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Curriculum VitaeSuzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, GNP, ARNP RT-C1354 Viscaya Dr.Port Charlotte, FL 33952336-740-5904Email: suzfitz@usa.netor s fitzsi@fgcu.eduEDUCATIONMSNGerontological Nursing. (2000)Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY.Thesis: Wheelchair Biking for the Treatment of Depression in Older Adults.CERTRecreation Therapy (2002). FGCU, Fort Myers, FLCBSNBachelors of Science Nursing. (1998). Regents College, Albany, New York.AASNursing. (1993). TC3, Dryden, NY.AASBusiness Administration. (1989). TC3 Dryden, NY.ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/TRAINING1967-1968Certificate in Computer Programming. International Institute. Ramsey, NJOnline Platforms:Currently using Blackboard and Canvas.Professional ExperienceTeachingCurrent: UNCG 2008-2017:Undergrad On-line: Recreation Therapy: Creating a Meaningful LifeUniversity of Southern Maine: Gerontology: Health in Later Years.Past: Undergraduate Florida Gulf Coast University 2004-2007On-Line: Leisure & American Lifestyle 2015On-Line: Foundations of Recreation Therapy 2004, 2005, 2006On-Line: Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy 2004, 2005, 2006On-Line: Assessment & Documentation in Recreational Therapy 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Co-Teaching: Topics in Gerontology: Assessment of the Older Adult. 2003Graduate FGCU: GEY 6645 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging 2003Graduate: On-Line: Gerontology: Health & Aging 2012-2016IN-Person: Took over the courses of Dr Linda Buettner upon her death in 2003Took over the directorship of the Center for Positive in Port Charlotte, FLPI for the RT for Mild Cognitive Aging Research grant funded by the Alzheimer’sAssociation.1
2003: TR Practicum Co-Ordinator UNCGUndergraduate Florida International University: (FIU) Miami, FL: (2009)On-Line: Foundations of Recreational Therapy 2009Current Reviewer for Publications:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthDementia and Geriatric Cognitive DisordersJournal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health ServicesJournal of Gerontological NursingOtherActivities Directors’ Quarterly: Editor 2003-2015Journal of Gerontological Nursing: Section Editor: Dementia CareHealth Promotion for the Mind, Body and Spirit. Experimental course forolder adults with mild cognitive impairment. 2003, 2004, 2005Geriatric Workforce Education Program: Statewide Instructor & Research Assoc.Advocate and lead finder for Frank Mobility for the Duet Wheelchair Bike.1/00-7/077/93-1/00Health Promotions GrantBrain Fitness StudyPiano StudyRelaxation in Dementia GrantTRI for Dementia Behaviors GrantAt-Home TRI GrantNeeds of Male CaregiversAD-VentureExercise for Falls PreventionWheelchair Biking for DepressionSouth Port SquareCo-PI & Project DirectorCo-PI & Project DirectorPI & Project DirectorCo-PI & Project DirectorCo-PI & Project DirectorCo-PI & Project DirectorPI & Project DirectorCo-PI & Project DirectorProject DirectorMaster’s thesisPrn floor nursingVarious positions in Nursing HomeUnit Manager of Special Care UnitGeriatric EducatorClinical:UNCG: Supervising and teaching students’ assessments and evaluation of older adultsduring research projects.Florida Gulf Coast University: Development and testing of programs for Older Adultswith and without Cognitive Impairments living within the community:Beginner and Advanced Brain FitnessRecreation Clubs for older adults with cognitive impairmentsLife 101: Coping with the challenges of AgingCaregiver Support Group: Weekly education, information & supportScreenings: Memory and mental health.2
