Helen S Wilson
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic professional seeking a full-time role that presents meaningful challenges while leveraging strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and proven problem-solving expertise. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and driving results through innovative solutions. Eager to contribute to team success and enhance operational efficiency in fast-paced settings. Prepared to tackle complex challenges with a proactive approach and a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Hematology/Oncology Practice
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities that include diagnosis and management of a variety of health problems.
- Consistently develop effective treatment/care plans for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.
- Develop and educate appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise in the disease process, health maintenance, and health promotion activities.
- Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
- Document appropriate treatment plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of present illness and diagnostic results.
- Initiates appropriate referrals and specialty consultations as needed.
- Exemplifies professional change in appearance, manner, and presentation
Professor
Washington Adventist University
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinate the learning experiences of the Baccalaureate Nursing students in the classroom, lab, and clinical areas for successful learning
- Formulate and facilitate course activities including the development of effective teaching strategies in leadership, pediatric nursing, and research courses
- Participate as a chair/member of working committees dealing with curriculum, evaluation, and academic matters
- Update nursing policies along with the policy committee as a member for following established regulations and standards
- Work collaboratively with the Institutional Effectiveness Division in overseeing surveys for the nursing programs
- Plan and implement strategies for student admission and retention in the nursing program
- Implement evidence-based and innovative teaching strategies to achieve defined course and program outcomes
Clinical Administrator
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2024
- Supervised multiple clinical units on a designated shift and maintain role accountability of the staff
- Created a professional atmosphere and an environment of coaching and development that supports shared governance
- Coordinated inter and intra-departmental operations related to the delivery of patient care
- Notified the respective Manager or Director concerning clinical issues, needs, and problems on the assigned tour of duty
- Participated in assisting staff performance and mentor employees to achieve behavior aligned with the organization's mission and values
- Provided clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors
- Part-time
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Howard County General Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated and provided safe, effective evidence-based care to patients in the cardiac telemetry unit
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and family in the delivery of patient care
- Evaluated nursing practice with professional practice standards and guidelines
- Integrated research findings into practice and provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
- Responded immediately to life-threatening situations based on policies, procedures, and protocols
- Involved in professional practice mode by participating in hospital committees such as the workplace safety committee
- Part-time since August 2017
Lecturer
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated the clinical experiences of the Master Entry Nursing students for the Complex Health Alterations course at Howard County General Hospital
- Organized and planned the clinical activities for the students in an acute care setting
- Assisted with the education experiences in the simulation lab to achieve outcomes
- Participated as a team member in the planning and implementation of the clinical component of the Adult Health Nursing and Complex Health Alteration course
- Organized the clinical experiences of the students of Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Adult Health Nursing course at Howard County General Hospital
- Part-time
Professional Development Manager
Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with organizational leaders and stakeholders to measure program outcomes and organized education sessions and staff development activities
- Served as an education consultant to committees and projects setting policy procedure and professional development
- Developed and coordinated education plans related to initiating and ongoing competency validation for the staff including clinical orientation of new staff
- Participated in scholarly and evidence-based clinical activities in the organization and coordinated the in-service education sessions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary clinical managers and departments to develop clinical education events for the staff
Course Coordinator and Instructor
Radians College
07.2006 - 07.2016
- Formulated the medical-surgical nursing course syllabus and facilitated course development through reflection and student evaluations
- Coordinated course activities including the development of innovative teaching strategies in medical-surgical nursing course
- Planned and directed education experiences in the classroom and clinical areas
