CURRICULUM VITAE
A. Personnel Information
Name Noreen Catherine Clarke, RN, MSN
Business Address University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
University of Southern California
4650 Sunset Blvd., MS# 96
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Business Phone (323) 361-4068
Business Fax (323) 361-4106
Home Address 1417 Elm Ave.
Glendale, CA 91201
Home Phone (818) 840-0467
Cell Phone (818) 818) 434-5651
E-mail Address [email protected]
B. Education
High School Franciscan High School, Mohegan Lake, NY, 1976
College or University College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, BS (Nursing), 1980
Graduate School California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Masters of Science (Nursing), MSN, 1989
Licensure Number California Registered Nurse – License No. 329658
C. Professional Background
2007-Present Program Director
International Craniofacial Children’s Fund
Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2008-Present Nurse Care Manager
LEND Interdisciplinary Rett Syndrome Clinic
USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities,
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2002-2008 Nurse Researcher, Project Coordinator
Child Health-Works, Strengthening Interagency Relationships for Learning, USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1988-1989 Nurse Coordinator
Children’s Home Health Care Resources (CHHCR),
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1983 Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1981-1983 Primary Nurse, Pediatric Special Care Unit,
Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
1980-1981 Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
New York Hospital, New York, NY
D. Society Memberships
Professional
1990-Present American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
E. Service
2009 Co Chair Focus Group on Integrating Services between health/human services and Early Childhood Education of LAUSD
2008-Present Co-Chair of Inclusion Workgroup of the Los Angeles County Child Care Planning Committee
2006-Present Inclusion Workgroup of the Los Angeles County Child Care Planning Committee
2006-Present Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Appointment, Los Angeles County Child Care Planning Committee
2004-2005 Department of Health Services Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCHA) Programs: Strategy Development Workgroup on Overweight
1999-Present Los Angeles County California Children Services Workgroup
1998-2002 LA Care Advisory Board for Children with Special Health Care Needs
1998-2000 California Children’s Services Signitor Short Term Gains Task Force, Working to improve the system of care for children with special healthcare in Los Angeles, CA
1998-Present March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Southern California Chapter - Program Services Committee
1997-Present March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Southern California Chapter
1997-2002 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Southern California Chapter -Professional Education Committee
F. Research Activities
Major Areas of Research Interest
Children with Special Health Care Needs, Children with Clefting and Craniofacial Malformation, Overweight and Obesity in Young Children
G. Grants
Program Coordinator, Child Health-Works, Strengthening Interagency Relationships for Learning, 9/02 – 2/07
Funding Agency: First 5 LA
$5 Million over Five years
Project Director, International Craniofacial Children’s Fund (ICCF)
Funding Agency: Private Donor
$5 Million, Renewable – 2006-Present
(90% in effort)
H. Bibliography
Peer Reviewed Articles Published and in Press
Yin L, Wills H, Clarke N, Shacks J, Bottrell C, Poulsen M. (2009) Cardiovascular Risk in Preschool Children. ICAN: Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, 1(4): 197-204.
Yin L, Bottrell CL, Clarke N, Shacks J, Ward C, Poulsen MK. (2008) Otoacoustic Emissions: A Valid, Efficient First Line-Hearing Screen for Preschool Children. Journal of School Health, 79(4): 147-152.
Clarke Sheehan N, Yin L. (2006). Childhood Obesity: Nursing Policy Implications. Column Ed. Smith K. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 21(4): 308-310.
Bresnick S, Walker J, Clarke-Sheehan N, Reinish J. (2003). Increased Fistula Risk Following Palatoplasty in Treacher Collins Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 40(3): 280-3.
Higashimoto T, Yano S, Ito M, Clarke-Sheehan N, Cowan L, Boles R. (1999). Rapid Detection of FGFR Mutations in Syndromic Craniosynostosis by Temporal Temperature Gradient Gel Electrophoresis. Clinical Chemistry 45, No. 11, 2005-2006.
Gropper S, Acosta PB, Clarke-Sheehan N, Wenz E, Koch R. (1988). Trace Elements Status of Children with PKU and Normal Children. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, (4): 459-465.
Acosta PB, Stepnick-Gropper S, Clarke-Sheehan N, Wenz E, Cheng M, Anderson K, Koch R. (1987). Trace Element Status of PKU Children Ingesting an Elemental Diet. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 11(3): 287-292.
