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Jodi Licata is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Duquesne University's School of Nursing, teaching Fundamentals, Obstetrics, and Pediatric nursing courses. With 18 years of clinical experience as a Programmatic Nurse Specialist in the pediatric intensive care unit at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, she integrates frontline expertise into academic instruction. Her prior roles include adjunct faculty positions at Georgetown University and extensive clinical work across multiple healthcare settings.
Education:
- DNP, Duquesne University
- MSN, University of Pittsburgh
- BSN, Duquesne University
Dr. Licata's scholarly focus centers on pediatric critical care innovation, family engagement, and system-level quality improvement. Her work bridges clinical practice and education through initiatives like virtual anaphylaxis training for schools and interdisciplinary bedside rounds. She champions patient and family-centered care as a core philosophy, evidenced by her leadership in projects such as the Parent Advocacy Group for Events of Resuscitation (PAGER).
Publication analysis reveals consistent emphasis on translating evidence into pediatric practice—from documentation systems for advanced practice nurses to hyperkalemia protocols. Her research trajectory demonstrates increasing focus on community health education through digital platforms, culminating in the 2021 virtual media project for food allergy awareness.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Nominee, Cameos of Caring Advanced Practice Award (Clinical Focus), 2018
- Nominee, Pittsburgh Magazine Excellence in Nursing (Honorable Mention), 2016
- Recipient, IMPACT Award and Oasis Award for PAGER, 2016
- UPMC Annual Report feature for "A Dose of What We DO", 2016
- UPMC Innovation Center recognition for family-centered care, 2015
- Magnet document inclusion for mentor program, 2011
- Physician-nominated Critical Care Medicine Excellent Care Award, 2005-2006
As an educator-mentor, Dr. Licata has cultivated professional development through peer-nominated PICU team awards (2010-2019) and structured mentoring frameworks. Her collaborative projects like PAGER and telehealth family rounding demonstrate interdisciplinary grant-funded work focused on system redesign. Current initiatives prioritize scaling virtual health education to community settings.
She remains actively embedded in UPMC Children's Hospital quality improvement teams, leading projects including hyperkalemia guideline implementation and Complexity Assessment and Monitoring to Ensure Optimal Outcomes (CAMEO) acuity measurement. Her school nursing outreach extends clinical expertise into educational environments through anaphylaxis training programs.
