Angela Willis, MS, RNC-OB

Oversee hiring, orienting and mentoring for new full time and adjunct faculty. Provide ongoing feedback and evaluation for faculty. Assist faculty to review and incorporate data to improve course presentation, develop learning activities, improve evaluation methods, and develop instructional technique. Provided input for budget. Support process improvements for campus efficiency and student outcomes.

Managed course instruction in didactic, lab, and clinical settings for multiple subjects including pathophysiology, health assessment, health promotion, fundamentals, maternal child, and pediatric nursing care. Developed learning activities to support curriculum, incorporated evidence based practice, developed assessments, evaluated student outcomes, provided remediation and advising for struggling students, served on admissions and appeal committees. Mentored multiple new faculty. Served on national curriculum advisory committees. Participated in accreditation site visits.

Oversaw all aspects of simulation center including schedule, budget, supplies, and hiring and orienting staff. Collaborated with faculty and national team to provide evidence based simulations and active learning experiences that supported the curriculum.

Conducted all aspects of simulation including: set up and maintenance of equipment, coaching professors with pre-briefing and debriefing techniques, and guiding student learners through scenarios. Provided one on one and group instructional support in hands for learning experiences.

Managed scheduling, equipment maintenance, supply ordering, and instructional activity development of nursing simulation center. Coordinated simulations and lab experience for shared facility with University of Houston Victoria and Wharton County Junior College students. Developed original simulation scenarios.

Developed new course curriculum using Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education guidelines for initial classes of second degree BSN program. Instructed students in classroom, simulation, lab, and clinical setting.

Monitored high risk pregnant clients on outpatient basis. Performed fetal monitoring and limited third trimester ultrasound. Scheduled and supported clients in conjunction with physician undergoing antepartum procedures.

Performed all duties of bedside nursing in busy labor and delivery unit including laboring, assisting with delivery, recovery, preparation for surgical procedures, circulating in operating room, and post anesthesia care. Provided leadership by precepting students and new graduation nurses, serving on committees, and participating in quality improvement projects.

Provided instructional support and supervision of students in the maternal child clinical setting including daily and summative evaluation on clinical performance, hands on instruction at the bedside, and feedback on written clinical assignments.

Provided interactive evidence based classroom instruction with expectant couples to prepare them for the childbirth.

Performed patient assessment and education for busy ob/gyn office. Managed procedure scheduling and assisted with insurance verification.

Performed patient assessment and education. Managed procedure scheduling and assisted with insurance verification.

Performed patient assessment and education, including allergy testing and treatment. Managed procedure scheduling, equipment maintenance, and supply ordering. Assisted with insurance verification.

Performed bedside nursing care in busy labor and delivery unit.