People Group Archives: Critical Care

An experienced nurse educator at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Melissa “Missy” Radecki also has significant adult critical care experience. She is a National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) item writer and an expert on NCLEX preparation and the Next Generation NCLEX. Radecki’s dissertation research focused on inclusive learning for students with disabilities, and she is […]

Dr. Vivian Schutz is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing Practice at the University of Central Florida. With over 18 years of experience in nursing education—12 in Brazil and 6 in the United States—she brings a deep foundation in clinical expertise and academic leadership. Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Schutz worked as […]

Dr. Brian Peach is an Associate Professor in the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing, where he teaches courses in critical care, acute adult care, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and research. He also mentors PhD students in research and Doctor of Nursing Practice students in quality improvement, is one of three advisors to UCF Orlando’s […]

Instructor, Faculty Consultant for Student Nurses Association Chapter at UCF Daytona Beach

Innovation in nursing education and practice, particularly in emergency care.

Critical care; Verification of feeding tube placement; CORTRAK electromagnetic placement device; Evidence-based practice; Tradition-based practices/low-value care; De-implementation

Health risk and provider attitudes towards people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, including HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, anorectal cancer, substance abuse, mental health, workplace discrimination, and social inequity.

Improving outcomes during critical illness, including airway management and preventing infection; Assessment and application of simulation/technology and physiological monitoring in the clinical and classroom setting.