Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to assisting nurses and healthcare professionals with building skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Education Specialist, Physician Enterprise
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2018 - Current
Developed and managed individualized onboarding process for new hires across 62 clinical sites
Created and delivered in-person and virtual training sessions to ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promoting continuous improvement in workplace and environmental practices
Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop blended learning, eLearning courses, in-person training programs, and workshops aimed at improving efficiency, increasing patient satisfaction scores, increasing patient safety, and enhancing associate retention
Reviewed existing programs periodically and as needed to ensure contents evolved with business needs, ensuring that training complied with regulations and standards.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making, and patient health teaching.
Managed compliance efforts, reporting, and audits.
Drove optimization of regulatory risk management, control testing, and process improvements.
Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and the audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
Delivered and tracked program training for associates and supervisors to safeguard continuing business relationships.
Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
07.2015 - 10.2018
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Education Specialist, University Hospital
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2015 - 08.2018
Provided clinical teaching and supervision for approximately 250 associates to improve patient safety, streamline processes, and improve patient satisfaction scores
Delivered and coordinated in-service and educational meetings to disseminate information on company policy changes, procedure updates, and new equipment
Managed and evaluated onboarding process and orientation programs for clinical personnel across various disciplines
Initiated clinical skills development programs within parameters of established clinical and preceptorship models; monitoring trends and implementing educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies ,and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
01.2011 - 12.2014
Offered mentoring, teaching, and learning experiences to support the growth of new and experienced nurses on the patient care unit.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on themedical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN
12.2010
Skills
Learning Programs
Curriculum Development
Clinical Development
Risk Management
Small Group Instruction
Clinical Instruction
Patient Safety
Virtual Learning Management
Orientation and Onboarding
Training Method Development
Data Organization
Project Management
Timeline
Lead Clinical Education Specialist, Physician Enterprise
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Education Specialist, University Hospital
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
07.2015 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
01.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
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