Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Head Practical Nursing Program
Pima Community College
04.2023 - Current
Increased department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies.
Developed strong interdepartmental relationships to improve communication and collaboration across the organization.
Implemented staff training programs that enhanced skills and increased overall productivity within the department.
Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
Evaluated employee performance and implemented improvement plans when necessary, resulting in a more skilled and productive workforce.
Introduced data-driven decision-making processes that improved strategic planning within the department.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
Played a critical role in talent acquisition, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new employees to build a strong, diverse team of professionals.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
RN Lead Instructor
Pima Community College
08.2015 - Current
Instruct throughout the curriculum in a subject matters and topics
Intro, Med/Surg, Peds, OB, Critical Care, Trends and Issues in Nursing
Simulation Building and running of simulation
Online, D2L, building experience, and Examsoft use for exams
Clinical coordination of various sites
Lead final semester course, with course building and supervise 2 faculty in this course
Coordinate final preceptorship experience
Helped struggling students with individualized support and tutoring
Modernized approaches by incorporating iPads and social media
Promoted inclusivity and collaborative learning through moderated online and in-class discussions
Developed learning-focused, well-structured environment for students
Advised students on course selections, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns
Evaluated student progress periodically, providing regular feedback and counseling to promote improvement.
RN Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Aspen University
09.2019 - Current
Experience in teaching Pre-Nursing and Nursing courses such as; Microbiology, Bio201, 202, Pathophysiology
Nursing Courses: NRS491 Community Nursing, NRS494 Nursing Research, NRS495 Health Assessment, Community Nursing
Subcommittee member for curriculum building and support for pre-nursing
Create videos for weekly overview and content support for students
Virtual office hours offered to answer any questions during the course.
RN Faculty Instructor
University of Arizona College of Nursing MEPEN Program
08.2019 - 08.2020
Implemented and created Simulation throughout the program
Created content for prelicensure and masters courses for the MEPEN program
Creation of Online course with D2l, use of Exam Soft
Coordinate Skills for fundamentals students, and coordination of clinical
Followed students throughout the program up to graduation
Mentored and followed student's through clinical and preceptorship.
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2018
2001-2010 Worked as a PCT on the Women's Care Unit
2010-2018 Accepted RN Role
Worked as an RN in Med/Surg, Mother/Baby, and with the majority of experience in Pre-Op PACU
Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions and processed discharge paperwork
Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures
Cared for patients each day, receiving and quickly assessing new patients from operating rooms
Administered medications with utmost professionalism and safety, carefully calculating and verifying dosages
Managed follow-up anesthesia care, combining clinical expertise with input from physicians and nursing staff
Maintained continuity of care through proper charting and shift hand-offs
Kept physician, surgeon and other clinical staff updated about patient status
Treated post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and monitored patients for side effects
Documented patient assessments, vital signs and treatment actions in electronic records
Helped surgical team with gowning and gloving before procedures
Assisted with operations by monitoring patient position and vital signs.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing With an Emphasis in Education - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Pheonix, Az
10.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Pheonix, Az
10.2014
Associate of Science and Nursing - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, Az
05.2010
Skills
Coordination Google Drive
D2L Building and experience
Online Course facilitating and Building
ACLS
Basic Life Support
Curriculum Building
Clinical Judgment
Quality Improvement
Nursing staff leadership
Data Collection
Precepting/Mentoring
Experience and proficient in teaching throughout the curriculum
Acute care expertise
Timeline
Department Head Practical Nursing Program
Pima Community College
04.2023 - Current
RN Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Aspen University
09.2019 - Current
RN Faculty Instructor
University of Arizona College of Nursing MEPEN Program
08.2019 - 08.2020
RN Lead Instructor
Pima Community College
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2018
Masters of Science in Nursing With an Emphasis in Education - Nursing