Consultation: Use of RT for Behaviors, Medication, behavior management, diseasemanagement, for individual and groups: family and professional caregivers.Education: Community, professional and client education on a varietyof topics concerning aging.Oversight of medical, social and emotional needs of Center clients andtheir families.Clinical supervision of health professions students at CFPA.1993-2000Worked in various nursing homes in assortment of positions, treatment nurse, medication nurse, specialcare unit manager, family caregiver training and support, death and dying training for staff, care planning,responsible for resident MDS, staff training, education, and scheduling.ResearchCollaborated with others on research teams on the use of recreation therapy, including PI’s, statisticians,and consultants. Developed and wrote grant proposals including literature reviews, research timelines,informed consents, surveys, demographic files, budgets, and protocols. Comfortable with proposalwriting for program funding, research foundations and NIH grant funding and submission. Recruited,screened, and obtained informed consents for participants. Developed informed consents for IRBapproval and yearly reviews. Trained and supervised students and staff with project protocols, datacollection and data entry. Set up SPSS databases and codebooks. Entered and/or supervised data entry.Minor data analysis including demographics and T-Tests. Liaison to community, university, and otherorganizations. Preparation of reports to funders. Wrote or co-authored research results and submission tofunding agencies and literatures. Presented research findings in local, state, regional, national andinternational conferences.CertificationANCCGeriatric Nurse Practitioner #G1208003ARNPAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. State of Florida #ARNP 9167844GNPNurse Practitioner in Gerontology. State of New York #F340477-1NP-CNational Certification in Gerontological Nursing from AANPCITIBasic Social/Behavioral Research 11/07 (#1427844)RNRegistered Nurse State of New York, Florida & North CarolinaPRIAssessor ID # 52745ALF Level I & II Assisted Living Facility Alzheimer's trainer. Elder Affairs, State of FloridaHonorsBest in Practice. State of Florida. 2010Edna Stilwell Writing Award, Slack Inc, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2009American Therapeutic Recreational Association Achievement Award. Sept 2004.Best of Practice Award. Sept. 2002. Florida Elder Affairs.American Therapeutic Recreational Association Achievement Award. Sept 2002.Scholarship: Binghamton University, Nursing. August 1998- May 2000. Research assistant. Co-teachingZeta Iota Chapter - Thesis Award. May 2000.Binghamton University Award for Student Excellence. April, 2000.American Society on Aging 2000 Research Award. March, 2000. Honorable Mention.Sigma Theta Tau International, Zeta Iota Chapter. 1999.Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society3
Past Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society: Gerontology in Higher EducationPast Research GroupCo-Chair with Dr Buettner of the “Dementia Day Camp” group. A worldwide group of nurse researchersmeeting yearly to discuss grant ideas, collaborations and article writing.Past Funded ResearchCo-PI- Metropolitan Jewish Health Center: Music therapy in Nursing Homes. New York StateDepartment of Health. 899,000. PI: Dr Mary Mittleman.Health Promotions: Online Education for People with Early Stage Dementia. STTR: NIA/NIMHR43/R44.Examining Perceived Stigma in Persons with Dementia S. Burgener. University of Illinois & K.Buckwalter. University of Iowa.Co-PI L. Buettner. Mentally Stimulating Activities for Apathy in Dementia. UNCG 2009-201. 190,000.Principal Investigator: Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (2006-2007) 100,000 & 50,000 matchfrom FGCU. Innovative Programs for persons with dementia in SW FL.Co-PI with Linda Buettner: Health Promotions for the Mind, Body, Spirit: A college course for personswith mild dementia, (2003-2006) Retirement Research Foundation, 98,000Co-PI with Linda Buettner: Relaxation in Dementia Project (2004-2006) to study at home techniques toreduce anxiety, 25,000 private donor through the FGCU Foundation.Co-PI with Linda Buettner: “Therapeutic Recreation Interventions for Needs Driven DementiaCompromised Behaviors of Dementia” (2000-2003). National Alzheimer’s Association for 180,000.Co-PI with Linda Buettner: “At-Home Recreation Therapy Interventions for Needs Driven Behaviors ofDementia” (2001-2002). Retirement Research Foundation for 27,000.Principle Investigator: An exploratory study of the psychosocial needs of male caregivers of older adultswith dementia. FGCU Research and Sponsored Funds: 4000Co-PI with Linda Buettner: “AD-venture: wheelchair biking for the treatment of depression in nursinghome residents with dementia “(2000-2001). New York State Dementia Research Grant funded for 191,076 for research and educational video.PI: Therapy Biking Program for the treatment of depression. (1999-2000) 1000. Sigma Theta Tau.4
