Education and Training:
DNP                   Metropolitan State University, St. Paul
Post Master’s   Graceland University
MSN                  University of North Carolina at Charlotte
BSN                   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Board Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
Clinical Nurse Leader Certification-CNC, AACN

Centers/Institutes/Programs:
Novant Healthcare Charlotte, North Carolina

Research Interests:
Role transition of Nursing graduates and nursing administration and monitoring of high alert medications.

Funding:
Buttriss, G., Hatley, A., Rankin, V., CNLA Research Grant “Development of a CNL Mentorship Collaborative Pilot Project”, 2021.

Buttriss, G., Hatley, A., Rankin, V., Sigma Theta Tau- Mu Psi Research Grant “Development of a CNL Mentorship Collaborative Pilot Project, 2021.

Buttriss, G., Hatley, A., Raylea, T., Rankin, V., Sigma Theta Tau- Mu Psi Research Grant “Innovation in CNL’s”, 2019.

Buttriss, G., Rankin, V., CNLA Research Grant “Influencing Factors of Clinical Nurse Leader Role Transition”. Phases 1, 2, 3 implemented, 2017.

Buttriss, G., Wicks, D,  ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation, Impact on the nutritional status of hospitalized patients through the implementation of “Kefir” probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium Difficile, 2016.

Buttriss , G., Rankin, V., Sigma Theta Tau- Mu Psi Research Grant “Influencing Factors of Clinical Nurse Leader Role Transition”, 2016. 

Areas of Expertise:
Nursing-Maternity, Pediatric, Leadership, Community, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment

Honors & Awards:
National Association of Pediatric and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Member Volunteer Spotlight for “Active Role as a Volunteer and Valued Long Standing Commitment to NAPNAP”.

“Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina” Award by peer nomination.

Faculty Member of the Year- Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing.

Chancellors Award – University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Professional and Community Service:
Member & Board of Directors-President Elect, Clinical Nurse Leader International  Organization.
Member, Carolinas Chapter of Clinical Nurse Leader Association.
Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
Member & Board of Directors, NAPNAP Charlotte Chapter.
Member, Infusion Nurses Society.
Member & Board of Directors, Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.
Queens University Representative, Novant Health’s Magnet Reaccreditation Committee.
Community Member, Atrium Healthcare System Marketing Programs.
Peer Contributor to CNL Coordinator, Atrium Healthcare’s Annual Review.
Nurse Practitioner Representative, Novant Health’s Magnet Reaccreditation Committee.
Member, Novant Healthcare Strategic Planning for Newborn Medical Home Appointments.