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CATHERINE BROWN

West Paris,ME

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated nursing professional with a passion for education, eager to embark on a fulfilling journey as an online nursing educator. Leveraging a solid foundation in nursing theory and practice, I aim to engage and empower students through innovative online teaching methods. Committed to fostering a dynamic virtual learning environment that cultivates critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and ethical nursing practices. Seeking to contribute to the growth and success of nursing students by delivering high-quality nursing education and mentoring future healthcare leaders. My focus is on alternative learning modalities, bridging the practice gap, and cultivating critical thinking skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Professor

BEAL UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current
  • Develop and deliver engaging nursing lectures, develop and facilitate virtual and in-person discussions, provide timely feedback, and support students' learning journey to more than 20 students at a time.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
  • I utilize various online tools and platforms to enhance virtual learning experience including virtual reality and simulation.
  • Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.

Nurse Preceptor

ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTHCARE
10.2012 - Current
  • Clinical nurse educator for 40+ nurses over 5 years.
  • Skilled Nurse Case Manager for 15-20 home health care patients at a time over 10 years.
  • Assisted with project development and implementation, and supported human resources in the interview process
  • Skilled in complex wound care, medication reconciliation, and patient and staff education
  • Utilize nursing informatics and managing complicated patient situations
  • Supported staff educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.

Charge Nurse

LEDGEVIEW LIVING CENTER, SNF
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Administered medications and treatments to 40+ patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, ME
2010

Skills

  • Utilize learning management systems for student support and Engagement
  • Lesson planning for demonstrating and evaluating nursing skills utilizing aseptic techniques
  • Participate in revision of curriculum design Developed and presented lectures
  • Strong written communication for instruction and feedback
  • Skilled in education and Guidance of staff and students in managing complex patients
  • Collaborating with educators, and Clinical faculty to develop nursing Students
  • Cultivating ethical and professional standards in theoretical and clinical Settings
  • Creating a positive and respectful learning environment and facilitating discussions
  • Proficient in computer technology and Microsoft Office
  • Strong pharmacology background
  • Employee of the Year, 2019

Timeline

Associate Professor

BEAL UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current

Nurse Preceptor

ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTHCARE
10.2012 - Current

Charge Nurse

LEDGEVIEW LIVING CENTER, SNF
01.2010 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kaplan University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maine College of Health Professions

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