CSU Fresno State, School Nurse Credential, CSN 2019
University of San Francisco, Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. 1985
Boston University, Nursing - Community Health, MSN 1974
Cornell University, School of Nursing, BSN 1969
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San Jose State University 
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Emeritus and Retired Faculty Biographies The SJSU Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association 
4-8-2020 
Dietz, Elizabeth "Liz" Oshry 
San Jose State University 
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E L I Z A B E T H  O S H R Y  D I E T Z  
San Jose, CA 95135 |  408-622-5379 
drlizrn@aol.com   
 
Curriculum Vitae 
A S S I S T A N T  D I R E C T O R  O F  N U R S I N G  
Accomplished healthcare advocate with exceptional accomplishments improving 
healthcare outcomes and developing strategic road maps that result in more efficient 
care programs with Family Health, Public Health, Disaster Response programs and 
Community Health Systems. 
 
 
Skilled in case management, developing curriculum to significantly increase 
professional proficiencies among medical staff and intermediary communication with 
other health care professionals to facilitate quality health care delivery. Adaptive leader 
with a talent for developing care plans that leverage environmental, emotional and 
psychological factors to promote patient safety and compliance with hospital protocols.  
 
 
Excellent supervisory, training and quality assurance skills, with a focus on improving 
critical and emergency response care, within disaster situations, and therapeutic 
programs. 
E D U C A T I O N  A N D  C R E D E N T I A L S  
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Curriculum and Instruction, University of San Francisco, San 
Francisco, CA (1985) 
Family Planning Nurse Practitioner, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1978) 
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (1977) 
Master of Science in Nursing, Community Health with a minor in Adult Assessment, 
Boston University, Boston, MA (1974) 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cornell University, New York, NY (1969) 
Associate of Arts, Westbrook College, Portland, ME (1965) 
Qualifications & Licensure 
Registered Professional Nurse, State of California (RN 285706) |Certified  Nurse 
Practitioner & Public Health Nurse, State of California (NP 1511, PHN 26058) | School 
Nurse Service Credential, State of California (130044824) | | School Audiometrist 
State of California Department of Health Care Services (S-10416) | Community College 
Instructor Credential: Nursing and Health & Physical Care and Related Technologies, 
State of California | American Red Cross Nurse (360748) | Registered Nurse, Medical 
Reserve Corps Idaho Volunteers (ID000003421) 
 
 
 
 
ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  
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P R O F E S S I O N A L  E X P E R I E N C E  
American Red Cross 
DISABILITY INTEGRATION REGIONAL LEAD (2018 to Present) 
Leverage keen knowledge of clinical care, emergency response measures, staff 
development and comprehensive triage methods to implement and support continuous 
quality improvement for Disaster Health Services. Serve as a Consumer Advocate, 
developing and executing public health preparedness plan to incorporate persons who 
are disabled. Coordinate operations for a multi-functional staff dispersed throughout 16 
counties n Northern California Coastal Region.  
Appointed as the first Disability Integration Lead for the Northern California Coastal 
Region, coordinating access and functional needs and mobilizing staff and volunteers.  
• Raises awareness to the special needs of the disabled population, ensuring short 
and long term recovery efforts are equipped to address their special needs. 
• Delivers comprehensive staff development training in assessing the needs of 
disaster victims, identifying if there are special circumstances that require 
accommodation and addressing those needs.  
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on community health, partnering with local 
chapter to understand and provide guidance for disability needs within their 
chapter - Board of Director member of CADRE (Collaborating Agencies Disaster 
Relief) (Santa Clara County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Relief). 
Northern California Coastal Region Red Cross Disaster Leadership Team 
• Partners with several non-profit and government agencies to gather resources 
including equipment and implement processes and protocols regarding proper 
allocation of resources in the event of crisis – Board of Director member of 
CADRE (Collaborating Agencies Disaster Relief) (Santa Clara County Voluntary 
Organizations Active in Disaster Relief). 
American Red Cross, Silicon Valley Chapter 
STAFF HEALTH LEAD & CHAPTER DUTY OFFICER (2008 to Present) 
• Analyze current disaster response operations, providing oversight for disaster 
action teams and developing scalable procedures that facilitate a more 
efficient response system. Empower disaster action teams to use critical 
thinking skills to save lives when responding to single family, multiple family 
fires and disasters. Coordinate and dispatch disaster responders, guiding 
them through decisions concerning disaster response within the Silicon Valley 
Chapter.  
 
