Felicia Cobbs

Member of a team committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for students by providing them with the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff

Highlights: ATI Champion

• EPIC Superuser/Trainer
• Created New Foundation Course
• Course Coordinator for Foundational Concepts of Nursing
• Served on Entry to Practice Committee, Next Gen item writing Committee, Faculty Senate, Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, DEI Committee
• Classes Taught: Essentials of Nursing (Classroom), Adult 1 Course (Classroom & Clinical), Foundational Concepts of Nursing (Classroom, Lab, SIM, and Clinical)

Duties:

Facilitated the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, and self-direction

• Coordinated course and clinical activities, including acquisition of clinical sites, student assignment preparation, and assigning faculty to clinical units as appropriate to the course
• Taught fundamental nursing lab skills (exIV insertion, NG tube insertion, Foley catheter insertion, enteral feedings, enemas, med administration, trach suctioning)
• Instructed Face to Face and Online course
• Facilitated student learning during clinical rotation at the hospital
• Developed and implemented innovative instructional methods
• Evaluated, monitored, and mentored student academic progress
• Assisted with various departmental duties and providing academic support to Professors and other staff
• Answered questions in class or via email or telephone
• Provided Professors and Department Heads with feedback on student progress
• Served as a resource mentor for remediation of high-risk students identified by faculty
• Advised and tutored students and evaluated academic progression
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in the department and university through involvement on various committees and spearheaded curriculum projects.
• Developed course material such as syllabus, lectures, presentations, assignments, quizzes and exams.
• Conducted lectures, clinical seminars, and laboratory sessions for undergraduate students in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Assisted with the planning and implementation of innovative teaching strategies to deliver nursing curriculum.
• Supervised student clinical practicums and provided individualized guidance to support their learning objectives.
• Evaluated student performance through formative assessment methods such as feedback on assignments and class participation.
• Collaborated with faculty colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curricula that emphasize evidence-based practice principles.
• Maintained current knowledge of trends in nursing education by attending conferences, workshops, webinars.
• Participated in departmental committees related to curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Fostered an inclusive environment that promotes diversity among faculty members across all levels of academic rank.
• Engaged in community outreach activities such as providing health screenings or participating in health fairs.
• Served as a role model by demonstrating ethical behavior while interacting with students inside and outside the classroom.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from students regarding course content or grades received on assessments.
• Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
• Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
• Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
• Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
• Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
• Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
• Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
• Evaluated instructors' performance to ensure quality of instruction.
• Developed course content and materials to support the learning objectives.
• Organized and managed student registration for all courses.
• Created detailed reports on course data, including attendance, grades, and feedback from students.
• Assisted with the design of new curricula for courses as needed.
• Collaborated with other departments in order to ensure that course offerings meet institutional standards.
• Facilitated communication between instructors and students about important information related to their studies such as assignments due dates or exam schedules.
• Collaborated with supervisors to examine effectiveness of program and instruction.

Member of a team responsible for performing routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times

• Managed care on medical surgical/oncology/orthopedic unit
• Managed care for hospice patients
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Created patient care plans
• Evaluated plans of care
• Assessed patients and recorded assessments
• Consulted with doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Operated and monitored medical equipment
• Helped perform diagnostic tests and analyze results
• Educated patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries
• Collaborated and communicated with other members of the health care team.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Member of a team committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff

Highlights: Created a learning environment that enhanced the student’s ability to use conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills

• Help to create and implement new IPE lab
• Duties: Managed 4 lab workers
• Approved lab worker hours
• Created a learning environment that enhanced the student’s ability to use conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills
• Utilized research and literature findings to integrate best practices into the lab instruction
• Prepared skills lab demonstrations and simulated learning activities in coordination with the course instructor
• Coordinated and supervised students to ensure that lab experiences meet course learning outcomes
• Worked closely with faculty to plan teaching strategies that will increase the student’s ability to meet clinical skill requirements
• Assisted in developing formal lab skill assessments to meet course outcomes
• Assisted in developing and implementing clinically based scenarios for simulation
• Implemented and ran simulation exercises using low, mid and high-fidelity human patient simulators
• Assisted faculty in planning and implementing simulation activities
• Maintained a clean, fully equipped nursing skills and simulation lab
• Managed the room set-up and clean-up for demonstration of clinical procedures and practice
• Maintained lab and simulation equipment, to include upkeep and maintenance schedules
• Collaborated on ordering and maintaining inventory of all labs supplies and equipment
• Recommend purchases of lab equipment and supplies
• Worked collaboratively with all faculty in scheduling the skills and simulation lab.
• Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
• Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
• Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
• Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
• Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
• Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
• Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
• Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
• Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.

Member of a team committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for students by providing them with the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff

• Duties: Supervised nursing students in all aspects of clinical education
• Made clinical assignments for students based upon students’ knowledge level and ability
• Developed and delivered nursing courses as directed by the Dean of Nursing
• Collaborated with colleagues and administration on curriculum development and review within Nursing program.
• Provided instruction in the clinical setting to nursing students.
• Assessed student performance and provided feedback on individual strengths and areas of improvement.
• Participated in faculty meetings to discuss program improvements or changes.
• Collaborated with faculty members to ensure curriculum standards were met.
• Utilized a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Developed strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors from students.
• Monitored student attendance and reported any issues promptly.
• Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by fostering mutual respect between instructor and student.
• Provided guidance on clinical practice guidelines according to professional standards of care.
• Facilitated group discussions about current topics related to nursing practice.
• Counseled students regarding personal development issues that might impact their success as nurses.
• Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
• Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
• Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
• Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.