Edith Algiere
Seminole
Summary
Experienced healthcare educator and clinician with expertise in dental hygiene and nursing instruction with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor School of Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals in an online environment.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, and asking open-ended questions.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Assessed and evaluated students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning in an asynchronous environment.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information.
- Collaborated with colleagues to evaluate program outcomes, share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest research and trends in education.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
Curriculum Development for Online RN to BSN
Carrington College/San Joaquin Valley College
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with Program Director to create Online BSN program course
- Created experiential learning assignments
- Analyzed curriculum and mapped it to course learning objectives and accreditor requirements
- Participated in remote team, training, and faculty meetings
Adjunct Allied Health Programs Online Instructor
Education Affiliates Fortis College Online
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed lesson plans and implemented online instruction for allied health program students in Medical Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology.
- Led weekly live online sessions and facilitated interactive Q and A discussions, highlighting key course content.
- Designed and conducted weekly discussions delivered online through Canvas, enhancing understanding of targeted content by providing one-on-one feedback and referencing additional evidence-based resources.
- Utilized a variety of supplemental resources to support student learning.
- Provided students with personalized, meaningful, constructive feedback designed to foster growth.
- Implemented a proactive customized advising approach specific to student centered success.
- Offered proactive guidance to students at risk of failing and alerted online advisors.
- Collaborated with the Director of Education to implement and uphold academic policies and solve student centered concerns.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff through regular meetings and remote debriefings.
RN Unit Manager
Harbourwood Care Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Utilized leadership and patient care expertise, and assessment and communication skills in a clinical setting supervising and directing nursing staff.
- Developed and executed training programs in collaboration with leadership that significantly increased staff competency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Facilitated patients' telehealth sessions with providers while advocating for and enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. and collaborated with physicians to quickly deliver appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated nursing with other services including dental care to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices.
- Guided staff in maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing rules and regulations that ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Interpreted and enforced specific infection control policies and protocols during high-pressure COVID19 pandemic environment, ensuring patient and staff safety.
License Readiness Advisor
Concorde Career Institute
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Mentored nursing students in mastering skills in dosage calculation, clinical skills, and National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) preparation.
- Facilitated simulated learning experiences to enhance student engagement and critical thinking in a team-based environment.
- Assessed and evaluated student skills competencies while providing feedback to promote mastery of clinical skills.
- Supported instruction in Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting programs helping to ensure effective learning of skills.
- Created and implemented procedures for tracking and ensuring compliance of all campus staff and students’ health requirements.
- Created and implemented processes for tracking and ensuring nursing student clinical time and accomplishments in compliance with state requirements.
- Secured new clinical placement sites and established partnerships with healthcare facilities to support student requirements and training.
- Coordinated student clinical schedules and tracked clocked hours and participation.
- Created curriculum for a developing online dental hygiene bachelor’s degree program.
- Led the initial developmental stages of a new associate's degree program in dental hygiene.
- Taught Anatomy and Physiology prerequisite course as a substitute instructor.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental
10.1998 - 06.2012
- Focused on optimal oral health by delivering high-quality client-centered care and effective education.
- Provided excellent client-centered customer service and education to patients.
- Led the team by initiating the use of new technologies, tools, and techniques in patient care.
- Provided training and support on electronic health records systems to staff at newly acquired Coast Dental locations in the Western United States.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw dental assistant staff to ensure efficient care of dental hygiene patients.
Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Florida
Creating Smiles
06.2012 - 03.2019
- Focused on optimal oral health by delivering high-quality client-centered care and effective education.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw dental assistant staff to ensure efficient care of dental hygiene patients.
- Provided excellent client-centered customer service to patients.
Adjunct Nursing Faculty and MA Program Director
Education Affiliates Fortis College
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Planned and provided individualized instructional strategies to instruct medical assisting and nursing students.
- Planned and provided classroom sessions to medical assisting students
- Conducted preparation reviews for Medical Assisting students preparing for certification exams.
- Conducted all aspects of high-fidelity nursing simulation classes, including end-of-program simulated nursing competency sessions, evaluating summative program performance in skills, infection control, and patient safety.
- Taught college math, anatomy & physiology courses and dosage calculation in the classroom.
- AHA BLS instructor and assisting in the nursing skills lab.
- Provided tutoring to Medical Assisting and nursing students.
- Conducted clinical training for nursing students in a long-term care facility.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Amberley Family Dentistry
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Denver, CO01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Largo, FL01.2014
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Saint Petersburg Junior College
Pinellas Park, FL01.1998
Skills
- Active listening
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom presentations
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Professionalism
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Online class discussion
- Faculty communication
- Assessment design
- Curriculum creation
- Learning management systems: ATI; Canvas; Sherpath; Evolve
- Interactive learning strategies
- Academic growth
- Grading and evaluation
- Reliability
- Adaptability to technology
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Florida
- Registered Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia Certification
- Expanded Functions of Auxiliary Dental Personnel
- Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in the State of Florida
Awards
Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Academics and Clinical Skills awarded by Fortis College Nursing Program
Florence Nightingale Award in recognition of overall student excellence awarded by Fortis college Nursing Program
Advanced Physical Assessment Badge issued by American Sentinel University
Advanced Pathophysiology Badge Issued by American Sentinel University
Advanced Pharmacology Badge Issued by American Sentinel University
Timeline
Associate Professor School of Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
01.2023 - 06.2025
Curriculum Development for Online RN to BSN
Carrington College/San Joaquin Valley College
09.2022 - 01.2023
Adjunct Allied Health Programs Online Instructor
Education Affiliates Fortis College Online
01.2021 - 02.2023
RN Unit Manager
Harbourwood Care Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
License Readiness Advisor
Concorde Career Institute
01.2016 - 12.2019
Adjunct Nursing Faculty and MA Program Director
Education Affiliates Fortis College
08.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Dental Hygienist
Amberley Family Dentistry
06.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Florida
Creating Smiles
06.2012 - 03.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental
10.1998 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Saint Petersburg Junior College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
American Sentinel University
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