Journal Editorial/ReviewerCurrent Reviewer: Journal of Gerontological NursingJournal of PsychosocialPast: Editorial Board: Journal of Gerontological Nursing.Editorial Board: Journal of Therapeutic RecreationPast: Journal of Gerontological Nursing: Editor of the Dementia Section. 5 yearsActivities Directors Quarterly: Editor- in-Chief. 4 yearsBook/Other PublicationsFitzsimmons, S., Sardina, A, & Buettner, L. (2014). Dementia Practice Guidelines for RecreationalTherapy: Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (2nd Edition). Port Charlotte,Fl: Self PublishedFitzsimmons, S. (2011). Bird NEST Poetry: Poetry Readings for Caregivers and Support GroupDiscussions. Greensboro, NC: Sunset Hills Aging & Wellness, Inc.Buettner, Fitzsimmons, & Richeson. (2011). Therapeutic Cooking Groups for Elders. In M. L. Wykle &S. H. Gueldner (Eds.), Aging Well: Gerontological Education for Nurses and Other Health Professionals(pp. 393-418). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Evidence-Based Protocol: Wheelchair Biking for Depression. University of IowaGerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center Research Dissemination Core. Grant #P30NR03979, National Institute of Nursing Research.Richeson, N., Fitzsimmons, S. & Buettner, L. (2009). Clinical Practice Guidelines: A decision makingtool for best practice? In Stumbo, N. (Ed.) Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation: OnCompetence and Outcomes. (269-278). Champaign, IL: Sagamore.Fitzsimmons (2009). Life 101: Coping with the Challenges of Aging: An Instructors Manual. BuettnerPublishing, UNCG, NCBuettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). NEST: Practice Guideline: Treatment of disturbing behaviors indementia. Venture Publishing, State College, Pa.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Assessment of the Older Adult. Clinical Nursing Series. Western Schools:Brockton, MA. 10 credit hour course.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Healthy Aging for Older Adults. Clinical Nursing Series. Western Schools:Brockton, MA. 10 credit hour course.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Early stage Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical Nursing Series. Western Schools:Brockton, MA. 10 credit hour course.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Nursing Care of the Older Adult. Clinical Nursing Series. Western Schools:Brockton, MA. 30 credit hour course.Fitzsimmons, S. (2008). Brain Fitness: An instructor’s manual of 154 exercises for persons with low tohigh cognitive function. Venture Publishing, State College, Pa.5
Burgener, S., et al. (2007). Review of Scientific Evidence Addressing Prevalence, Documented Needs, andInterdisciplinary Research: Persons in Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease. Consensus Report. January 30,Submitted to: National Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, Ill.Fitzsimmons, S. (2005). Psychosocial Issues of the Older Adult. Clinical Nursing Series. WesternSchools: Brockton, MA. 15 credit hour course.Fitzsimmons, S. (2005). Study Guide for Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Western Schools:Brockton, MA. 30 credit hour course.Fitzsimmons, S. & Buettner, L. (2004). Health Promotions for the Body, Mind and Spirit. VenturePublishing, State College, Pa.Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2003). Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreational Therapy:Treatment of Disturbing Behaviors, Alexandria, VA: American Therapeutic Recreation Association.Fitzsimmons, S. (2000). Easy Rider Wheelchair biking: A Nursing-Recreation Therapy clinical trial forthe treatment of depression. Master’s thesis. Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University,Binghamton, NY.Video Productions2014 Wrote and directed 20 Non-Pharmacological Interventions for persons with dementia oninterventions for psychological and behavioral symptoms of dementia. Geriatric Workforce EducationProgram. