Years of professional nursing experience.
Dereka Anthony MSN, RN, CMSRN
Nursing Education
NORTH CHESTERFIELD,VA
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Faculty with a proven track record at Brightpoint Community College, excelling in curriculum development and student mentoring. Adept at fostering collaborative healthcare environments and enhancing clinical skills through innovative simulation training. Committed to regulatory compliance and effective communication, driving student success and engagement in nursing education.
Overview
15
15
1
1
Certification
8
8
Years of nursing education experience.
Work History
Nursing Faculty
Brightpoint Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Support of the College's mission by facilitating an active learning environment through delivery and assessment methodologies that are consistent with regulatory standards, and adhere to the college's vision and practices.
- Didactic instructor for both the nursing and practical nursing programs, with a focus on medical-surgical nursing and acute care.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Developed and implemented nursing curricula for diverse learning environments.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance clinical skills of nursing students.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to align educational content with industry standards.
- Mentored nursing faculty in instructional strategies and teaching methodologies.
- Advised students on academic pathways and career opportunities in nursing field.
- Provided guidance, support and mentorship to nursing students throughout their academic program.
Adjunct Faculty
Brightpoint Community College
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Support of the College's mission by facilitating an active learning environment through delivery and assessment methodologies that are consistent with regulatory standards, and adhere to the college's vision and practices.
- Didactic instructor for practical nursing programs.
- Courses taught included Trends in Practical Nursing and Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Bryant & Stratton College
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Support of the College's mission by facilitating an active learning environment through delivery and assessment methodologies that are consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework and the Seven Principles for Good Practice, which adhere to the College's Rigor Standards Framework.
- Didactic instructor for registered nursing and practical nursing programs.
- Courses taught included Introduction to Nursing, Lifespan, Medical-Surgical Nursing I and II, Leadership, and Community Health.
Lab and Clinical Instructor
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Supervise students in clinical settings for nursing fundamentals as well as medical-surgical nursing courses
- Facilitate student learning through hands-on and virtual instruction
- Coordinate and facilitate simulation for medical-surgical students
- Collaborate with nursing faculty in developing and evaluating course curricula, learning support, and assessments.
- Developed and delivered engaging clinical curriculum for nursing students.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in various healthcare settings.
- Mentored students in clinical skills to enhance competency and confidence.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
VCU Health System
Richmond, Virginia
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Float between multiple specialty units including burn, oncology, palliative, and neurology
- Responsible for post-operative care of trauma, orthopedic, and gastroenterology patients
- Provide care to vulnerable populations such as geriatric, inmates, psychiatric, and transgender.
- Delivered patient care across multiple departments and units.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement activities related to safety initiatives and patient outcomes.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Care of pre- and post-surgical orthopedic and medical-surgical clients.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated daily operations of the nursing unit for efficient workflow.
- Implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices for patient safety.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Chesterfield, VA04.2011
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Curriculum development
- Patient assessment
- Simulation training
- Clinical supervision
- Nursing standards
- Student mentoring
- Healthcare collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Instructional strategies
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Google drive
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Data management
Certification
• Registered Nurse License Number 0001230716, 01/31/27
• Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 07/031/2030
• CPR, American Heart Association, 07/31/2027
• Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 07/031/2030
• CPR, American Heart Association, 07/31/2027
Accomplishments
Excellence in Course Design 2023
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Networking onlyWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridSalary Range
$92000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Nursing Faculty
Brightpoint Community College
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Brightpoint Community College
05.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing Faculty
Bryant & Stratton College
02.2021 - 08.2023
Lab and Clinical Instructor
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2018 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
VCU Health System
11.2015 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Nurse Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Liberty University