Erin Claridy Roberts
Spanish Fort
Summary
DNP-prepared Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 38 years of cardiovascular clinical experience and 16 years in advanced practice roles across cardiac medical and surgical ICUs, cardiac catheterization laboratories, and outpatient cardiology settings. Experienced nurse educator with academic appointments in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, specializing in ACNP-BC clinical instruction, simulation-based learning, and experiential teaching. Proven ability to translate complex cardiovascular evidence into meaningful student learning, and systems-level quality improvement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Faculty - ACNP-BC Program
University of South Alabama
01.2021 - Current
- Supervise ACNP-BC students in ICU and Emergency Department clinical rotations.
- Facilitate advanced clinical reasoning through bedside teaching and case-based discussion.
- Evaluate student performance using structured clinical competency assessment tools.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology Associates
01.2020 - Current
- Provide high-acuity inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, post-procedural management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Prior Registered Nurse Experience - Cardiovascular Critical Care
01.1987 - 01.2020
- Medical and surgical CVICU, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and post-cardiothoracic surgery care across multiple tertiary centers.
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
University of Mobile
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided clinical instruction and evaluation for undergraduate nursing students.
Nursing Clinical Educator
Springhill Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed and delivered cardiovascular education including ECG interpretation and ICU hemodynamics.
- Developed simulation-based learning to enhance critical thinking.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
05.2025
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Jacksonville State University
05.1987
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Care
- ACNP-BC Clinical Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Gerontologic Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
Certification
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (ACNP-BC), ANCC
- Registered Nurse (RN), Alabama
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that advanced practice nursing education must intentionally prepare nurse practitioners for independent clinical decision-making in complex, high-acuity environments. I approach teaching through a learner-centered, clinically immersive framework that emphasizes synthesis, prioritization, and professional accountability. Experiential learning is central to my pedagogy. I draw from real cardiovascular intensive care scenarios to help students recognize subtle deterioration and articulate clinical reasoning. As a DNP-prepared educator, I emphasize evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems-level thinking, integrating guidelines and quality metrics into instruction. Evaluation and mentorship are integral to my role. I use competency-based assessment and formative feedback to support growth while maintaining academic rigor. Teaching, for me, is an extension of clinical practice and a responsibility I approach with purpose and commitment.
Scholarly Activity
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project - Heart Failure Quality Improvement, Designed and implemented a systems-level quality improvement initiative aligned with ACC/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines and CMS HRRP benchmarks. Led development of a video-based inpatient education program and early post-discharge follow-up.
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Clinical Faculty - ACNP-BC Program, University of South Alabama, 2021-Present, Supervise ACNP-BC students in ICU and Emergency Department clinical rotations., Facilitate advanced clinical reasoning through bedside teaching and case-based discussion., Evaluate student performance using structured clinical competency assessment tools.
- Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Mobile, 2018-2019, Provided clinical instruction and evaluation for undergraduate nursing students.
- Nursing Clinical Educator, Springhill Medical Center, 2017-2019, Designed and delivered cardiovascular education including ECG interpretation and ICU hemodynamics., Developed simulation-based learning to enhance critical thinking.
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Faculty - ACNP-BC Program
University of South Alabama
01.2021 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology Associates
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
University of Mobile
01.2018 - 01.2019
Nursing Clinical Educator
Springhill Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Prior Registered Nurse Experience - Cardiovascular Critical Care
01.1987 - 01.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Jacksonville State University