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health &Human Services. Including individual films on: Calm Breathing, Guided imagery, Massage, Literature,Simple Pleasures muff, Simple Pleasures hot water bottle, music, art, drumming, sewing, brain fitness,dancing, drumming, progressive muscle relaxation, Simple Pleasure Home Decorator book, SimplePleasures Hand washing. These were filmed using older adults, nurses, social workers and recreationtherapists.2012 Dementia Delirium Depression for Nurses’ Aides (20 minutes): Script writer and co-director.Geriatric Workforce Education Program. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Funded by the U.S.Department of Health & Human Services.2012 Sensory & Communication with Older Adults for Nurses’ Aides (20 minutes): Script writer and codirector. Geriatric Workforce Education Program. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Fundedby the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.2012 End of Life Care for Nurses’ Aides (20 minutes): Script writer and co-director. Geriatric WorkforceEducation Program. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Funded by the U.S. Department ofHealth & Human Services.2012 Nutrition Issues for Nurses’ Aides (20 minutes): Script writer and co-director. Geriatric WorkforceEducation Program. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Funded by the U.S. Department ofHealth & Human Services.6
2012 Pain Assessment & Treatment for Nurses’ Aides (20 minutes): Script writer and co-director.Geriatric Workforce Education Program. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Funded by the U.S.Department of Health & Human Services.2000 Wheelchair Biking for the treatment of Depression in Older Adults (20 minutes): Script writer andco-director. New York State Dementia Grant. Funded by the New York Department of Health.Journal PublicationsSardina, A., Fitzsimmons, S, & Hoyt, C. (in Press). A mentally stimulating activities program for thetreatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. American Journal of Recreation TherapyFitzsimmons, S., Barba, B., Stump, M. & Bonner, E. (2015). Non-Pharmacological Interventions forDementia: Therapeutic Use of Self. Journal of Gerontological Nursing.Ray, K., & Fitzsimmons, S. (2014). Using Music to assist with Bathing in dementia. Journal ofGerontological Nursing.Buettner, Fitzsimmons, Barba, Et al (2014) Active lifestyle for older adults with dementia: Wheelchairbiking vs. other recreational therapy interventions for American Journal of Recreation Therapy.Fitzsimmons, S (2013). Therapeutic Use of Self. Activities Directors’ Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & OtherDementias,Buckwalter, K & Fitzsimmons, S. (2012). A tribute to Linda Buettner. Journal of GerontologicalNursing.Fitzsimmons, S. (2012). Treatment of Anxiety in Older adults with dementia. Activities Directors’Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias,Fitzsimmons, S. (2012). Sensory Changes in Older Adults. Activities Directors’ Quarterly forAlzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 12(4), 7.Fitzsimmons, S. (2012). Detecting the onset of illness in older adults with memory loss. ActivitiesDirectors’ Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 13(1), 9-12.Fitzsimmons, S. (2011). Evidence-Based practice guideline: Wheelchair biking for the treatment ofdepression. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 37(7),8-15.Buettner, L.L., Fitzsimmons, S, Barba, B. (2011). Animal-Assisted Therapy for Clients with Dementia:Nurses’ Role. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 37(5), 10-14.Buettner, L.L., Fitzsimmons, S., Atav, S. & Sink, K. (2011). Cognitive stimulation for apathy in probableearly-stage Alzheimer's. Journal of Aging Research, Volume 2011 (2011), Article ID 480890, 6 pages.Fitzsimmons, S. (2011). Notes from Nursing: Pain and activity participation. Activities Directors’Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 12(1), 7-8.Fitzsimmons, S. (2011). Notes from Nursing: Interferences with cognition. Activities Directors’ Quarterlyfor Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 12(2), 13-14.7
