Debra McCracken
Perris,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nursing Instructor with expertise in mentoring nursing students, clinical assessment, and student evaluation. Committed to fostering real-world connections in education to enhance student learning and professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Summit College
San Bernardino, CA
08.2011 - Current
- Mentored nursing students, providing guidance on clinical practices and professional development.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring adherence to educational benchmarks.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate real-world scenarios into instructional materials.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Case Manager
Rancho Vista
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Coordinated client assessments to determine eligibility for services and support resources.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions to optimize outcomes and engagement.
- Advocated for clients' needs, facilitating access to community resources and services.
PRN Nurse
Rancho Vista
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication use, and post-discharge care.
PRN Nurse
Arrowhead Home
San Bernardino, CA
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly alerted the appropriate healthcare professionals if any abnormalities were detected.
- Reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections by diligently following infection control protocols and hand hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other essential nursing skills.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Goldenwest College
Hunting Beach Ca.No Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career Colege
San Bernardino, CA02-2005
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Teaching strategies
- Clinical instruction
- Student evaluation
- Supervising students
- Clinical supervision
- Completing physical assessments
- Clinical assignments
- Managing simulation equipment
- Clinical agency relationships
- Clinical decision making
- Performing physical assessments
Timeline
Case Manager
Rancho Vista
09.2013 - 02.2014
PRN Nurse
Rancho Vista
02.2013 - 02.2014
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Summit College
08.2011 - Current
PRN Nurse
Arrowhead Home
09.2009 - 03.2010
No Degree - General Studies
Goldenwest College
No Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career Colege