Aliria Muñoz Rascón, RN, MSN, CCRN-K

EXPERIENCE

2016-presentProgram Co-Director: Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership

Arizona State University: College of Nursing & Health Innovation Phoenix, AZ

Co-Direct ASU-VA partnership for undergraduate BSN nursing students

Worked collaboratively with the Phoenix VA Healthcare system (PVAHS), ProgramCo-director at PVAHS, Chief of Nursing at PVAHS, Associate Director for Patient Care Services at PVAHCS, ASU Pre-licensure BSN program directors, Dean, Assistant Dean, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to coordinate and direct activities and functions of the program. Prepare annual reports and lead bi-annual site visits from the federal Office of Academic Affiliations.

2014-presentClinical Assistant Professor

Arizona State University: College of Nursing & Health Innovation Phoenix, AZ

Didactic course instruction

Professional Nurse Attributes, Nursing Concepts, Adult Health, Complex Care, Professional Nurse Attributes: Innovative Professional, Pharmacology, Culture and Health, Transcultural Health. Health & Illness Concepts III, Professional Nurse Concepts II

Clinical instruction

Complex care and adult health settings (including immersion rotation), post conference discussions, laboratory instruction, and simulation instruction and debriefing using the “DASH” method.

Course Coordinator: Complex Care, Immersion

Veterans Affairs Nurse Academic Partnership (VANAP) Cohort Faculty

Developed and presented Preceptor Preparation Course for nurse preceptors

Developed and presented Evidence Based Teaching Methods course for nurse educators at the Phoenix VA

Collaborated in the development of an innovative project to reduce no-show rates in outpatient clinics

Participated in planning of Patient Safety Conference for VA nurses and physicians

Faculty Director: Study AbroadProgram (2016, 2017)

“From Lima to Machu Picchu: Exploring Healthcare, Culture, and Ethics in Peru”

Marketed program, lead recruitment process, and provided student support

Collaboration with Peruvian partners and ASU Study Abroad Office to plan and manage program development and service learning experiences for students.

Development of new course: HCR 498: Transcultural Health

Faculty Advisor: Student Health Outreach for Wellness (SHOW) (2014-2015)

Provide support and expertise for students in Quality Assurance and Research subcommittee

Undergraduate Scholarship & Fellowship Committee Member

ASU Success Task Force Member (2015-present)

Barrett thesis committee member: Mykaila Hartman(2015)

“AzNA Nurse Involvement in Public Policy”

Academic Bowl Faculty Coach: CONHI student team (2014-2015)

Clinical Track Faculty Search Committee: Undergraduate Representative (2016)

Academic Grievance Committee member: 2017

MSN Nurse Educator student mentor: Faculty Mentorand Final Applied Project Committee member: Lucy Luo

CONHI Health Accountability Group: Founder (2016)

2013-2014Faculty Associate:

Arizona State University: College of Nursing & Health InnovationPhoenix, AZ

Clinical instruction

Complex care and adult health settings (including immersion rotation), post conference discussions, laboratory instruction, and simulation instruction and debriefing using the “DASH” method.

Didactic course instruction

Professional Nurse Attributes

2014-2016Staff RN: Intensive Care Units:Critical Nursing SolutionsPhoenix, AZ

Registry ICU nurse positions per diem in various Phoenix hospital systems

2011-2015Staff RN: Medical Intensive Care Unit: St. Joseph’s Hospital Phoenix AZ

Staff nurse and Unit Resource providing care for critically ill medical patients

with float assignments to surgical, trauma, cardiovascular, and neuro ICUs

Practice Council Member, Infection Control Liaison

Preceptor fornew employees and nursing students

2007-2011Staff RN: Medical-Oncology-Telemetry: St. Joseph’s HospitalPhoenix, AZ

Staff nurse, once weekly charge nurse responsibilities

Preceptor for new employees, nursing students, and nurse externs

Quality delegate, Medical-Surgical Education Committee member

EDUCATION

(2019 Anticipated)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Nursing: University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

2012Master of Science in Nursing Education: Arizona State UniversityPhoenix, AZ

GPA: 4.0

Applied Final Project: “The Use of Mentorship and Student Nurse Organizations to Support Minority Nursing Student Success”

2007Bachelor of Science: Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY

Magna Cum Laude: GPA: 3.703

Major: Nursing

Senior Thesis: “Social Injustice and its Impact on Health”

Senior Independent Practicum: Oaxaca, Mexico: 210 hours.

