Joelle Otteson
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Experienced nurse and nursing instructor seeking employment as an educator in a prelicensure RN, MSN, or DNP program. Currently residing in California. Relocating to Indiana in the summer of 2026.
Possesses versatile skills in course management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Student-centered.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty, MSN tract
Vanguard University of Southern California
08.2022 - Current
Full-time Faculty, Simulation Center Lead Faculty, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton School of Nursing
05.2021 - Current
Full-time Faculty, Simulation Center Coordinator, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton School of Nursing
08.2019 - 05.2021
Part-time Faculty, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton School of Nursing
08.2017 - 08.2019
RN
Saddleback Medical Group
07.2007 - 07.2019
RN
Hospice of Saddleback Valley
10.2012 - 11.2014
RN
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
02.1998 - 04.2004
RN
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
11.1990 - 08.1994
RN
St. Mary’s Medical Center
05.1989 - 11.1990
Education
BSN - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
MSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
DNP - Nursing
Southern California CSU DNP Consortium
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
- Member: National League for Nurses
- Member: American Nurses Association
- Member: Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Upsilon Beta Chapter
- Member: California Simulation Alliance
- Member: Society for Simulation in Healthcare
- Member: International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning
Certification
- 8/31/1989-present RN 445062 California BRN
- 8/13/25-present RN 28298492A Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
- 1/8/1991-present PHN 47102 California BRN
- 8/17/2021-present CHSE 211230 Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Courses taught:
Health Assessment Lecture and Laboratory, Nursing Foundations Clinical, Nursing Leadership and Management Clinical, Legal and Ethical Perspectives for Advanced Practice Educators and Nurse Leaders, Strategies of Simulation Learning and Instruction
Number of years teaching experience:
- Undergraduate: 8 years
- Graduate: 3 years
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty, MSN tract
Vanguard University of Southern California
08.2022 - Current
Full-time Faculty, Simulation Center Lead Faculty, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton School of Nursing
05.2021 - Current
Full-time Faculty, Simulation Center Coordinator, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton School of Nursing
08.2019 - 05.2021
Part-time Faculty, Lecturer
California State University, Fullerton School of Nursing
08.2017 - 08.2019
RN
Hospice of Saddleback Valley
10.2012 - 11.2014
RN
Saddleback Medical Group
07.2007 - 07.2019
RN
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
02.1998 - 04.2004
RN
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
11.1990 - 08.1994
RN
St. Mary’s Medical Center
05.1989 - 11.1990
MSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
DNP - Nursing
Southern California CSU DNP Consortium
BSN - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
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