Hi, I’m
Joelene R. Groves, MSN RN
Columbia
Summary
Results-driven nursing education professional, prepared to bring inviting experiences and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Known for delivering high-quality instruction and engaging students through dynamic lesson plans. Consistently focused on fostering teamwork and achieving educational goals, while being adaptable to changing classroom demands. Expertise in curriculum design and student assessment, paired with collaborative and reliable nature.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Passaic County Community College/Sussex Campus
Nursing Faculty, Instructor
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Course Coordinator for Nursing Fundamentals and Advanced Med/Surg
- Program Coordinator for satelite Campus
- ATI Champion
- Clinical instruction and supervision Nursing Fundamentals and Advanced Med/Surg
- Integration of high fidelity simulations into course work
- Student remediation and coaching
- Curriculum alignment with ACEN Essentials and QSEN competencies
- Committee participation including admissions and curriculum
Knowlton Elementary School
Certified School Nurse
09.2020 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Provide nursing care to the elementary student grades PreSchool through 6th
- Ensure safety of students and staff during the school day
- Maintain Individualized Health Plans and student records including immunization compliance
Newton Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
Registered Nurse
06.2010 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Provide care and nursing expertise to the cardiac patient on a 25 bed telemetry unit, 4 bed step down unit, and 20 bed neurology unit
- Provide close monitoring of the MI screening, pre and post operative pacemaker, catheterization patient
- Provide close monitoring of the patient receiving titrated medication drips (ie: heparin, Cardizem)
- Substitute charge nurse duties including maintaining staffing ratios and staff nurse assignments
- Document all assessment and medications using Epic
Atlantic Rheumatology Infusion Center
Registered Nurse
09.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Assess rheumatology and osteoporosis patients for tolerance, efficacy, and management of IV therapy medications
- Insert and maintain IV access during treatment
- Reconstitute and mix all medications under aseptic technique
- Document using eClinical
Morristown Medical Center, Rapid Treatment Unit
Registered Nurse
02.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Provide care and nursing expertise to the observation patient on a 12 bed telemetry unit with focused care to the cardiac patient
- Preparation provided for surgery, cardiac catheterization, stress and cardiac testing
- Average length of stay for the observation patient 18 hours
PromptCare Home Infusion
Registered Nurse
01.2014 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Provide care and nursing expertise to the home infusion patient
- Provide specialized line care including PICC, peripheral IV insertions, Port a cath, Hickman Broviac
- Provide close monitoring of the patient receiving IVIG, antibiotic, TPN/hydration, and Primacor infusion.
Education
William Paterson UniversityWayne, NJ
Masters of Science from Nursing
10.2022
William Paterson UniversityWayne, NJ
School Nurse Instructional Certification
Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2016
County College of MorrisRandolph, NJ
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05.2010
Skills
- Clinical Instruction and Supervision
- High Fidelity Simulation using Laerdal SimMan 3G
- Active Classroom Learning Strategies
- LMS Blackboard and Canvas proficient
- Epic Health Care Solutions Systems
- Empathetic, Holistic Nursing Care
Certification
- New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse
- NLC Compact License Pending
- New Jersey Certified School Nurse
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, PCCN Progressive Cardiac Care Nurse Certified
- American Heart Association, BLS Healthcare Provider
- American Heart Association, ACLS Provider
- IV Certified
- Basic Arrhythmia Certified
Timeline
Nursing Faculty, Instructor
Passaic County Community College/Sussex Campus
01.2023 - Current
Certified School Nurse
Knowlton Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Rheumatology Infusion Center
09.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center, Rapid Treatment Unit
02.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
PromptCare Home Infusion
01.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
06.2010 - 08.2020
William Paterson University
School Nurse Instructional Certification
Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
County College of Morris
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
William Paterson University
Masters of Science from Nursing
Awards and Extra Curricula
Warren County School Nurse Association, President, 2021-2023
Governor’s Educator of the Year Award Recipient for the 2021-2022 School Year