Julie Denesha
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings with natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Devoted to closely monitoring student success. Successful at cultivating individual relationships with students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student Services Specialist
Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
02.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic direction of SRHS nursing student initiatives.
- Enhance the communication between SRHS and academic partners.
- Administers system programs integral to evidence-based practice, clinical competency, and career development.
- Supports nursing school programs as collaborative partners between Deans, faculty, students, nurse managers, and CNOs.
- Improve communication and electronic presence for SRHS to become a leader/preferred employer for experienced nurses and students entering the workforce.
- Develop a pre-nursing PCA program and promote clinical ladder pathway from entry-level to RN.
Department Chair - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Enhanced department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
- Mentored junior faculty members to develop their pedagogical skills and career trajectories in academia.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Secured grant funding for various department initiatives, supporting research opportunities and academic growth.
- Developed strong relationships with industry partners, providing networking and internship opportunities for students.
- Increased retention rates within the department through targeted advising strategies and student support programs.
- Facilitated faculty development initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in teaching quality and expertise.
- Led successful accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and guidelines.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department''s talented team of educators.
- Implemented assessment tools to measure learning outcomes, informing data-driven decision-making within the department.
- Launched new degree programs based on industry demand, expanding educational offerings to attract diverse student populations.
Clinical Adjunct/ Faculty
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world case studies into lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop comprehensive curriculum focused on evidence-based practices in the healthcare field.
- Mentored students during clinical rotations, providing guidance and promoting critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student performance through formative and summative assessments, ensuring readiness for professional practice.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and fostering open communication.
- Delivered engaging lectures on various nursing topics, utilizing multimedia presentations to facilitate understanding.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, enabling them to improve their skills and achieve academic success.
- Served as a liaison between clinical sites and the educational institution, coordinating placements for optimal learning experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with students, offering support and guidance throughout their academic journey as an approachable mentor figure.
- Implemented technology tools successfully within the classroom setting to enhance instruction.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Conduct pre-surgical interviews, patient prep for surgery, education of pre and post surgical instructions, and collaborate with anesthesia for patient surgical readiness.
- Determine diagnostics and implement pre-admit orders.
- Follow anesthesia protocols to obtain additional patient tests or data that may be needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mary Black Memorial Hospital
Spartanburg, SC
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Mentored nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2001
Skills
- Successful in identifying and implementing process improvements for student success
- ACEN Accreditation
- New Program Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Program Evaluation
- Performance Improvement
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Instructional Design
- Quality Improvement
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Nursing Student Services Specialist
Spartanburg Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Department Chair - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
10.2018 - 02.2023
Clinical Adjunct/ Faculty
Spartanburg Community College
08.2014 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mary Black Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina Upstate