Amy L. Silva-Smith Ph.D., RN, ANP-BC

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Amy L. Silva‐Smith Ph.D., RN, ANP‐BC (719) 255‐4490 [email protected] Education
John A. Hartford Foundation/Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
August 2009-July 2011
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Ph.D. in Nursing – August, 2004
Dissertation: “Restructuring life: Preparing for and beginning a new caregiving role
following a family member’s stroke”
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
M.S. in Nursing – December, 1991
Thesis: “An Intervention for Dressing Activities in Persons with Dementia”
Area of Concentration: Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
B.S. in Nursing – August, 1987
Academic Appointments
2004 – 7/11
Assistant Professor, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs – Beth El
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
9/05-10/12
Consultant, The Palisades at Broadmoor Park/Dunn & Associates,
retirement community in Southwest Colorado Springs
8/05-8/2009 Coordinator, Adult NP Option
8/09-7/2011 Fellow, The John A. Hartford Foundation/Atlantic Philanthropies; Claire
M. Fagin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
7/11-present Associate Professor with Tenure, UCCS, Beth-El College of Nursing &
Health Sciences
8/11-present Coordinator, Adult/Gerontological NP Option (formerly Adult NP)
11/11-10/2012 Director of Palisades Research, UCCS Gerontology Center
10/12-12/2013 Director of Research- Integrated Health Services for Senior Housing
team (formerly Palisades)
8/13-7/31/14 Chairperson of the Graduate Nursing Department, Beth-El College of
Nursing & Health Sciences, UCCS.
12/13-8/31/14 Research Development Coordinator at the Lane Center for Academic
Health Sciences Center, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences;
UCCS.
8/1/14-present Chairperson of the Nursing Department, Beth-El College of Nursing and
Health Sciences. University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Refereed Publications
Kluge, M.A., Silva-Smith, A.L., LeCompte, D.M., & Snook, A. (in review) Falls efficacy
and adaptive responses to fall events in Assisted Living residents at a Continuing
Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with an embedded wellness program.
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Silva-Smith, A.L., Fleury, J., & Belyea, M. (2013). Effects of a Physical Activity and
Healthy Eating Intervention To Reduce Stroke Risk Factors in Older Adults.
Preventive Medicine, 57(2013), 708-711.
Silva-Smith, A.L., Kluge, M.A., LeCompte, M. & Snook, A.R. (2013). Improving Staff
Reports of Falls in Assisted Living. Clinical Nursing Research. 22(4), 448 - 460.
Silva-Smith, A. L., Feliciano, L., Kluge, M. A., Yochim, B. Y., Anderson, L., Hiroto, K., &
Qualls, S. H. (2011). The Palisades: An Interdisciplinary Wellness Model in Senior
Housing. The Gerontologist. 51 (3), 406-14. Doi: 10.1177/1054773813498601
Weslin, A.T., & Silva-Smith, A.L. (2010). Advanced Practice Nursing in Performing Arts
Health. Journal of Holistic Nursing. 28(2), 136-144.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2010). A Wellness Motivation Intervention for Stroke Risk Reduction
in Older Adults. Poster [abstract]. Conference Proceedings of the Western Institute
of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference, vol. 43.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2008). Caregivers experience of the learning curve [Abstract].
Geriatric Nursing, 29, 31-2.
Silva-Smith, A.L., Theune, T. W., & Spaid, P. (2007). Primary support persons to
individuals who are visually-impaired: A description of who they are and the
support they provide. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 101(2), 113-118.
Silva-Smith, A.L. (2007) Restructuring life: Beginning a new caregiving role after a family
member’s stroke. Journal of Family Nursing. 13(1). 99-116.
Silva-Smith, A.L., & Kovach, C.R. (2006) Positive gain: Rethinking the outcomes of
dependency. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32 (5), 36-41.
Silva-Smith, A. L., & T. W. Theune (2006). Primary Support for Persons who are
Visually-Impaired: A pilot study [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Communicating
Nursing Research Conference, 39, 292.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2005). Restructuring life: preparing for and beginning a new
caregiving role [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Communicating Nursing Research
Conference, San Francisco, 38, 237-238.
