Cyd Mendelson
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages diverse educational, and clinical and health academic health care expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing W/ Tenure
University Of New Mexico, College Of Nursing
Albuquerque, NM
05.2001 - 05.2014
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to optimize graduate community health master's courses and optimize student learning outcomes
- Wrote grant proposals to procure external research funding, successfully raising $500,000.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Mentored students as committee chair of their research committees and as coauthor of research papers.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Served in leadership roles in College of Nursing by chairing programs and committees.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
Registered Nurse Supervisor (II)
Pima Health Systems - Pima County HD
Tucson, Arizona
01.1996 - 05.2001
- Individually trained unskilled workers to provide client specific care to system clients
- Supervised caregivers in their assignments.
- Managed caseloads of over 40 caregiver/client relationships.
- Developed and system wide training program to train caregivers.
- Developed training program for Adult Foster Care and Adult care home licensees.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Public Health Nurse
Pima County Health Department
Tucson, Arizona
12.1993 - 12.1995
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
- Followed up on referrals and did case finding to ensure health and safety needs were being met.
- Safely administered back to school, flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Participated in back-to-school vaccine clinics with over 500 children.
- Conducted weekly vaccine clinics that served 1000s of low income residents annually.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Regents College
Albany, NY1992
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Regents College
Albany, NY1991
Master of Arts - Anthropology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ1987
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL1985
Skills
- Mentoring Proficiency
- Instructional Strategy
- Constructive Feedback
- Competency Assessment
- Instructional Presentations
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Leadership Abilities
- Project Implementation
- Preparing Course Materials
- Distance Learning
- Active Listening
- Program Improvements
- Client Rapport-Building
Timeline
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing W/ Tenure
University Of New Mexico, College Of Nursing
05.2001 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor (II)
Pima Health Systems - Pima County HD
01.1996 - 05.2001
Public Health Nurse
Pima County Health Department
12.1993 - 12.1995
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Regents College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Regents College
Master of Arts - Anthropology
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of South Florida
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