Background
Education
Ph.D., Graduate School of Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
M.S., Maternal/Child Health Specialty, School of Nursing, Boston University, Boston, MA
B.S., Nursing, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Professional Experience
| 2011 - present |
National Perinatal Information Center/Quality Analytic Services Providence, Rhode Island Clinical Nurse Consultant |
| 1987 - present |
Rhode Island College Providence, Rhode Island Professor of Nursing Lecturer and clinical instructor for generic program in area of Women's Health MSN program lecturer for research course Chairperson 2007-2009 Adjunct in RN to BSN program 2011-present |
| 2001 - present |
Cambridge College Cambridge, Massachusetts Senior Instructor Graduate Education School Nursing Program Advisor for development of Masters major project Instructor for course on grief and loss |
| 1993 - 1999 |
Simmons College Boston, Massachusetts Nursing Faculty - Part-Time Clinical faculty for sophomore level students in medical-surgical and obstetrical settings. Instruction in physical assessment |
| 1995 - 2001 |
University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island Nursing Faculty - Part-Time Clinical instructor for obstetrics and community health |
| 1991 - 1995 |
Women and Infants' Hospital Providence, Rhode Island Nurse Researcher New position created to promote nursing research. Developed procedures and established Nursing Research Committee. Member of hospital wide Investigational Review Board for review of proposed research by physicians, including members of Brown University faculty, psychologists, nurses and social workers. Responsible for dissemination and utilization of nursing research findings |
| 1989 - 1994 |
Carroll, Kelley and Murphy Legal Associates Providence, Rhode Island Nurse Consultant Consultant to attorneys for defense of hospitals, physicians and nurses in medical, surgical, obstetrical, and pediatric specialties. Prepared medical chronologies, reviewed and commented on depositions, assisted with and provided research in case preparation. |
| 1984 - 1987 |
Women and Infants' Hospital Providence, Rhode Island Associate Vice-President, Patient Care Services Responsible for Ambulatory Outpatient Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery Unit, Nursing Quality Assurance, and Patient Education. Directly supervised 5 clinical managers in charge of the efforts of over 300 nurses and unit supervisors in a union environment. Chaired Nursing Quality Assurance Committee and improved quality assurance monitoring. Responsible for resolving clinical practice issues and implementing JCAHO standards of care. Coordinated the preparation for two successful JCAHO visits. Revised and developed the system of nursing care delivery in a new hospital setting. Involved in planning and executing the move to the new hospital. Chaired the Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee. Member of the following hospital wide committees: Risk Management, Perinatal Review, Special Care Nursery, Ambulatory Review, Medical Records and Institutional Review Board. Coordinated grant writing for the Nursing Department, including the writing of successfully funded grants for the March of Dimes, Lalor Foundation, and the Rhode Island Department of Health. |
| 1983 - 1984 |
Marymount University Arlington, Virginia Assistant Professor, Nursing Supervised students (basic and RN) in medical and surgical settings at Arlington Hospital, Arlington, Virginia and Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, D.C. Prepared for and participated in a successful NLN accreditation visit. |
| 1975 - 1983 |
Salve Regina University Newport, Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Nursing Served as Junior Level Coordinator Provided classroom and clinical instruction with varying levels of students in medical-surgical and maternal-child health care settings. |
| 1972 - 1975 |
Newport Hospital Newport, Rhode Island Nursing Instructor Classroom and clinical instruction in maternal-child health. |
| 1970 - 1971 |
Lakeville Hospital Lakeville, Massachusetts Nursing Instructor Classroom and clinical instruction in medical-surgical nursing. |
| 1968 - 1970 |
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Fall River, Massachusetts Instructor Designed and implemented health service program. |
| 1967 - 1968 |
New England Baptist Hospital Roxbury, Massachusetts Staff Nurse |
Publications
Mosser, N, Williams, J & Wood, C. (2006) The use of progressive testing throughout nursing programs: How two colleges promote success in the NCLEX-RN. Annual Review of Nursing Education, 4,305-319.
Wood, C., Meers, A., Heber, W., & Peipert, J. (2002). The role of the nurse in smoking cessation counseling for pregnant women. Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners, 6(8), 45-50.
