Chanel Owens
Little Rock,United States
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 7 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for a wide variety of healthcare professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. I am passionate about delivering education that not only informs but stimulates the mind of the learner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during endoscopy procedures.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of endoscopy findings for timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and protocols for consistent quality improvement within the facility's Endoscopy Unit.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives pertaining to endoscopic services, leading to continuous improvements in patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in ongoing cross-training initiatives including radiology to expand skill sets and provide support across various functions within the nursing team.
Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Lead RN
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Primary content development specialist for Workplace Violence Prevention Program including policy and protocol creation and implementation.
- Primary content development specialist for Workplace Violence Prevention Program education content including, online courses, in person learning, workshops, course aides including participant, facilitator guides, and classroom materials.
- Collaborated with leadership and primary stakeholders in the creation, implementation, and role of a Behavioral Emergency Response Team within the organization.
- Lead registered nurse for Behavioral Emergency Response Team which included the scheduling, training, and educating team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for gap analysis and quality indicators to help determine a vision for the Behavioral Response Team within the organization.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Created and coordinated nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Lead responder for behavioral emergencies in the inpatient setting.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control, and de-escalate situations.
Curriculum Development Specialist/RN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and integrating innovative instructional strategies.
- Increased student engagement by designing interactive and diverse learning materials that catered to various learning styles.
- Streamlined the curriculum development process through effective project management, ensuring timely completion of all projects.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing curricula, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary updates.
- Facilitated open communication channels among departments during the curriculum planning process, encouraging collaboration and unified decision-making efforts.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication with all stakeholders involved in curriculum development, promoting a shared vision for student success.
- Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Perinatal
Baptist Health-Springhill
12.2016 - 02.2021
- Perinatal registered nurse serving postpartum, antepartum, gynecology, and well newborn populations.
- Enhanced patient and family satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration and task completion processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery including National Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse Inpatient High Risk Perinatal
University of Arkansas for Medical Science
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Perinatal registered nurse serving high risk postpartum, antepartum, gynecology, and well newborn populations.
- Enhanced patient and family satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration and task completion processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery including National Certification in Maternal Infant Nursing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Created nursing simulation activities, led evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2016
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Microsoft Office
- Google Office
- Blackboard Learning Platform
- Adobe
- Learning Management System content development
- Learn on Demand
- Captivate
- Clinical Education
- Conflict resolution
Hobbies and Interests
- My family is my greatest interest and love
- Travel
- Community Service
- Faith
Projects
Stroke Awareness, 06/2019, Community Education Project through St.Mark's Episcopal Church
Certification
- Maternal Infant and Newborn Nursing - National Certification Corporation
Accolades
Nurse of the Month (07/2016)
Daisy Award Nominee (2016)
Nurse Educator of the Year for the State of Arkansas (2019)
Compassionate Nursing Award for the State Of Arkansas Finalist (2022)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
10.2022 - Current
Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Lead RN
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Inpatient Perinatal
Baptist Health-Springhill
12.2016 - 02.2021
Curriculum Development Specialist/RN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10.2016 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Inpatient High Risk Perinatal
University of Arkansas for Medical Science
09.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
- Maternal Infant and Newborn Nursing - National Certification Corporation
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