 
 
 
 
ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  
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American Red Cross 
INSTRUCTOR: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (2008 to Present) 
• Develop and teach coursework in International Humanitarian Law, focused on 
law and principles to instill a respect for life and desire to dignify others in 
the wake of disaster, conflict or violence. Provide comprehensive support to 
health care volunteers, overseeing initiatives and resource allocation 
regarding sheltering and feeding. 
Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Red Cross 
DIRECTOR: DISASTER SERVICES RESPONSE (2005 to 2008) 
• Defined clear operational goals, conducting reviews of current disaster 
response processes and implementing continuous improvements to ensure 
efficient response times and proper allocation of workforce and resources. 
Worked collaboratively with health care workers, chapter members and 
volunteers to coordinate efforts and identify specific community needs. 
 
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA                                                                            
PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NURSING (1979 to 2008) 
Professor of Nursing 
• Full-time teaching position in undergraduate baccalaureate-nursing program as well as 
graduate program. Member of Personnel/Recruitment Committee. Chairperson of 
Faculty Affairs Committee and Professional Development Committee.  Program Advisor 
for Thesis and Graduate nursing.  Teaching responsibilities include 
leadership/management, Nurse practitioners, Nursing Education, School Nurse 
Education, and Health Planning and Social Policy.  Serve as faculty advisor for multiple 
students.  Continue to serve on School of Nursing Committees: Curriculum Project 
reader for graduate students. 
Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Program 
• Responsible for organization and management of nurse practitioner program.  
Responsible for curriculum coordination, faculty affairs, as well as student admission to 
nurse practitioner program.  Coordinates all preceptor and institution contracts and 
MOUs.  Provides day to day oversight.  Responsible for maintaining reports and 
communications with Board of Registered Nursing and program accreditation at AACN. 
 
Curriculum Coordinator 
• Coordinates the planning, development, and revision of the undergraduate curriculum.  
Works with the School Director in implementing curriculum tasks and administrative 
duties.  Cooperates and assists the graduate coordinator in planning, development and 
revision of the graduate curriculum. Serve as Chairperson of the Curriculum Coordinating 
Committee and represents the School of Nursing on the College's Curriculum Committee.  
Monitor semester activities to ensure that school philosophy, conceptual framework and 
objectives are implemented in each semester's course.  Serves as the administrative 
person for academic scheduling and day-to-day activities. 
ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  
P a g e  | 4 
University of Phoenix 
LEAD FACULTY AREA CHAIR, BSN/MSN NURSING (2009 to 2016) 
Developed and delivered comprehensive research-based curricula, facilitating 
high achievement for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in 
Nursing. Elevated nursing systems, enforcing accountability for accurate charting 
and patient-centered care. 
• Ensured compliance with quality health care delivery, creating an educational 
framework that provided continuous opportunities for professional 
advancement.  
• Heightened competence and professional strength, improving curricula focused 
on Pediatrics, Family Health, Obstetrics and Critical Care Management. 
• Liaised with academic administrators, analyzing student progress and working 
directly with students experiencing academic difficulties. 
• Infused real world know how and experiences into the curriculum, aligning 
material perfectly with both state and Joint Commission regulations  and 
communication with California Board of Registered Nursing. 
University of Phoenix 
FACULTY, NURSING & HEALTH EDUCATION (2008 to 2020) 
Maximized the quality of health care services, engendering a high level of skilled 
nursing practice and a patient-centered philosophy. Developed core competencies, 
interweaving these throughout the curriculum to ensure that students were fully 
prepared to take on real world experiences. Taught theory and practical application to 
nursing students and practicing nurses who lacked community health experience. 
Mission College, Santa Clara, CA 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LVN, RN (2010 to 2012) 
Elevated efficiencies, overseeing workforce management and providing comprehensive 
training in proper assessment procedures, patient screenings, quality control measures 
and administration of medications. Served as a patient advocate, employing a patient-
focused philosophy and overseeing nursing programs to ensure proper instruction on 
clinical practices. Worked collaboratively with administrators, providing leadership in 
curriculum development and monitoring student progress. 
Mission College, Santa Clara, CA 
PART TIME INSTRUCTOR, LVN, RN (2009 to Present) 
Present comprehensive training in observation skills, recording patient symptoms, 
determining the best continual care, proper patient flow and prioritizing patient needs 
along with more technical coursework including human anatomy, human physiology, 
microbiology and chemistry as applies to proper administration of medication.  
 
