreyar P, Schindler C, Petersen T., There is No “I” in Team… Unless it is an IPE Simulation for Pediatric Interfacility Transport. Oral Poster Presentation., 14th International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshops., St. Petersburg, FL, 06/2022 |
Pfister J, McDermott KL, Rajapreyar P, Schindler C, Petersen T., Introduction of an Interprofessional Simulation into a Transport Medicine Curriculum. Poster Presentation., International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference., Milwaukee, WI, 06/2022 |
Roman A, Petersen T, McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K, Szadkowski A, Rajapreyar P, Scanlon M., Measuring Workload During Actual Pediatric Resuscitation Events: A Pilot Study. Research Snapshot Presentation., Society of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Congress., San Francisco, CA, 01/2023 |
Stiles S, Lee L, McDermott KL, Rogers A, Pearce J, Schuh A, Peterson T., An Asynchronous Curriculum Training Approach to Increase Onboarding of Trained Simulation Facilitators., Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare., San Diego, CA, 01/2024 |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
2014 - 2019 Coordinator, Critical Care PNP Journal Club and Educational Series, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2015 - 2017 Member, Critical Care Education Group - Ultrasound Guided Procedures, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 - 2021 Member, Simulation Workgroup, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2018 - 2020 Member, Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Onboarding Workgroup, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
01/2019 - 12/2019 Advisory Committee, Education, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
01/2019 - 09/2019 Member, Simulation Setting Standards Subgroup, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
02/2021 - Present Member, Simulation Education Committee, College of Nursing, Marquette University |
07/2021 - Present Program Director, Leaders of Educational Activities in Pediatric Simulation (LEAPS), Medical Education, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
01/2022 - 07/2023 Member, SEDWC—Development and Advancement Resource Group (DARG), Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
01/2022 - 07/2023 Member, Staff Engagement, Development and Wellness Committee (SEDWC), Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
06/2023 - Present Scientist committee board member, MCW Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
Hospital |
2012 - 2013 Member, PICU Education Committee, Duke University Hospital |
2013 - 2019 Data Collector, Virtual Pediatric Systems (VPS), Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin |
2014 - 2017 EPIC Support Coordinator, EPIC Support Committee, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin |
2017 - 2021 Rapid Response Team (RRT), Huddle Group, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Children's Wisconsin |
2017 - 2020 Development Team, Critical Care Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS) Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plans (SCAMP), Critical Care, Pediatrics, Children's Wisconsin |
2018 - 2021 Rapid Response Team (RRT), Sub- Committee, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Children's Wisconsin |
2021 - Present Program Director, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin Simulation Lab Operations Leadership Council, Simulation, Children's of Wisconsin |
01/2022 - 06/2023 Simulation Expert Consultant, Simulation Facilitator, PICU Cross-Training Team, Children's Wisconsin |
02/2023 - Present Team Member, Patients with Law Enforcement Involvement Police Liaison Committee, Children's Wisconsin |
MEDICAL COLLEGE TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Resident and Fellow Education |
09/14/2019 Faculty/Instructor: Midwest Pediatric Anesthesia Boot Camp |
10/16/2020 McDermott, K. & Rajzer-Wakeham, K. Invited Lecturer: “CPR Evidence, Physiology, & qCPR Coach.” Midwest Senior Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow Boot Camp Didactic Series |
Continuing Medical Education |
02/17/2020 Emergent Events & Quality CPR Coach
Critical Care Medicine Conference Series |
EXTRAMURAL TEACHING: |
Medical Student Education |
07/09/2020 Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Competency Training |
07/09/2021 Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Competency Training |
07/09/2021 Lecture: Emergent Events |
07/07/2022 Lecture: CPR Physiology & Quality CPR Coach |
07/07/2022 Lecture: Emergent Events |
07/12/2023 Lecture: Emergent Events
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow Onboarding |
07/12/2023 Simulation & Lecture: CPR Physiology & Quality CPR Coach Training
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow Onboarding |
Resident and Fellow Education |
07/13/2018 - 07/15/2018 Washington University, St. Louis, MO, Faculty/Instructor: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Regional Simulation Boot Camp |
07/12/2019 - 07/14/2019 Washington University, St. Louis, MO, Faculty/Instructor - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Regional Fellow Simulation Boot Camp |
11/08/2019 - 11/10/2019 Medical College of Wisconsin/ Children's Wisconsin, Lead Faculty/Instructor: Midwest Sadie Abell Senior Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow Boot Camp |
