Biography

Dr. Brumley started her nursing career as a commissioned office in the US Navy, and served on the USNS Mercy. After her release from active duty, she worked in the NICU as a charge nurse, assistant nurse manager, and Neonatal transport nurse. She has taught undergraduate nursing for Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Gonzaga University, and Washington State University. She is a graduate of WSU’s PhD program and has a research focus in perinatal substance use.

Education

• Bachelors of Science- Nursing, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
• Masters of Science- Nursing Education, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
• Doctor of Philosophy- Nursing, Washington State University, Spokane, WA

Research Interests

• Perinatal Substance Use
• Nursing Education

Areas of Expertise

• Pediatrics
• Maternal Child

Memberships

• Western Institute of Nursing, 2022-
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing, 2017-
• Sigma Theta Tau, 2015

Honors and Awards

• Chancellor’s Excellence Leadership Award 2024
• Outstanding PhD student, WSU College of Nursing 2025

Selected Publications

Burduli, E., Landis, T., Brumley, C., Kenefick, L., Paulsgrove, K., Jones, H. E., Barbosa-Leiker, C., Brooks, O., Gartstein, M., & Saldana, L. (2025). Systemic barriers and stigma: Healthcare provider perspectives on perinatal and neonatal care in the fentanyl crisis. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 209644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2025.209644

Richards, C. A., Brumley, C., Graves, J. M., Parker, M. M., Khot, L. R., & Postma, J. (2025). Mapping Research Priorities for Climate Change adaptation in Agriculture: A One Health Perspective. Workplace Health & Safety. https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251334147

 

 

Updated 08/28/25