Amy Christopher
West Valley City
Summary
Accomplished Facility Nurse Educator at Common Spirit Health with expertise in educational program development and effective communication. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance patient care and safety, achieving departmental goals. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, fostering a positive environment and optimizing learning strategies for diverse populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Facility Nurse Educator
Common Spirit Health
West Jordan
02.2025 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for future care needs.
- Actively promoted a positive environment that fosters respect among colleagues.
- Identified potential safety risks associated with certain activities or conditions.
- Ensured compliance with facility policies and procedures related to patient care standards.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Developed educational programs for diverse patient populations in healthcare settings.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for staff on health education topics.
- Assessed learner needs to tailor educational content effectively.
- Utilized technology and multimedia tools to engage learners in various formats.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Created and modified various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Instructor
Ensign College
Salt Lake City
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitated student learning through targeted assistance and support.
- Supported skill development during lab activities with students.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Murray
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Online Professor of Nursing
Fortis College
Centerville
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
ICU Nurse
Jordan Valley Medical Center, West Campus
West Valley City
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Professor of Nursing
Fortis College
Murray
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on pharmacology.
Professor of Nursing
Fortis College
Murray
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Research Nurse
PRA Health Sciences
Murray
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
Jordan Valley Medical Center
West Jordan
09.2009 - 10.2016
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated daily operations for efficient workflow and patient management.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures effectively.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine care needs and interventions.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes promptly to physicians.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08.2009
Skills
- Disease prevention and Clinical expertise
- Teaching and mentoring strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and multitasking
- Public speaking
- Educational program development
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association, 01/01/26-01/01/28
Accomplishments
Professor of the Year, Fortis College, 2019
Timeline
Facility Nurse Educator
Common Spirit Health
02.2025 - Current
Instructor
Ensign College
09.2024 - 03.2025
Associate Professor of Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
01.2022 - 06.2024
ICU Nurse
Jordan Valley Medical Center, West Campus
01.2022 - 07.2022
Professor of Nursing
Fortis College
01.2022 - 04.2022
Online Professor of Nursing
Fortis College
05.2020 - 12.2022
Professor of Nursing
Fortis College
07.2018 - 05.2020
Research Nurse
PRA Health Sciences
03.2016 - 07.2018
RN
Jordan Valley Medical Center
09.2009 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
American Sentinel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College