Debora Ratzlaff
Jenks,OK
Summary
Accomplished clinical instructor with specialized knowledge in maternal-child health. Offering demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, monitor student progress and facilitate mastering objectives. Proficient in evaluating student research papers according to the rubric with 16 years of instructional experience.
Master of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University with emphasis on nursing education. This complete online learning platform familiarized the applicant with current technology used in nursing education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant
Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, OK
10.2010 - Current
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about breastfeeding topics.
- Developed and implemented individualized breastfeeding plans for the mother/baby dyad.
- Rendered assistance in the establishment of breastfeeding, using lactation aids as needed.
- Created breastfeeding educational resources for families with healthy infants and those with medically fragile infants.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
- Collaborated with the Multidisciplinary team concerning medications in mother's milk.
- Assisted in coordinating donor breast milk for the newborn intensive care unit through the Oklahoma Milk Bank.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
08.2004 - 12.2019
- Supervised 8nursing student clinical experiences in Maternal Child Nursing.
- Built strong rapport with students through engaging pre- and post-conference discussion.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives in the clinical setting.
- Graded Ethical Issues and Cultural research papers to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Evaluated student activities and performance levels to provide reports on clinical progress.
- Assisted faculty in facilitating simulated labs on campus in post-partum and newborn scenarios.
- Assisted faculty in pharmacology simulated labs.
- Collaborated with hospital nursing leadership to ensure positive experience for both staff and students.
Registered Nurse, Discharge Coordinator
Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, OK
07.2000 - 07.2010
- Provided direct patient care of critically ill neonates, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, speech pathologists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Participated in the developmental care committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further my nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Coordinated patient discharge from the newborn intensive care, educating families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.1982
Skills
- Student progress reporting
- Electronic Medical Record
- Simulation laboratory
- Classroom presentations
- Online learning tools
- Student counseling
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessment
Certification
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Basic Life Support
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
Saint Francis Health System
10.2010 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Oral Roberts University
08.2004 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Discharge Coordinator
Saint Francis Health System
07.2000 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University