AMY PARKS
Narragansett,RI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Resourceful Nurse Educator offering twenty-year background in nursing education. Accomplished in developing robust nursing programs by working with colleagues to create up-to-date curriculum, lesson plans and course materials. Prepared to bring talent, leadership, and expertise to growing nursing program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Salve Regina University
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
08.2005 - Current
- Extensive experience in classroom, simulation, online and clinical instruction
- Co-chair of the curriculum committee during development of brand new concept based curriculum
- Integrated the Lifespan Respite Grant into the program in order to meet the needs of the community and afford clinical opportunity for students
- Experience with Blackboard and Canvas
- Developed FYE course for implementation of health careers guided pathway
- Developed online IPE course for PTA CEU's.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth.
- Developed curriculum for new nursing courses, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry best practices.
- Maintained currency in nursing practice by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity while fostering a sense of community among learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life clinical scenarios and case studies in lectures.
- Promoted cultural competence among students through inclusion of diverse perspectives within course content and discussions.
- Utilized simulation technology to create realistic learning environments for skill development and competency assessment.
- Assisted in the recruitment of prospective students by representing the nursing program at open houses, information sessions, and campus events.
- Led departmental initiatives aimed at enhancing student retention and success rates within the nursing program.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by preparing documentation, participating in site visits, and addressing recommendations for improvement.
Education
DNP - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2025
MSN, Adult Nurse Practitioner -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI2004
BSN -
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA1998
Skills
- Certified Online Instructor
- Effective and Enthusiastic Classroom Lecturer
- Extensive Simulation Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Didactic and Clinical Experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternity, Mental Health and Capstone/Leadership Nursing
- Leadership Abilities
- Project Implementation
- Lecture Development
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Course content development
- Committee involvement
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Effective Communication
Certification
Certificate in Effective Online College Instruction
Association of College and University Educators (2022)
Effective Practices in Teaching Online Certification
Community College of Rhode Island (2021)
Poster Presenter at Improving Health Outcomes through Interprofessional Education and Practice Collaboration
(Spring 2018 Rhode Island College)
Presented “Development of an Online Interdisciplinary Professional Development Course for Healthcare Professionals”
ANCC Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (2006-2011)
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Salve Regina University
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
08.2005 - Current
DNP - Nursing
Rhode Island College
MSN, Adult Nurse Practitioner -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
BSN -
Fitchburg State University