Knowledgeable Clinical Instructor with 7 years of combined experience in Critical Care and Medical Surgical nursing, precepting and nurse education. Prepared to bring talent, expertise and leadership to growing LPN and RN nursing program. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care. Organized and motivated with dedication to teaching. Passionate about advances, trends and techniques applicable to program, providing hands-on training to students. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experienced in teaching clinical courses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Educator
Health- Trust Workforce Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Enhanced staff proficiency in clinical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and interactive workshops.
Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
Maintained regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines in all educational activities.
Contributed to the ongoing improvement of the organization's reputation by consistently delivering high-quality educational programs and maintaining a strong professional network within the healthcare community.
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
HCA
07.2019 - 05.2021
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.