DENISE ADAMS
Dublin,Ohio
Summary
I am looking for a position to apply my critical thinking, time management and patient care skills. I graduated from Chamberlain College of Nursing in July 2024 and have worked as a staff nurse at the Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital with a specialty in traumatic spinal cord injury. I have also worked as a clinical, lab and didactic instructor, as well as the clinical and lab coordinator for Felbry College School of Nursing. I have taught multiple courses ranging from Foundations of nursing to capstone courses with a focus in NCLEX review and NCLEX prep. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Faculty
Felbry College of Nursing
Columbus, Ohio
06.2020 - Current
- As a lab and clinical instructor, I am required to work with students in a lab setting teaching them physical skills for the foundations of nursing (hand washing, sterile gloving, complete bed bath, foley insertion, medication administration), Introduction to IV (insertion of IV catheters, spike and prime for primary and secondary IV fluid, CVC dressing changes), medical surgical (tracheostomy care, chest tube care, colostomy care, NG insertion and management, wet-to-dry dressing change)
- As a clinical instructor, I am required to work with students at clinical sites ranging from assisted living facilities for the foundation's students to medical-surgical floors for the medical-surgical students.
- I am required to assist students with their clinical skills, as well as creating care plans for their patients.
- As the lab and clinical coordinator, I order supplies for the lab to be used for skills check-offs, and as a clinical coordinator, I am required to work with clinical sites, students, and clinical instructors regarding student clinical assignments.
- As an instructor, I am required to teach the foundations of nursing course for both entry-level students, as well as those coming in with prior medical knowledge.
- As an instructor for the capstone course, I am required to meet with students and work on test-taking strategies, as well as assist students by providing NCLEX review sessions weekly.
- I am in charge of keeping track of multiple classes at one time with a student load of 60+.
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
11.2016 - 12.2023
- As a registered nurse, I was required to provide care for patients primarily on the stroke unit. This includes various daily tasks such as passing medications for patients on various dietary textures, performing intermittent straight catheterizations, administering IV medications, starting IVs, performing wound care, and tracheostomy care, among other tasks required to care for patients.
- Additionally, I was required to assist with patient transfers in and out of bed, and from wheelchair to toilet.
- In this position, I have developed my skills as a nurse, as well as a team player when interacting with not only nursing staff but therapy staff as well.
- While at this location, I received the Clinical Excellence award in 2018 for my work with the spinal cord program. I taught new hires a class on bowel and bladder management for patients with spinal cord injuries.
- I have become a preceptor, helping to orient new hires. I was the co-lead for the spinal cord program, as well as the charge nurse for the floor.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
02.2016 - 11.2016
- As a rehabilitation assistant I was required to provide care for patients who are going through rehabilitation for brain injuries as well as physical injuries
- Additionally I was required to be able to obtain blood sugars, take vital signs, assist the patients with various physical deficits with ambulation, assist patients with eating and assist with toileting
- In this position I learned how to think on my feet and react quickly and problem solve, I have also had the opportunity to improve my communication with not only patients but as well as with my coworkers
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bexley, Ohio, United States01.2016
Skills
- Student retention
- Academic advising
- Course Scheduling
- Course Planning
- Student Advising
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Managing schedules
- Faculty onboarding
- NCLEX review and test taking strategies
- Clinical coordinating
- Online learning platforms
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Experience in charting requirements
- Operating a hoyer lift device
- Tracheostomy care (suctioning and cleaning)
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Trained in IV care (insertion and maintenance)
- Performing intermittent catheterization
- Passing medications to multiple patients
- Wound dressing changes
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- General housekeeping ability
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Trained in spinal cord injury management
Certification
- CRRN Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Masters of Science in Nursing
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Licensed Practicing Nurse
Timeline
Academic Faculty
Felbry College of Nursing
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2023
Rehabilitation Assistant
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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