Jody Haray
Panama City
Summary
Nurse educator and retired Air Force medical professional with 22 years of experience in nursing education, simulation-based training, clinical instruction, and performance evaluation in high-acuity healthcare environments. Extensive background in curriculum design, learner assessment, structured debriefing, and large-scale exercise evaluation. Recognized for emotional resilience, calm leadership under pressure, and the ability to guide learners effectively through complex, high-stress clinical scenarios. Pursued full-time nursing education from ADN through MSN to support a planned transition into nursing education, simulation, and competency-based training roles.
Healthcare professional with significant expertise in nursing instruction and curriculum design. Recognized for fostering collaborative learning environment and driving student success. Known for adaptability and commitment to team goals, consistently delivering quality educational outcomes and promoting culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Operator
Panhandle Estate Liquidations
01.2016 - Current
- Lead all business operations including client consultation, scheduling, logistics, inventory organization, and event execution. Manage financial tracking, staffing coordination, and customer service while supporting clients through emotionally complex transitions.
Flight Chief, Education & Training | Wing Exercise & Evaluation Team (EET) Lead | Nursing Education & Simulation Instructor
United States Air Force Medical Service
01.1990 - 01.2012
- Delivered five years of formal nursing education and clinical training across Wilford Hall Medical Center, Osan AB, and Aviano AB. Served as Wing Exercise & Evaluation Team Lead in Korea and Italy, evaluating large-scale medical exercises and readiness performance. Led curriculum development, high-fidelity simulation, structured debriefings, and after-action reporting. Held instructor and coordinator roles including BLS Affiliate Faculty, NREMT Instructor/Coordinator, ACLS Instructor, USAFE SABC Coordinator, and USAFE AED Program Coordinator. Provided instruction across Level I trauma ED, MICU, NICU, and CCATT/NCCAT environments.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education & Leadership
Capella University
01.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Gulf Coast State College
01.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Gulf Coast State College
01.2022
Skills
- Curriculum and evaluation design; classroom and clinical instruction; simulation-based education; scenario development and structured debriefing; learner assessment and competency validation; exercise evaluation and after-action reporting; emergency and critical care nursing; trauma and triage; interprofessional education; leadership and training oversight; emotionally resilient and composed under pressure
Accomplishments
- Kirkland Outstanding Scholar Award, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program — Ranked #1 of 35 graduates
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout Master of Science in Nursing coursework
- Completed consecutive ADN, BSN, and MSN coursework as a full-time student to support transition into nursing education and training roles
- Served as Flight Chief for Education and Training, overseeing instructor development and readiness tracking
- Appointed Wing Exercise & Evaluation Team (EET) Lead, directing large-scale medical readiness exercises and after-action evaluation
- Led formal nursing and medical education programs across multiple U.S. and overseas installations
- Designed simulation-based curricula and competency evaluations to support readiness and clinical performance
- Coordinated USAFE-wide education programs affecting all Air Force personnel across Europe
- Appointed Affiliate Faculty and Instructor for multiple national life-support and prehospital education programs
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Florida — Active since 2022
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Panhandle Estate Liquidations
01.2016 - Current
Flight Chief, Education & Training | Wing Exercise & Evaluation Team (EET) Lead | Nursing Education & Simulation Instructor
United States Air Force Medical Service
01.1990 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Gulf Coast State College
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Gulf Coast State College
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education & Leadership
Capella University