CURRICULUM VITAE
THOMAS G. BARTOL, NP
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Twitter: @tombartol
www.tombartol.com
ACADEMIC
Hanley Health Leadership Development Program
Portland, ME Completed April 2014
University of Washington Master of Nursing
Seattle, Washington Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduated: June 1994 GPA: 3.97
Wright State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dayton, Ohio GPA: 3.7
Graduated: June 1982
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse: Maine, Lic. #RN42208
Certified Nurse Practitioner Credentialing: Maine
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
DEA Registered
NURSE PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE
Richmond Area Health Center June 1998-Present
Richmond, ME Position: Family Nurse Practitioner
(207) 737-4359 Supervisor: Leslie Combs
Rural family practice clinic operated by HealthReach Network
Rural Health Centers of Maine (RHCM) October 2002-2004
Maine Migrant Health Program Position: NP Clinician
(207) 622-9252 Supervisor: Barbara Ginley, Executive Director
Provide primary and preventive health services for workers in migrant camps on an ‘as needed’ basis.
Maine Primary Care Association October 2003-February 2004
Augusta, ME Position: Consultant
(207) 621-0677 Supervisor: Kevin Lewis
Developed and implemented a program for educating clinicians and rural health center staff techniques in teaching diabetes self-management skills to patients in the primary care setting.
Neighborhood Family Care, Inc. January 1997-May 1998
Kansas City, MO Position: Family Nurse Practitioner
(816) 241-6334 Supervisor: Dr. Elaine W. Joslyn, DO
Urban neighborhood private practice working with Family Physician (.7 FTE)
University of Health Sciences December 1996-April 1998
College of Osteopathic Medicine Position: Instructor
(816) 283-2373 Supervisor: Dr. Anthony Dekker, DO
Assist in teaching physical assessment course to medical students (.1-.2 FTE)
Midwest Diabetes Care Center, Inc. January 1997-May 1998
Kansas City, MO Position: Diabetes Educator
(816) 836-2222 Supervisor: Dr. William W. Quick, MD
Part time diabetes educator in endocrinology practice (prn basis)
Cabot Westside Clinic January 1995-December 1996
Kansas City, MO Position: Diabetes Program Coordinator/Family Nurse Practitioner
(816) 471-0900 Supervisor: Dr. Timothy J. Little, MD
Family practice with diabetes sub-specialty.
Family Health Centers August 1994-December 1994
Okanogan, WA Position: Nurse Practitioner Fellow
(509) 422-5700 Supervisor: Dr. Tim Kaczmar, MD
Post graduate fellowship providing primary care in rural clinics and community setting for Hispanic population.
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
University of Southern Maine January 2000-Present
School of Nursing Preceptor
Husson College January 1999-2004
School of Nursing Position: Adjunct Faculty
University of Kansas October 1997-May 1998
School of Nursing Position: Clinical Faculty
University of Missouri in Kansas City September 1995-May 1998
School of Nursing Position: Affiliate Faculty
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Washington April 1993-June 1993
Seattle, WA Position: Teaching Assistant
Small group instruction in an advanced physical assessment course.
Annunciation House October 1991-June 1992
El Paso, TX Position: Volunteer
Volunteer immersion experience living with and offering support, assistance and hospitality to Latin American refugees.
Serabu Hospital May 1990-May 1991
Sierra Leone, West Africa Position: Nursing Instructor
Volunteer work in a rural mission hospital providing classroom and clinical instruction to nursing students.
Norton Sound Health Corporation August 1986-June 1989
Hospital &Community Health Department Positions: Coordinator/Instructor/Village Health Services
Nome, AK Staff Nurse-Hospital
Hospital position included comprehensive acute and critical care in a 21 bed regional hospital which provides services to
Nome and surrounding Eskimo villages.
Miami Valley Hospital July 1983-July 1986
Dayton, OH Position: Flight Nurse
Emergent care and stabilization of patients during helicopter transport from accidents or rural hospitals.
Weekend Intervention Program July 1982-October 1983
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Position: Alcohol Counselor
Alcoholism assessment, intervention and referral in an individual and group setting.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Nurse Practitioners: Board of Directors February 2001-January 2003
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association: Board of Directors, Public Relations Co-Chair, April 2013-Present
Nurse Practitioner Network-Heartland Chapter: Founder, Member and Chairperson May 1997-April 1998
SPECIAL SKILLS
Conversational in written and spoken Spanish language
Certified Sivananda Yoga Instructor
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Editorial Advisory Board Member January 2014-Present
The Nurse Practitioner Journal
Spectrum Generations Health Advisory Council March 2014-November 2015
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association April 2013-Present
Board of Directors (Public Relations Committee)
Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) September 2013-Present
Grants Committee Member
Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 622 September 2012-Present
Den Leader
Kennebec Land Trust August 2000-February 2014
Board of Directors
Town of Manchester October 2002-2004
Long Range Planning Committee
Town of Manchester July 2000-2004
Conservation Commission
American Diabetes Association: Central Maine September 1998-2003
Central Maine Region Volunteer
University of Missouri in Kansas City School of Nursing
Community Advisory Board Member: 1996-1998
El Paso Coalition for the Homeless October 1991-June 1992
El Paso, TX
Cholera Task Force-El Paso Health Dept. October 1991-June 1992
El Paso, TX
STARFISH (Society Taking Active Responsibility for International Self Help)
Sierra Leone, West Africa December 1989
Nome Receiving Home June 1988-June 1989
Nome, AK Member of Board of Directors
HONORS/AWARDS
2014 National Conference for Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award
Maine Center for Disease Control Recognition for Community Weight Loss Program
2003 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence
Archbishop Alter High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame: Inducted 2002
2002 Outstanding Alumnus Award: Wright State University College of Nursing and Health
1998 Innovex Student Affairs Parnership Award: University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Migrant Health Fellowship 1994: National Rural Health Association
Master's Outstanding Humanitarian Award 1993-1994: University of Washington
Dean's Club Special Scholar Award 1993: University of Washington School of Nursing
Professional Nurse Traineeship 1992-1993: University of Washington
Student Nurses' Association President 1981-1982: Wright State University
Scholarships: Alumni Association Scholarship: 1981
Nursing Scholarship: 1980
Glenn L. Cox Scholarship: 1975
Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout: 1974
PUBLICATIONS
Contributing Author: “Procedures for the Primary Care Practitioner, 3rd ed.” Dermatologic Procedures Chapter
Publisher: Elsevier, 2017
Author: “Independent Licensure for Nurse Practitioners in Maine: Lessons in Passion, Patience, and Persistence.”
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2016;12(2):132-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2015.07.011
Columist: “Nurse Practitioner Insights”
Nurse Practitioner Journal, bi-monthly column (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins) (February 2014-Present)
Columist: “Viewpoints”
Medscape Nurses Online (October 2013-Present)
Columnist: “EMR Tips and Bits”
HealthReach Community Health Centers Monthly Newsletter (April 2009-Present)
Author: Unintended Influence: When our words mean more than we think.”
JAMA Intern Med, Dec 1. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6408. [Epub ahead of print]
Columnist: “Promoting the NP Profession”
The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners, Bimonthly Column (2006-2013)
Author: “Weight Management: A Good Start in Reforming Health Care”
NP World News; November/December 2012
Author: “Improving the Treatment Experience for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Role of the Nurse Practitioner”
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2012; 24(4 supp 1): 270-276.
Author: “Motivating Patients To Behavior Change: Tools and Techniques for Patients with Diabetes”
The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners, May/June 2011; Vol 15:5/6, pp 15-24.
Author: “Coding and Billing for the Patient with Diabetes”
The Nurse Practitioner Journal, July 2005. Pages 47-53.