07/09/2020 - 07/10/2020 Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s of Wisconsin, Faculty/Instructor: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Regional Simulation Boot Camp |
10/16/2020 - 10/17/2020 Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin, Lead Faculty/Instructor: Midwest Sadie Abell Senior Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow Boot Camp |
07/09/2021 - 07/11/2021 Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin, Lead Faculty/Instructor: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Regional Simulation Boot Camp |
10/12/2022 - 10/14/2022 Medical College of Wisconsin / Dairy Cares Simulation Lab, Hosting Faculty/Planning Committee/Lead Simulation Operator: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum Course |
Continuing Medical Education |
05/14/2014 Critical Care APP Annual Retreat Education, Medical College of Wisconsin, Everything You (N)EVER Wanted to Know About Documentation & Billing in EPIC. |
2014 - Present The Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin, Instructor: Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) |
11/16/2015 Critical Care APP Education Series, Medical College of Wisconsin, Journal Club: “Cranial Computed Tomographic Findings in a Large Group of Children with Drowning: Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Forensic Implications,” |
04/20/2016 Critical Care APP Education Series, Medical College of Wisconsin, Journal Club: “A Dose Response Study of Dexmedetomidine Administration as the Primary Sedative in Infants Following Open Heart Surgery,” |
2016 - 2020 Children's Wisconsin, Pediatric Critical Care Multidisciplinary Simulation Program, Co-facilitates 1-hour session ~several times per year |
01/16/2017 Critical Care APP Education Series, Medical College of Wisconsin, Journal Club: “Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium,” |
04/28/2017 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury |
04/28/2017 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Blindfolded Pulseless Electrical Activity |
06/01/2018 Children's Wisconsin, Online module: Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Children’s University, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Created three versions that varied by audience: (1) Providers; (2) Bedside nurses; (3) Respiratory therapists. |
10/05/2018 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Airway Boot Camp |
10/25/2018 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation: Airway Boot Camp |
11/16/2018 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation: Airway Boot Camp |
2018 - 2020 Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Wisconsin, Pediatric Critical Care Multidisciplinary In-Situ Simulation Program,
Co-facilitates 3-6 sessions per year |
02/25/2019 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Airway Boot Camp |
07/16/2019 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Airway Boot Camp |
09/30/2019 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Competency Training |
10/24/2019 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Competency Training |
12/05/2019 , Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Competency Training |
10/30/2020 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation in Health Professional Education Lecture series: Simulation Curriculum Development (lead, co-facilitator) |
11/10/2020 Pediatric Critical Care APP Education Series, MCW, Lecture: Emergent Events |
11/10/2020 , Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Competency Training |
11/10/2020 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Difficult Airway |
11/10/2020 Lecture: Emergent Events |
11/10/2020 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Onboarding Boot Camp |
12/11/2020 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation in Health Professional Education, lecture series: Modalities of Simulation (co-facilitator) |
01/15/2021 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation in Health Professional Education, lecture series: Introduction to Debriefing (co-facilitator) |
02/19/2021 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation in Health Professional Education, lecture series: Debriefing Methodology: Advocacy/Inquiry (lead, co-facilitator) |
04/16/2021 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation in Health Professional Education, lecture series: Navigating Difficult Debriefing Situations (co-facilitator) |
08/25/2021 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Quality CPR Coach Refresher Training |
10/12/2021 Pediatric Critical Care APP Simulation Program, Simulation: Quality CPR Coach Refresher Training |
06/02/2023 Children's Wisconsin, Simulation & Lecture: Quality CPR Coach Initial Competency Training |
Nursing Student Education |
04/28/2015 Children's Wisconsin, Invited Lecturer: “Labs 101,” Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Orientation |
01/27/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Simulation: Hypovolemic Shock - 1/25/2017, 1/18/2018 |
01/27/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Cardiovascular Case Studies |
02/10/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Infectious Disease Case Studies |
02/17/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Simulation: Complex Febrile Seizure - 3/8/2017, 2/28/2018 |
03/02/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Gastrointestinal Case Studies |