Wood, C. (1999). Crinkie and Topper Visit the Dentist. Unpublished manuscript.
Williams, J., Wood, C., and Cunningham-Warburton, P. (1999). A narrative study of chemo-Therapy-induced alopecia. Oncology Nursing Forum, 26 (8), 1463-1468.
Dufault, M.A., Bartlett, B., Dagrosa (Wood), C., and Joseph, D. (1992). A state-wide consortium initiative to establish an undergraduate clinical internship program. Journal of Professional Nursing, 8(4), 239-243.
Currier-Dagrosa (Wood), C. (1986). Current Trends in Maternal-Child Health Care. In M.E. Doenges, M.G. Moorhouse, and J.R. Kenty, Maternal/Newborn Nursing Care Plans. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Currier-Dagrosa, C. (1985). Assessment of High-Risk Factors in Parenting. In Hawkins, J.W. and Gorvine, B. Eds. Post Partum Nursing Health Care of Women. New York: Springer.
Burgess, H.A. and Currier (Wood), C. (1976). Family Planning. In Brandt, P.A., Chinn, P.L. and Smith, M.E., Current Practices in Pediatric Nursing. St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Company.
Research
Partners Investing in Nursing's Future (PIN), initiative of RWJ and the Northwest Health Foundation. Collaboration in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. (2008-2011). Part of academic team from Rhode Island College
Exploring Perspectives of Nursing Students and Nursing Faculty on Academic Clinical Honesty. Wood, C and Williams, J. (2010-2011) Co-Investigator.
Smoking Cessation in a Prenatal Population: Use of the Transtheoretical Model for Behavioral Change. Collaborative project of the Cancer Prevention Research Consortium at the University of Rhode Island and Women & Infants Hospital. Wood, C. (1996-2002) Project Collaborator.
A Narrative Study of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in a Culturally Diverse Population. Williams J., Wood, C., Cunningham-Warburton, P. (1999-2000) Co-Investigator.
A Narrative Study of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia. Williams J., Wood, C., Cunningham-Warburton, P. (1996-98) Co-Investigator.
Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: The Nurses' Role. Wood, C.(1999-2001) Principal Investigator.
An Innovative Approach to the Professional Socialization of Baccalaureate Nursing Students. Supported through Funds for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE). Currier-Dagrosa (Wood), C. (1988-1991) Principal Investigator.
The Effects of Summer Work Study Program Upon the Problem Solving Skills of Baccalaureate Nursing Students. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Connecticut. Currier-Dagrosa (Wood), C. (1986).
Improving Maternal Health Care through Joint Efforts of Nursing Education and Nursing Service. An HEW grant directed by Ms. Carolyn Miller, The University of Connecticut. Currier-Dagrosa (Wood), C. (1977-1979) Project Researcher.
An Investigative Study of the Pregnant Women's Daydreams. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Boston, University. Currier (Wood), C. (1972).
Preparation of Ancillary Health Personnel. A United States Public Health Service Grant directed by Mrs. Sandra Rasmussen, Boston University. Currier (Wood), C. (1968-1969) Project Researcher.
Professional Memberships
- American Nurses Association
- Rhode Island State Nurses Association
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Delta Upsilon Chapter-at-Large
Professional Activities
- 2008-present - Dean's Advisory Committee-RIC SON
- 2004-2007 - Ethics Committee - Newport County VNA
- 2004-2007 - Nursing Research Committee - Newport Hospital
- 2005 - Sigma Theta Tau, Delta-Upsilon Chapter - Governance Committee
- 2000-2004 - WIH research team member under the direction of Dr Jeffrey Peipert
- 2003-present - Cambridge College - School Nurse Advisory Committee
- 2003 - RISNA - By-Laws Committee
- 2000 - Steering Committee- End-of-Life Project-Oncology Nursing Society
- 2000-2001 - Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Upsilon Chapter-Nominating Committee
- 1992-2000 - Women and Infants Hospital-IRB Committee
- 1988-1992 - RISNA-Cabinet on Nursing Education