Work in public health clinic, community teaching, support groups, home visits

Transcultural Nursing Course in Jamaica, West Indies

Minor: Spanish

PUBLICATIONS, POSTERS, PRESENTATIONS & SCHOLARSHIP

Rascón, A. M. (2017). Nursing students studying abroad: No longer a luxury, but a necessity. Poster presented at National League for Nursing Education Summit: San Diego, CA.

Munoz, A. (2017, May). Uncomfortable, that’s where the magic happens. CONHI nursing students studying, serving,

and growing abroad [Keynote Speaker.].Sigma Theta Tau International Induction Ceremony: ASU Beta

Upsilon Chapter.

Davis-Paige, L., Munoz, A., Place, V., & Butterbaugh, K. (2016, October). Reducing no-show appointment rates

in an outpatient VA clinic: A VA nursing academic partnership initiative. Poster presented at the

Arizona Nurses Association Symposium, Phoenix, AZ

Munoz, A. (2016, February). A Whole World of Nursing. Presentation for Arizona State University Student

Nurse’s Association. Phoenix, AZ.

Munoz, A. (2016, November). Being a Global Nurse: What Does it Mean? For You, the Nursing Profession, the

World. Presentation for Arizona State University StudentNurse’s Association. Phoenix, AZ.

“Health Innovation at the Movies”: Expert panelist for Q&A session sponsored by the Center for Science

and the Imagination and College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Jarrel, K. & Munoz, A. (2015, September). Phoenix VA Health Care System: Arizona State University College of

Nursing and Health Innovation Partnership to Transform Nursing Education and Practice (PAP-NEP). Poster

session presented at the Arizona Nurses Association Convention, Phoenix, AZ.

Munoz, A. (2012). Reducing health care’s carbon footprint: The power of nursing. Workplace Health &

Safety, 60(11), 471-474. doi: 10.3928/21650799-20121025-54

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse, State of Arizona: 2007-present

CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, LANGUAGES

  • Critical Care Registered NurseCertification (CCRN-K): 2013-present
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Certification (ATCN): 2012-2016
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN) member: 2013-pressent
  • Arizona Nurses Association member: 2014-present
  • American Nurses Association member: 2014-present
  • Pain Resource Nurse Certification: 2009
  • Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification: 2008-2014
  • ACLS: 2008-present
  • BLS: 2000-present
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society: 2007-present
  • Fluent in Spanish

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Joyce Finch Faculty Achievement Award: Outstanding Teaching: 2017
  • Daisy Faculty Award Nominee: 2017
  • Featured in ASU Foundation’s Impact Magazine: “Opening Minds in Peru” :Spring 2017 Issue 4
  • Outstanding Young Alumna, Hartwick College: 2015
  • Sigma Theta Tau International, Omicron Rho Chapter Senior Thesis Award: 2007
  • Emerson Scholarship for nursing internship in Oaxaca, Mexico: 2006
  • Edith M. Lacey Nursing Scholarship: 2006
  • Faculty Scholar: 2006
  • Phillip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction: 2003-2006
  • President’s Scholarship: 2003-2007
  • All-Academic Collegiate Water Polo Team: 2004-2005
  • Hartwick College Dean’s List: 2003-2007

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Marovo Medical: Volunteer nurse Solomon Islands: 2013

Postoperative recovery, nursing care for patientsin day clinics in 7 villages

  • Scottsdale Water Polo: Volunteer high school water polo coach Scottsdale, Arizona: 2012-2014
  • Mission of Mercy mobile clinic:Volunteer nurse, Spanish interpreter Phoenix, AZ: 2009- 2014
  • Máximo Nivel: Volunteer nurse Cusco, Peru: 2009

Administered vaccinations, wound care, patient triage, and tuberculosis education travelled to low-income neighborhoods to discuss hand washing and water sanitation practices.

  • “Nursing Students Without Borders:” Co-Founder Oneonta, NY: 2007

Involved organization of a volunteer trip for 12 nurses to Kingston, Jamaica;presented on various topics forpracticing nurses in Jamaica; assisted with community health projects.