03/30/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Pain and Sedation Interactive Case Studies - 3/29/2017, 3/28/2018 |
04/27/2016 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Individual Simulations: Putting It All Together - 4/26/2017, 4/25/2018 |
2016 Marquette University, NURS 6535: Advanced Pediatric Physical Assessment MSN – Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Option / Direct-Entry Option |
2017 Marquette University, NURS 6035: Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan MSN – All Graduate Options / Direct-Entry Option |
01/17/2018 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Introduction to Simulation-Based Education |
03/21/2018 Marquette University, NURS 6640: Therapies for Acute/Critical Illness in Children - Lecture/Simulation - Simulation: Head Trauma |
06/01/2018 Children's Wisconsin, Online module: Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Children’s University |
09/10/2018 Marquette University, NURS 6652, 6651 - Lecture - Introduction to Simulation-Based Education |
09/24/2018 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 4 students - Simulation: Status Asthmaticus |
10/09/2018 Children's Wisconsin, Invited Lecturer: “Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome,” Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Orientation |
11/19/2018 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 5 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – Opioid Ingestion |
2018 - 2023 Marquette University, NURS 6653: Critically Ill Children, MSN – Acute Care/Dual Track Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Option, Spring 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Fall 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, |
2018 - 2023 Marquette University, NURS 6652: Acutely / Chronically Ill Children, MSN – Acute Care/Dual Track Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Option, Summer 2019, 2020, 2021 Fall 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
01/16/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 6 Students - Skills “Boot Camp”
Includes: Ultrasound guided central line placement, arterial line placement, airway skills, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios, H&P simulation |
01/16/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 6 Students - Simulation: Septic Shock |
01/16/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652, 6651 - Lecture - Introduction to Simulation-Based Education |
02/27/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6651, 6653 - 11 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Status Asthmaticus |
03/27/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - Interactive Lecture - Pain & Sedation Case Studies |
04/02/2019 Children's Wisconsin, Invited Lecturer: “Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome,” Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Orientation |
04/10/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6651 - 5 Students - Simulation: Complex Febrile Seizure |
04/10/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 6 Students - Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Teenager |
05/01/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 6 Students - Simulation: “Putting It All Together”
i.e. Rapid Response Team scenarios |
05/20/2019 - Present Marquette University, NURS 6652 - Online Lecture - Introduction on Simulation-Based Education |
06/05/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 4 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – Organophosphate Ingestion |
06/05/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 4 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – Opioid Ingestion |
08/07/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 4 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
08/07/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 4 Students - Simulation: Abdominal Trauma / Shock |
08/28/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 3 Students - Simulation: Septic Shock |
08/28/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 3 Students - Skills “Boot Camp”
Includes: Ultrasound guided central line placement, arterial line placement, airway skills, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios, H&P simulation |
09/25/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652/53 - 8 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Septic Shock in a Neutropenic Patient with Oncologic Process |
10/22/2019 Children's Wisconsin, Invited Lecturer: “Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome,” Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Orientation |
10/23/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 5 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – Organophosphate Ingestion |
11/13/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 5 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
11/13/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 5 Students - Simulation: Abdominal Trauma / Shock |
11/20/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 3 Students - Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Teenager |
12/04/2019 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 3 Students - Simulation: “Putting It All Together”
i.e. Rapid Response Team scenarios |
2019 - 2023 Marquette University, NURS 6651: Acutely Ill Children, MSN – Acute Care/Dual Track Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Option, Spring 2019, 2020,2021,2022, 2023 |
