GORDON WEST | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

GORDON WEST | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr GORDON WEST, Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing – Tacoma, WA, United States

Dr. Gordon West is a dedicated nurse scientist and healthcare leader with a PhD from the Uniformed Services University (2016) ๐ŸŽ“. He holds an MHA from Baylor University (2006) and a BSN from McMurry University (1998) ๐Ÿฅ. Currently, he is a Research Nurse at The Geneva Foundation-Madigan and an Assistant Professor at Pacific Lutheran University ๐Ÿ“š. With vast experience in military and civilian healthcare, he has led numerous research projects on infection control, patient safety, and military health ๐Ÿฉบ. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he has received multiple awards for nursing research and excellence ๐Ÿ†.

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Education

Dr. Gordon West ๐ŸŽ“ is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong academic background. He earned his Ph.D. in 2016 from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ๐Ÿฅ in Bethesda, MD. Prior to that, he completed his Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) in 2006 at Baylor University ๐Ÿ›๏ธ in Fort Sam Houston. His journey in healthcare began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from McMurry University ๐ŸŽ“ in Abilene, TX, in 1998. With extensive education and expertise, Dr. West continues to contribute to the field of healthcare and administration with passion and dedication. ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ“š

Experience

Dr. Gordon West is a dedicated Research Nurse ๐Ÿฉบ at The Geneva Foundation โ€“ Madigan (2023-present) and an Assistant Professor ๐Ÿ“š at Pacific Lutheran University (2022-present). He actively contributes as a Research Board Member at the Washington State Nursing Association & Health Care Council and a Board Member at Rainer Olympic Nurses Association. His extensive military nursing career includes leadership roles at Madigan AMC, Tripler, and Fort Belvoir ๐Ÿฅ, alongside international service in Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท and Iraq ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ. A Ph.D. graduate from USUHS ๐ŸŽ“, he also teaches at Maryville University and Central Michigan University, shaping future nursing professionals. ๐ŸŒŸ

Awards & Honors

Dr. Gordon West has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to nursing and healthcare research ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ“š. In 2023, he received a Daisy Nomination from Pacific Lutheran University for his dedication to patient care and nursing excellence ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ†. In 2019, he was honored with the ANCA Nursing Research Award by the Army Nurse Corps Association, highlighting his impactful research in military nursing ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ. That same year, he also received the Excellence in Nursing Research Award from the Defense Health Agency, acknowledging his commitment to advancing healthcare through evidence-based practices and innovation ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ก.

Research Focus

Dr. Gordon B. West’s research explores critical language pedagogy ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“–, focusing on morality, identity, and power in neoliberal English language education ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฌ. His work critically examines good teacher identities in South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท, the politicization of language educators ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโš–๏ธ, and the emotional complexities of critical pedagogy โค๏ธ๐Ÿง . He also investigates sociohistorical perspectives on literacy ๐Ÿ“šโณ and the challenges of critical practitioner research under difficult conditions ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. Through qualitative and materialist approaches, Dr. West sheds light on language education as both a tool for liberation and oppression โœŠ๐Ÿ”—, emphasizing the impact of neoliberalism on English teaching ๐Ÿ’ต๐Ÿซ.

Presentation

Dr. Gordon West is a dedicated nursing researcher focusing on infection control ๐Ÿฆ , patient safety ๐Ÿฅ, and healthcare communication ๐Ÿ“ข. He has presented extensively, including at the Phyllis J. Verhonick Conference (2016) on patient education and fall prevention ๐Ÿฉบ. His work on bacterial contamination of hospital uniforms led to multiple presentations at the American Organization of Nurse Executives Conference (2016-2017) and the Sigma 29th International Nursing Research Conference in Melbourne (2018) ๐ŸŒ. He also explored hands-free communication in nursing at TSNRP (2017). His research enhances clinical safety, infection prevention, and nurse satisfaction, shaping better healthcare practices globally ๐ŸŒ.