Kovach, C.R., Taneli, Y., Dohearty, P., Schlidt, A. M., Cashin, S., & Silva-Smith, A. L.
(2004). Effect of the BACE intervention on agitation of people with dementia. The
Gerontologist, 44, 797-806.
Silva-Smith, A.L. (February, 1994). Reducing the risk of stroke in patients with chronic,
nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Nurse Practitioner: American Journal of Primary
Health Care; 19, p. 38-9, 43-4.
Published Reviews
Kennedy-Malone, L., Fletcher, K.R., & Martin-Plank, L. (2014). Advanced Practice
Nursing in the Care of Older Adults. F.A. Davis: Philadelphia. ISBN: 978-0-80362491-7.
Presentations (refereed)
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Silva-Smith, A.L. & Fleury, J. (2013). Self-Schemas and Behavior Change in a RCT to
Reduce Stroke Risk Factors. Symposium: Physical Activity and Aging: Facilitators
and Barriers to Implementing Behavior Change. Gerontological Society of America
Conference. November 23, 2013.
Silva-Smith, A.L., & Fleury, J. (2012). Reducing the Risk of Stroke: A Randomized
Controlled Trial. Paper presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Research
conference. Portland, OR; April, 2012.
Silva-Smith, A. L. & Fleury, J. (2011). Dietary and Physical Activity Patterns in Older
Adults at Risk for Stroke. Poster Presentation at the Western Institute of Nursing
Research Conference. Las Vegas, NV; April 16, 2011.
Silva-Smith, A. L., & Smith-Bradfield, S. (2011). The Palisades Health Clinic: An
Academic-Community Partnership for Care of Seniors. Poster presentation at the
Building Partnerships for Geriatric Care conference. San Antonio, TX; April 7,
2011.
Silva-Smith, A. L., & Fleury, J. (2010). Mapping an Intervention to Reduce Stroke Risk in
Older Adults. Poster Presentation at the Gerontological Society of America 63rd
Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA. November 23, 2011.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2010). Wellness Motivation Theory Applied to Reducing the Risk of
Stroke. Symposium presentation on September 27, 2010 at the 2010 State of the
Sciences Congress on Nursing Research in Washington D. C.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2010). A Wellness Motivation Intervention for Stroke Risk Reduction
in Older Adults. Poster Presentation April 16, 2010 at Western Institute of Nursing
Research Conference; Nursing Science: Informing Practice and Driving Policy;
April 14-17, 2010 in Glendale, AZ.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2009). Self-perception of Aging Successfully, poster presentation at
the 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Salt Lake City
Hilton, Salt Lake City, UT on April 22-25, 2009.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2009).Older Adults’ Participation In Healthy Behaviors And Preventive
Screening, poster presentation at the 42nd Annual Communicating Nursing
Research Conference, Salt Lake City Hilton, Salt Lake City, UT on April 22-25,
2009.
Qualls, S.H., Kluge, M.A., Silva-Smith, A., Hiroto, K., Feliciano, L., Hacker, M., Hutchins,
A., Yochim, B., Satrom, S. (2008, October). The Palisades at Broadmoor Park:
Resident Wellness Program. Poster presentation for the annual conference of the
Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities, Boulder, CO.
Silva-Smith, A.L. (2007). Caregivers experience of the learning curve. Poster presented
at the National Gerontological Nurses Association Conference. October, 2007.
LaSala, K., Enzman Hagedorn, M., & Silva-Smith, A. L. (2007). Tenure and Promotion
Challenges for Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Podium presentation at NONPF. April
13, 2007; Denver, CO.
Silva-Smith, A. L. & Theune, T. W. (2006). Primary support persons to individuals who
are visually-impaired. Poster presentation at the Western Institute of Nursing 2006
Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference. Albuquerque, NM. April 2,
2006.
