Cheryl Cipriano
San Diego,CA
Summary
Over 21 yrs Nursing Experience. Taught classroom, and Clinical Nursing instruction full-time at all levels of Nursing, including Hybrid and Online Nursing classes. Specialty areas of Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatric and Psychatric Mental Health. Taught Pharmacology, Role Development, Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, Psychology, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Process all Blocks,experienced Block Coordinator, lead classroom Instructor, Assistant Coordinator, Clinical Learning Activities (CLA's), Skills Lab and Simulations for all levels, Developed Course Syllabi and Curriculum for RN and LPN Programs.
Committed Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in clinical supervision, curriculum development, and student assessment. Excel at communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self Employed Services
Scottsdale, Arizona
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Counseled patients on how to manage their illness or condition at home.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to physician's orders.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained a clean environment in the patient's room while adhering to infection control protocols.
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Maricopa Community College District
Scottsdale, USA
03.2000 - 03.2021
- Over 21 yrs Nursing Experience
- Taught classroom, and Clinical Nursing instruction at all levels of Nursing, including Hybrid and Online Nursing classes.
- Specialty areas of Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatric and Psychatric Mental Health.
- Taught Pharmacology, Role Development, Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, Psychology, Nursing Assistant, and Nursing Process.
- Experienced classroom Instructor, Assistant Coordinator, Clinical Learning Activities (CLA's), Skills Lab and Simulations for all levels
- Developed Course Syllabi and Curriculum for RN and LPN Programs
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.1995 - 03.2000
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.
- Instructed newly hired nurses on policies and procedures specific to the Oncology Unit.
Education
Master's degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-1995
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ12-1980
Skills
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Hospice care
- Case management
- Curriculum development
- Simulation facilitation
- Ambulatory care nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Healthcare technology
- Clinical decision making
- Legal aspects of nursing
- Nursing process
- Emergency nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Teaching strategies
- Health promotion
- Clinical supervision
- Healthcare policy
- Disease prevention
- Community health nursing
- Ethical considerations
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Oncology nursing
- Palliative care nursing
- Home health nursing
- Clinical expertise
- Anatomy and physiology
- Evidence-based practice
- Pharmacology
- Geriatric nursing
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Student evaluation
- Pediatric nursing
- Maternal-child nursing
Certification
- Certified Nurse Educator
- Registered Nurse California
- Registered Nurse Arizona 2025
- Healthcare Orovider CPR/AED
Nursinglicenses
RN, 12/01/26, CA
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Self Employed Services
03.2021 - 01.2023
Full-time Nursing Faculty
Maricopa Community College District
03.2000 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
01.1995 - 03.2000
Master's degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College