United State Public Health Service, Brighton, MA 
ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  
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LTJG Nurse Officer (1969 to 1970) 
Evening charge nurse for 65 bed surgical unit. Provided nursing care and leadership to 
unit corpsmen and civilian health care providers.  Assisted medical staff with following 
medical orders.  Provided care to active duty military members and their families, 
federal prisoners, active duty merchant marine, fishermen, and federal civilian 
employees 
 
A W A R D S  A N D  H O N O R S  
• Awarded: 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award, Cornell University,                          
New York Hospital School of Nursing   (2/2020) 
• Appointed: ANA Committee on Nursing Practice Standards (1/2019) 
• American Nurses Association\California  Public Service Award, CA (11/2018) 
• Appointed: ANA-PAC Board of Trustees, American Nurses Association (12/2018) 
• Christine Schaffer Servant Soldier Award: Employer Service to Guard & Reserve: 
ESGR, CA (8/2017) 
• Awarded Fellow American Nurses Advocacy Institute, American Nurses Association, 
(6/2017).  
• President’s Volunteer Service Award Points of Light: Gold, American Red Cross 
(2016, 2017, 2018) 
• Honored Leader: Outstanding Vision, Education & Commitment to Excellence, 
CALNOC Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes & American Nurses 
Association\California (3/2017) 
• Betty Curtis Award Legislations/Regulation, American Nurses Association\CA 
(10/2016) 
• Appointed: ANA-PAC Board of Trustees: Leadership Society (6/2013) 
• Service to Armed Forces Award 2013, American Red Cross, Silicon Valley 
Chapter (5/2013) 
• ANA-PAC Board of Trustees, American Nurses Association Appointment (1/2015 
to 12/2016) 
• President’s Award: Vision/Dedication/Leadership/Commitment to Excellence, 
American Nurses Association\CA (10/2011) 
• Associate Faculty Member of the Year, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA 
(5/2010) 
• Honorary Member of Philippine Nurses Association (9/2009) 
• Elected Member at Large ANA Board of Directors 2006-2008, 2002--2004 
 
