Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Oakpoint University
09.2020 - Current
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Provide clinical instruction to 100 students in clinical settings on Ault Health and Pediatric Units.
School Nurse
Chicago Public Schools CPS
10.2012 - Current
Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Staff Nurse
North Western Hospital
09.1997 - 10.2012
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Regional Director at University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Maryland University College, UMUCRegional Director at University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Maryland University College, UMUC