Andrea Pecukaitis, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, NPD
Nursing Education
ARNOLD (ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY), MD 21012,MD
Summary
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
29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Nurse Education Specialist
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for clinical competency and professional development of over 150 new graduate nurses a year, as well as organization-wide education initiatives.
- Facilitate New Graduate Nurse Residency Program to include teaching: delegation, telemetry/dysrhythmia training, code management simulations, diversity and inclusion, escape room activities, serious gaming, mindfulness, SBAR communication, and various hands-on skills.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student or group.
- Facilitated and guided the new graduate nurses with their Nurse Residency evidence-based practice projects.
- Primary Nurse Planner for MNA Contact Hours for educational activities.
- Led and completed the MNA Contact Hour renewal document.
- Co- chair of the Clinical Practice Council for organization-wide policy review and revisions.
- Collaborated with unit based nurse educators to implement best practices to enhance clinical staff learning.
- Facilitate organization-wide education and competency for staff including: yearly competencies, de-escalation training and simulation, blood culture draw education, telemetry/dysrhythmia training, and nursing service orientation to all new hires.
- Managed learning management system (LMS), identified educational needs and coordinated training sessions
- Served as a clinical liaison between laboratory and clinical staff
- Lead for the Nursing Mentorship Program for improved nurse graduate engagement and retention.
- Identify trends in healthcare, nursing practice and nursing professional development practice, evolving practice changes and requirements, new information technologies and rapidly expanding evidence-based practice in order to tailor education across all service lines.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for clinical competency and professional development for over150 emergency department staff.
- Identify trends in healthcare, evolving practice changes and requirements, new information technologies and rapidly expanding evidence-based practice in order to tailor education for the ED.
- Responsible for onboarding, clinical competency and professional development of new graduate nurses in the emergency department
- Created and implemented the Emergency Bridge program for new graduate nurses with interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Co-chaired the organizational-wide Stroke committee for improving stroke care delivery and throughput of stroke patients in the ED.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost staff learning.
- Directly cared for patients at least 24-48 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Strived to continuously update educational strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student or group.
- Facilitated and guided the new graduate nurses with their ED Nurse Residency evidence-based practice projects.
- Facilitate organization-wide education and competency for staff including: de-escalation training simulation, code response simulations and telemetry/dysrhythmia training.
- Managed learning management system (LMS), identified educational needs and coordinated training sessions
- Assessed experienced and new graduate nurses knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coached underperforming new graduate nurses to help meet clinical objectives.
- Monitored progress of all new hires to include new graduate nurses and provided summative and formal evaluations throughout orientation.
Nursing Director - Behavioral Health/Medical Unit
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
Washington, DC
07.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
04.2009 - 08.2019
Clinical Instructor
George Washington University
Washington, DC
06.2017 - 07.2018
Nurse Educator
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Room
Washington, DC
10.2015 - 07.2018
Forensic Nurse Examiner
DC Forensic Nurse Examiner Program
Washington, DC
05.2011 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse - Travel
America Mobile Health
01.2008 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse - Travel
Cross Country Travel Corp
08.2006 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse - Travel
Clinical One
08.2006 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola , FL
08.2004 - 08.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
08.2001 - 08.2001
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL 08.1999 - 08.2001
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL 08.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 10.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 09.2019 - 06.2022
Skills
Mentoring proficiency
Student outcomes management
Managing simulation equipment
Quality assurance maintenance
Learning Management Systems
Student evaluations
Clinical instruction
Small and Large Group Instruction
One-on-one Instruction
Active Listening
Teambuilding
Communication
Simulation Skills
Curriculum Development
Certification
NPD - BC (Nursing Professional Development
Clinical and Professional Expertise
- Emergency/Trauma
- Critical Care (Trauma, Medical-Surgical, CVICU)
- Medical-Surgical
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Education/Nursing Professional Development
Professional Presentations
Hermousa, B., Pecukaitis, A., Perrotta, M., & Carillon, S. (2018). Simulation in Nursing Orientation. Poster presentation at the Association for Nursing Professional Development Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL (July 2018).
Timeline
TCRN (Trauma Certified Nurse)
08-2021
NPD - BC (Nursing Professional Development
08-2020
Clinical Nurse Education Specialist
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
09.2019 - 06.2022
Nursing Director - Behavioral Health/Medical Unit
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
07.2018 - 08.2019
CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
10-2017
Clinical Instructor
George Washington University
06.2017 - 07.2018
CPI Instructor (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - Instructor ID: 1110368
08-2016
Nurse Educator
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Room
10.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
10.2015 - 12.2016
Forensic Nurse Examiner
DC Forensic Nurse Examiner Program
05.2011 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
04.2009 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse - Travel
America Mobile Health
01.2008 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse - Travel
Cross Country Travel Corp
08.2006 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse - Travel
Clinical One
08.2006 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2006
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Supprot)
01-2004
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Pensacola State College
08.2002 - 08.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Hospital
08.2001 - 08.2001
BLS (Basic Lifesaving Skill)
01-2001
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pensacola State College
08.1999 - 08.2001