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