- Taught clinical skills to students in lab and acute care clinical settings
- Participated as a member of working committees dealing with curriculum and academic matters
- Coordinated faculty development activities in the School of Nursing
- July 2006 - 2014 Full-time & 2014 - 2016 Part-time
Registered Nurse, Head Injury and Stroke
National Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2014
- Provided rehabilitative care for people with traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other chronic illnesses with the necessary specialized knowledge and clinical skills
- Performed hands-on nursing care utilizing nursing process to achieve higher quality outcomes for clients
- Coordinated nursing care activities in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of goals
- Applied nursing research to clinical practice and participate in nursing research studies
- Helped clients and their families develop the self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness on the illness-wellness continuum
Dean, College of Nursing
Garden City College of Nursing
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Provide leadership in relation to meeting college-wide goals by initiating, sustaining, or delivering academic programs and school core curricula in accordance with strategic planning goals
- Supervised the construction of timely class schedules based on student needs and institutional resources
- Developed new curriculum and revised existing curricula along with conveners and faculty considering student needs and available resources
- Coordinated various faculty committees and helped in the development of an academic budget
- Established and encouraged high standards among faculty and students and ensured that they fulfill their professional responsibilities
- Ensured successful accreditation and served as a liaison officer
Dean, College of Nursing
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2004
- Provide leadership in relation to meeting college-wide goals by initiating, sustaining, or delivering academic programs and school core curricula in accordance with strategic planning goals
- Supervised the construction of timely class schedules based on student needs and institutional resources
- Developed new curriculum and revised existing curricula along with conveners and faculty considering student needs and available resources
- Coordinated various faculty committees and helped in the development of an academic budget
- Established and encouraged high standards among faculty and students and ensured that they fulfill their professional responsibilities
- Ensured successful accreditation and served as a liaison officer
Theory and Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
06.1996 - 05.1999
- Provide didactic and clinical instruction for I and II-year students in foundations, medical-surgical and pediatric nursing and served as class advisor
- Taught theory and clinical courses such as foundations of nursing theory and practicum, medical-surgical nursing and practicum, and professional issues
- Developed curriculum content and course outline to meet learning objectives in consultation with School of Nursing Director
- Worked with hospital nursing administrators to help students gain real-world experience and observed student performance in clinical settings
- Mentored staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies, and procedures and demonstrated leadership skills
- Recommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment, delegation and prioritization resulting in a highest standard of patient care
Theory and Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1996
- Provide didactic and clinical instruction for I and II-year students in foundations, medical-surgical and pediatric nursing and served as class advisor
- Taught theory and clinical courses such as foundations of nursing theory and practicum, medical-surgical nursing and practicum, and professional issues
- Developed curriculum content and course outline to meet learning objectives in consultation with School of Nursing Director
- Worked with hospital nursing administrators to help students gain real-world experience and observed student performance in clinical settings
- Mentored staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies, and procedures and demonstrated leadership skills
- Recommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment, delegation and prioritization resulting in a highest standard of patient care
Staff Nurse, Medical Ward
Christian Medical College & Hospital
06.1992 - 05.1993
- Coordinated and provided safe, effective evidence-based care to patients with critical illnesses in a medical unit
- Cared efficiently for 20 - 24 patients a shift with medical problems
- Delegated nursing care activities to auxiliary nursing staff and assumed accountability in accordance with the hospital policies
- Responded immediately to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary or respiratory arrest efficiently based upon policies, procedures, and protocol
Education
Post-Master's - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati, School of Nursing
Cincinnati, Ohio01.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - undefined
University of Maryland, School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD01.2013
Master of Science in Nursing - Medical-Surgical Nursing
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital
Vellore, India01.2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Midwifery
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital
Vellore, India01.1992
Skills
- Administering medication
- Compliance reporting expert
- Care delivery coordination
- Health and wellness expert
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2020-Present Member
- National League of Nursing 2018-2023 Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 2013-2015 Member
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, USA 2010-2012 Member
- Christian Medical Association of India, India 2002-Present Member
- Trained Nurses Association of India, India 1992-Present Member
- Indian Red Cross Society, India 1988-1992 Member
Certification
- 2024 Maryland Board of Nursing Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner R175961
- 2024 National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator 558560
- 2024 DC Board of Nursing Registered Nurse RN1008695
- 2024 Maryland Board of Nursing Registered Nurse R175961
- 2021 Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse 00276302
- 2020 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioner F10200820
HONORS AND AWARDS
2025 Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition Award Maryland, 2024 Leadership Award - US India SME Inc. Maryland, 2021 Beyond the Call of Duty - WAU Maryland, 2019 Certified Nurse Educator Award Maryland, 2013 Sigma Theta Tau Pi Chapter Award Baltimore, MD, 2005 Honorary Recognition for ISO Accreditation for the College of Nursing Bangalore, India, 2003 Honorary Recognition Indian Nursing Council Accreditation Ranchi, India, 2001 Nursing Dissertation Award: Master of Science in Nursing Vellore, India, 1995 Best Instructor Award Surat, India, 1992 Jameson Midwifery Award for First Rank in Midwifery Vellore, India, 1988 First Rank in 1 Year - Bachelor of Science in Nursing Vellore, India, 1986 First Rank in High School Trichy, India
RESEARCH WORK & PUBLICATION
- Peter, J., Moser, C.H., Karney, J., Stanley, S., Wilson, H., Maragos, C., Brennem, M. & Pandian, V. (2025) A Simulated Tracheostomy Tube Change Education Intervention to Promote Competency Among Novice Healthcare Professionals: A Repeated Measure Study [Manuscript submitted for publication] School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University.
- Dasgupta, K., Michael, K. & John Wilson, H. (2016). Implementation of the Agitated Behavior Scale in the Electronic Health Record Rehabilitation Nursing doi: 10.1002/rnj.297
- Capstone Project (2013) Implementation of the Agitated Behavior Scale in the Electronic Health Record. University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD
- Master’s Thesis (2001) Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Nurses in communicating with unconscious patients College of Nursing, Christian Medical College & Hospital India
SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIES
- December 2023, Coordinated Presentation of Active Learning Strategies Workshop, Department of Nursing, WAU, MD
- September 2021, Presentation on Classroom Assessment Techniques, Department of Nursing, WAU, MD
- December 2020, International Webinar Presentation on Trends and Challenges related to COVID-19 Pandemic in Nursing Education System, Institute of Nursing Education and Research, Pune
- June 2019, Poster Presentation at the Scientific Session of GOTC 2020, Baltimore, MD
- May 2019, Oral Presentation on Information literacy during an Assessment Workshop, WAU, MD
- February 2016, Scholarly Presentation on Evidence-Based Practices in the Care of a Patient with Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Stroke and Amputation, Regional CRRN Exam Review Workshop, Adventist HealthCare, Rockville, Maryland
- March 2014, Poster Presentation on Capstone Project, DNPSPIN Summit 2014 Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
- January 2013, Developed Structure Course Evaluation Tool and implemented a systematic plan for program evaluation Radian College, Washington, DC
- November 2012, Scholarly presentation on Evidence-based practice Radian College, Washington, DC
- July 2011, Scholarly presentation on Innovative learning environments Radian College, Washington, DC
- July 2003, Regional Conference Keynote speaker Nurses as Managers and Leader - Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, India
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Hematology/Oncology Practice
11.2022 - Current
Professor
Washington Adventist University
08.2017 - Current
Clinical Administrator
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Howard County General Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2018
Lecturer
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
05.2015 - 08.2016
Professional Development Manager
Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Head Injury and Stroke
National Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2014
Course Coordinator and Instructor
Radians College
07.2006 - 07.2016
Dean, College of Nursing
Garden City College of Nursing
06.2004 - 05.2006
Dean, College of Nursing
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2004
Theory and Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
06.1996 - 05.1999
Theory and Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1996
Staff Nurse, Medical Ward
Christian Medical College & Hospital
06.1992 - 05.1993
Doctor of Nursing Practice - undefined
University of Maryland, School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Medical-Surgical Nursing
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Midwifery
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital
Post-Master's - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati, School of Nursing