Peer Reviewed Articles in Submission
Van Wyck, BJ, Kerr, ARE, Clarke, N, Poulsen, MK. Enhancing Social Skills of Young Children from At-risk Environments through Child Care Provider Training and Support. (2008, in submission).
Chapters
Clarke-Sheehan N. (2008). Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Mosby’s Pediatric Nursing Reference, Sixth Edition. Ed. Betz CL, Snowden LA. St. Louis: Mosby.
Clarke-Sheehan N. (2004). Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Mosby’s Pediatric Nursing Reference, Fifth Edition. Ed. Betz CL, Snowden LA. St. Louis: Mosby, 85-92.
Clarke-Sheehan N, Bernberg S. (1989). Home Total Parenteral Nutrition for the Pediatric Patient. Family Training Manual, Caremark.
Clarke-Sheehan N. (1989). Perception of Illness Among Children with Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus as compared to the Normative Data of Healthy Children. (Masters Thesis), California State University, L.A.
Local/Regional Presentations
2008 Assessment of the Nutrition Environment in Los Angeles County License Child Care Stakeholders Meeting at First 5 LA, Funded by the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Los Angeles, CA. (6/19).
2008 Care Notebook Training: Application, Fundraising, Question & Answer Wrap-up, Care Notebook Training, Los Angeles, CA. (5/12).
2008 Care Notebooks for Children with Special Health Care Needs, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Planning for Children with Special Health Care Needs Conference, Los Angeles, CA. (4/14).
2008 Use of a Non-Cycloplegic Autorefractor to Perform Vision Screening in Preschools, LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro-Developmental Disorders) graduate training program at the University of Southern California, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. (2/6).
2007 Early Childhood Education Team Sharing of Changes Breakout Session, Early Developmental Screening and Intervention Initiative (EDSI) Learning Session 3, Los Angeles, CA. (9/28).
2007 Working Together: Communication Between Practices and Early Childhood Education Centers, Early Developmental Screening and Intervention Initiative (EDSI) Learning Session 3, Los Angeles, CA. (9/28).
2007 Developing Relationships with Community Partners-Metro Area Breakout Session, Early Developmental Screening and Intervention Initiative (EDSI) Learning Session 3, Los Angeles, CA. (9/28).
2007 Coordinator: Los Angeles Unified School District Nursing Services, School Nurse & Physician Annual Meeting and Educational Symposium, Los Angeles, CA. (9/4).
2007 Early Childhood Nutrition Activities Expert Panel, First 5 LA, Los Angeles, CA. (7/16).
2007 Early Childhood Education Services, Early Developmental Screening and Intervention Initiative (EDSI) Learning Session 1, Los Angeles, CA. (3/24).
2007 Children with Special Health Care Needs, How to Get the Most out of Your Child’s Doctor’s Visit, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, Mi Casa es Su Casa-IX Conference: Partnering for Permanence: Contact, Connect & Commit, Presented on seven occasions in: Los Angeles, Valencia, City of Industry and Long Beach, CA.
2007 Serving as a Care Coordinator for Children with Special Healthcare Needs. Coordinating Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs, Los Angeles, CA. (2/15).
2006 Coordinator: Los Angeles Unified School District Nursing Services, School Nurses Staff Development Training, Los Angeles, CA. (9/2).
2006 Coordinator: Early Education Centers – Harvest of the Month Kick-off, Los Angeles, CA. (7/13).
2006 Early Childhood Nutrition Activities Expert Panel, First 5 LA, Los Angeles, CA. (7/6).
2005 Coordinator: Los Angeles Unified School District Nursing Services, School Nurse Opening Day Meeting and Educational Symposium, Los Angeles, CA. (9/1).
Local/Regional Presentations (continued)
2004 Coordinator: Los Angeles Unified School District Nursing Services, School Nurses Staff Development Training, Los Angeles, CA. (9/8).
2004 Coordinator: The First-Five Oral Health Nurses Training Initiative, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District: Infant/Preschool Support Services and The University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA. (5/20).
2004 Guidelines for Everyday Safety, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, Mi Casa Es Su Casa Conference, Presented on four occasions in Los Angeles, CA.
2004 Healthy Life Choices: Nutrition and Fitness for Children and Adults, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, Mi Casa Es Su Casa Conference, Presented on four occasions in Los Angeles, CA.
2003 Coordinator: Los Angeles Unified School District School Nurses Opening Day Staff Development Training, Los Angeles, CA. (9/28).
2003 Unwrapping the Packages-Helping Kids Cope with Differences, Los Angeles Unified Sch
