Candace Meyer
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Dynamic nursing instructor with a background in nursing education, skilled in seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with hands-on practice to elevate student learning outcomes. Proven track record of excellence in classroom management and student mentorship, dedicated to cultivating a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Passionate about empowering future healthcare professionals through innovative teaching methods and personalized guidance. Committed to fostering academic success and professional growth among nursing students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Chamberlain University
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
- Offered documented feedback and remediation to students, ensuring they meet course outcomes. Communicate up-to-date information about clinical policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated scholarship through teaching, discovery, application, or integration. Keep course materials current, apply evidence-based teaching principles, and welcome peer review and self-reflection.
Student Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided instruction, remediation and evaluation in didactic and clinical learning concepts, including patient care simulations.
- Demonstrated current, detailed, accurate knowledge of concepts tested by the NCLEX-RN, as well as current nursing practice, to provide academic support.
- Demonstrated current, detailed, and accurate knowledge of University programs and accurately communicated academic policies and regulations to students.
- Communicated and documented students' academic progress to academic leadership.
- Prepared and maintained labs and simulated patient care environments with equipment, supplies, media, computers, and materials needed to replicate virtual healthcare settings.
- Coordinated and supervised students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives and provide individual oversight to students for practice and/or remediation on technical skills as requested by faculty and students.
Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
04.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive care to patients daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Demonstrated leadership through the role of team lead.
- Collaborated with all members of the health care team to provide safe, quality care for patients.
- Trained and mentored new nurses in nursing care standards, hospital policies, and protocols to help them succeed in the nursing field.
- Participated in a nursing acuity committee to promote patient safety.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL01.2019
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - undefined
University Of St. Francis
Joliet, IL01.2012
Skills
- Effective relationship management
- Mentoring individuals
- Strategic development
- Effective strategic decision-making
- Effective time management
- Team collaboration
- Analytical problem solving
- Detail-oriented approach
- Flexible problem-solving
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Chamberlain University
07.2023 - Current
Student Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University
02.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
04.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - undefined
University Of St. Francis
Master Of Science In Nursing - Education
Chamberlain University
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