DR. LISA RODRIGUEZ-AVILES, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Nursing education leader and clinical adjunct professor with a strong background in curriculum development, faculty support, and student assessment. Brings experience across academic and hospital settings, with a focus on clinical instruction, evidence-based teaching, and alignment with program and regulatory standards to support student success and practice readiness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Adjunct Professor
Orbis Education, Inc. - Felician University Hybrid ABSN Prelicensure Program
Parsippany, NJ
05.2020 - Current
- Provide and guide new ABSN Hybrid students with clinical experience in hospital and virtual setting for Adult I Medical Surgical Nursing Course
- Conducted lectures and facilitated student engagement in virtual and clinical settings
- Perform midterm and final evaluations for students attending my course
- Grade assignments per curriculum
- Attend orientations and courses necessary to maintain standards of the University and clinical site
Assistant Dean of Nursing (ADON)
Arizona College of Nursing
Tempe
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Provided clinical oversight, faculty support, and core nursing student support at the campus within the Arizona College of Nursing system. Work together with the campus leadership group to direct choices and ensure that they are in line with the goals and principles of the college.
- Oversaw clinical instruction processes to ensure quality education for nursing students.
- Fostered academic-practice partnerships with clinical organizations to provide students access to clinical expertise and opportunities for practical application of classroom learning.
- Conduct clinical site evaluations and incorporate feedback from the core nursing team and site representatives to assess the quality and appropriateness of clinical facilities and learning experiences.
- Collaborate with the Nursing Lab Manager to design skills and nursing laboratory experiences that maximize available equipment and effectively prepare students for clinical practice.
- Supervised and supported Clinical Coordinator(s) to facilitate the achievement of program and student learning outcomes.
- Supported faculty development through workshops and professional development activities that strengthened teaching skills and instructional effectiveness.
- Conducted evaluations of faculty delivery of core nursing curriculum to ensure alignment with performance standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote the use of current evidence and research in teaching while providing constructive feedback that supports faculty growth and continuous improvement.
- Build supportive relationships with new faculty and provide resources, mentorship, and guidance to promote their success and integration into the nursing program.
- Facilitated student success initiatives that enhanced engagement and retention rates.
- Address student concerns, complaints, and disciplinary matters in accordance with College policies and procedures.
- Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the nursing program.
- Promote student success through academic advising, effective communication, and the development of positive and professional relationships between students and faculty.
Nurse Professional Development Specialist
JFK University Hospital
Edison, NJ
05.2024 - 06.2026
- Provided education for adult, pediatric, satellite emergency departments, and cardiac observation unit on evidence-based practice and transformational curriculum changes.
- Facilitated ongoing education for emergency department nurse residents, nurses, and clinical staff to enhance clinical competencies.
- Delivered lectures for new hires on triage (ESI), tenecteplase administration, stroke education, STEMI process, moderate sedation protocol, blood administration, CIWA, and policy and procedure.
- Taught skills and new processes and protocols to keep staff current with network standards.
- Provided education on accurate Epic ASAP documentation for emergency department nurses, including correct use of narrators for stroke, STEMI, and ED protocols.
- Participated in quarterly skills day for RNs and PCTs.
- Engaged in operational department meetings with hospital educators and management for program coordination.
- Developed new lectures and training programs with fellow educators.
- Collaborated with assistant nurse managers and ED director on staff development.
- Conducted biweekly meetings with new staff on designated units.
- Taught at ED Academy every other month for nurse residents across hospital network of 18 hospitals in New Jersey.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Mentored and trained new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Clinical Nurse Educator
CareWell Health Medical Center formerly East Orange General Hospital
East Orange, NJ
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented ED-specific nurse fellowship training to elevate clinical skills and foster professional growth among new emergency nurses
- Developed a new Emergency Severity Index (ESI) course for our Emergency Nurses
- Implemented New Nurse Residency Program to support the transition of novice nurses into practice
- Provided ongoing education and onboarding for ER, OR perioperative services, and inpatient units to enhance staff competency and patient care standards
- Training/roll-out for nursing and providers for new Cerner-EMR System and Mind Ray telemetry monitoring
- Oversaw nursing staff to maintain high-quality patient care and compliance with clinical protocols
- Policies and Procedures and Fall Committees
- Vaccinator (Flu and Covid-19)
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Surgicore
Jersey City
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored surgical and pain management patients in high-volume ambulatory care center to ensure safety and comfort
- Average patient caseload of 60-70 patients seen and recovered within 6-8-hour shift with fellow RN
- Administered and managed medications and IV fluids to optimize patient recovery
- Vital signs and monitored the patient on cardiac monitoring during their recovery phase
- Patient teaching and discharge instructions to patients and family
- Utilized EMR- SurgiNet for patient documentation
- Conducted follow-up calls to patients post-procedure to assess recovery and address concerns
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
East Orange General Hospital
East Orange, NJ
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Led and developed a team of 72 staff members
- Assessed core measures to drive performance and quality improvement initiatives
- Coordinated leadership meetings to strategize and implement new initiatives
- Provided education and ongoing orientation for all staff
- Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships
- Implemented procedures to increase overall productivity
- Directed teams of professionals in special projects and daily operations
- Trained RN and provider staff as superuser during Cerner First Net EMR rollout
Assistant Director, and Interim Director, Emergency Department
Clara Maass Medical Center 1 Clara Maass Drive
Belleville, NJ
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Implemented the First Nurse and Discharge Internal Triage nurse role in our hospital significantly reducing our left without being seen rate as well, in turn increasing our patient satisfaction scores from 68 to 91% in just 2 months of its initiation
- Educated staff on core measures and performance improvement protocols, enhancing overall departmental compliance and quality of care.