Author: “Treating Type 2 Diabetes to Goal: The role of pharmacotherapy”
The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 2003; November/December.
Author: “Educating Patients: Diabetes Self-Care”
The Nurse Practitioner, 2001; 26(10)suppl :16-23
Contributing Author: “Procedures for Primary Care Providers” Dermatologic Procedures Chapter
Harcourt Health Sciences, 2002
Clinical Consultant: “Case Analysis in Primary Care”
Publisher: W.B.Saunders, 2001
Consultant : “Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing”
Publisher: F.A. Davis, 2001
Consultant: “Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioner Prescribers”
Publisher: F.A. Davis, 2001
Clinical Consultant: Lippincott’s Manual of Nursing Practice, Seventh Edition”
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001
Author of Endocrinology Chapter: “Adult Primary Care: A Textbook for Nurse Practitioners”
Publisher: W.B. Saunders, 1999
PRESENTATIONS
“When You’re Down and Troubled: Non-Pharmacologic Strategies for Working With Patients Dealing with Anxiety, Depression, and Other Behavioral Health Issues” Chicago, IL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 7th October, 2016
“Yoga for the Body, Mind and Spirit: Gentle Techniques for Clinical Practice” Chicago, IL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 7th October, 2016
“Keynote Address: Healing Healthcare: The Nurse Practitioner Solution” Chicago, IL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 6th October, 2016
“The Engaged Patient: Understanding and Participating in Shared Health Decisions” Webinar
Community Health Options, 26th September, 2016
“Solar Cooking and Strawbox Cooking Workshop” Unity, ME
Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association Common Ground Country Fair, 24nd September, 2016
“When You’re Down and Troubled: Non-pharmacologic Strategies for Working with Patients Dealing with Depression, Anxiety, and Other Behavioral Health Issues” Orlando, FL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 13 May, 2016
“Truth or Consequences: Where is Our Healthcare System Going and How NPs can make a Difference?” Orlando, FL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 12 May, 2016
“Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Spirit: Gentle Techniques for Clinical Practice” Orlando, FL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 12 May, 2016
“Yoga for the Nurse Practitioner: A gentle practice with techniques for clinical practice.” Lincolonville, ME
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 21st Annual Spring Conference, 28th April, 2016
“Enhancing the Patient Experience: Creating ‘Magical Moments.” Richmond, ME
Richmond Area Health Center Brunch and Learn, 23rd February, 2016
“Healthy Living is the Best Revenge: Motivating patients to behavior change and better health” Portland, ME
Maine Osteopathic Association 2016 Midwinter Symposium, 7th February, 2016
“Probabilities, Perspectives, and Preferences: A New Look At Shared Decision Making” Bangor, ME
Quality Counts Maine Patient Centered Medical Home/Community Care Team Learning Session, 5th February, 2016
“Solar Cooking and Strawbox Cooking Workshop” Unity, ME
Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association Common Ground Country Fair, 26nd September, 2015
“Healing Health Care: The Nurse Practitioner Solution” Philadelphia, PA
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 7th May, 2015
The Art of Coping: Helping your patients (and yourself) find balance and calm in a chaotic life/practice” Philadelphia, PA
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 6th May, 2015
“Yoga for the Nurse Practitioner: A gentle Practice with Techniques for Clinical Practice” Philadelphia, PA
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 6th May, 2015
“Why Don’t They Do What We Want Them To Do? Motivating Patients to Make Changes” Lincolnville, ME
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 2015 Spring Conference, 1stth May, 2015
“Yoga for the Nurse Practitioner: A gentle Practice with Techniques for Clinical Practice” Lincolnville, ME
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 2015 Spring Conference, 1stth May, 2015
