CV

1. Mary Rose Gaughan, MS, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Erie Community College
Williamsville, New York 14221
5338 Briercliff Drive (716) 725-9876
Hamburg, New York 14075 mrgaughan@gmail.com
Professional Highlights
• Nurse educator with 9 years of experience in both clinical and theoretical content
• Experience in classroom education and online learning
• Faculty member teaching in traditional classroom and online nursing program
Employment History
Erie Community College, North January 2014 to present
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Full-time position providing instruction to students in medical surgical and pediatric nursing.
• Serves as lead teacher in NU 236, NU237, Pharmacology
• Prepares course outlines, descriptions and lectures as required by the National League of
Nursing to prepare students for the NCLEX.
• Provides clinical experience in telemetry, medical surgical and pediatric nursing with a focus
on cardiology concepts at Millard Fillmore Suburban, Erie County Medical Center and
Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.
• Guides students through simulation laboratory experience.
• Serves as a faculty adviser in problems related to departmental offerings.
• Provides academic advisement to students and act as a problem solver.
D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York January 2013 to January 2014
Adjunct Professor of Nursing
Position provided focus on nursing assessment and initial professional nursing documentation. The
lab corresponds with coursework and students learn nursing skills and methodologies, including
health assessment, injections, and medication administration. The lab is set up as a clinical setting
and includes patient simulation.
WellCare Health Plans June 2012 to October 2013
Manager Long Term Care Clinical Program
Responsible for supervision of a staff of registered nurses assessing applicants in the community for
eligibility and enrollment in managed long-term care programs.
• Development of policies and procedures governing health services and social services delivery.
• Hiring, coordination and evaluation of enrollment team.
• Development and review of care plans prior to implementation.
• Work with other senior leaders to manage the interactions between functional areas toward reaching
company goals.
• Identified and enrolled over 100 residents in the program in 13 months.
Research Foundation for SUNY
New York State Department of Health – Western Region, Buffalo, NY 2008 to December 2011
Insurance Outreach and Enrollment Specialist

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Connected uninsured children and families with facilitated enrollers to assist them in qualifying for
healthcare coverage in Child Health Plus, Medicaid, and Family Health Plus. CDHS based.
• Developed and implemented appropriate care plans and coordinated assistance for access and
utilization of appropriate community resources to meet enrollees’ need in collaboration with providers
and health care professionals.
• Conducted training sessions for individuals from 60 community-based agencies and educate them on
the program designed to raise the public’s awareness about the availability of insurance and necessary
requirements to obtain coverage.
• Coordinated Adolescent Health Conference during “Cover the Uninsured Week” 2009 at D’Youville
College with national speakers at no cost to the NYSDOH.
Selected Achievements
• Expanded program in Buffalo and Rochester and launched new initiative in Niagara County.
• Martin Luther King Service Award for work in the City of Buffalo. (2010)
• NYSDOH Commissioner’s Award for planning Flu Shot PODS at area soup kitchens. (2009)
• NYSDOH Commissioner’s Award for Health Insurance Outreach & Enrollment Program. (2008)
• Coordinated and planned eight health Wellness Clinics during 2009 to make Buffalo a healthier city.
• Policy Development for the P2 Collaborative of Western New York Health Equity Committee.
• Board Member of the Near East Side West Side Task Force.
Experience Health - New York, Buffalo, NY 2006 to 2008
Manager of Community-Based RN Care Managers.
Effectively managed a well trained team of community-based nurses in disease and care management
program. Provided services to select Medicaid eligible (fee-for-service) recipients residing in 8
Counties of Western New York.
• Networked with community health care providers, Departments of Social Services, and Departments of
Health Directors for above counties to promote disease management program.
• Hired, trained, scheduled and directly supervised the Western New York team in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities included training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provided comprehensive client health assessments; developed, coordinated and implemented the plan
of care for clients. Educated recipients to improve self-care practices, increase adherence to physicians’
treatment plans, enhance understanding of available services and treatment options and foster
reductions in inappropriate resource utilization.
• Served as liaison between Western New York providers and enrollees; accompanied enrollees to
provider visits to monitor medication administration and coordinate care.
Selected Achievements
• Enrolled entire caseload of 500 Medicaid fee-for-service members in disease management program for
new demonstration project within two months of program launch.
• Achieved measurable improvements in behavior of Medicaid fee-for-service clients in avoiding
emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
Self-Employed 2003 to 2006
Nurse Consultant – Quality and Utilization
• Provided counsel, short-term project management, and problem-solving for one major Western New
York nursing home and the largest area insurance provider.
• Analyzed quality and utilization data to identify problems and initiate improvements in clinical and
service areas and ensure the provision of quality health care.

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• Researched and collected data for federal survey on the HMO Report Card (HEDIS).
• Provided follow-up for review, the appeal process and reorganization of the precertification process.
Selected Achievement
• Formulated plan to bring up-to-date all out-of-area admissions and claims for Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Western New York allowing claims to be processed on a real-time basis.
• Responsible for maintaining quality assurance standards and implementing performance plans
according to company guidelines.
The McGuire Group - Buffalo, NY 1999 to 2003
Nurse Screener and Assessor
• Interviewed and assessed patients for appropriate admission into subacute and long-term care facilities.
• Established and implemented appropriate care plans following physicians’ orders, while providing the
best possible life for patients.
• Developed and tested new software package for nurse screener and assessor program.
• Created initial marketing program for sub-acute admissions.
Mercy Hospital - Buffalo, NY 1994 to 1998
Case Manager and Charge R.N.
• Coordinated opening of Catholic Health System Clinic: The Mercy Adult Medical Center.
• Supervised nursing staff scheduling work commitments, coordinating activities and providing direction.
• Responsible for direct patient care in a busy hospital emergency room.
• Monitored health and safety compliance and infection control within the unit.
• Served as clinical preceptor for nursing students from SUNY at Buffalo and Erie Community College.
Conducted training and development activities and provided coaching and mentoring.
Erie One BOCES – Buffalo New York 1993 to 1996
Nursing Instructor In Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Erie County Medical Center - Buffalo, NY 1991 to 1993
Nursing Administrator
• Supervised hospital on the 3-11 shift. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directed and coordinated all nursing care for medical/surgical patients based on established clinical
nursing practice standards. Collaborated with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and
efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Abbott Laboratories –North Chicago, Illinois 1984-1991
Clinical Specialist and Sales Representative
• In-serviced and sold Swan Ganz catheters, disposable transducers and vacuum suctioning
systems.
• Named sales representative of the year 1985
• Responsible for providing education of product to hospitals in the South Central United States.
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center -Houston Texas 1980-
12/1983
Critical Care RN Fondren ICU
• Team leader and Charge RN in 50 bed Post Open Heart Unit and Vascular Unit

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• Served as a nurse preceptor to students and new employee.
• Provided direct patient care and was accountable for the care outcomes of clinical population.
• Provided direct care to patients who had the following surgical procedures: coronary artery bypass
grafting, cardiac valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, thoracotomy, kidney transplant.
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
- PhD student
State University of New York at Buffalo
- Master of Science, Nursing Administration
D’Youville College - Buffalo, New York
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Ongoing professional development attending seminars, health care workshops and various technical
in-services focused on the provision of quality patient care, management of health care programs, and
current heath care issues.
Actively engaged in the community and frequently requested to speak at schools, faith-based groups
block clubs and community based organizations.