Chelsea Broadwater
Nashville,TN
Summary
A hardworking team player, and reliable NICU nurse, focused on going above and beyond to support the team and care for patients. Works well independently and with others in order to ensure the babies get the best care during each shift.
Knowledgeable in fundamentals of nursing and pediatrics with solid background in curriculum development and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student learning outcomes and contribute to academic success through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated expertise in adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and fostering collaborative learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Instructor
Galen College of Nursing
07.2022 - Current
- Course Facilitator for the fundamentals of nursing BSN program.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and share best practices for instructional strategies, resulting in improved lesson plans.
- Designed engaging and relevant assessments to measure student understanding of course material, leading to more accurate evaluations of learning outcomes.
- Mentored students on an individual basis, fostering personal growth and academic improvement.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by seeking feedback from peers and supervisors on teaching practices, incorporating suggestions into future lesson plans for enhanced results.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to accommodate diverse learner needs and styles, ensuring equitable access to education for all students.
- Served on various committees within the school district, contributing expertise towards policies and decisions affecting the educational community as a whole.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, providing timely feedback to help learners achieve academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics for better learning outcomes by implementing interactive group activities.
RN, BSN
TriStar Centennial Women's and Children's Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Admit and assess and care for newborns at a level III, 60 bed NICU
- Administer medication and vaccines along with monitoring peripheral and central access lines in critically ill infants
- Work with MD's and NNP's to develop a care plan in order to carry out the best care for each patient
- Educate parents about proper infant care
- Orient and train new nurses to the unit
- 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 interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers
Nurse Extern
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted nurses with various patient care tasks, such as bathing, ambulating, changing dressings, taking blood sugars, and taking vital signs
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records
Assistant Manager
Schatten Properties
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Assisted the property manager with daily operations
- Managed and recorded monthly residents monthly rent
- Performed as acting manager when manager was out
- Organized and implemented a filing system for previous resident's records
- Assisted in hiring and training new employees
- Communicated with vendors to ensure the property was taken care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Nashville, TN12.2016
Master of Science - Speech, Language, and Audiology Pathology, Psychology
Auburn University of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL12.2005
Skills
- Team player
- Optimist
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Nurse, License number 000220540
- Collaborative learning
- Course planning
Timeline
Faculty Instructor
Galen College of Nursing
07.2022 - Current
RN, BSN
TriStar Centennial Women's and Children's Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2022
Nurse Extern
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager
Schatten Properties
05.2012 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Speech, Language, and Audiology Pathology, Psychology
Auburn University of Montgomery
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
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