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Education

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH January 2021

DNP, Practice Doctorate, Anesthesiology, Education Leadership

Thesis: Medication Safety in the Perioperative Setting: A Comparison of Methods for Detecting Medication Errors and Adverse Medication Events in the Operating Room

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH January 2018

MSN, Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH January 2009

BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bolton Scholar Recipient

BA, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Stella Berkeley-Friedman Recipient

Pre-Medical Track
Minor: Chemistry
Study Abroad: Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2008
Honors Thesis: Sociopolitical Barriers in Implementing a U.S. Universal Health Care System
Graduated summa cum laude

Licensure & Certifications

Licensure

APRN: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist -- CRNA (RN2320079)

Issued by: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Valid through: 04/21/2026

RN: Registered Nurse (RN2320079)

Issued by: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Valid through: 04/21/2026

MCSR: Independent License (MCS001696B) -- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CRNA)

Issued by: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Valid through: 04/21/2026

DEA: Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Issued by: U.S. Department of Justice
Valid through: 4/17/2027

APRN: Certified RN Anesthetist -- CRNA (APRN.CRNA.019629)

Issued by: Ohio Board of Nursing
Valid through: 10/31/2025

RN: Registered Nurse (RN.367194)

Issued by: Ohio Board of Nursing
Valid through: 10/31/2025

Certifications

CRNA: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (118043)

Certifying Body: National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Valid through: 01/31/2026

CCRN: Board Certified Critical Care Nurse -- Alumnus Designation

Certifying Body: American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Valid through: 5/31/2026

ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Certifying Body: The American Heart Association
Valid through: 08/2025

PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Certifying Body: The American Heart Association
Valid through: 08/2025

BCLS: Basic Cardiac Life Support

Certifying Body: The American Heart Association
Valid through: 08/2025

FCCS: Fundamental Critical Care Support

Certifying Body: Society of Critical Care Medicine

NIHSS: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification

Certifying Body: National Stroke Association

ELNEC: End of Life Nursing Education Consortium -- APRN

Certifying Body: American Association of Colleges of Nursing

CITI Program: The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

Certifying Body: CITI Program
Human Research: Social and Behavioral (53008338); Valid through: 1/30/2026
Human Research: CITI Good Clinical Practice (51362666); Valid through: 11/30/2025
An Overview of Clinical Trials Billing: Clinical Trial Billings (51362667); Valid through: 11/30/2025

Presentations

Poster Presentations

Stipp, M. M., Deng, H., Kong, K., Moore, S., Hickman, R.L., & Nanji, K.C. (2020). Medication Safety in the Perioperative Setting: A Comparison of Methods for Detecting Medication Errors and Adverse Medication Events in the Operating Room. MGH DACCPM Clinical Research Brochure 2019-2020 (pp. 5). Location: MGH DACCPM Clinical Research Night in Boston, MA (Virtual); October 21, 2020.
Stipp, M. M., Wang J. P. A Case of CNS Toxicity During the Induction of General Anesthesia After 2 mg/kg Intravenous Bolus of Lidocaine. Location: ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2019, the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida; October 19-23, 2019.
Stipp, M. M., Rebert, N.A., & Doerschuk, C.M. ICAM-1 and IFN- [γ] expression in pneumonia induced by E. coli and S. pneumoniae. Location: Intersections: 4th Annual Symposium & Poster Session at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio; April 18, 2008.
Stipp, M. M., Rebert, N.A., & Doerschuk, C.M. ICAM-1 and IFN- [γ] expression in pneumonia induced by E. coli and S. pneumoniae. Location: Research ShowCase Symposium at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio; April 17, 2008.

Podium Presentations

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 10/2019

Pharmacology Update XVI: Innovation and Evidence Conference

“Pharmacology & Implications of Anesthetic Agents”

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH 08/2007

Summer Undergraduate Research Program Presentation

"ICAM-1 and IFN- [g] Expression in Pneumonia Induced by E. coli and S. pneumoniae."