01/13/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6652, 6651 - Lecture - Introduction to Simulation-Based Education |
01/15/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 5 Students - Simulation: Unstable/Decompensating Infant Differential Diagnosis Learning Activity |
02/10/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6651/53 - 8 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Stable to Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia in a Pediatric Patient |
03/04/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 9 Students - RN-NP Intradisciplinary, Multi-Patient Simulation:
Febrile Neonate, Anaphylaxis, Polypharmacy Ingestion |
09/28/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Simulation: Complex Febrile Seizure |
10/19/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – Organophosphate Ingestion |
11/02/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 8 Students - Simulation: Abdominal Trauma / Shock |
11/02/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 8 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
12/01/2020 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 4 Students - Simulation: Unstable/Decompensating Infant Differential Diagnosis Learning Activity |
2020 Marquette University, NURS 6976: Transition to Nursing Practice and Leadership – Clinical (Virtual), MSN – Direct-Entry, Summer |
01/25/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652, 6651 - Lecture - Introduction to Simulation-Based Education |
01/27/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 4 Students - Simulation: Unstable/Decompensating Infant Differential Diagnosis Learning Activity |
02/08/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 8 Students - Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Teenager |
02/22/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6651 - 6 Students - Simulation: Complex Febrile Seizure |
04/05/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6651/53 - 15 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Septic Shock in a Neutropenic Patient with Oncologic Process |
05/03/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 7 Students - Simulation: “Putting It All Together”
i.e. Rapid Response Team scenarios |
06/21/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – MUDPILES (Antifreeze) |
08/09/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Simulation: Abdominal Trauma / Shock |
08/09/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
09/02/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 5 Students - Skills “Boot Camp”
Includes: Ultrasound guided central line placement, arterial line placement, airway skills, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios, H&P simulation |
09/02/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 5 Students - Simulation: Unstable/Decompensating Infant Differential Diagnosis Learning Activity |
09/27/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652/53 - 7 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Stable to Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia in a Pediatric Patient |
10/18/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 5 Students - Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Teenager |
11/08/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 2 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – MUDPILES (Antifreeze) |
12/06/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 2 Students - Simulation: Abdominal Trauma / Shock |
12/06/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 2 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
12/13/2021 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 5 Students - Simulation: “Putting It All Together”
i.e. Rapid Response Team scenarios |
01/19/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 4 Students - Simulation: Unstable/Decompensating Infant Differential Diagnosis Learning Activity |
01/19/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 4 Students - Simulation: Unstable/Decompensating Infant Differential Diagnosis Learning Activity |
03/28/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6651/53 - 11 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Septic Shock in a Neutropenic Patient with Oncologic Process |
04/11/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 4 Students - Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Teenager |
05/02/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 4 Students - Simulation: “Putting It All Together”
i.e. Rapid Response Team scenarios |
07/14/2022 Children's Wisconsin, Invited Lecturer: “Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS), with a side of ventilator management principles,” Pediatric Critical Care Comprehensive Class |
09/19/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 7 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – MUDPILES (Antifreeze) |
11/07/2022 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 7 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
01/19/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 7 Students - Skills “Boot Camp”
Includes: Ultrasound guided central line placement, arterial line placement, airway skills, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios, H&P simulation |
02/06/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 4 Students - Simulation: Complex Febrile Seizure |
03/06/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 8 Students - Simulation: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Teenager |