C O M M U N I T Y  S E R V I C E  
ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  
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• Nursing Director, Community Health Fair, Congregation Shir Hadash, Tzu Chi, 
Catholic Charities, Santa Clara County, CA 
• Camp Nurse Practitioner – Infirmary Director, Camp Swig, Union of American 
Hebrew Congregations, Saratoga, CA 
• Camp Nurse Practitioner, Camp Newman, Union of Reform Judaism, Santa Rosa, 
CA  
P U B L I C A T I O N S  
1. Canham, D, Chia-Ling, M, Yoder, M, Connolly, P, Dietz, E. [March 2008]. The Omaha 
System and quality measurement in academic nurse-managed centers: Ten steps for 
implementation. Journal of Nursing Education. [Vol 47, No. 3]. Pp. 105 – 109. 
2. Chia-Chen, L, Connolly, P., & Dietz, E. [June, 2005]. Forensic nurses’ views regarding 
medications for inmates. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing. [Vol 43, No. 6] 
3. Gipsh, K., Sullivan, J., & Dietz, E. [2004, Nov – Dec].   Health belief assessment 
regarding screening colonoscopy.  Gastroenterology Nursing. Vo. 27/No. 6. pp 262 – 
267. 
4. Dumas, J. A., Dietz, E., Connolly, P.M. (2001, Jan. – Feb.). Nurse practitioner use of 
computer technologies in practice. Computers in Nursing. Vol. 19/No. 1. pp. 34 – 40. 
P R O F E S S I O N A L  A S S O C I A T I O N S  
American Nurses Association | American Nurses Association\California | Sigma Theta 
Tau – Alpha Gamma #25 | Hadassah: Nurses Council | National School Nurses 
Association | American Red Cross – Disaster Services Human Resources | California 
School Nurses Association | Association of University Programs in Health 
Administration 
P R O F E S S I O N A L  A F F I L I A T I O N S / A P P O I N T M E N T S  
• Ability Network Steering Committee, American Red Cross, Washington, DC (2018 
to Present)   
• Disability Integration Regional Lead Northern CA Coastal Region, American Red 
Cross (2018 to Present) 
• Member Public Policy Committee, American Nurses Association\California 
(2017 to Present) 
• Chairperson Legislative/Regulatory Committee, American Nurses 
Association\California, (2013 to Present) 
• Regional Champion – CA Regional Action Coalition, IOM FON (2011 to Present) 
• Staff Health Lead, DAT Duty Officer: Disaster Committee, Emergency Services, 
Silicon Valley Chapter, American Red Cross, San Jose, CA (2001 to Present)  
• Member of the Legislative/Regulatory Committee, American Nurses 
Association\California (Present) 
• Delegate for the American Nurses Association Member assembly, American 
Nurses Association\California State Nurses Association (Present) 
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• Instructor/Trainer Health & Safety: American Red Cross, Santa Clara Valley 
Chapter (Present) 
• Nurse Physical Health & Mental Health: National Disaster Services Human 
Resources System, American Red Cross (Present) 
W O R K S H O P S  A N D  P R E S E N T A T I O N S  
• What Happens When You and Your School Become a Disaster Shelter? California 
School Nurse Conference, Orange County, CA (2/2020) 
• Disaster Nursing 201 – We are Past 101, California School Nurse Conference, 
Orange County, CA (2/2020) 
• Panelist for Member Advocacy Spotlight/American Nurses Association\CA, 
General Assembly, Newport Beach, Ca (11/2018) 
• How to Get a Job in Health Care, 2nd Annual CSUEB, Pre-Medical & Pre-Health 
Professionals Conference, Hayward, CA (4/2015) 
• Disaster Nursing in Schools, California School Nurse Conference (2/2015) 
• Served on the Planning Committee for the Nursing Workshop Advisory 
Committee; Advancing & Redefining Communities for Emergency Management, 
VA Los Angeles (12/2014) 
• Disaster Health Services State Summit, American Red Cross, Sacramento, CA 
(5/2014) 
• Introduction Speaker at the Sigma Theta Tau Experiences, Omicron/Delta Bay 
Area Campus 2013 Induction Ceremony, San Jose, CA (7/2013) 
• Presenter and Panelist at the Nursing Future/Nurses Week: University of Phoenix 
& Mission College, Santa Clara, CA (5/2013) 
• Honoring the Difference You Make Every Day, Nurse Week: University of Phoenix, 
San Jose, Bay Area (5/2013) 
• CADRE:\ Plenary Session: Lessons Learned, Lessons Forgotten, Together we do 
better charting our road ahead, 8th Annual Santa Clara County Disaster 
Preparedness Conference, NASA Ames Conference Center, Moffett Field, 
Mountain View, CA (4/2013) 
• BRN: Regulatory Agenda & Directions, 2009 PNANC Fall Conference; honoring 
our traditions, advancing our future, Grosvenor Hotel, South San Francisco 
(10/2009) 
• Panelist Member for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Summit, American 
Nurses Association\California & CA Psychiatric Nurse Advanced Practice 
Association, Anaheim, CA (9/2008) 
• Passion in Nursing: Supporting Our Profession. PNAA Western Regional 
Conference 2008 Philippine Nurses Association of Northern CA. SFO Sheraton 
Gateway, Burlingame, CA (3/2008) 
• Legislative/Regulatory Update in Nursing in CA: APRN, Conference, VA VISN 22, 
Beverly Garland, Hotel LA (2/2008)  