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Silva-Smith, A. L. (2005). Restructuring life: preparing for and beginning a new
caregiving role. Podium presentation at Western Institute of Nursing 2005 Annual
Communicating Nursing Research Conference. San Francisco; April 7, 2005.
Silva-Smith, A.L. “Preparing for a first-time caregiver role following a family member’s
stroke: A pilot study (April, 2003). Poster Presentation, Midwest Nursing Research
Society, Grand Rapids, MI
Presentations (non-refereed)
Brownrigg, V., Spicher, J., Traylor, C., & Silva-Smith A.L. (2013). Enhancing
Gerontological Competence in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Programs.
Mountain Lion Research Day. University of Colorado Colorado Springs. April 5,
2013.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2013). Strive for a Healthier You: Steps You Can Take Now.
Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Springs Chapter: Caregiver Workshop. April 19,
2013.
Kluge, M.A., Qualls, S. H., & Silva-Smith, A. L. (2013). Health Promotion and Care in
Senior Housing: What Did We Learn at the Palisades? Gerontology Colloquium
Series. February 27, 2013. University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Snook, A., Kluge, M.A., Silva-Smith, A. L., & LeCompte, M. (2012). The relationship of
falls incidence and falls efficacy on activity class participation. Mountain Lion
Research Day. University of CO Colorado Springs, April 13, 2012.
Ferguson, J., Silva-Smith, A., Ketsdever, A., & Skop, E. Tenure Nuts and Bolts
Workshop. Panel: Tips from Those Who’ve Been There, Done That. October 6,
2011 at the University of CO Colorado Springs.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2011). Impact of Stage of Change on Outcomes of an Intervention to
Reduce Stroke Risk. Annual Hartford Foundation Interdisciplinary Scholars
Communications Conference. Chicago, IL. July 19, 2011.
Silva-Smith, A. L., & Smith-Bradfield, S. (2011). The Palisades Health Clinic: An
Academic-Community Partnership for Care of Seniors. Poster presentation at the
Mountain Lion Research Day, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; April 1,
2011.
Silva-Smith, A. L., & Fleury, J. (2010). Mapping an Intervention to Reduce Stroke Risk in
Older Adults. Poster Presentation at the Leadership Conference of the John A.
Hartford Foundation/BAGNC. New Orleans, LA. November 18, 2010.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2010). Keynote at the Retired Faculty and Staff Association
Luncheon, University of CO-Colorado Springs. April 12, 2010, The Palisades at
Broadmoor Park.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2010). A Wellness Motivation Intervention for Stroke Risk Reduction
in Older Adults. Poster Presentation at Mountain Lion Research Day; University of
CO-Colorado Springs, April 2, 2010.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2009). Preparing for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season: What
Residents and Employees Need to Know. August 27, 2009. Palisades at
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Silva-Smith, A. L. (2009). The Role of Clinical Practice in a Research Program. Featured
Presenter at Mountain Lion Research Day; UCCS, April 3, 2009.
Qualls, S., Kluge, M. A., Silva-Smith, A., Feliciano, L., Hacker, M., Hutchins, A., Yochim,
B., Hiroto, K., Satrom, S. (2009). The Palisades at Broadmoor Park: Resident
Wellness Program. Poster presentation at Mountain Lion Research Day; UCCS;
April 3, 2009.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2009). Self-Perception of Successfully Aging and Participation in
Health Behaviors and Prevention. Poster presentation at Mountain Lion Research
Day; UCCS; April 3, 2009.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2009). Self-perception of aging successfully and older adults’
participation in healthy behaviors and prevention. STTI: Xi Phi Chapter Research
Conference, February 13, 2009; University of CO-Colorado Springs.
Silva-Smith, A. (2008). Strategies for Effective Online Education in Graduate Nursing.
Invited workshop presentation at Radford University, Radford, VA. Nov. 7, 2008.
Silva-Smith, A.L., Church, M., Davis, A., & Cutter, M.A. (2008). Tenure Nuts and Bolts
Workshop. University of CO-Colorado Springs; October 24, 2008.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2007). How to Cope with the Changes that Come with Aging.
