Anthony J Szarzanowicz MA, RN, BC.
7865 Eddy Road
Colden, New York 14033
(716) 941-5343
Experience 1999 - present
Manager Inpatient Units, Kaleida Health – Buffalo General Hospital
100 High St. Buffalo, New York
· Administrative management position
· Manage budget >5,000,000
· Manage four inpatient psychiatric units (3 general & 1 Med/Psych)
· Manage 130 FTE’s
· Manage regulatory requirements (OMH, JCAHO, DOH)
1991 - 1998
Associate Coordinator, Buffalo General Hospital
100 High St. Buffalo, New York
· Clinical supervision position 5 psych units (4 general, 1 MICA, & 1 Med/Psych)
· Maintained staffing/scheduling within budget limits
· Completed evaluations on employees
· Educated employees on regulatory requirements (OMH, JCAHO)
1989 - 1991
Staff RN, Buffalo General Hospital
100 High St. Buffalo, New York
· Worked Orthopedics, Telemetry, General Surg., Rehabilitation Units
1995 - 2000
Adjunct Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo
3435 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14214
· Instructed students on Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
· Completed evaluations for clinical supervision
2004 - present
Assistant Professor, D’Youville College
100 Porter Ave. Buffalo, New York 14201
· Instructed N430 students on Psychiatric Issues in the Community
· Class & Clinical Instructor Psychiatric Nursing
1990 - 1994
Research Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo
3435 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14214
· Data Collection
· Submitted journal articles
Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing
D’Youville College 1989
Certificate Program for Middle Management
State University of New York at Buffalo 1991
American Nurse Credentialing Center
Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 1998 – 2001
Board Certification – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 2002 - present
Master of Arts Psychology
Columbus University 2002
GE Healthcare Performance Solutions
WorkOut Green Belt Training 2005, 2006
Disaster Mental Health: A Critical Response
New York State Departments of Heath & Office of Mental Health
Instructor Training, 2006 Certification
Awards Who’s Who in American Nursing 1996/1997
Who’s Who in the East 1997/1998
The 20th Century Award for Achievement in Nursing 1997
Excellence in Preceptorship University at Buffalo 2001
Best Practice in the Treatment of Schizophrenia, APNA 2002 & 2004
Publication Szarzanowicz A., Integrate patient care with chemical dependency pathways. Hospital Case
Management. June 1998.
Szarzanowicz A., et al., Functional Status and Psychological Distress during Inpatient
Rehabilitation: Stroke, Lower Limb Amputation, and Hip Fracture. Journal of
Rehabilitation Outcomes Measurement. May 1998.
Affiliations New York State Nurses Association District#1
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
International Society of Psychiatric Nurses
Mental Health Association of Erie County
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Zeta Nu Chapter
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Research Efficacy of Modular Psychoeducational Materials in Increasing Patient Knowledge of Illness
Management and Treatment on Inpatient Psychiatric Units: The Team Solutions Program
May 2005
Efficacy of Smoking Cessation Education Materials in Decreasing Poor Health Habits with Inpatient Psychiatric Patients. Ongoing.
References Available on Request
References
Professional
Dr. Howard Wilinsky Dr. Wonhoon Park
Medical Director – Med/Psych Unit Medical Director – General Psych Unit
630-1240 859-1680 (p) 690-6696
Mary Meacham Dr. Romesh Konakanchi
AVP/Administrator Behavioral Health Unit Chief – Medical/Psych Unit
859-2900 859-3262 (p) 642-7078
Moira Wheeler Ray Burzynski
Unit Supervisor Managed Care Liaison
677-9028 859-7049