Education

PhD, Nursing, Villanova University
CAGS, Teacher Education, University of Pennsylvania
MSN, Villanova University
MS, Anesthesia, St. Joseph’s University
CRNA, Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia
BSN, Holy Family College

Certifications

National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, CRNA
Massachusetts Board of Nursing, RN

Funding

Principal Investigator, HRSA Nurse Anesthetist TGraineeship Grant, Award #: 2 A22HP30963-03-00. 2019 to 2020.

Principal Investigator, Art Zwerling Grant American Associatin of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation/American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 2019 to 2020.

Principal Investigator. HRSA Nurse Anesthetists Traineeships. Award #: 2 A22HP309630200. 2018 to 2019.

Principal Investigator. HRSA Nurse Anesthetists Traineeships. Award #: A22HP29941-01-01. 2017 to 2018.

Project Director. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing. 2017 to 2018.

Project Director.  US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing. 2016 to 2017.

Principal Investigator. The Aftermath of Perioerative Catastrophes.  AANA Foundation Doctoral Fellowship & Kay Wagner Doctoral Fellowship. 2012.

Principal Investigator. The Psychometric Evaluation of the Aftermath of Perioperative Catastrophes Survey.  AANA Wellness Grant. 2010.

Principal Investigator. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing – The Role of  the Educator. University of Pennsylvania Educational Grant. 2007.

Publications

van Pelt, M., Smeltzer, S., van Pelt, F., Gazoni, F., Durieux, M., Polomano, R. (in press).Preliminary Psychometric Evaluation of the Nurse Anesthesia and the Aftermath of Perioperative Catastrophes Survey and Ways of Coping Questionnaire.American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal.

van Pelt, M., Meyer, T., Garcia, R., Thomas, B., Litman, R., February (2019). Drug Diversion in the Anesthesia Profession: How Can APSF Help Everyone Be Safe? Report of a Meeting Sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter.

van Pelt, M., Meyer, T., Garcia, R., Thomas, B., Litman, R., February (2019). Drug Diversion in the Anesthesia Profession: How Can APSF Help Everyone Be Safe? Report of a Meeting Sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal.

van Pelt, M., Meyer, T., Garcia, R., Thomas, B., Litman, R., October (2018). Drug Diversion in the Anesthesia Profession: How Can APSF Help Everyone Be Safe? Report of a Meeting Sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. Anesthesia and Analgesia. 

van Pelt, M., The Aftermath of Perioperative Catastrophes: A National Study of Nurse Anesthetists. March (2018). American Association of Nurse Anesthetists News Bulletin.

van Pelt, M., Weinger, M., December (2017).Distractions in the Anesthesia Work Environment: Impact on Patient Safety? Report of a Meeting Sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal.

van Pelt, M., Weinger M., October (2017). Distractions in the Anesthesia Work Environment: Impact on Patient Safety? Report of a Meeting Sponsored

van Pelt, M., Weinger M., July 2017. Distractions in the Anesthesia Work Environment: Impact on Patient Safety? Report of a Meeting Sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.   Anesthesia and Analgesia.

van Pelt, M., Weinger, M., February, 2017. Distractions in the Work Environment: Impact on Patient Safety. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter.

Cowles, C., van Pelt, M., Brul, S., Eicorn, J., June 2016 , Developing Patient Safety Leaders; Leadership Fellows Share Insights. Anesthesia Patient Safety Newsletter.

van Pelt, M., Chitilian, H., Eikerman, M., February 2015, The Unrecognized Patient Safety Consequences of Residual Neuromuscular Blockade and Patient Safety Consequences. Anesthesia Patient Safety Newsletter.

Morrell, B., Lee, L., Magro, M., Winter 2011, Board of Directors Workshop Report: 360 Degree Assessment of APSF. Anesthesia Patient Safety Newsletter.

Lord, M., Magro, M., Zwerling, A., November 2010. Substance Abuse and Anesthesia: Why Is It Your Problem and What Student Nurse Anesthetists Are Doing About It. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists NewsBulliten.

Prielipp, R., Magro, M., Morell, R. Brull, S., August 2010. Normalization of Deviance. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal.

Prielipp, R., Magro, M., Morell, R. Brull, S., May 2010. Normalization of Deviance. Anesthesia and Analgesia.

Book Chapters:
van Pelt, M. Blackney, K., Morris, T., Peterfreund, R.. Second Victim in Anesthesiologists. (2017, in press). Professional Well-being in Anesthesiologists.

Honors and Awards

• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2019
• Nursing Research Poster Award, Advanced/Mid-Career Researcher (1st Place), 2019
• Partners in Excellence Team Award  (Clinician Peer Support Program), Massachusetts General  Hospital/Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Center For Quality & Safety, 2016.
• Patient Safety Star, Massachusetts General Hospital/Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Center For Quality & Safety, 2015
• Partners in Excellence Team Award, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2013
• Program Director of the Year Award, Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2011
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation Palmer Carrier Doctoral Scholarship, 2010
• Program Director of the Year Award, Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2009
• Anne Keane Teaching Award, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 2008
• Bloomsburg University, Recognition Award for Senior Leadership/Management Practicum Preceptorship, 2007
• Clinical Instructor of the Year, Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2002
• Clinical Instructor of the Year, Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia, 2001
• Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia Program, Class of 1998 Clinical Excellence Award, 1998

Professional and Community Service

• Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal Editorial Committee, 2018-Present
• Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal Editorial Board, 2018-Present
• Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Practice Committee, 2018-Present
• Member, One Faculty Task Force, Northeastern University, Bouve College of Health Sciences, 2018-Present
• Member, Workload Policy Task Force, Northeastern University School of Nursing, 2018-Present
• Member, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Task Force, Northeastern University School of Nursing, 2017-Present
• Chair, Substance Misuse Policy Task Force, Northeastern University School of Nursing, 2017-2018
• Member, Appointment, Promotion, Tenure Committee, Northeastern University, 2017-Present
• Co-Chair, Medically Induced Trauma Support Services (MITTS), Leadership Committee, 2017-Present
• Member, Medically Induced Trauma Support Services (MITTS), Board of Directors, 2016-Present
• Chair, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, Committee for Education and Training, 2016-Present
• Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Practice Committee, 2016-Present
• Peer Advisor, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists State (MA), 2014-Present
• Advocate, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation State (MA), 2013-Present
• CRNA Member,Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, Executive Committee,  2011-Present
• Member, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, Board of Directors, 2010-Present
• Editorial Board and Section Editor (Pharmacology), International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia, 2008-Present

Membership in Professional Societies

• Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA),  2012-Present
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) – 1998-Present
• Sigma Theta Tau- International Honor Society of Nursing, 1992-Present
• Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA), 1998-2012