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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Brandi Stanley, PhD, RN, FCN, CHSE

OKLAHOMA CITY,OK

Summary

Innovative nursing educator with a strong foundation in simulation, curriculum design, and research, committed to creating impactful educational experiences. Adept at leveraging technology to enhance student learning and user engagement, with proven expertise in mental health nursing, simulation-based education, assessment design and analysis, instructional development, and professional identity formation.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor

Oklahoma City University
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated, designed content, and delivered multiple courses at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels of education, including Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Research, Health Assessment, Assessment and Evaluation of Educational Effectiveness. Nutrition, and Curriculum Development in Nursing Education
  • Used simulation in the classroom and the simulation center to enhance student knowledge and skill acquisition
  • Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
  • Integrated technology to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Supervised dissertational research for PhD and DNP candidates
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
  • Coordinated all testing for the undergraduate program.
  • Trained and mentored new faculty on best practices in NCLEX-style item writing, the use of the Examsoft platform, how to analyze exam statistics, and all other aspects of testing.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Supervised clinical experiences and rotations of students in Foundations, Mental Health, and Leadership.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Oklahoma City University
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated the Mental Health Nursing course, Health Assessment course, and clinicals/labs as assigned.
  • Designed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Evaluated student performance through observation, tests, quizzes, and assignments.
  • Addressed student concerns and questions, providing academic and professional support.
  • Participated in faculty meetings and committees, contributing to program development.
  • Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
  • Reviewed textbooks, journals, articles, case studies, and other materials relevant to medical education.

Charge Nurse

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
  • Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Served on the nurse practice council developing policy at the local and System level for SSM Health
  • Assisted in organizing the SSM Health nursing symposium for dissemination of research
  • Presented as a key-note speaker at the nursing symposium on creating organziational support for nurses returning to practice
  • Authored a presentation on behalf of infections control on the clinical relevance of catheter tip culturing

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, Oklahoma
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Mentored students to help them develop their clinical skillset.
  • Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to design and deliver course curriculum and syllabus in the mental health course
  • Supervised student clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols.
  • Frequently provided educational lectures to students.
  • Assisted with testing and measurement of student performance.

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided direct patient care in an Emergency Department setting
  • Participated in educational opportunities to become ACLS and PALS certified
  • Processed and filed documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Psychiatric Staff Nurse

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery to patients.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all psychiatric patients by adhering to safety regulations at all times.
  • Promoted to Charge Nurse on same unit

Staff Nurse

Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
07.1992 - 09.1992
  • Oriented to the Cardiac Step Down Unit
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
  • Provided direct patient care to patients experiencing a variety of cardiac conditions

Staff Nurse

Glenbeigh Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
03.1992 - 07.1992
  • Provided direct patient care to adolescents and adults experiencing alterations in mental health
  • Provided direct patient care to adults suffering from substance use disorders
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Psychiatric Technician

Bethany General Hospital and Pavilion
Bethany, OK
01.1989 - 06.1991
  • Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
  • Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
  • Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
  • Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.

Education

Ph.D. - Nursing Educaiton

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
07-2022

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City
05-1991

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Mentoring faculty
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Innovative instructional design
  • Background in research
  • Educational assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Course design
  • Simulation

Affiliations

  • Mother of 8 grown children, Grandmother of 8
  • Swimming 1 mile a day 5 days a week
  • Fair-isle knitting
  • Bible study fellowship international online group leader
  • Owned by 3 cats

Accomplishments

August 22, 2024 Published article on Using contemplative activities in course design to impart caring values - Educational Innovation

Journal of Nursing Education (JNE) https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20240429-01

Spring of 2024 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Award for Distinguished Achievement in Innovation of Teaching and Learning

The Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Innovation of Teaching and Learning honors a faculty member whose contribution to the innovation of teaching and learning (particularly in regards to the successful integration of technology to supplement the learning environment) is deemed to be exemplary. Award Criteria includes: originality, impact, and practicality

Fall 2023 Daisy Award Winner Extraordinary Nursing faculty

Nominated by a faculty member and student https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/brandi-stanley

Summer 2023 Presidential Fellowship Award winner - Funding for development of an opioid overdose simulation scenario

May 2022 - Published dissertation Mental health nurses’ experiences of Transpersonal Caring Moments with patients in psychiatric inpatient settings: A phenomenological study

Spring 2022 - Academic Excellence PhD Student award

Spring 2022 - Star Award Student who perseveres and demonstrates tenacity; attends classes, arrives on time, displays respect, and participates in activities. The student who has many responsibilities outside of school yet continues to make excellent progress toward the goal of finishing a degree in nursing.

Spring 2022 - Outstanding Service Award

May 2022 - Francine Weatherby Memorial Scholarship Sigma Theta Tau

Summer 2021 - Watson Caring Science institute Circle of caring science - senior scholar

May 2018 - published masters' thesis Nurses returning to practice after an extended career break: A Narrative Study

Certification

  • RN licensure in the state of Oklahoma 1994-present
  • BLS certification
  • Faith Community Nursing certification Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing
  • Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator - Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Oklahoma City University
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Assistant Professor

Oklahoma City University
01.2020 - 01.2023

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Oklahoma Baptist University
01.2018 - 01.2020

Charge Nurse

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
08.2016 - 08.2020

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

Norman Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2016

Psychiatric Staff Nurse

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
12.2015 - 08.2016

Staff Nurse

Mother Frances Hospital
07.1992 - 09.1992

Staff Nurse

Glenbeigh Hospital
03.1992 - 07.1992

Psychiatric Technician

Bethany General Hospital and Pavilion
01.1989 - 06.1991

Ph.D. - Nursing Educaiton

Oklahoma City University

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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