- Supervised and managed 220 staff (RNs, ER Techs, and ancillary staff).
- Conducted annual employee evaluations for 220 staff members, providing constructive feedback to foster professional development and engagement.
- Led Cerner First Net and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring as superuser during EMR implementation, ensuring smooth transition and effective utilization of new systems.
Registered Nurse
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
10.2008 - 02.2014
- Phone number: (212) 464-2000
- Supervised RNs, ER techs, and ancillary staff to ensure efficient patient care in the ER
- Conducted triage for primary and ambulance patients, prioritizing care based on urgency in the emergency room
- Primary/secondary nurse (CPR, IVs, labs, meds)
- Placed and discontinued Foley catheters
- Assisted MDs and PAs during patient procedures, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient outcomes
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
New York, NY
11.2007 - 04.2010
- Coordinated patient transition and care continuity during hospital closure.
- Primary/Secondary Trauma/Resuscitation Nurse (both Adult and Pediatric ED).
- Managed triage in main and ambulance settings, performed CPR, drew labs, placed and discontinued IVs, and administered medications via multiple routes to ensure timely patient care.
- Placed and discontinued Foley catheters to support patient comfort and clinical needs.
- Assisted MDs, and PAs in patient procedures
Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
04.2002 - 08.2008
- Primary/Secondary Trauma/Resuscitation Nurse
- Delivered primary and secondary nursing support, performing CPR, lab work, and medication administration to stabilize patients.
- Triage patients in emergency and ambulance settings.
- Supervised RNs, ER techs, and ancillary staff to ensure efficient patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Assisted MDs and PAs in patient procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing procedural outcomes.
- Placed and discontinued Foley catheters.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clove Lakes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Staten Island, NY
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Managed care for 22 patients with traumatic brain injuries, overseeing activities of 6 CNAs to ensure quality patient support.
- Executed medication and treatment pass three times each shift to maintain patient health and safety.
- Evaluated performance of CNAs and facilitated weekly staff meetings to enhance team communication and care standards.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11-2025
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2016
Associates of Science - Nursing/Registered Nurse
Union County College/Trinitas School of Nursing
Cranford, NJ01-2002
Diploma - Nursing: Licensed Practical Nursing
Union County College -Trinitas School of Nursing
Cranford, NJ01-1995
Diploma - General Education
Bayard Rustin High School of the Humanities
New York, NY06-1991
Skills
- Clinical educator
- Clinical instruction
- Faculty recruitment
- Nursing education
- CPR (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
- Clinical expertise
- Trauma
- Triage
- Wound care
- Patient Care
- Quality improvement
- Quality assurance
- Evidence based practice
- Scheduling
- Skills training
- EMR documentation
- EHR expertise
- Learning management systems
- Simulation training coordination
- Assessment strategies
- Student assessment
- Student evaluations
- Academic advising
- Preceptor
- Mentoring students
- Staff coaching
- Leadership (Management, Education)
- Supervisor
- Lecturer
- Faculty development
- Faculty recruitment
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Teaching excellence
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Progress monitoring
- Feedback delivery
- Cultural competence
- Care management
- Team player
- Strong clinical judgment
- Extensive ER experience
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Policy compliance
- Academic leadership
- Mentorship
- Critical thinking
- Procedure demonstration
- Mentorship
- Student support
- Faculty development
- Care management
- Academic leadership
- Procedure demonstration
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Dean of Nursing, Nurse Educator, Leader, and Clinical Adjunct Professor
Certification
- 2026-2028 Registered Nurse Licensure (NJ-Multi-state Active)
- 2022-2024 Registered Nurse Licensure (New York Inactive)
- 2026-2028 BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
- 2026-2028 ACLS Healthcare Provider Certification
- 2026-2028 PALS Healthcare Provider Certification
- 2025- Collaborative Institute Training Initiative (CITI Training Program)
Affiliations and Honors
1995 Current American Nurses Association, 2002 Current Emergency Nurses Association, 2016 Current Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020 Nurses Service Organization (NSO), 2022 The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty, 2025 Verified achievement from University of Phoenix DNP Evidence-based Practice Scholar, 2025 Doctoral Nurse Advisory Board (DNAB) member at Hackensack Meridian Health
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty May, 2022
Timeline
Assistant Dean of Nursing (ADON)
Arizona College of Nursing
08.2026 - 10.2026
Nurse Professional Development Specialist
JFK University Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2026
Clinical Adjunct Professor
Orbis Education, Inc. - Felician University Hybrid ABSN Prelicensure Program
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Surgicore
08.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical Nurse Educator
CareWell Health Medical Center formerly East Orange General Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2024
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
East Orange General Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Director, and Interim Director, Emergency Department
Clara Maass Medical Center 1 Clara Maass Drive
07.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Lenox Hill Hospital
10.2008 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
11.2007 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
04.2002 - 08.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clove Lakes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
01.1996 - 01.2001
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science - Nursing/Registered Nurse
Union County College/Trinitas School of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing: Licensed Practical Nursing
Union County College -Trinitas School of Nursing
Diploma - General Education
Bayard Rustin High School of the Humanities