ERIKA M. BERNARD
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with 15 years of experience in health care. Nurse educator and emergency Services nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding position where prior knowledge, personal ability, and a commitment to professionalism would be of value. Focused Clinical Instructor with over five years of success in developing and improving nursing programs, designing innovative curricula, and creating engaging didactic and clinical lessons. Excited to bring talent to a growing nursing program and develop highly knowledgeable and skilled practical and registered nurses.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Valencia College
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics within their Adult Health Nursing & Pharmacology concept-based curriculum.
- Prepare course material such as syllabi, online assignments, lab activities, and simulations
- Develop, compile, administer, and grade examinations through online platforms
- Design and deliver class instruction by developing instructional plans to meet course outcomes and developing activities that support lesson objectives
- Demonstrate and teach client care in PCU, Neuro, and Med-Surg units, focusing on the latest evidence-based practices
- Coordinate student flow throughout the designated units to maximize experience and learning potential
- Serve on academic committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and educational issues.
- Develop and deliver engaging online courses in nursing theory, clinical practice, and specialized nursing topics for RN to BSN students.
- Utilize various instructional strategies and technology tools to facilitate interactive and collaborative learning experiences.
PER DIEM RN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
HCA Osceola Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
- Direct patient care in a 45 beds emergency department that sees an average of 195 patients daily
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center with 24/7 PCI, Level II Trauma Center
- Preceptor for new nurses and nursing students.
PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Keiser University
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead pharmacology professor, assistant professor for maternity and pediatrics, and clinical instructor for senior rotations for the accelerated BSN program
- Contribute to the fast-track BSN program's ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Supervise nursing skill laboratory for pharmacology and OB/peds
- Assist the student in integrating theory and practice specific to the course's learning activities and the level of the learner
- Provide feedback to the Course Director regarding the clinical setting's effectiveness in supporting student accomplishment of course and program outcomes
STAFF R.N,
Veteran's Affairs Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Supervise operations in a 26 beds emergency department that sees an average of 80 veterans' daily
- Part of the transitional team that participated in the transition from Clinic to urgent care to a fully licensed Emergency Department
- Completed chart audits on each of them and followed up on their educations and certifications
- Development and implementation of protocols, policies, and procedures
- Preceptor for new nurses and nursing students.
STAFF R.N,
Orlando Health
04.2003 - 05.2014
- Direct patient care in a 68 beds emergency department that sees an average of 250 patients daily
- Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center with 24/7 PCI
- Preceptor for new nurses and nursing students
- CLABSI & Interpreter program leader for the department.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
South University
Savannah, GA03.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Education
South University
Savannah, GA04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central
Orlando, FL04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL04.2008
Skills
- Canvas Platform
- Microsoft Office
- Blackboard Platform
- Swift River
- ExamSoft Platform
- Nurse Tim
- Evolve
- ThePoint-Elsevier
- Trajecsys
- Compassionate
- Learning Modalities
- Dedicated
- Professionalism
- Diverse Student Populations
- Interactive Lesson Plans
- Multi-tasking
Timeline
PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Valencia College
07.2021 - Current
PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Keiser University
05.2019 - 07.2021
STAFF R.N,
Veteran's Affairs Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2017
PER DIEM RN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
HCA Osceola Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
STAFF R.N,
Orlando Health
04.2003 - 05.2014
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
South University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College