04/10/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6652/53 - 12 Students - Collaborative Intradisciplinary Simulation with Handoff: Stable to Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia in a Pediatric Patient |
05/01/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 7 Students - Simulation: “Putting It All Together”
i.e. Rapid Response Team scenarios |
05/11/2023 Children's Wisconsin, PICU Cross-Training Simulation Series: Traumatic Brain Injury & Septic Shock
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing |
06/19/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Simulation: Pediatric Toxidrome – MUDPILES (Antifreeze) |
06/20/2023 Children's Wisconsin, PICU Cross-Training Simulation Series: Traumatic Brain Injury & Septic Shock
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing |
08/14/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6652 - 6 Students - Skills Day
Includes: Lumbar puncture, peripheral IV insertion, arterial line insertion, ultrasound guidance line placement introduction, suturing, sterile technique, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios |
08/31/2023 Marquette University, NURS 6653 - 6 Students - Skills “Boot Camp” Includes: Ultrasound guided central line placement, arterial line placement, airway skills, informed consent and difficult conversations role play scenarios, H&P simulation |
EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED: |
Undergraduate Students |
PNP Students, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, 2013 - Present Marquette University Acute Care PNP students |
PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENTS: |
Clinical Programs |
2018 - 2020 Co-Director of Curriculum Design and Development: Pediatric Critical Care Multidisciplinary & In-Situ Simulation Education |
2018 - Present Director of Curriculum Design and Development: Pediatric Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Simulation Education |
2018 - Present Clinical Simulation Faculty & Director of Curriculum Design and Development: Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Option
Marquette University, College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI |
2019 - 2021 Simulation in Health Professional Education, Professional Development
Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2020 - Present Entrustable Professional Activities of Distinction for ACPNP Students
Marquette University, College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI |
2021 - Present Simulation Facilitator Training Series, Pediatrics Simulation Program
Department of Pediatrics/Medical Education, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2022 - Present Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), Program Accreditation Application
Pediatrics Simulation Program Department of Pediatrics/Medical Education. Medical College of Wisconsin |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Pfister J, Kuester J, McDermott KL, Talbert L, & Schindler CA. Living the Manatt report: Advancing the future of nursing through joint academic appointments. Journal of Professional Nursing. 2020;37(2):422-425. DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.05.004 |
2. McDermott KL, Schindler CA, Olson K, & Petersen TL. Acute care pediatric nurse practitioners as leaders: Perceptions, self-identity, and role congruity. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2021;35(5):559-563. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.12.005 |
3. Rajapreyar P, Andres J, Pano, C, O’Brien K, Matuszak A, McDermott KL, Powell M, Murkowski K, Kasch M, Hay S, Petersen TL, Gedeit R, & Wakeham M. Development of a standardized clinical assessment and management plan for pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care. 2022;11(3):193-200. DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721724 |
4. McDermott, KL & Dreifuerst, KT. Defining foundational competence for prelicensure and graduate nursing students: A concept analysis and conceptual model. Nurse Education in Practice. 2022;64:103415. DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103415 |
5. McDermott KL, Pfister JK, Kuester J, Talbert L, & Schindler CA. Integration of a simulation curriculum across semesters in an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.05.004 |
6. McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K, Andres J, Yan K, Liegl M, Schindler CA. Impact of a Quality CPR Coach on Resuscitation Teams in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Anticipate submission to Resuscitation Journal. |
7. McDermott KL, Rajzer-Wakeham K, Andres J, Schindler CA. Evaluation of a Quality CPR Coach Simulation-Based Competency Training: From Learning Outcomes to Patient Outcomes. Anticipate submission to Society of Simulation in Healthcare Journal. |
Books, Chapters, and Reviews |
1. Dreifuerst KT, McDermott KL, Loomis A, Young-Brice A, Bradley CD. Relationship Between Debriefing and Student Development of Clinical Judgment and Competence. In Jeffries, P. (Ed.) Clinical Simulations in Nursing: Advanced Concepts, Trends, and Opportunities (2nd ed.). Forthcoming publication. |
Non-Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. McDermott, K. and Hueckel, R. Febrile Adolescent with Systemic Lupus Erythematous: Lupus Flare versus Acute Infection. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare. Submitted March 2013. Manuscript draft. |