Community presentation to seniors. Palisades at Broadmoor Bluffs; Colorado
Springs, CO; July 30, 2008.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2007). The Role of the Nurse Practitioner in a Retirement Communitybased Health Clinic. Community presentation. Colorado Springs, CO; February 28,
2007.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2006). The Art of Getting Enough Zzzzzz’s. El Paso County
Department of Human Services. May 11, 2006. Colorado Springs, CO.
Silva-Smith, A. L. (2005). Sigma Theta Tau Xi Phi Chapter Research ConferenceKeynote. Colorado Springs, CO; February 18, 2005.
White, J. M., Silva-Smith, A.L., Ramlow, T., & Wegner, C. Nursing Research: Who cares
and why? (May, 2001). Regional nursing conference sponsored by University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette University, and regional health care
organizations. Building Bridges to Research Based Practice – Enhancing Care
Outcomes, Panel presentation.
White, J. M., Silva-Smith, A.L., Ramlow, T., & Wegner, C. Nursing Research – Who
Cares And Why? (May, 2001), University of WI-Milwaukee Undergraduate
Research Day – Panel Discussion to undergraduate and graduate nursing
students.
Silva-Smith, A. L. Alternative Therapies for Menopausal Symptoms (September, 2000)
Presented to Nurse Practitioners at the Midwest NPACE Conference; Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Grants and Awards
Amy L. Silva-Smith, PhD, RN, ANP
New Investigator Award, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs; 2005; $500; funded.
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Committee on Research and Creative Works (CRCW) Intramural Grant, University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs; July 2005; $4783, funded.
Teaching Enhancement Grant, development of a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor
Handbook and Workshop for Preceptors. University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs; November 2005; $440, funded.
Faculty Assembly Women’s Committee Grant (UCCS) for Advanced Health Assessment
pelvic model and women’s health-related DVDs and videos; April 2006; $650.
funded by the Kraemer Family Library and the Women’s Committee.
Beth-El College of Nursing Research Award, University of CO-Colorado Springs;
Successful Aging: Self-perception and associated variables; July 2007; $1500,
funded.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation Goolsby Award; Older adults’
participation in healthy behaviors and preventive screening: Correlations with
successful aging in NP practices; December 2007; $3000, funded.
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences College Enhancement Grant; February
2008; $1500, funded.
HRSA; Co-investigator (08-09 academic year), Enzman Hines, M. (PI); Doctorate of
Nursing Practice (DNP): An Online Program Preparing Professionals for
Leadership in the Care of Diverse, Rural, Underserved and Vulnerable
Populations. $539,578.00 for 3 years 7/1/07-6/10/10), funded.
Hartford Geriatric Nursing Claire M. Fagin Postdoctoral Fellowship. January 14, 2009.
$120,000. Funded.
Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP) for 2009-2010 Nominee; did not accept
program participation due to Claire M. Fagin Postdoctoral Fellowship commitment.
HRSA. Enhancing Gerontological Competence in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Programs. August 2011-2013. PI for UCCS Subcontract totaling $194,000.
Funded
Palisades/UCCS Pikes Peak Community Fund. 2011. The impact of falls and fall
risk on participation in a wellness program. $4,700. Funded.
Excellence in Leadership Program/CU System. 2011-2012 Academic Year; nominated
by Dean Nancy Smith and Peg Bacon VCAA. Completed.
Reviewer Activities
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, July 2014- present
Clinical Nursing Research, January 2013-present
Clinical Gerontologist, reviewer, December 2011-present.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, reviewer, March 2010-present.
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Ebersole et al. (2007). Toward Healthy Aging, Chapter 9-Nutritional Needs. Mosby. Recognitions
Athena International Award Nominee. Sponsored by the Colorado Springs Chamber of
Commerce. April 29, 2010. Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO.
