Benjamin R. Corbett

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

667 Sage Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Tel.: (303) 803-6669 Email:

Education

M.S. / Pediatric Nurse Practitioning (December 2009) University of Colorado, 4.0GPA
B.S.N. / Nursing, Accelerated BSN(2006) Regis University,Magna Cum Laude, 3.9GPA
B.A. / Liberal Arts (1998) Hanover College, Indiana Major: Theology Minor: Biology

Board Certification

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (2010)Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Advanced Practice Nurse Registry (2010) Colorado State Board of Nursing

Work Experience

Sept. 2010-

PresentInstructor: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary MedicineThe Children’s Hospital, Denver CO

· Nurse Practitioner for new multi-disciplinary Aerodigestive Clinic (Otolaryngology, Pulmonary, and Gastrointestinal)

· Assess the health status of individuals through history taking and examination

· Order test, evaluate test findings, diagnose and facilitate plan of care

· Collaborate with providers to coordinate services for individuals and families

· Provide instruction and counseling in health promotion to individuals, families and and groups

· Admit, round and discharge on patients admitted to Breathing Institute services

April 2010-Clinical Faculty:Regis University and University of Colorado, Denver CO

Present· Supervise and teach pediatric nursing students at The Children’s Hospital

· Evaluate performance and skills of nursing students during pediatric rotation

· Manage and coordinate clinical conferences for nursing students

· Coordinate student rotations on medical, surgical, ICU and research units

Jan. 2007- Present / Registered Nurse, Level III: The Children’s Hospital, Denver CO
· Specialize in pediatric patients with breathing disorders, ventilators, and
chronic lung diseases
·Provide clinical nursing expertise to pediatric patients on 9th Floor
(pulmonary, general medical, surgical)
· Act as charge nurse, clinical resource, preceptor, instructor, education
committee member
· Periodic rotation to NICU, neurology, and surgical floors
Jun. 2003-
July 2005 / Community Development/ Health Coordinator: US Peace Corps, Belize
· Established a successful health linkage outreach program between Ministry
of Health, NGOs and University of Kansas Medical School
· Developed and implemented community-wide health, sanitation, and
nutrition programs
· Rural Medical Assessor and Coordinator for US Air Force medical aid project
Mar. 2002-May 2003 / Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor: Laurel Hill Center, Eugene OR
· Core team member of specialists working to optimize client mental health
via counseling, medication, state and community networks, and families
· Employment Specialist; acted as a liaison between client and employer
· Representative for University of Oregon joint research study on stigma
associated with mental illness
· Health and wellness seminar instructor
· 24 hour crisis intervention responder
Nov. 1998- Oct. 2001 / Behavior Specialist: Alternative Services Inc., Eugene OR
· Supervised staff of 85 including teaching, training, and management
· Maintained all aspects of clinical programs including budgeting and funding
· Wrote and implemented behavioral plans and systems for all county clients
in 5 group homes.
· Liaison for county and state case managers, psychiatrist, vocational services
and families; 24-hour crisis intervention responder
Feb 1999-Mar. 2002 / Oregon Intervention Systems Trainer: Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation (OTAC) Eugene OR
· Taught 3-day intensive certification classes monthly
· Continued hands-on training and support for staff
June 1995-Aug. 1996 / Recreation Facilitator: Easter Seals Society, Santa Cruz, CA and Charlottesville, VA
· Taught Outdoor Education and Health programs to mentally and physically
disabled children and adults
· Support Staff for medical and counseling programs
· Emergency Response Team
· 24-hour direct care
Jan 2002- Jan. 2003 / Youth Mentor Volunteer: Committed Partners for Youth, Eugene, OR
· Supported two youths in after school activities that build confidence and
self-esteem
Jan. 1997-May 1997 / Teacher’s Assistant:Hanover College, Hanover, IN
· Maintained classroom material and equipment
· Supported students in projects and discussion

Additional Training

·Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified, present
·CPR and BLS certified 1998-present
·State of Oregon Mental Health Associate, DSM IV, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,2000
·Spanish Language and Immersion program. Guatemala and Nicaragua2004 and 2005
·Grant Writing, Health and Nutrition, Gender & Development, Tropical Agriculture, and
Conservation Planning Seminars. Belize 2003-2005.

Honors and Activities

· Sigma Theta Tau academic society of nursing member, 2006-present
· NAPNAP chapter member, 2007-present
· Diabetes and Nutrition Outreach participant, Wind River Reservation, Regis Univ., 2006
· Disaster Action Team member, American Red Cross, 2007-2009
· Richter Grant Recipient for field research in Ghana, Hanover College, 1997
· District Safety and Security Coordinator for 20 Peace Corps Volunteers, 2003-2005

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