Lunch Keynote: “Invest in Your Profession: The Story of Independent Licensing in Maine” Lincolnville, ME
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 2015 Spring Conference, 30th April, 2015
“Who Chooses: A Culture Change in Decision Making” Augusta, ME
Maine Quality Counts Annual Conference, 1st April, 2015
https://youtu.be/D5hRCC7UE-s
Keynote Address: “A New Culture of Health Care: Who Chooses What…and Why?” Augusta, ME
Maine Quality Counts Patient Provider Partnership Learning Session, 19th March, 2015
“Healthy Living from Fit to Obese: Engaging Patients in a Healther Lifestyle” Bar Harbor, ME
Maine Primary Care Association 2014 Annual Conference, 23rd October, 2014
“Shared Decision Making: Giving a Parctical Perspective on the Data”
Maine Area Agency on Aging Health Advisory Council, 29th September, 2014
“Healthy Living is the Best Revenge: Motivating Patients to Make Lifstyle Changes”
Maine Quality Counts Learning Community Transforming Health Webinar, 2nd September, 2014
“Motivating Behavior Change: Transforming Health Care through Healthy Lifestyle”
Maine Quality Counts Monthly Patient Centered Medical Home/Health Home Webinar, 23 July, 2014
“Optimizing Medication Use in the Older Adults”
24th Annual Maine Geriatrics Conference, 12th June, 2014
“Polypharmacy: Panacea or Poison” Bar Harbor, ME
24th Annual Maine Geriatrics Conference, 12th June, 2014
“Shared Decision Making: Giving Patients the Information and the Choice” Minneapolis, MN
Retail Clinician Educational Conference, 13th May, 2014
“Yoga: A Practice for You with Ideas for Use in Clinical Practice” Northport, ME
19th Annual Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Clinical Conference
“Healthy Living is the Best Revenge: Motivating Patients to Lifestyle Change and Better Health” Chicago, IL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 24th April, 2014
“The Art of Coping: Helping Your Patients (and you) Find Balance and Calm in a Chaotic Life/Practice” Chicago, IL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 24th April, 2014
“Yoga: A Practice for You with Ideas for Use in Clinical Practice” Chicago, IL
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 24th April, 2014
“Motivating Patients to Behavior Change: Transforming Health Care through Healthy Lifestyle.” Augusta, ME
Maine Quality Counts 2014. Innovation to Transformation: What will it take? 2nd April, 2014
“One Maine Clinic’s Approach to Motivate Patients to Change Behavior” Portland, Maine
Maine Osteopathic Association 2014 Mid-Winter Symposium, 1st February, 2014
“Motivating Patients to Behavior Change” Augusta, ME
Maine Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Program, 13th January, 2014
“From Motivation to Medications: Effective Management of Type 2 Daibetes” Nationwide Webinar
Collaborative Care: Drug Store News Continuing Pharmacy Education Webinar, 21st November, 2013
“Making Evidenced Based Practice Easy and Do-Able” Seattle, WA
Pacific Northwest 36th Annual National Conference: Advanced Practice in Acute and Primary Care, 1 November, 2013
Keynote Address: “Engaging Patients in Care: Addressing Quality, Cost and Satisfaction” Seattle, WA
Pacific Northwest 36th Annual National Conference: Advanced Practice in Acute and Primary Care, 1 November, 2013
“Solar Cooking and Strawbox Cooking Workshop” Unity, ME
Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association Common Ground Country Fair, 22nd September, 2013
“Motivating Patients to Behavior Change” Biddeford, ME
University of New England PA Class Guest Lecturer, 1st August 2013
“Shared Decision Making: Giving Patients the Information and the Choice” Nashville, TN
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 1st May, 2013
“Type 2 Diabetes: Motivating Patients to Behavior Change” Nashville, TN
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, 1st May, 2013
“Yoga Class with Applications to the Clinical Setting” Lincolnville, ME
Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 2013 Spring Conference” 26th April, 2013
“Health Care Reform Through Healthy Living: Motivating Patients to Behavior Change” Bethel, ME
Maine Academy of Family Physicians 21st Annual Family Medicine Update, 11th April, 2013