Outstanding Faculty Award from Graduate Students at Beth-El College of Nursing. May
2009 Commencement Ceremonies.
Nightingale Award Nominee; Colorado Springs, CO; March 2009 recognition.
Outstanding Faculty Award; Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences; May 2006.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chapter; Inducted
April 2003.
Honorable Mention Award; Graduate Student Poster Presentation Competition,
“Preparing for a first-time caregiver role following a family member’s stroke: A pilot
study (April, 2003). Midwest Nursing Research Society, Grand Rapids, MI.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses – inducted 1991.
Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing-Xi Phi Chapter, University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs; inducted 1991 at the University of WI-Madison, current.
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
National League for Nurses
Certifications
Adult Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center- effective
through August 31, 2017.
Registered Nurse licensed by the State of Colorado; active. License #167150
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber licensed by the State of Colorado; active.
CPR – recertified December 2013.
Faculty Practice
HealthCircle Primary Care Clinic, Lane Academic Health Sciences Center/University of
Colorado Colorado Springs. Adult NP; June 2014-present.
Adult/geriatric nurse practitioner, Palisades Health Clinic, Palisades Retirement
Community, Colorado Springs, CO. November 2008- October 2012.
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Adult nurse practitioner, El Paso County/City Employee Health Clinic, Colorado Springs,
CO 80903. October 2004- May 2008.
Service
Community Volunteer; meal preparation for family homeless shelter, Colorado Springs,
CO. 1/2013
Faculty Research Council (campus) 2012-present
Faculty Committee on Research Misconduct (campus) 2012-5/2014
STTI/Xi Phi Chapter, interim research chair; December 2012-May 2013
STTI/Xi Phi Chapter, member of nominating committee 2012-present.
Faculty Affairs Council, chair. Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences. April 2012May 2013.
Faculty Affairs Council, member. Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences. March
2012- May 2013.
Faculty Search Committee, chair. Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences,
Graduate Nursing Department. UCCS. 12/2011-1/2013.
Academic Strategic Planning for 2012-2020 Task Force; by invitation of the Provost Peg
Bacon. UCCS 12/2011-1/2012.
The John A. Hartford Foundation/BAGNC Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association,
Member. 2010-present.
The John A. Hartford Foundation/BAGNC Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association; CoChairperson 2009-2011.
Silver Key Senior Services, 2009 to present; special projects volunteer.
Graduate Department Faculty Meetings, monthly. 2005- present.
Director of Clinic Services, Palisades Health Clinic; Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Retirement Community; 2005 to October 2012.
Consultant, Palisades Retirement Community senior housing facility for assisted living,
memory care, and independent living health and wellness services; 2005-October
2012.
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Curriculum Committee, 2007-2009.
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Faculty Work Group, 2007-2008.
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Search Committee for Faculty Positions,
member 2006-07.
Beth-El College of Nursing faculty representative to the Regional meeting of the AANP;
Billings, MT, July 7, 2006.
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences TPR Guidelines Revision Task Force,
2005-06.
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Faculty Counselor; Xi Phi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for
Nurses, term Fall 2004-Spring 07.
UCCS Campus-wide Search Committee, Director of Student Health Service, 2005.
Faculty Sponsor for the Graduate Nursing Student online discussion forum; 2005-06.
Diversity Committee, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 2005-06
EPUS Committee; University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; 2004-05
SAAC committee; University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 2004-05
Beth-El College of Nursing faculty representative to the Regional meeting of the AANP,
Salt Lake City, UT. January 8, 2005.
High School Recruitment Presentation, Be A Nurse; Cheyenne Mountain High School,
Colorado Springs, CO; April 20, 2005. Recruitment to profession and Beth-El
College of Nursing.
“See The Future” Fund event volunteer. Nonprofit organization supports scholarships for
visually-impaired and blind students throughout the state of Colorado.
Grief Support Group, Co-facilitator; 2005-2006. Colorado Springs, CO.
Wisconsin Nurses Association, Committee on Organizational Assessment and Renewal
(1995). Staff nurse representative, appointed.
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