Chelsy McGowan
Parker,CO
Summary
Dynamic nursing educator with extensive experience at Denver College of Nursing and Arizona College of Nursing, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to enhance learning outcomes through innovative instructional strategies and comprehensive evaluations. Strong collaboration skills foster effective faculty partnerships, driving academic success and optimizing training courses for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Lab Manager
Arizona College of Nursing
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Interviewed, hired and trained simulation lab technicians
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.
- Contributed to accreditation efforts by maintaining thorough documentation of course materials and assessment results.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in lessons.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Director of Simulation
Denver College of Nursing
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering faculty to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered faculty engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Created and implemented student and faculty schedules per quarter
Assistant Professor
Denver College Of Nursing
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitor progress of each student and provide formal evaluation upon completion of Simulation lab and clinicals.
- Liaise with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Identify and assign appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Maintain student attendance records and grades using Canvas.
- Contribute educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Oversee laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO06.2018
Skills
- Class Instruction in Simulation Lab
- Goals and Performance
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Continuing Education
- Evaluations and Assessments
- Academic Advising
- Faculty Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Technology-based learning tools
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Timeline
Nursing Lab Manager
Arizona College of Nursing
04.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Simulation
Denver College of Nursing
04.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Professor
Denver College Of Nursing
05.2021 - 04.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2019
Surgical Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing