Austin A. Wiseman MSN, RN, CNE, CNE-cl

• Test students on class material that has been presented in courses and clinical

• Instruct students in Nursing concepts through clear, informative lectures.

• Developed guides and course materials that would reiterate lecture information and assist students in their study.

• Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion

• Assess students’ knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.

• Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.

• Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.

• Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.

• Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
• Evaluated information about classes and students to uncover deficiencies and devise improvement plans
• Developed guides and course materials focused on reinforcing lecture information and helping students learn
• Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic problems
• Identified new resources online to use in tandem with traditional course material
• Maintained 10+ office hours per semester for students to discuss grades and ask questions
• Developed engaging and informative lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities to help students grasp complex concepts
• Evaluated student progress in learning course material by using tests and quizzes
• Used various teaching methods to teach students Nursing Concepts/fundamentals subject matter
• Experience in teaching the following nursing courses:
• Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
• Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within medical/surgical specialty to serve as informational resource to students.
• Demonstrated appropriate use of equipment such as vital sign machine and electronic medication pumps and provided operational guidance to junior nurses.
• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
• Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.

Nursing Fundamentals - 6 years (current)

• Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
• Prepared and administered examinations to test student skills.
• Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing intravenous (IV) insertion and nasogastric (NG) tube insertion techniques.
• Oversee laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
• Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments and feedback weekly
• Coordinated with clinical sites to develop and coordinate student assignments.
• Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical requirements.
• Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on pharmacology, nursing skills, pathophysiology, and fundamentals.
• Fundamentals
• Clinical - 6.5 years (current)
• Pathophysiology - 1 semester
• Nursing skills - 2 semesters
• Pharmacology - 1 year (current)
• Pharmacology lab - 6 months
• Health assessment with lab - 1 semester

• Insert and remove IV catheters
• Delivered information regarding IV care to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
• Educated patients and the public on the benefits of IV and cryotherapies.
• Documented all therapies, including IV and injections to keep patient charts up-to-date.
• Administered intramuscular, subcutaneous, and
  IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

• Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program via BARD initiative to decrease incidence of CLABSI rates. Became unit champion.

• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

• Performance of routine assessments on all patients daily.

• Experience with implementing total patient care through covering 5 high acuity patients per shift.

• Supervised staff during BARD training; performed return demonstrations and education as needed.

• Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, asthma, cancer, and pain.

• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure; appropriate actions taken if needed.

• Experience in blood transfusion processes.

• Partners with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

• Tested glucose and administered injections.

• Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

• Deliver high-quality and compassionate care to low-income patient community

• Supervise 7 other employees, participate in recruiting and hiring, manage employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

• Monitor grant budget to ensure financial objectives are met.

• Provided necessary health education training for patients, other TVFC program providers, and new staff members

• Prepare for DSHS reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.

• Maintaining immunizations clinic within DSHS requirements

• Educate staff on needed training and important updates on new vaccine information

• Driver of mobile immunization clinic to various community health fairs and events

• Administered vaccinations to appropriate age groups as needed

• Maintained patient confidentiality

• Actively participated in community outreach events related to vaccine preventable diseases and new emerging vaccine recommendations

• Educated patients and their families about vaccine preventable diseases to help promote compliance with vaccine schedule

• Delivered high-quality and compassionate care to low-income patient community.

• Assisted with other departments including communicable diseases, Tuberculosis, and refugee programs

• Mentor nursing students and high school interns

• Left position to work at Dell Children's hospital; returned 11/2014

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

• Administered IV therapy and medications

• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

• Provided care to patients presenting with respiratory illnesses, infectious diseases, and general medical/surgical complications

• Provided necessary health education training for patients.

• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 4-5 high acuity patients per shift.

• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.

• Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

• Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

• Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

• Tested glucose and administered injections.

• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

• Administered vaccinations to appropriate age groups as needed

• Maintained patient confidentiality

• Actively participated in community outreach events related to vaccine preventable diseases and new emerging vaccine recommendations

• Educated patients and their families about vaccine preventable diseases to help promote compliance with vaccine schedule

• Delivered high-quality and compassionate care to low-income patient community.

• Assisted with other departments including communicable diseases, tuberculosis, and refugee programs

• Mentor nursing students and high school interns

• Assisted nursing students with understanding concepts related to pathophysiology

• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for orthopedic, gynecology, and oncology patients
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.