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Biography

Jodi Licata was a professional staff nurse and Programmatic Nurse Specialist (PNS) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for 18 years in the pediatric intensive care unit. As a Programmatic Nurse Specialist, she was an expert in professional practice, guided transformational leadership across disciplines, fostered education and development, promoted quality and innovation and created healthy work environments

Previously, she also worked as a Legal Nurse Consultant, travel nurse in San Diego, San Francisco, and New York City, a substitute school nurse in the North Allegheny School District, taught at Georgetown University in the Department of Advanced Nursing Practice and Health Studies as an adjunct assistant professor and worked as a clinical adjunct faculty teaching in pediatrics and critical care.

In her current role at Duquesne, Licata is a Clinical Assistant Professor teaching the Fundamentals, OB, and Pediatric course.

Education

  • DNP, Â鶹ֱ²¥
  • MSN, University of Pittsburgh
  • BSN, Â鶹ֱ²¥

Expertise

  • Pediatrics
  • Patient and family-centered care
  • School nursing
  • Nurse mentoring

School

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Publications

Licata, J., "Engaging Middle School Students and Parents/Guardians via Structured Virtual Media on Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness: A Quality Improvement Project" (2021). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts. 11.

Pasek, T., & Licata, J. (2016) Parent Advocacy Group for Event of Resuscitation. Critical Care Nurse, 36 (3), 58-64.

Licata, J., Aneja, R., Pasek, T., Kyper, C., Miller, E., Spencer, T., Tharp, M., Scott, M., Fiedor-Hamilton, 89-91 (2013) A Foundation for Patient Safety: Phase I Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Critical Care Nurse, 33(3), 89-91.


Pasek, T., Licata, J., Balach, J., McSteen, C., Gargarella, N., & Burkett, M. (2012). Showing We Care With Hugs and Kisses. Critical Care Nurse. 32(5), 7-71.

Pasek, T., Lefcakis, L., O’Malley, C., Licata, J., and Jackson, P. (2009). Power in Documentation: An eProgress Note for APNs. Critical Care Nurse, 29(3) 104-102.

Poster & Podium Presentations

Licata, J., Evatt, M., Bilenski, B., & Pasek, T. (2023). Empowering Middle School Students to Save Lives through Increasing Awareness of Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis through Virtual Media: A Quality Improvement Project. Poster Presentation, Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference

Cole, A. Huber, J., Fitzpatrick, H., Johnston, A., Licata, J., Shields, A., Shultz, K, Tharp, M., Thomas, S., Zurbach, H. (2020). Measuring the Acuity of Pediatric Critical Care Nursing using the Complexity Assessment and Monitoring to Ensure Optimal Outcomes (CAMEOÓ)- A Multi-site Experience. Poster Presentation, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Poster

Licata, J., Vetterly, C., Spencer, T., Crowley, K., & Aneja, R. (2019). The Implementation of a Dextrose & Insulin Administration Guideline for Hyperkalemia in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Poster Presentation, Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference

Vestovich, A., Maxson, J., and Licata, J. (2019) Self-Care: Creating a Healthy Work Environment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Poster Presentation at UPMC Nurse Week Conference

Madurski, C., Licata, J., Claassen, S., & Aneja, R. (2018). Telehealth in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Making the Connection with Families during daily Medical Rounds. Poster Presentation at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Quality Week Conference

Gargarella, N., & Licata, J. (2018). Group Mentoring in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Blueprint for Success. Poster Presentation at UPMC Nurse Week Conference

Licata J., Ryan, L, Pasek, T, Jockel, C, Maxson, J, Troitino, E, Garia, E, Schalm, V, Kammermeier, S, and McKay, A. (2017) Perfecting the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Patient & Family-Centered Care. Poster Presentation at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Quality Week

Licata, J., Vetterly, C., Spencer, T., Crowley, K., & Aneja, R. (2017). The Implementation of a Dextrose & Insulin Administration Guideline for Hyperkalemia in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Presented at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Quality Week

Licata, J. (2015) UPMC Patient and Family Centered-Care (PFCC) Vision Quest. Podium Presentation, served as an Expert Panelist

Licata, J., Pasek, T., & Duss, A. (2014) Parent Advocacy Group around Events Involving Resuscitation (PAGER) National Healthcare Quality Week, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Podium Presentation: Templeton Trauma Conference (2015)

Licata, J., Aneja, R., Pasek, T., Kyper, C., Miller, E., Spencer, T., Tharp, M., Scott, M., & Fiedor-Hamilton, M. (2012).  A Foundation for Patient Safety: Phase I Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Poster Presentation, Society of Critical Care Medicine 2012 Congress; Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Balancing Research & Practice for Improved Outcomes


Oral Sessions

Society of Pediatric Nursing Coffee Break: School Nursing Bridging the Healthcare Gap, Sept. 2023. Facilitator for Conversation.

 

  • Nominee, Cameos of Caring Advanced Practice Award (Clinical Focus), 2018
  • Nominee, Pittsburgh Magazine Excellence in Nursing, Clinician, honorable mention, 2016
  • Recipient, IMPACTAward, 2016
  • Recipient, Oasis Award, Parent Advocacy Group around Events involving Resuscitation, 2016
  • Highlighted in the 2016 UPMC Annual Report for A Dose of What We DO, 2016
  • Highlighted in the UMPC Innovation Center newsletter for patients and family-centered care project work, 2015              
  • Highlighted for a community service project in the UPMC Nursing Newsletter,2015, Shaken Baby Magnets Nominee
  • Frank Lemoyne Founder Award for Excellence in Nursing, 2014
  • UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Multiple peer-nominated Team PICU awards, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh 2010-2019
  • Highlighted Mentor Program in Magnet document, 2011    
  • Recipient, Critical Care Medicine Excellent Care Award, nominated by Physicians, 2005-2006 UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh