Experienced nurse educator with more than 30 years of diverse healthcare experience. Passion for training
and educating future nursing professionals. Skilled in team management and preference for leading by example. Informed on North Carolina Board of Nursing Rules, accreditation requirements, evidence-based practice, importance of community relationships and affiliations. Strong commitment to nursing education at every level. To provide result-oriented visionary leadership with an innovative attitude that will support quality education and growth of the Nursing Programs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2015 - Current
Course Coordinator
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2008 - Current
NUR 111 and NUR 112
Faculty for NUR 211
Lead faculty instructor for NUR 111, NUR 112, and NUR 211(fundamentals to advance medical surgical nursing)
Instructed students in the classroom, lab, and clinical
Implemented evidence-based teaching and developed cultural care competence
Collaborated with ADN faculty to develop curricula that ensures all students develop necessary nursing competencies
Led a clinical group of eight students on a trauma/medical surgical floor, responsible for basic and advanced patient care, medication administration (PO, SQ, IM, trach, chest tube care, PICC, and IV), performing procedures, nursing assessment, and nursing diagnosis
Accomplishments
Procured grant for Nurse Tutor to help with retention of students
Nursing/RN
William Peace University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Nursing Clinical Site Development DEU
Advisory Boards
NC Central University’s Nursing Advisory Board, to BSN Advisory Board
Department Head
WakeMed Emergency Room
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2017 - 01.2018
Nursing
Operate the ADN Program including budget planning and implementation
Collaborate with student services staff and nursing faculty to develop and implement admission standards for nursing students (e.g., BIO classes, NA I criteria)
Review and implement articulation and affiliation agreements including the development of insurance verification process
Perform supervisory functions including the hiring of new faculty, completing performance evaluations and assisting with teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling events
Support current students to ensure success and resolve conflicts involving school or personal stressors
Ensure compliance with accrediting agencies (NCBON, ACEN, and SACS)
Draft annual reports for NCBON and the Dean of the Perry Health Sciences Campus
Promote the college by participating in community and state meetings and developing partnerships with educational institutions (e.g., Winston Salem State RIBN, NCBON conference at Wake Tech)
Created a Dedicated Education Unit (WakeMed) through AHEC Grant
Accomplishments
North Carolina Board of Nursing: Elected 2019-2022 to serve as RN- ADN/Diploma Nurse Educator
Vice Chair of the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Wrote an Application for establishment of new LPN program (submitted to NCBON for vote 5/27/21)
Successfully guided faculty through ACEN re-accreditation process and NCBON Full Approval
Grant Received, : Nursing Clinical Site Development Dedicated Educational Unit (DEU)
Grant Continuation Received, Supervised shifts and completed patient care assignments
Served as preceptor for new nurses to the emergency room
Maintained certifications, which included TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS
Certified to help perform and interview rape crisis patients
Health Clinic Nurse
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
Apex, North Carolina
01.2000 - 01.2008
Directed and conducted the recruitment, hiring, and training of healthcare personnel
Conducted fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, and authorizing expenditures for the health clinic
Established work schedules and assignments for nursing staff, according to workload and space
Maintained open communication among principal, medical director, and faculty by attending and conducting meetings
Reviewed and analyzed facility activities and collected data to aid planning and risk management
Planned and implemented programs and services in a health clinic, including training and service coordination (e.g., flu clinic, immunization clinic, and eye and hearing screening)
Preceptor UNC-CH, School of Nursing
Developed preceptor program for students from the University of Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Served as preceptor for 14- and 24-month educational accelerated nursing students in community health
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health & Hospitals, WakeMed Emergency Room
Cary, North Carolina
01.1989 - 01.1999
WakeMed Clinics
Raleigh, NC
Worked as a member of the orthopedic and medical surgical departments
Served diverse populations from low socioeconomic backgrounds
Developed cultural competencies to provide patient-centered care to all populations
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Duquesne University
01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
01.2010
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent’s School of Nursing and Lourdes College
01.2008
Diploma - Nursing
01.1989
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
American Nurses Association (ANA) National League for Nursing (NLN)
North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council (NCADN)
Interests
RESEARCH INTERESTS
, Nursing Practice Act: Nursing regulation
Student retention
Design of educational strategies to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom, lab, and clinic
Utilization of an interdisciplinary focus in the delivery of nursing education
Implementation of the RN to BSN program
Concept Base Curriculum/Clinical
Certified Health Science/Nursing Assistant Educator at Wake County Public Schools and Wake Technical Community CollegeCertified Health Science/Nursing Assistant Educator at Wake County Public Schools and Wake Technical Community College