Cheryl Carlsen
Registered Nurse
Taunton,MA
Summary
Driven Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 15-year background in nursing and education to growing organization. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Health Assisting Instructor
Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School
09.2006 - Current
- Responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, leading and moderating classroom discussions, administering and grading examinations
- Teaching clinical skills to students in the lab and in long-term and acute care settings
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Substitute School Nurse
Regional Technical High School
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1400 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Bristol, Regional Technical High School
Plymouth
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Morton Hospital And Medical Center
09.1993 - 02.2008
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult,and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Skills
- Supervising students
Accomplishments
- Staff Registered Nurse on a 36 bed medical floor
- Morton Hospital Medical Center
- Taunton, MA
- Certification
- BLS Instructor 10/13
- Vocational-Technical Teacher with professional status since March 2010 in Health Assisting
- Committees
- Massachusetts Teachers Association
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) advisor
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Health Assisting Instructor
Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School
09.2006 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Bristol, Regional Technical High School
09.2006 - 06.2009
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Morton Hospital And Medical Center
09.1993 - 02.2008
Substitute School Nurse
Regional Technical High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
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