Curriculum Vitae

VICTORIA BRAHE, PhD, MSN, RN

Registered nurse with 40+ years experience including 20 years experience in online instruction. Certified health coach specialized in women with metabolic syndrome. Earned MSN & PhD in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning. Possess a diversity of technical skills, including use of learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, ANGEL, Desire2Learn. WebCT), webinar platforms (Zoom, Adobe Connect, Kaltura Capture), online training and assessment tools (HealthStream, Pass-Port, TaskStream, Webassessor), and online libraries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Communicable Disease Investigator and Contact Tracing Specialist
December 2020 to Present
Part-time
Park County Public Health Agency, Bailey, CO

Online Health Coach
2017 to Present

Online Instructor, RN-BSN Program
Adjunct Faculty
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
2014 to Present

Teach in the RN-BSN program
- Exploring Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing
- Validating Nursing Competence
Teach new instructors
- Principles and Skills in Online Learning

Online Instructor, Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs
Adjunct Faculty
Full Time Faculty (Sabbatical relief)
Regis University, Denver, CO
2002 to Present

Teach in the online RN-BSN and Master’s Degree Programs

o   Teaching and Learning Strategies
o   Curriculum Development
o   Nursing Theory
o   Research & Evidence Based Practice
o   Professional Role Development
o   Contemporary Topics in Healthcare
o   Health Promotion Concepts
o   Physical Assessment

Mentor faculty in the RN-BSN online program

o Oversight for 5 courses, 1-3 sections each
o Course enhancements using Dreamweaver

Program Advise online MS students
- Oversight for 400 students & 6 advisors
Design, develop, & moderate RN-BSN and MS student online orientation
Co-design as subject matter expert and present an instructional video using Flash
Content author for SimMan simulation scenario (COR 0)
Co-design as subject matter expert for an APA format tutorial
Facilitate undergraduate adult clinical rotations

Contractor, Nursing SME and Instructional Designer
2008 to Present
Sample Projects:

Writer and Designer for Continuing Education Modules, RhinoCE; DigitalMed
Course revisions, Thomas Edison State University
Writer for Pandorabot on APA format, American Sentinel University
Writer and Reviewer for Test Items, Caveon Test Security ; Elsevier, Inc.
Designer & developer nursing student online orientation, Regis University
Writer for SimMan simulation scenario, Regis University

Online Instructor, MSN Program
Adjunct Faculty
Saint Xavier University , Chicago, IL
2014 to 2023

Teach in the MSN program
- Nursing Inquiry
- Culture, Communication, and Conflict Resolution in Inter-Disciplinary Practice
- Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Nursing Education Practicum

Online Instructor, Undergraduate Nursing Program
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Program
Adjunct Faculty
American Sentinel University, Aurora, CO
2011 to May 2013

Teach in the RN-BSN online program

o   Nursing Research
o   Capstone Course
o   Nursing Management Strategies
o   Health Care Delivery and Quality Outcomes
o   Reflective Practice, Issues & Trends

Participate in accreditation preparation and accreditor visit (ACEN)
Participate in faculty governance and university committees
Interview, train, and mentor new and adjunct faculty
Provide academic and programmatic advising
Develop and enhance program and courses

Online Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT (Remote position)
2010 to 2011

Teach in the pre-licensure program as a course mentor

o   Introduction to Nursing
o   Caring Arts and Science Across the Lifespan
o   Critical Care

Coach & advise students in the pre-licensure program as a student mentor
Participate in accreditation preparation and accreditor visit (CCNE)

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
Specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning
2013
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
2002
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
1993
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
1978
University of Indianapolis, IN
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Steward, Little Free Pantry
2018 to present

Packer, food stuffs
285 Backpack Project, for food insecure children
2016 to present
Deer Creek Elementary School
Bailey, CO

Crisis line volunteer
Mountain Peace Shelter, for victims of domestic violence
2014 to present
Bailey, CO

Nurse volunteer, Client Services
Project Homeless Connect
2014
Denver, CO

Nurse volunteer
HealthSet, free health clinics for low-income older adults
2013 to 2016
Denver, CO

Walker
Walk to Defeat ALS
2000 to 2022
Denver, CO

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

2008 Dr. Gita Varagoor
2004 Dr. Linda Campbell
2003 Colleen Keller
1992 Dr. Victor Froelicher
1992 Dr. Ken Lehmann
1992 Charles Barbiere