Kimberly Buholtz, EdD., RN, PED-BC, CHSE

(Pronouns: she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing
Assistant Director of Simulation

Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Administration; Higher Education Specialization, 2021. University of Rochester, Warner School of Education. Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Nursing, 2007. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Master of Education, 2000. Nazareth College. Pittsford, NY
Bachelor of Music, 1997. State University of New York College at Fredonia. Fredonia, NY

Awards

Dr. Jeremy A. Klainer Entrepreneurship Fund Award: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2022
Virtual Scholar: Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2020

Presentations

Spice Up Your Simulation Scenarios or You'll Be Chopped!: Erin Baylor, Kelsey Sherman; International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2024
INACSL Endorsement: Sharing Our Journeys Through the Process: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2024
The Forgotten Ones: Designing Simulation In-Services for School Nurse Teachers: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2024
Spice Up Your Simulation Scenarios or You'll Be Chopped!: Erin Baylor, Kelsey Sherman; International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2023
Preparing for an Emergency: Bringing Simulation to Interdisciplinary Community-Based Programs: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2023
Weaving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Simulation Learning Experiences for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Students: AACN Diversity Symposium, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2022
You’re Invited! Showcasing Your Simulation Center in a Unique Way.: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2022; Los Angeles, California
You’re Muted: Lessons Learned from Preparing SPs for Telehealth Encounters.: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2022; Los Angeles, California
Transitioning Standardized Patient Encounters to Telemedicine for Medical Student Assessments.: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2021; Virtual Presentation
Simulation for Operating Room Safety (SIMORS): Interdisciplinary Team Training in Nontechnical Skills and OR Safety.: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2021; Virtual Presentation
Filling the Cavity: Innovative Virtual Simulation Curriculum for Dental Residents.: International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2021; Virtual Conference
Operating Room Safety and Simulation: Assessing Attitudes and Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary Team Training Program.: American College of Surgeons Simulation Summit, 2020
Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Sustainability for the Simulation for Operating Room Safety Team.: University of Rochester 6th Annual Institute for Innovative Education Team Based Care Symposium, University of Rochester, 2020; Rochester, New York
Multidisciplinary Simulation Team Training to Promote Operating Room Safety Culture.: Lawrence Educational Symposium, University of Rochester, 2019; Rochester, New York

Publications

Erlick, Mariah R. BA; Pulhamus, Marsha NP; Schriefer, Jan MBA, MSN, DrPH; Buholtz, Kimberly EdD, MS, RN; DiRaddo, Michelle NP; Foito, Theresa NP; Hill-Sober, Colleen NP; Levatino, Elizabeth RN; Neumeister, Samantha K. RN; Sosa, Tina MD, MSc; Ruffolo, Luis I. MD; Verna, Sarah MPH; Wakeman, Derek S. MD; Martin, Heather A. DNP, RN, PNP (2023). An Interdisciplinary Intervention to Reduce Gastrostomy-tube-related Pediatric Emergency Department Visits. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing.