Helen M Condry-Lewis, Ph.D, RN-BC, CNE
Cookeville,TN
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Instruct advanced pathophysiology and nursing research to undergraduate students in the classroom.
- Deliver research and nursing theory instruction to graduate students through an online platform.
- Supervise student clinical practicums, and provide individualized guidance to support their learning objectives.
- Develop course material such as a syllabus, lectures, presentations, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
- Plan and implement innovative teaching strategies to deliver the nursing curriculum.
- Participate in departmental committees on curriculum development, graduate programs, and program evaluation.
Assistant Professor Of Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Delivered comprehensive lessons on medical-surgical nursing.
- Taught and evaluated graduate students on nursing theory via an online learning management system.
- Guided and supervised undergraduate nursing students in classrooms, labs, and clinical learning in hospital settings.
- Used case studies, group work, and interactive methods such as Nearpod to teach evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated on initiatives supporting ACEN accreditation compliance for nursing education.
- Engaged in student academic advisement and mentoring to support students' success on campus and beyond.
RN Staff Nurse
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston, SC
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Streamlined task prioritization for heart, thoracic, and vascular surgical treatments ensuring efficient outcomes.
- Administered therapies, treatments, and medications.
- Informed patients about treatment procedures, side effects of medications, special dietary requirements, and doctor's instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Becker College
Worcester, MA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Created clinical assignments tailored to student's expertise and learning requirements.
- Provided clinical guidance and assistance to students during rotations in rehabilitation hospitals and nursing homes.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures, and prioritization strategies.
- Performed rapid COVID screening weekly.
- Mentored nursing students during the administration of COVID vaccines in different clinics.
RN Staff Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses and procedures.
- Communicated physician instructions to ensure patient understanding before and after interventions.
- Managed medical equipment after procedures such as arterial sheaths and venous sheaths.
- Ensured patient safety by managing sedation levels during specialized cardiac diagnostic interventions.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Nursing Instructor
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Supported nursing team in obtaining ACEN approval.
- Delivered nursing fundamentals and medical-surgical content in classroom settings.
- Evaluated learning outcomes via assignments, exams, and projects to ensure academic objectives were met.
- Implemented dynamic instructional methods, such as flipped classroom techniques, ATI integration, and case studies, to enhance nursing education.
- Developed personalized clinical tasks aligned with students' expertise levels and learning requirements.
- Collaborated with nursing faculty to transition from system-based to concept-based curricula.
Staff RN and Staff Educator
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
04.2002 - 08.2016
- Provided training to incoming nurses to align with procedural guidelines and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive orientation manual for nursing staff in prep and recovery unit.
- Produced training content and shared on YouTube for global availability.
- Encouraged adoption of healthy lifestyle choices to prevent condition relapse.
- Managed patient care during preparation and recovery phases of interventions.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.1986
Publications
- Condry, H.M., & Aucoin, J. (2024). Palliative and end-of-life care curricula in pre-licensure nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19(1), 91-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2023.11.002
- Cavanaugh, G., Condry, H. M., Afable, C., Morris, M., De, S., Madison, H., Marshall, J., Victor, C., & Weiner, M. (2023). Immersive learning and participatory engagement. International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 21(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijdet.317364
- Condry, H. (2022). Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. American Nurse Journal, 17(5), 50–54. https://www.myamericannurse.com
- Condry, H. M., & Kirkpatrick, A. J. (2021). Simulation in end-of-life nursing education: A literature review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 59, 98–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.06.005
- Condry, H., & Jara, C. (2016). Use of StatSeal Advanced Disc to decrease time to hemostasis in transradial cardiac procedures/ A quality improvement project. International Journal of Nursing Science, 6(4), 103–107
Presentations
- Condry-Lewis, H.M., (2024, December 2). Palliative and end-of-life care for nutrition through the life cycle. [Presentation]. Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN.
- Condry, H.M., (2024, April, 16). State of palliative and end-of-life care nursing education. [Presentation]. Charleston Southern University Spring Symposium, Charleston, S.C.
- Condry, H.M., (2023, October 7). State of palliative and end-of-life care nursing education. [Poster presentation]. South Carolina Nurses Association State Convention, Spartanburg, S.C.
- Condry, H.M. (2023, August 16). State of palliative and end-of-life care nursing education. [Presentation] Charleston Southern University nursing faculty meeting, Charleston, S.C.
- Condry, H.M. (2023, May 18). State of palliative and end-of-life care nursing education.[Presentation] Gamma Omicron Chapter-at-Large annual research meeting, Charleston, S.C.
Committees and Professional Organizations
- 2024-present, secretary, Iota Beta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
- 2024-present, member of curriculum committee Tennessee Technological University
- 2024-present, member of graduate committee Tennessee Technological University
- 2023-2024, Treasurer, Gamma Omicron at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
- 2023-present, American Nurses Association member
- 2022-2023, Counselor Gamma Omicron at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
- 2021-present, Sigma Theta Tau member
- 2021-present, Participate in the nursing curriculum committee, Charleston Southern University
- 2018, member college-wide syllabus review committee, Eastern Florida State University
- 2018, member of nursing committee to transition to a concept-based curriculum Eastern Florida State University
- 2018, Co-authored new educational policy for Center for Teaching Excellence Committee Eastern Florida State College
- 2016-2019, Reviewed and recommended books and software for students as a member of the book committee, Eastern Florida State College
- 2016-2017, Wrote Standard II for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing candidacy for Eastern Florida State College
Community Service
- 2022-2024, Participated in various outreach activities for Charleston Southern University such as nursing informational sessions for high school students and parents
- 2022-present, Assist with Sigma Theta Tau member induction semi-annual, act as liaison for organization
- 2021-2024 Participated in various church activities such as door greeter, fundraising, set-up of rooms, communion, etc.
- 2020-2021, Reviewed abstracts for poster presentations for FNA 6th Annual Evidence-Based Practice and Research Conference and FNA Membership Assembly
- 2019-2021 Reviewed scholarship applications for Florida Nurses Foundation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse 266188 - State of South Carolina Nurse Compact - 2024-2026
- Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing - 2024-2029
- Medical Surgical Nursing Certification, American Nurses Association - 2023-2028
- Basic Life Support - 2024-2026
Awards
- 2022 Sigma Theta Tau grant for new researcher
- 2020 Brevard Heart Foundation scholarship
- 2019 Florida Nurses Association scholarship
- 2018 Frederick W. and Grace P. Brecht scholarship
- 2018 Brevard Heart Foundation scholarship
- 2018 Daisy award nomination, Health First Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
- 2014 Provost Merit Fellowship Award, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Peer Reviews
- Batzler, Y., Schallenburger, M., Schwartz, J., Marazia, C., & Neukirchen, M. (2024). The General Public and Young Adults’ knowledge and Perception of Palliative Care: A Systematic review. Healthcare, 12(10), 957. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100957
- Hagen, T. P., & Zelko, E. (2024). Exploring End-of-Life Care for Patients with Breast Cancer, Dementia or Heart Failure: A Register-Based Study of Individual and Institutional Factors. Healthcare, 12(9), 943. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090943
- Kerari, A., Bahari, G., Alharbi, K., & Alenazi, L. (2024). The Effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in improving Patients’ Self-Efficacy and Health-Related Behaviors: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Healthcare, 12(7), 778. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070778
- Torres‐Blasco, N., Rosario-Ramos, L., Arguelles, C., Marrero, S. T., Rivera, T., Vicente, Z., Navedo, M. E., Burgos, R., Garriga, M., Pacheco, M., & Lopez, B. (2024). Development of a Community-Based Communication Intervention among Latin Caregivers of Patients Coping with Cancer. Healthcare, 12(8), 841. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12080841
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
08.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Roper St. Francis Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Professor Of Nursing
Charleston Southern University
08.2021 - 07.2024
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Becker College
01.2021 - 07.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing Instructor
Eastern Florida State College
08.2016 - 01.2019
Staff RN and Staff Educator
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
04.2002 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
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