Fitzsimmons, S. (2011). Notes from Nursing: Rights of older adults in long-term care settings. ActivitiesDirectors’ Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 12(3), 7-10.Fitzsimmons, S. (2011). Notes from Nursing: Sensory changes and communication with the older adult.Activities Directors’ Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 12(4), 13-14.Buettner, L.L., Fitzsimmons, S., & Dudley, W.N. (2010). Impact of underlying depression ontreatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms in older adults with dementia. Research in GerontologicalNursing,3(3):221-32.Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Notes from Nursing: Physical activity. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 11 (1),78.Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Physical Functioning: Maintaining, improving, and preventing decline. ActivitiesDirector’s Quarterly, 11 (1),15- 21.Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Helping children cope with a family member with dementia. ActivitiesDirector’s Quarterly, 11 (1),35- 38.Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Social isolation and older adults with dementia. Activities Director’s Quarterly,11 (1), 39-42.Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Notes from Nursing: Obtaining information from the Internet. ActivitiesDirector’s Quarterly, 10 (3), 5-7.Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2010). Recreational therapy interventions: A fresh approach to treatingapathy and mixed behaviors in dementia. Non-Pharmacological Therapies in Dementia, 1(1), 27-42.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Non-pharmacological approaches to pain. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 10(3),43-45.Fitzsimmons, S. & Buettner, L.L., (2009). Promoting health in early-stage dementia: evaluation of a 12week course. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(3):39-49.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Life 101: Coping with the Challenges of Aging. Activities Director’s Quarterly,9(4), 41-46.Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Notes from Nursing: Parkinson’s Disease. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 9(4),8-10.Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2009). Socially-Based activities to help residents with dementia stayconnected. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 9(4. 27-31).Fitzsimmons, S. (2008). Teaching Technology to the Older Adults. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 9(3).Fitzsimmons, S. & Sheets, J. (2008). Notes from Nursing: Shortness of Breath. Activities Director’sQuarterly, 9(3).8
Fitzsimmons, S. (2008). Notes from Nursing: Recognizing Depression. Activities Director’s Quarterly,9(2).Richeson, Buettner, McKenzie, Burgener, Buckwalter, Beattie, Bossen, Fick, Fitzsimmons, Kolanowski,Rose, Schreiner, Specht, Testad, & Yu. (2008). Evidence Supporting Expressive Arts Interventions forPersons in Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease. Activities, Adaptation & Aging.Kolanowski, A., Buettner, L., Fick, D., Fitzsimmons, S., & Cornacchione, M. (2008). InstitutingCognitive Rehabilitation in Post-acute Care, Annals of Long-Term Care,16(2),40-46.Fitzsimmons, S. (2008). Notes From nursing: Stroke Care. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 9(1), 5.Burgener, S., Buettner, L., Buckwalter, K, Beattie, E., Bossen, A. Fick, D., S. Fitzsimmons, A.Kolanowski, N. Richeson, K. Rose, A. Schreiner, Specht, J. Testad, I. Yu, F., & S. Mckenzie (2008)Evidence Supporting Nutritional Interventions for Persons in Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease. TheJournal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 1(12),18-21.Fitzsimmons, S (2008). Notes from Nursing: Dementia Basics. Activities Director’s Quarterly.Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2007). Introduction to evidence based recreational therapy practice,Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, ATRA publications, Volume 19.Fitzsimmons, S (2007). Chair Volleyball. Activities Director’s Quarterly, 8(3), 15-18.Buettner, L. Richeson, N., Burgener, S., Yu, F., Buckwalter, K., Kolanowski, A. Bossen, A., et al (2008)Evid
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY. . UNCG 2008-2017: Undergrad On-line: Recreation Therapy: . treatment nurse, medication nurse, special care unit manager, family caregiver training and support, death and dying training for staff, care planning,