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San Jose State University SJSU ScholarWorks Emeritus and Retired Faculty Biographies The SJSU Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association 4-8-2020 Dietz, Elizabeth "Liz" Oshry San Jose State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/erfa_bios E L I Z A B E T H  O S H R Y  D I E T Z  San Jose, CA 95135 |  408-622-5379 drlizrn@aol.com    Curriculum Vitae A S S I S T A N T  D I R E C T O R  O F  N U R S I N G  Accomplished healthcare advocate with exceptional accomplishments improving healthcare outcomes and developing strategic road maps that result in more efficient care programs with Family Health, Public Health, Disaster Response programs and Community Health Systems.   Skilled in case management, developing curriculum to significantly increase professional proficiencies among medical staff and intermediary communication with other health care professionals to facilitate quality health care delivery. Adaptive leader with a talent for developing care plans that leverage environmental, emotional and psychological factors to promote patient safety and compliance with hospital protocols.    Excellent supervisory, training and quality assurance skills, with a focus on improving critical and emergency response care, within disaster situations, and therapeutic programs. E D U C A T I O N  A N D  C R E D E N T I A L S  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Curriculum and Instruction, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (1985) Family Planning Nurse Practitioner, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1978) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (1977) Master of Science in Nursing, Community Health with a minor in Adult Assessment, Boston University, Boston, MA (1974) Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cornell University, New York, NY (1969) Associate of Arts, Westbrook College, Portland, ME (1965) Qualifications & Licensure Registered Professional Nurse, State of California (RN 285706) |Certified  Nurse Practitioner & Public Health Nurse, State of California (NP 1511, PHN 26058) | School Nurse Service Credential, State of California (130044824) | | School Audiometrist State of California Department of Health Care Services (S-10416) | Community College Instructor Credential: Nursing and Health & Physical Care and Related Technologies, State of California | American Red Cross Nurse (360748) | Registered Nurse, Medical Reserve Corps Idaho Volunteers (ID000003421)     ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  P a g e  | 2 P R O F E S S I O N A L  E X P E R I E N C E  American Red Cross DISABILITY INTEGRATION REGIONAL LEAD (2018 to Present) Leverage keen knowledge of clinical care, emergency response measures, staff development and comprehensive triage methods to implement and support continuous quality improvement for Disaster Health Services. Serve as a Consumer Advocate, developing and executing public health preparedness plan to incorporate persons who are disabled. Coordinate operations for a multi-functional staff dispersed throughout 16 counties n Northern California Coastal Region.  Appointed as the first Disability Integration Lead for the Northern California Coastal Region, coordinating access and functional needs and mobilizing staff and volunteers.  • Raises awareness to the special needs of the disabled population, ensuring short and long term recovery efforts are equipped to address their special needs. • Delivers comprehensive staff development training in assessing the needs of disaster victims, identifying if there are special circumstances that require accommodation and addressing those needs.  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on community health, partnering with local chapter to understand and provide guidance for disability needs within their chapter - Board of Director member of CADRE (Collaborating Agencies Disaster Relief) (Santa Clara County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Relief). Northern California Coastal Region Red Cross Disaster Leadership Team • Partners with several non-profit and government agencies to gather resources including equipment and implement processes and protocols regarding proper allocation of resources in the event of crisis – Board of Director member of CADRE (Collaborating Agencies Disaster Relief) (Santa Clara County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Relief). American Red Cross, Silicon Valley Chapter STAFF HEALTH LEAD & CHAPTER DUTY OFFICER (2008 to Present) • Analyze current disaster response operations, providing oversight for disaster action teams and developing scalable procedures that facilitate a more efficient response system. Empower disaster action teams to use critical thinking skills to save lives when responding to single family, multiple family fires and disasters. Coordinate and dispatch disaster responders, guiding them through decisions concerning disaster response within the Silicon Valley Chapter.       ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  P a g e  | 3 American Red Cross INSTRUCTOR: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (2008 to Present) • Develop and teach coursework in International Humanitarian Law, focused on law and principles to instill a respect for life and desire to dignify others in the wake of disaster, conflict or violence. Provide comprehensive support to health care volunteers, overseeing initiatives and resource allocation regarding sheltering and feeding. Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Red Cross DIRECTOR: DISASTER SERVICES RESPONSE (2005 to 2008) • Defined clear operational goals, conducting reviews of current disaster response processes and implementing continuous improvements to ensure efficient response times and proper allocation of workforce and resources. Worked collaboratively with health care workers, chapter members and volunteers to coordinate efforts and identify specific community needs.  San Jose State University, San Jose, CA                                                                            PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF NURSING (1979 to 2008) Professor of Nursing • Full-time teaching position in undergraduate baccalaureate-nursing program as well as graduate program. Member of Personnel/Recruitment Committee. Chairperson of Faculty Affairs Committee and Professional Development Committee.  Program Advisor for Thesis and Graduate nursing.  Teaching responsibilities include leadership/management, Nurse practitioners, Nursing Education, School Nurse Education, and Health Planning and Social Policy.  Serve as faculty advisor for multiple students.  Continue to serve on School of Nursing Committees: Curriculum Project reader for graduate students. Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Program • Responsible for organization and management of nurse practitioner program.  Responsible for curriculum coordination, faculty affairs, as well as student admission to nurse practitioner program.  Coordinates all preceptor and institution contracts and MOUs.  Provides day to day oversight.  Responsible for maintaining reports and communications with Board of Registered Nursing and program accreditation at AACN.  Curriculum Coordinator • Coordinates the planning, development, and revision of the undergraduate curriculum.  Works with the School Director in implementing curriculum tasks and administrative duties.  Cooperates and assists the graduate coordinator in planning, development and revision of the graduate curriculum. Serve as Chairperson of the Curriculum Coordinating Committee and represents the School of Nursing on the College's Curriculum Committee.  Monitor semester activities to ensure that school philosophy, conceptual framework and objectives are implemented in each semester's course.  Serves as the administrative person for academic scheduling and day-to-day activities. ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  P a g e  | 4 University of Phoenix LEAD FACULTY AREA CHAIR, BSN/MSN NURSING (2009 to 2016) Developed and delivered comprehensive research-based curricula, facilitating high achievement for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing. Elevated nursing systems, enforcing accountability for accurate charting and patient-centered care. • Ensured compliance with quality health care delivery, creating an educational framework that provided continuous opportunities for professional advancement.  • Heightened competence and professional strength, improving curricula focused on Pediatrics, Family Health, Obstetrics and Critical Care Management. • Liaised with academic administrators, analyzing student progress and working directly with students experiencing academic difficulties. • Infused real world know how and experiences into the curriculum, aligning material perfectly with both state and Joint Commission regulations  and communication with California Board of Registered Nursing. University of Phoenix FACULTY, NURSING & HEALTH EDUCATION (2008 to 2020) Maximized the quality of health care services, engendering a high level of skilled nursing practice and a patient-centered philosophy. Developed core competencies, interweaving these throughout the curriculum to ensure that students were fully prepared to take on real world experiences. Taught theory and practical application to nursing students and practicing nurses who lacked community health experience. Mission College, Santa Clara, CA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LVN, RN (2010 to 2012) Elevated efficiencies, overseeing workforce management and providing comprehensive training in proper assessment procedures, patient screenings, quality control measures and administration of medications. Served as a patient advocate, employing a patient-focused philosophy and overseeing nursing programs to ensure proper instruction on clinical practices. Worked collaboratively with administrators, providing leadership in curriculum development and monitoring student progress. Mission College, Santa Clara, CA PART TIME INSTRUCTOR, LVN, RN (2009 to Present) Present comprehensive training in observation skills, recording patient symptoms, determining the best continual care, proper patient flow and prioritizing patient needs along with more technical coursework including human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology and chemistry as applies to proper administration of medication.   