Crystal Sanchez
Albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at the University of New Mexico, excelling in curriculum development and academic advisement. Proven ability to enhance student learning through innovative course design and faculty collaboration. Skilled in fostering meaningful learning experiences while maintaining a commitment to professional growth and research in nursing education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lecturer I
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
08.2018 - Current
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Participated in search committees to hire new graduate faculty.
- Coordinated faculty training in development of curriculum in response to the changes in the nurse licensure examination.
- Advised on numerous college and health science committees, to include hiring of a new college dean, implementation of a new accelerated bachelors of nursing program, state-wide curriculum development, and faculty governance.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Participated in grant research involving veteran mentorship at the Veteran Affairs New Mexico Hospital
Nursing Unit Based Educator
University of New Mexico Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented education to ensure bedside nurses maintained competency in low-volume, high-risk patient populations and procedures
- Supported the orientation of new graduate nurses as they onboarded
- Collaborated with multiple healthcare disciplines in the implementation of hospital policy and research
- Supervised undergraduate nursing students as a clinical educator
- Organized the preceptorship of new hires at the Trauma/Surgical/Burn/Cardiothoracic ICU
- Organized the training of bedside nurses in the care of a new patient population (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill patients
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital Trauma/Surgical/Burn ICU
05.2007 - 01.2013
- Worked with healthcare team to care for critically ill patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Precepted new staff in the care of critically ill patients
Military Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.1998 - 10.2003
- Supported military personnel during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- Direct supervision junior military personnel
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
Nursing Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05-2006
Skills
- Academic advisement
- Course design
- Faculty collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Student advisement
- Academic research
Certification
Certified Nurse Educator
Critical Care Nurse Certification
Timeline
Senior Lecturer I
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
08.2018 - Current
Nursing Unit Based Educator
University of New Mexico Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital Trauma/Surgical/Burn ICU
05.2007 - 01.2013
Military Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.1998 - 10.2003
Nursing Education
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
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