Publication Top Notes

Navigating morality in neoliberal spaces of English language education

Young learnersโ€™ portrayals of โ€˜good English teacherโ€™identities in South Korea

Critical practitioner research in language education under difficult circumstances

โ€œHow did you become political?โ€: Narratives of junior researcher-practitioners in applied linguistics

โ€œIs this a safe space?โ€: Examining an emotionally charged eruption in critical language pedagogy

Literacy is a Sociohistoric Phenomenon with the Potential to Liberate and Oppress

Doing critical language pedagogy in neoliberal spaces: A materialist narrative analysis of teaching young learners of English in a Korean hagwon

Positioning of female marriage immigrants in South Korea: a multimodal textbook analysis

 

Admasu Gizaw | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Admasu Gizaw | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr Admasu Gizaw, Jimma University, Ethiopia

Admasu Gizaw, MScN, Ph.D. Fellow๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฉบ is an esteemed nursing educator and researcher at Jimma University, Ethiopia. With an MSc in Adult Health Nursing (2010) and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing, his research focuses on patient-centered care and nursing standards. He has over 14 years of experience, serving as a lecturer, CPD officer, and program coordinator. His expertise spans mentorship, curriculum development, and systematic reviews. A dedicated contributor to national nursing policies, he has authored impactful studies on public health and nursing practice. Proficient in statistical software ๐Ÿ“Š, he actively advances Ethiopiaโ€™s healthcare education and nursing profession. ๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ“š

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Education

Admasu Gizaw ๐ŸŽ“ is an experienced nursing professional specializing in Adult Health Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing). He earned his MScN from Jimma University in 2010, focusing on nurses’ intention to stay in the profession ๐Ÿฅ. Currently, he is a Ph.D. Fellow in Nursing at Jimma University (since 2023), researching person-centered nursing care and its outcomes in Ethiopian university hospitals ๐Ÿ’ก. His journey began with a BScN in Nursing from Jimma University (2004-2006) ๐Ÿฉบ. With a strong academic and research background, he is dedicated to improving nursing care and fostering better healthcare environments in Ethiopia ๐ŸŒ.

Experience

Admasu Gizaw is a dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in surgical and academic settings ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ. He began his career as a staff nurse in the operating theatre (2003-2004 E.C) before advancing to head nurse (2004-2005 E.C) and later serving as Vice Nursing Service Director at JUMC (2007-2008 E.C) ๐ŸŒŸ. He also worked as Delegate Nursing Service Director (Dec-June 2008 E.C). With over nine years as a lecturer and Assistant Professor at Jimma University (since May 2016) ๐ŸŽ“, he coordinated the Operation Theatre Nursing Specialty Program (2017-2020) and currently serves as CPD Officer at Jimma University Institute of Health (since Feb 2023) ๐Ÿ“š.

Certificate Awarded Training

Mr. Admasu Gizaw has made significant contributions to the nursing field in Ethiopia, particularly in course development and training. Notably, he has developed and trained courses on Safe Operation Theatre, Nursing Documentation and Reporting, Wound Care, Body Fluid Management, and Nursing Process Application for organizations like Jimma University, Ethiopian Nurses Association, and the Ministry of Health. His work includes the preparation of national nursing standards, undergraduate program guidelines, and licensure examination blueprints. Mr. Gizaw has also been involved in the development of nursing curricula and earned certificates of contribution and recognition from various prestigious institutions. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

Research Focus

Admasu Gizaw’s research primarily focuses on public health issues, particularly in low-resource settings. His studies examine global and regional health burdens, with specific attention to allergic disorders, meningitis, reproductive health, and chronic conditions like hypertension. He has contributed significantly to understanding the risk factors and prevalence of various diseases, including cancer and labor induction. His work also delves into the predictors of moral distress among healthcare workers and factors affecting health service utilization, especially in Ethiopian populations. Gizaw’s research aims to improve healthcare delivery and policy through evidence-based insights. ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’‰

Publication Top Notes

Global, regional, and national burden of allergic disorders and their risk factors in 204 countries and territories, from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis and its aetiologies, 1990โ€“2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Predictors of Induction of Labor and Success Rate Among Mothers Giving Birth at Jimma University Medical Centre South West Ethiopia: Unmatched Case Control Study

Lifestyle modification practices and associated factors among hypertensive patients at Gambella Hospital Southwest Ethiopia; 2019

Predictors of moral distress among nurses working in Jimma University Medical Center, South West Ethiopia

Cancer Warning Symptoms Awareness and Associated Factors Among Individuals Living in Assella Town, Ethiopia

Reproductive health service utilization and associated factors among adolescents at public school in Adama Town east Shewa Ethiopia, 2018