Injecting Realism: A Closer Look at
Demo Dose Simulated Medications

Beth A. (Kuzminsky) Telesz, MSN, RN Ms. Telesz has been a Registered Nurse since 1996 and brings with her many years of experience in impacting patient care in a variety of ways at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Beth received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing Education from The University of Pittsburgh. Beth has a broad healthcare background spanning from clinical nursing, quality improvement, patient safety, healthcare innovation, staff development and patient and healthcare provider education to Simulation Training where she spent the last 10 years of her career.

Ms. Telesz held a Curriculum Development management position at the Peter M. Winter Institute of Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) which led her to an appointment as the Director of Simulation Training for a Medical Malpractice Insurance Company for community hospitals throughout PA, WV and NY. Beth has published her work in Healthcare Simulation and on Transforming Care at the bedside and has presented these accomplishments nationally, internationally and locally.

Her expertise in simulation brought her to Pocket Nurse, a nurse owned-operated company, that distributes medical supplies, equipment and solutions to Healthcare Educators and Simulation Labs worldwide where she currently holds the position of Corporate Nurse Educator.

Disclosures: Beth is employed by Pocket Nurse.

Mr. Pampaloni obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from NOVA Southeastern University in 2008. In 2018, he completed his Master’s in Nursing Education from Francis Marion University, SC.

Mr. Pampaloni’s extended healthcare background includes pediatric intensive care, nursing leadership, patient and provider education, patient/student safety, moulage, clinical and classroom education, and many other skills geared towards administrating the best patient care possible.

He acquired his simulation experience working with some of the leaders in the industry. He obtained his certificate in simulation through Drexel University, where he spent two years as a nursing technology research assistant. He has worked on over ten (10) publications and is currently presenting and teaching medical simulation nationally and internationally.

His professional debut at Pocket Nurse was in 2012, where he opened and ran the international department for four years. He then took a two-year hiatus to complete his master’s degree. He currently holds the position of Corporate Nurse Educator at Pocket Nurse.

Disclosures: Fabien is employed by Pocket Nurse.

Ms. Grbach has been a Registered Nurse since 1985, employed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for 30+ years in several positions including Cardiovascular ICU nursing, Bariatrics and Trauma Unit Director, Administration, and Education.  Prior to her role at KbPort, she was the Curriculum Developer for Simulation and Faculty member for 10 years at UPMC’s Shadyside School of Nursing.

Wendy received a Diploma in Nursing from Mercy Hospital school of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Carlow University, and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (Administration Track) from Duquesne University.  She was Certified as a Critical Care Nurse (now Alumnus) and held CHSE certification as well.  Wendy also was employed at the Peter M Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) for 13 years, focusing on Rapid Response Team Training for national and international multidisciplinary trainees.  She holds Certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant in independent practice, and is active in various simulation and educational organizations both national and statewide in PA.

Ms. Grbach joined KbPort in 2015 as the Education Consultant/Nurse Educator focused on education and product development for academic faculty users of the KbPort Simplicity Medication Dispensation product line as well as other corporate products.

Disclosures: Wendeline is employed by KBPort, LLC.