Annie D. Lu RN, MS, ANP-BC, ADM-BC
321 Bay 14th Street
Brooklyn New York 11214
Cell 347-931-1041
Work: 646-754-1437
Email:
EDUCATION:
Columbia University,New York, New York
Masters of Science in Nursing, February 2006
New York University,New York, New York
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude, May 2000
PRINCIPAL POSITIONS HELD:
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases,New York, New York
Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Foot and Ankle CenterMay 2006-Present
- Serve as a resource for the medical team in diabetes management.
- Develop hospital wide protocols for patients with diabetes: insulin drip, preoperative instructions, insulin administration orderset.
- Participate in hospital wide quality improvement initiatives.
- Establish multi-disciplinary care pathways at the Diabetic Foot and Ankle Center.
- Assess,diagnosisand treat peri-operative patients.
- Provide consultation for hospitalized patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
- Evaluate surgical candidates for pre-operative optimization.
- Provide education to the interdisciplinary team on care of patient with diabetes.
- Develop and conduct clinical research studies.
New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
Faculty Practice Office Nurse, Dermatological SurgeryJuly 2003-May 2006
- Assisted physicians in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and reconstructive procedures.
- Served as Research Coordinator for various clinical trials.
Holy Family Home, Brooklyn, New York
Nurse Manager, Nursing Home for the Elderly June 2004-May 2006
- Provided clinical supervision for nursing staff.
- Evaluated and deliver direct care to elderly patients.
New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New YorkJuly 2001-November2002
Clinical Coordinator, Faculty Practice (Med, Surg, OB, GYN)
- Managed Peg-intron/Ribavirin education and support program for patients living with Hepatitis C.
- Provided clinical leadership to Nurses and Medical Assistants.
- Administered and oversaw vaccinations of all patients.
- Coordinated care for patients on Peg-intron and Ribavirin clinical trials.
New York University Medical Center, New York, New York
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical UnitJuly 2000-July 2001
- Provided direct patient care to orthopedic, peripheral vascular and some general surgical patients on a thirty-five bed telemetry unit.
- Rotated to four-bedded step down unit.
ACADEMIA:
HUNTER BELLEVUE SCHOOL OF NURSING September 23, 2013
Nursing Leadership Course 740, Graduate Students
Guest Lecturer
NYU MEDICAL SCHOOLNovember 2010
Postgraduate Department
Diabetic Charcot Neuroarthropathy CME Course
Lecturer-Pre-Operative Optimization
NYU Hospital for Joint DiseasesJanuary 1, 2012-Present
Online Education Program
Diabetes Foot and Ankle Center
Orthopedic Resident (MD) Orientation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified, Adult Nurse Practitioner by American Nurses Credentialing Center 2006
Certified, Advanced Diabetes Management by American Academy of Diabetes Educators 2012
COMMITTEES AND LEADERSHIP:
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Founder and Chair, Glycemic Resource Nurse Committee (2010 - Present)
Founder and Director, Diabetes Awareness Annual Community Education Lecture Series at (2009-2012)
Co-Chair, Advanced Practice Nurse Council (2007-2013)
Department representative, Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee (2006 - Present)
Contributing Author, Nursing Magnet Document for initial designation (2010)
NYU Langone Medical Center
Co-Chair, Nurse Practitioner Peer Review Task Force (2013-Present)
Expert Advisor, Glycemic Oversight Committee (2011-Present)
Member, Nurse Practitioner Clinical Ladder Development Committee (New York, NY 2011 – Present)
Member, Maximizing Nurse Practitioner Role in Ambulatory Setting Advisory Group (2013-Present)
Other Organizations
Content Expert Candidate, American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (Silver Spring, MD November 2012-Present)
Advisory Board Member, Colesevelam Nurse Practitioners Advisory Board at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. (New York, NY September 15, 2012)
RESEARCH:
Primary Investigator, The Effects of a Stress Management Group Education Program on Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in People with Co-morbid Diabetes and Chronic and/or Recurrent Foot and Ankle Complications. Co-I Bondersmith,SW. Pending IRB approval
Co-Investigator, Post-operative Glycemia and Clinical Outcomes in Diabetic Patients After Joint Replacement Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, prospective, observational cohort study; PI Robert Lind MD, Co-I James Slover MD. August 2012 –January 2014. In data analysis phase.
Co-Investigator, RAGE and Foot Mechanics Studyat NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, prospective-cross sectional study, PI Smita Rao PT, Co-I Kenneth Mroczek MD. July 2012-present
Co-Investigator, Charcot Study at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. prospective-cross sectional study, PI Smita Rao, Co-I Kirsch MD. July 2012 - present.
ABSTRACT:
Rao, S., Schmidt, A.M., Kirsch, T., Lu, A., Lind, R., Mroczek, K. (2014). RAGE and Foot Function in Diabetic Foot Disease. (Accepted) Poster session at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA. March 2014.
LECTURES:
Nurse Practitioners of New York
“Learn Advocacy: A Day in Albany” (Albany, New York, 2014)
NYU Langone Medical Center
“Nurse Practitioner Legislation/Policy Overview.” (2013)
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
“Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act: what it means to you.” ( 2014)
“Hypoglycemia in the Ambulatory Care Setting.” (2013)
“Insulin Prescription within the Inpatient Setting.” (2013)
“Nurse Initiated Glucose Monitoring.” (2013)
“Structural Empowerment for Nurse Practitioners: reflection on Magnet conference.” (2013)
“In Hospital Diabetes Management: A review for staff nurses.” (2012)
“Blood Pressure Screening: What you need to know (for Medical Assistance.” (2012)
“Blood Pressure Screening and Interventions: A LIP Guide.” (2012)
“Insulin Pump Therapy” (2011 and 2012)
“Hypoglycemia in the Hospital Setting.” (2011)
“In-Patient Diabetes Education” (New York, NY, 2011)
“Diabetes Education for the Hospitalized Patient” (2011)
“Diabetes Burnout” (2010)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
1199SEIU Nurse Leader Nominee2014
Service Award: Leadership of the Advanced Practice Council2013
Nurse.Com GEM Award2013
NYU HJD Excellence in Nursing 20122013
NYU Langone Team Achievement Award2012
NYU HJDMagnet Moment Award2011
NYU HJD Team Award2009
Columbia Capsona Scholar 2004, 2005
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Nurse Practitioners of New York (a NYC based NP organization)January 2011-Present
-President 2013-2014 (re-elected for a second term 2014-2015)
-President Elect 2012 -2013
-Legislative Committee Member 2011-Present
American Association of Diabetes EducatorsJanuary 2012-Present
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society2000-Present
MENTORSHIP:
PhD Visiting Student ProgramNovember 13, 2013-
NYU College of Nursing December 4, 2013
New York, New York
Health Career Opportunity Program June 2012-Present
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
New Nurse Practitioner OrientationJanuary 2008-Present
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
New York, New York
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Diabetes Awareness Community OutreachNovember 26, 2013
Screen for risk factors for diabetes and education.
Hospital for Joint DiseasesNew York, New York
Annual Women's Day of HealthOctober 28, 2013
Diabetes and women’s healthNovember 17, 2011
Nachas Health and Family Network Brooklyn, New York
Rose Dabbs Street Health FairJune 2, 2013
Screen for risk factors for diabetes and Care of the diabetic foot
Hospital for Joint DiseasesNew York, New York
Robert Maple Thorpe Residential Treatment FacilityDecember 16, 2011
Care of patients after an amputationNew York, New York
Diabetes Open HouseNovember 22, 2011
Importance of foot care for patients with diabetes
NYU Langone Diabetes Resource CenterNew York, New York
Health Fair, Fifty Plus ExpoNovember 2007
New York Times, New York, New York
American Red CrossVolunteer September 11 aftermathSeptember 2001
New York, New York