Jordan Kulach
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Adjunct Nursing Professor dedicated to enhancing student readiness for the NCLEX through engaging curriculum design and clinical instruction. Expertise in individualized academic advising and extensive bedside nursing experience fosters the development of critical thinking and professional competencies in nursing students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Kankakee Community College
01.2026 - Current
- Planned, developed, and delivered engaging classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction for undergraduate nursing students.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans, examinations, and competency-based learning activities aligned with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and NCLEX test plans.
- Supervised and evaluated students during clinical rotations, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Facilitated the development of students' clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and professional nursing competencies.
- Provided individualized academic advising and mentoring to enhance student success and NCLEX readiness.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice and nursing research into instruction, enhancing student understanding of current healthcare practices.
- Utilized learning management systems and educational technologies to foster student engagement and facilitate impactful learning experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty and healthcare partners to coordinate clinical placements, evaluate program outcomes, and maintain high-quality educational experiences.
- Participated in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation activities, committee work, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Leveraged extensive bedside nursing experience to bridge theory with real-world clinical application, preparing students for successful professional nursing practice.
Epic Principal Trainer
Riverside Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Trains providers in ambulatory, remote, and inpatient settings on epic charting system
- Educated care techs on rooming procedures, including epic charting, vital signs, EKG, and injections, enhancing patient care delivery
- Conducted general orientation classes to familiarize new hires with workplace policies and procedures
- Administered the medical assistant program
- New hire rounding every 3 weeks and 8 weeks
- Supported hospital staffing by coordinating schedules and assignments
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline operations and improve collaboration
Intensive Care Nurse
Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Assessed the needs of each ICU patient and planned appropriate care.
- And other physiological parameters. Assess changes in the patient's condition and respond
- Promptly to fluctuations. Administer and manage life support measures, including mechanical ventilation
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings based on patient condition. Administer and titrate medications
- According to the patient's condition, including vasoprotective drugs and sedatives. Monitor for medication
- Effectiveness and potential side effects.
- Records (EHR) for all critical care interventions. Document assessments, interventions
- And communication with the healthcare team. Continuously monitor vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECGs)
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered conscious sedation and medications to facilitate patient readiness for procedures with optimal comfort
- Monitoring patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure
- Oversaw patient safety and comfort throughout the procedural process, addressing concerns and monitoring well-being
- Providing post-procedure monitoring: Includes observing for signs and symptoms of complications, such as bleeding from the puncture site, pain, and/or changes in mental status or vital signs
- Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Inserted and removed intravenous lines to ensure proper medication delivery
- Educated patients and families on procedures and care plans to ensure informed consent and effective discharge planning
Prep/Recovery Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared and recovered patients for anesthesia and moderate sedation, managing inpatients and outpatients in pre and post stages, including ICU and floor patients awaiting beds, and facilitating patient preparation and recovery for cath lab, IR, GI, endoscopic research, and bronchoscopies.
- Administered post-anesthesia care to ensure patient recovery and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient handoffs effectively.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Administered conscious sedation and other medications to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
- Oversaw patient safety and comfort throughout all procedural phases, ensuring adherence to protocols and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitoring patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure
- Monitored patients post-procedure for complications, including assessing puncture site bleeding, pain levels, and changes in mental status or vital signs.
- Inserted and removed intravenous lines to ensure proper patient hydration and medication administration.
- Educated patients and family members on procedure details and care plans before obtaining procedural consent and provided comprehensive discharge instructions.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Educated patients and family members on procedure and plan of care, ensuring understanding prior to signing procedural consent and providing thorough discharge planning/instructions
- Inserted and removed intravenous lines to ensure optimal patient hydration and medication delivery.
- Administered conscious sedation and other medications to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
- Monitored patient patterns and vital signs during procedures to ensure early detection of complications and timely interventions
- Oversaw patient safety and comfort throughout procedural phases, implementing measures to address needs and concerns promptly
- Providing education to the patient and family members: Includes ensuring the patient and family members understand the procedure and plan of care before signing procedural consent and providing them with discharge planning/instructions
Perioperative Nurse-TR
Oak Surgical Institute
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered nursing care in the preoperative and postoperative phase to pediatric and adult patients requiring surgical and pain procedures at Oak Surgical Institute.
- Assisted in patient preparation for surgical procedures and anesthesia administration.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained patient safety during surgical interventions.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth operational workflows.
3ICU Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Assessed the needs of each cardiac patient and planned appropriate care.
- Ensured implementation of interdisciplinary care plans through direct performance and delegation to staff. Monitored patient care activities to ensure compliance with care plans.
- That the interdisciplinary plan of care is carried out through performance or
- Delegation to subordinate personnel
CICU Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medicine-Comer Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided overall care for diverse pediatric patient population in high acuity step down unit, assessing and intervening in rapidly changing conditions. responsible for EVD's, neuro checks, caring for kids in the postoperative stage, assisting MD's in procedures at the bedside, kids on Hi-Flow Nasal Cannula and Bipap, Servo and LTV vents; Responsible for many trach-vent and gtbue dependent patients who need to be closely monitored according to their ever-changing conditions; closely working with physicians in a teaching hospital
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols in pediatric care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during daily rounds.
4T/Telemetry
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Assessed the needs of each cardiac patient and planned necessary care.
- Delivered nursing care addressing spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physiological needs Ensured adherence to care protocols and guidelines.
- That the interdisciplinary plan of care is carried out through performance or
- Delegation to subordinate personnel;
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2015
General Studies - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL05-2012
Master's of Science - Nursing-Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILSkills
- Coordination of patient care
- Patient care coordination
- Effective communication
- Healthcare technology proficiency
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical teaching
- Epic software charting
- Curriculum evaluation
- Student assessment
- Time management
- Educational technology
- Analytical thinking
- Patient care quality
- Patient condition evaluation
- Team leadership
- Health assessments
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- PALS
- ACLS
- EPIC Certifications
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Kankakee Community College
01.2026 - Current
Epic Principal Trainer
Riverside Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Intensive Care Nurse
Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2025
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
Prep/Recovery Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2020
3ICU Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
CICU Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medicine-Comer Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2017
Perioperative Nurse-TR
Oak Surgical Institute
02.2016 - 01.2018
4T/Telemetry
Forrest General Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
General Studies - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Master's of Science - Nursing-Education
Olivet Nazarene University