Amy Palombini
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Educator with expertise in curriculum development, effective communication, and mentoring. Proven ability to design tailored educational programs that enhance clinical skills and ensure high standards of patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator III
University Hospital
San Antonio
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff and UAPs.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance mentoring program.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive training approaches.
- Assessed learner needs and tailored instructional materials accordingly.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and participant assessments.
- Mentored new educators in curriculum design and teaching strategies.
- Conducted research to stay updated on best practices in nursing education.
- Implemented regular training courses that enabled staff to meet patient care goals and outcome standards.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and tracked staff progress to ensure alignment with educational objectives.
- Created customized lesson modules based on organizational and unit gaps, goals, and strategic planning.
- Assessed staff performance through observation, testing, and evaluation methods.
- Developed and delivered educational programs for nursing staff on current clinical practices.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to professional nurse development.
- Developed assessments such as quizzes and exams designed to evaluate student understanding of course material.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new nurses, providing guidance and support in their transition to the role of medical surgical nurse.
- Mentored numerous faculty members in leadership and professional development.
- Provided feedback to nursing staff on their performance during clinical practice sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Clinical evaluation
- Clinical skills training
- Nursing best practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Gap Analysis & needs assessment
- Adult learning principles
- Patient care standards
- Program & Project management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Presentation skills
- Mentorship facilitation
- Time management abilities
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Managing simulation equipment
- Professional development
Certification
- CMSRN
- NPD-BC
- BLS
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- Top 25 Nurses of San Antonio- 2025 Nominee
- Nursing Excellence Awardee 2015, 2018, 2019
- Leadership Academy 2018
- Supervisor's Academy 2016
Timeline
Nurse Educator III
University Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University