Connie F. Drury
Scott City,Missouri
Summary
Experienced Nursing Educator and Administrator with a strong background in leading academic programs and enhancing nursing education. Over 15 years of experience with a proven track record in faculty recruitment, curriculum development, and student outcomes management. Expertise lies in fostering environments that promote student success and implementing evidence-based practices. Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills have contributed to the advancement of nursing education standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Education Specialist
Mercy Southeast
06.2024 - Current
- Provide orientation for nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Develop and present education that addresses policies and processes of the organization.
- Create engaging educational experiences tailored to the needs of new and experienced nursing staff.
- Provide didactic and skills education for unexperienced patient care aides and technicians.
Chair of Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Directed administration of BSN, RN-to-BSN and FNP educational programs.
- Instructed on foundational nursing principles and pharmacological basics.
- Coordinated curriculum review and revisions.
- Served on various college and departmental committees.
- Managed scheduling for diverse nursing programs including BSN, RN-to-BSN, and FNP.
- Assisted in the recruitment and hiring process for new faculty and staff.
- Managed nursing department budgeting processes.
- Served as an intermediary between administration, faculty and students.
Director of Nursing
Shawnee Community College
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Program administrator for LPN and associate degree nursing programs.
- Taught mental health, healthcare diversity, and introduction to nursing courses.
- Oversaw faculty recruitment, curriculum revisions, policy formation, and program evaluation.
- Scheduled nursing classes based on recommendations from faculty members.
- Guided faculty in achieving program accreditation.
- Addressed student and faculty concerns.
Associate Professor
Chamberlain University
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated Adult Health I and Adult Health II courses in a Bachelors of Science Nursing Program.
- Taught nursing assessment, skills, and adult medical-surgical courses.
- Collaborated with adjunct nursing faculty to enhance student clinical experiences.
- Served on Clinical Excellence Committee, Curriculum Advisory Team, All-Hands Committee, and Academic Huddle.
Nursing Faculty
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Science
07.2006 - 06.2017
- Facilitated instruction for both classroom and blended learning environments covering topics such as human diversity, evidence-based practice, medical-surgical nursing, and pharmacology.
- Chaired and served on multiple committees within the college.
- Contributed to program/college assessment and accreditation process.
- Faculty advisor for nursing students
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12-2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-1991
Skills
- Innovative teaching strategies
- Evidence-based practice
- Student outcomes management
- Curriculum development
- Team building
- Budget management
- Conflict resolution
- Accreditation standards
- Innovative teaching strategies
- Evidence-based practice
- Student outcomes management
Accomplishments
Speaker
Southeast Missouri Nursing Conference 2016
March 11, 2016
Topic: Spirituality in Nursing
Speaker:
1st Southeast Missouri Educators’ Conference
October 9, 2015
Topic: Student-to-Student Mentoring
Publication
Drury, C. & Hunter, J. (2016). The hole in holistic patient care. Open Journal of Nursing, 6, 776-792. doi:10.4236/ojn.2016.69078
Timeline
Clinical Education Specialist
Mercy Southeast
06.2024 - Current
Chair of Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2021 - 05.2025
Director of Nursing
Shawnee Community College
06.2018 - 06.2021
Associate Professor
Chamberlain University
06.2017 - 05.2018
Nursing Faculty
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Science
07.2006 - 06.2017
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
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