Select Publications

Stipp, M. M., Deng, H., Kong, K., Moore, S., Hickman, R.L., & Nanji, K.C. (2024). Medication safety in the perioperative setting: A comparison of methods for detecting medication errors and adverse medication events: Erratum. Medicine 103(17):e37698, April 26, 2024. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000037698
Stipp, M. M., Deng, H., Kong, K., Moore, S., Hickman, R.L., & Nanji, K.C. (2022). Medication safety in the perioperative setting: A comparison of methods for detecting medication errors and adverse medication events. Medicine 101(44):p e31432, November 04, 2022. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000031432
Stipp, M. M., Nanda, P., Coumans, J.V., & Peterfreund, R.A. (2021). Direct Visualization of the Dural Puncture Site During Lumbar Spine Surgery Performed Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Case Report. Anesthesia & Analgesia Practice.15(2):e01397. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001397. PMID: 33577173.
Stipp, M. M., Deng, H., Kong, K., Moore, S., Hickman, R.L., & Nanji, K.C. (2020). Medication Safety in the Perioperative Setting: A Comparison of Methods for Detecting Medication Errors and Adverse Medication Events in the Operating Room. [Doctoral dissertation, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University].
Stipp, M. M. (2020). SARS-CoV-2: Micronutrient Optimization in Supporting Host Immunocompetence. International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews. 2(2); doi: 10.31579/2690-4861/024
Stipp, M. M. & Wang, J.P. (2019). Central Nervous System Toxicity during the Induction of General Anesthesia After Intravenous Bolus of Lidocaine. Journal of Clinical Research and Anesthesia, 2(1); doi: 10.31579/JCRA/10004
Stipp, M. M. (2018). Evoked Potentials (S. Moore, Ed.). In Fitzpatrick et al. A Guide to Mastery in Clinical Nursing: The Comprehensive Reference (1st ed., pp. 498-501). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Stipp, M. M. (2009). Sociopolitical Barriers in Implementing a U.S. Universal Health Care System [Baccalaureate Honors Thesis, College of Arts & Sciences, Case Western Reserve University].
Stipp, M. M., Rebert, N.A., & Doerschuk, C.M. (2008). ICAM-1 and IFN- [γ] expression in pneumonia induced by E. coli and S. pneumoniae. Intersections: 4th Annual Symposium & Poster Session, 4(1), 111. Retrieved from http://www.case.edu/source/symposium/2008AbstractCompendium.pdf
Stipp, M. M. (2008). Tips coming from experience. Just In Case: Study Tips For Case Students By Case Students, 1(1), 33. Retrieved from http://studentaffairs.case.edu/education/resources/justincase/doc/justincase_0809.pdf

Teaching

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 08/2005 – 01/2009

Supplementary Instructor – Anatomy & Physiology

Led bi-weekly sessions, exam review sessions, training modules for new instructors, summer parent orientation sessions, student orientation panels, and implemented a virtual dissection lab.

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 08/2005 – 12/2005

Supplementary Instructor – Anatomy & Physiology Cadaver Lab

Co-led the neurobiology cadaver lab, assisting faculty Martin Rosenberg, Ph.D.

American Lung Association, Cleveland, OH 01/2007 – 12/2008

Instructor – Open Airways for Schools Asthma Management Program

Clinical Leadership & Roles

DACCPM COVID-19 Innovations Group (2020)
Partner’s COVID-19 Innovations Group (2020)
Massachusetts General Hospital DACCPM QA Committee (2019–2023)
Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical SRNA Preceptor (2018–2022)
Cleveland Clinic EPIC Super User (2013–2015)
Cleveland Clinic ICU Validation Team (2013–2015): Represented the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Neurological ICU in monthly system wide meetings held to modify and optimize the EPIC user interface
CLABSI Prevention & Central Line Compliance Auditing Team (2013–2015)
Cleveland Clinic Clinical RN Preceptor (2013–2015)
Cleveland Clinic Neuro ICU Occupational Safety and Health Administration Trainer (2013–2015)
Vascular Access Resource Nurse (VARN) (2013–2018)
Charge Nurse (2011–2015)

Honors/ Scholarships/ Grants/ Awards

Massachusetts General Hospital CRNA Professional Development Grant (2021-2022)
Massachusetts General Hospital CRNA Professional Development Grant (2018-2019)
Authored in A Guide to Mastery of Clinical Nursing, text receives AJN award (2018)
Rothstein Scholarship (2015–2018)
Anesthesia Training Grant (2015–2018)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society (2017)
Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Appreciation & Honors Awards (24x) (2011–2018)
Cleveland Clinic Neurological ICU Star of the Month (2x) (2013–2014)
Summa cum laude (2009)
Bolton Scholar Award for Academic Excellence (2009)
Phi Beta Kappa Society (2009)
Frances Payne Bolton Scholarship (2004–2009)
Dean’s High Honors List (2004–2009)
Ball Scholarship (2008–2009)
Case Western Reserve University Convocation Procession Flag Bearer (2008)
Stella Berkeley-Friedman Award (2008)
CWRU Students Who Make a Difference (2008)
Mortar Board National Honors Society (2007)
Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Society (2007)
Alpha Kappa Delta Honors Society (2007)
Golden Key National Honors Society (2007)
Iota Sigma Pi National Honors Society (2007)
National Dean’s List (2004)

Melanie M. Stipp, DNP, MSN, CRNA

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