Open To Work
Joelle Milkovitz
Allentown,PA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic nursing educator with a focus on community health and telehealth integration. Expertise in developing online courses and NCLEX preparation, fostering student success through collaborative projects with diverse populations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor - “The Dynamic and Challenged Community”
Moravian University
Bethlehem, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Developed community and mental health course targeting vulnerable populations to enhance student understanding.
- I designed the course to be an online course with 50 clinical project hours for RN to BSN students.
- Established partnership with Global Brigades for live telehealth experiences, enriching clinical project hours for RN to BSN students.
- Coordinated weekly Zoom sessions for students with medical staff from various countries, guiding development of medical training program for community health workers.
- Conducted training via Zoom with community health workers from various Honduran communities during the final week of class.
- The course incorporates population health and mental health at a local, national, and global level.
- The course also includes online discussion posts for a national community health assessment and project.
Substitute Certified School Nurse
Salisbury School District
Allentown, USA
01.2018 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Dynamic Community”
Moravian University
Bethlehem, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Instructed undergraduate clinical groups in community settings, enhancing practical learning experiences.
- Guest lectured on school nursing and coordinated clinical sites, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application.
- Facilitated virtual learning sessions to support students' education continuity during pandemic restrictions.
- Developed senior center simulation for course, providing students with hands-on experience in geriatric care.
NCLEX Success Coordinator
Falcon Institute
Allentown, USA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Develop NCLEX preparation content and guide students in individual and group sessions to enhance understanding and readiness.
Nurse Educator / NCLEX Specialist
ATI
Leawood, USA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated NCLEX live reviews, enhancing student preparedness through in-person and online sessions.
- Instructed students on effective test taking strategies to improve NCLEX exam outcomes.
- Conducted targeted NCLEX review sessions, reinforcing key concepts and boosting student confidence.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Pediatrics”
Moravian University
Bethlehem, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Instructed post-baccalaureate accelerated students on clinical skills, content, and simulations in an inpatient pediatric unit.
- Supervised students during hands-on clinical experiences in healthcare settings.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Holistic Assessment”
Moravian University
Bethlehem, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Instructed undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students in the skills lab and inpatient clinical setting.
- Guest lectured on Cultural Assessment, Abdominal assessment, Ear Assessment, and Thorax and Lung Assessment.
Certified School Nurse
Parkland School District
Allentown, USA
08.2007 - 11.2017
RN on Oncology/Hematology Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, USA
05.2001 - 07.2009
Certified School Nurse
Allentown School District
Allentown, USA
08.2005 - 08.2007
Adjunct Instructor - “Pathophysiology”
Moravian University
Bethlehem, USA
01.2019
- Instructed 46 post-baccalaureate accelerated students for 8 weeks.
- Lecture method of power points and interactive lecture discussions.
- Assessments of quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor - "Community health"
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, USA
01.2019
- Instructed one senior level clinical group in the community setting.
- Guest lectured on School Nursing and assisted with coordinating clinical sites.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Community/Public Health Nursing”
De Sales University
Center Valley, USA
01.2018
- Instructed one group of post-baccalaureate accelerated students in the community setting.
- Guest lectured on School Nursing.
Education
MSN - Nurse Educator
Moravian University
05-2020
Master’s - Education
Gratz College
12-2011
School Nurse Certification -
Cedar Crest College
05-2003
B.S. - Degree in Nursing
DeSales University
05-2001
Skills
- Online Course design
- Clinical instruction
- Telehealth implementation
- NCLEX preparation specialist
- Simulation development
- Team collaboration
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer
- Being physically active (mountain biking, running, hiking, paddle boarding)
- Cooking
- Hunting
- Archery
- Spending time with my family
- Traveling and learning about other cultures
- Pennsylvania Interscholastic Mountain Biking Coach 2022
- Featured in Fitness magazine
- Wellness Instructor
- Aerobics instructor
Certifications Skills Accomplishments
- Certification of Designing for Quality: Best Practices in Online Course Design
- Apple Teacher
- Certified School Nurse
- CPR/AED certified
- CPI Trained
- Child Abuse Trained
- Nominated for Friends of nursing Award
- Lehigh Valley Hospital Service Star Award recipient
- Nominated for Parkland Pride award
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society Upsilon Alpha Chapter and serve on the Community Service Board and Mentoring Board
- Ambassador, (2018) for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Nursing of Moravian College
- Faculty Forum Presenter 02/20 at Moravian College
- Nurses Health Study 3 participant
- PHESNA poster presentation, Fall 2020 meeting
- Moravian College MSN Achievement Award 2020 Recipient
- Moravian University QM Online Teaching Certified
- NLN Simulation Debriefing Workshop attendee
- Valley Against Sex Trafficking (VAST) Speakers Bureau Committee Member
- Moravian University Best Buddies club Advisor
- PSNA Fall 2023 poster presentation
- Tutor for nursing students at Moravian University
- Outstanding Adjunct Award Moravian University
- Moravian University Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Foundations Training
- Clinical Instructor for a clinical group that created the COVID Educational Course for Moravian College’s Campus
Timeline
NCLEX Success Coordinator
Falcon Institute
01.2024 - 01.2026
Nurse Educator / NCLEX Specialist
ATI
01.2022 - 01.2025
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Pediatrics”
Moravian University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Adjunct Instructor - “The Dynamic and Challenged Community”
Moravian University
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Instructor - “Pathophysiology”
Moravian University
01.2019
Adjunct Clinical Instructor - "Community health"
Cedar Crest College
01.2019
Substitute Certified School Nurse
Salisbury School District
01.2018 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Holistic Assessment”
Moravian University
01.2018 - 01.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Community/Public Health Nursing”
De Sales University
01.2018
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – “Dynamic Community”
Moravian University
01.2017 - Current
Certified School Nurse
Parkland School District
08.2007 - 11.2017
Certified School Nurse
Allentown School District
08.2005 - 08.2007
RN on Oncology/Hematology Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2009
MSN - Nurse Educator
Moravian University
Master’s - Education
Gratz College
School Nurse Certification -
Cedar Crest College
B.S. - Degree in Nursing
DeSales University