Cecily Spicer
Barre
Summary
Professional nurse educator with strong background in clinical practice and instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, patient care, and evidence-based teaching methodologies. Known for fostering collaboration within teams and consistently achieving educational goals. Adaptable and reliable, with focus on student success and professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Educator
Central Vermont Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurses.
RN Floor Nurse
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocold.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Charge Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
RN
Portland VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Vermont State University
Central Vermont12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA08-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver, WA03-2014
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Regulatory guidelines
- Professional development
- Clinical supervision
- Learning styles
Timeline
Nurse Educator
Central Vermont Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2021
RN
Portland VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Vermont State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clark College
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