Carole Hoge Pifer, R.N., FNP, CNS
CHILDREN'S RESOURCE GROUP
9106 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46260
PHONE: (317) 575-9111 · FAX: (317) 571-4470
Education
Post Masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2000.
M.S.N. in Community Mental Health Nursing / Clinical Nurse Specialist, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1985.
Non-Degree, Organic Chemistry and Physics, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1982.
B.S.N. in Nursing, Child Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1977.
A.D.N. in Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1976.
Licensure
Registered Nurse License
Nurse Practitioner Authorization License
Professional Experience
January 2002 to Present: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children's Resource Group, Indianapolis, Indiana. Evaluation and medication management of children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, behavioral, emotional, and learning difficulties.
December 2000 to Present: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Indianapolis Psychiatric Associates (IPA West), Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management of priority psychiatric patients. Participates in group therapy for patients experiencing crisis. Sub-investigator for Eli Lilly, Inc. research program.
1998 to 2000: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Consultant Liaison, Clarian Health, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Advanced practice role, hospital -wide and involved diagnosis, treatment, and referral for mental health needs of medical patients. Work collaborated with Psychiatrist to provide care to a wide variety of patients, including trauma, depression, OB/Postpartum, chronic illness, pain and dementia.
Academic Years 1993 to 1998: Assistant Professor and Clinical Instructor, Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsible for course work for senior level students. Course responsibilities included Leadership and Management, Mental Health Nursing, and Professional Role Development. Responsibilities included course development, lectures, and clinical instruction.
December 1995 to 1996: Consultation and Staff Education (PRN), Community Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.
February 1988 to February 1994, December 1995: Consultation and Staff Education (PRN), St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Provided consultation to all services to prepare for JCAHO visit. Facilitated groups in Intensive Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program on PRN basis.
January 1993 to February 1994: Clinical Manager, St. Vincent Stress Center, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Provided overall management and direction for Chemical Dependency, Dual Diagnosis, Adult, Senior Adults, and Child Mental Health Services.
June 1989 to January 1993: Manager, St. Vincent Youth Stress Center, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Overall management responsibilities for the new start-up of the Adolescent and Preadolescent units. Responsibilities included planning facilities, system development, hiring/orientation of all personnel and interrelationships with other departments/associates. Developed program objectives and clinical programming for unit.
February 1988 to June 1989: Consultant, Mental Health Unit, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Designed, implemented, and evaluated organizational assessment and development program for the Mental Health Unit.
February 1988 to June 1989: Quality Assurance Manager, Tri-County Mental Health Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. Initial start-up, development, and implementation of QA program for the entire Center. Organized, coordinated, integrated, and reported all quality assurance and utilization review activities. Reviewed clinical practice in outpatient sites.
September 1985 to February 1988: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Designed, implemented, and evaluated programs of care. Developed program policies and procedures and supervised implementation. Served as liaison for interdisciplinary team and acted as chairperson for committees / team meetings.
July 1984 to January 1988: Consultant, Indiana Family Health Council, Indianapolis, Indiana. Developed and implemented quality assurance system on a statewide basis. Provided consultation related to clinical and organizational issues.
January 1985 to November 1985: Group Leader, Health Improvement Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. Facilitated educational / behavioral modification program designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.
1978 to 1984: Program Coordinator / Continuing Education Consultant, Indiana Family Health Council, Indianapolis, Indiana. Monitored, evaluated, and problem solved with the Executive Directors of funded health care agencies in regards to budgets, quality assurance, and program management. Consulted with professional staff in regard to medical, educational, and training skills.
1978 to 1979: Training Specialist, Indiana Family Health Council, Indianapolis, Indiana. Developed and implemented needs assessment for training. Researched, developed, and implemented women's health care training programs designed to educate and improve professionals' performance in their jobs. Chaired Advisory Committees and Task Forces.
August 1976 to July 1977: Charge Nurse, Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, Indiana. Supervised professional and non-professional staff. Administered health care activities for inpatient mental health unit. Counseled patients in individual, family, and group settings.
Honors
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 2000
Guest Lecturer; Behavioral Management, Marian College, 1995-1997
Who's Who in American Nursing
Professional Organizations
Greater Indianapolis Organization of Nurse Executives, Vice Chairperson, 1991-1994 Sigma Theta Tau Advocates for Child Psychiatric Nursing, Steering Committee Member, 1989-1996 Advocates for Child Psychiatric Nursing Program, Chairperson, 1992 Council on Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practice, 1986
References
Available upon request.
