Cassandra Land, PhD
Ruston,LA
Summary
Registered nurse with 18 years of experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, corporate, higher education, and remote. Recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Experienced in women's health education, curriculum development, item writing, and student mentoring. Excel in communication, leadership, and critical thinking, ensuring effective teaching and positive learning environments for nursing students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Skills and Simulation Labs/Instructor
Grambling State University
08.2022 - Current
- Plan and implement teaching and learning strategies
- Conduct formal and informal evaluations of students' progress
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and environment in labs
- Didactic instructor for women's health course
- Member of curriculum, evaluation, policy, search, admissions, and BS in public health committees
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Didactic and clinical instructor for women's health course
- Lecturer for fundamentals, health assessment, and pharmacology courses
- Chair of curriculum committee
- Member of evaluation, policy, search, and admissions committees
- Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Provided feedback on student projects during office hours or via email correspondence.
- Edited course materials such as syllabi or lecture notes prior to their distribution.
Nurse Investigator COVID-19
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2020 - 02.2022
- First point of contact to COVID-19 positive individuals
- Perform case interviews and initial health risk assessment using guidance and protocols from CDC
- Provide clinical advice to cases and contacts as directed by protocols and procedures
Graduate Teacher's Assistant (Online)
University of Texas at Tyler
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Graded discussions and assignments for 2 MSN courses: Translational Science and Health Policy for Population health
- Courses entail answering clinical questions by critical appraisal of research and exploring theoretical and ethical issues and exploring the reciprocity between healthcare policies and population health
Content Developer NCLEX
Pearson VUE
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Facilitate item writing and review panels of nurses (SME) of USA and Canada on behalf of NCSBN
- Revise and reference items written by SME to ensure items are current, accurate, and legally defensible and ready for pretest on exam
- Participate in early stages of research and development of Next Generation NCLEX
Telephonic Triage RN
Medcor
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Assess workplace injuries telephonically using dual screens and algorithms to offer care recommendations based on symptoms reported by client
Patient Educator
UnitedHealth Group
Rosemont, IL
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided care to pregnant clients in their homes.
- IV administration, 17P injections, ondansetron
- Diabetic, preterm labor, and self-care education
RN Case Manager
Greatland Home Health
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff RN
Ouachita County Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2013
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, postpartum, and nursery
- Shift leader and preceptor
Staff RN/Weekend Supervisor
Hillsboro Manor Life Care Center
04.2007 - 02.2008
- Medication and wound care
- Supervise employees and made staffing assignments
Staff RN
Medical Center of South Arkansas
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Shift leader and preceptor
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2021
Master of Science - Nursing - Nurse Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12-2005
Skills
- Content Development
- Student Mentoring
- Simulation training
- Supervising students
- Managing simulation equipment
- Teaching strategies
- Mentoring proficiency
- Nursing instruction
- Online Teaching
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Learning objectives
- Adult learning
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
Certification
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association (AHA)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid, USA National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Designing Your Online Course, Quality Matters (QM)
- Applying the QM Rubric, Quality Matters (QM)
- Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment, Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)
- ATI Champion, Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
- Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Active, Compact
- Illinois, Inactive
- California, Inactive
- New York, Inactive
Timeline
Director of Skills and Simulation Labs/Instructor
Grambling State University
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor
Grambling State University
08.2021 - 07.2022
Nurse Investigator COVID-19
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2020 - 02.2022
Graduate Teacher's Assistant (Online)
University of Texas at Tyler
12.2018 - 04.2021
Content Developer NCLEX
Pearson VUE
08.2016 - 12.2019
Patient Educator
UnitedHealth Group
03.2015 - 12.2015
RN Case Manager
Greatland Home Health
01.2015 - 12.2015
Telephonic Triage RN
Medcor
11.2013 - 08.2016
Staff RN
Ouachita County Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2013
Staff RN/Weekend Supervisor
Hillsboro Manor Life Care Center
04.2007 - 02.2008
Staff RN
Medical Center of South Arkansas
04.2006 - 04.2007
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Master of Science - Nursing - Nurse Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
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