United State Public Health Service, Brighton, MA ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  P a g e  | 5 LTJG Nurse Officer (1969 to 1970) Evening charge nurse for 65 bed surgical unit. Provided nursing care and leadership to unit corpsmen and civilian health care providers.  Assisted medical staff with following medical orders.  Provided care to active duty military members and their families, federal prisoners, active duty merchant marine, fishermen, and federal civilian employees  A W A R D S  A N D  H O N O R S  • Awarded: 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award, Cornell University,                          New York Hospital School of Nursing   (2/2020) • Appointed: ANA Committee on Nursing Practice Standards (1/2019) • American Nurses Association\California  Public Service Award, CA (11/2018) • Appointed: ANA-PAC Board of Trustees, American Nurses Association (12/2018) • Christine Schaffer Servant Soldier Award: Employer Service to Guard & Reserve: ESGR, CA (8/2017) • Awarded Fellow American Nurses Advocacy Institute, American Nurses Association, (6/2017).  • President’s Volunteer Service Award Points of Light: Gold, American Red Cross (2016, 2017, 2018) • Honored Leader: Outstanding Vision, Education & Commitment to Excellence, CALNOC Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes & American Nurses Association\California (3/2017) • Betty Curtis Award Legislations/Regulation, American Nurses Association\CA (10/2016) • Appointed: ANA-PAC Board of Trustees: Leadership Society (6/2013) • Service to Armed Forces Award 2013, American Red Cross, Silicon Valley Chapter (5/2013) • ANA-PAC Board of Trustees, American Nurses Association Appointment (1/2015 to 12/2016) • President’s Award: Vision/Dedication/Leadership/Commitment to Excellence, American Nurses Association\CA (10/2011) • Associate Faculty Member of the Year, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA (5/2010) • Honorary Member of Philippine Nurses Association (9/2009) • Elected Member at Large ANA Board of Directors 2006-2008, 2002--2004  C O M M U N I T Y  S E R V I C E  ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  P a g e  | 6 • Nursing Director, Community Health Fair, Congregation Shir Hadash, Tzu Chi, Catholic Charities, Santa Clara County, CA • Camp Nurse Practitioner – Infirmary Director, Camp Swig, Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Saratoga, CA • Camp Nurse Practitioner, Camp Newman, Union of Reform Judaism, Santa Rosa, CA  P U B L I C A T I O N S  1. Canham, D, Chia-Ling, M, Yoder, M, Connolly, P, Dietz, E. [March 2008]. The Omaha System and quality measurement in academic nurse-managed centers: Ten steps for implementation. Journal of Nursing Education. [Vol 47, No. 3]. Pp. 105 – 109. 2. Chia-Chen, L, Connolly, P., & Dietz, E. [June, 2005]. Forensic nurses’ views regarding medications for inmates. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing. [Vol 43, No. 6] 3. Gipsh, K., Sullivan, J., & Dietz, E. [2004, Nov – Dec].   Health belief assessment regarding screening colonoscopy.  Gastroenterology Nursing. Vo. 27/No. 6. pp 262 – 267. 4. Dumas, J. A., Dietz, E., Connolly, P.M. (2001, Jan. – Feb.). Nurse practitioner use of computer technologies in practice. Computers in Nursing. Vol. 19/No. 1. pp. 34 – 40. P R O F E S S I O N A L  A S S O C I A T I O N S  American Nurses Association | American Nurses Association\California | Sigma Theta Tau – Alpha Gamma #25 | Hadassah: Nurses Council | National School Nurses Association | American Red Cross – Disaster Services Human Resources | California School Nurses Association | Association of University Programs in Health Administration P R O F E S S I O N A L  A F F I L I A T I O N S / A P P O I N T M E N T S  • Ability Network Steering Committee, American Red Cross, Washington, DC (2018 to Present)   • Disability Integration Regional Lead Northern CA Coastal Region, American Red Cross (2018 to Present) • Member Public Policy Committee, American Nurses Association\California (2017 to Present) • Chairperson Legislative/Regulatory Committee, American Nurses Association\California, (2013 to Present) • Regional Champion – CA Regional Action Coalition, IOM FON (2011 to Present) • Staff Health Lead, DAT Duty Officer: Disaster Committee, Emergency Services, Silicon Valley Chapter, American Red Cross, San Jose, CA (2001 to Present)  • Member of the Legislative/Regulatory Committee, American Nurses Association\California (Present) • Delegate for the American Nurses Association Member assembly, American Nurses Association\California State Nurses Association (Present) ELIZABETH OSHRY DIETZ  P a g e  | 7 • Instructor/Trainer Health & Safety: American Red Cross, Santa Clara Valley Chapter (Present) • Nurse Physical Health & Mental Health: National Disaster Services Human Resources System, American Red Cross (Present) W O R K S H O P S  A N D  P R E S E N T A T I O N S  • What Happens When You and Your School Become a Disaster Shelter? 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