Kandise Finley
Niceville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Professor of Nursing specializing in clinical instruction, curriculum development, and student mentoring. Leverage strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills to enhance learning outcomes. Extensive experience in academic and clinical settings, contributing to nursing education through innovative teaching methods and active research engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Nursing
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
Niceville, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated engaging lectures and hands-on training, enhancing student comprehension and skill application.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop innovative teaching methodologies and course materials, improving curriculum effectiveness.
- Assessed student performance through evaluations, feedback, and practical exams.
- Pursued ongoing professional development, integrating current nursing education trends into teaching practices.
- Served as a role model by demonstrating ethical behavior while interacting with students inside and outside the classroom.
Nursing Instructor
OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Fort Walton Beach, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated interactive workshops on patient care techniques and safety protocols to prepare students for clinical settings.
- Mentored nursing students to develop clinical skills and professional behaviors.
- Organized hands-on training sessions in lab environments to provide students with practical skills for real-world application.
- Delivered engaging lectures on nursing practices and healthcare concepts to enhance student understanding.
Registered Nurse
SACRED HEART MEDICAL ONCOLOGY GROUP
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment protocols and managed side effects to enhance treatment adherence.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by ensuring their rights and values were respected in care decisions.
Radiology Staff Nurse, Cardiac Rehab Staff Nurse
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ON THE EMERALD COAST
Destin, FL
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes promptly to facilitate timely interventions.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient assessments and ensured accuracy in health records for continuity of care.
Nursing Instructor
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brewton, AL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered lectures on nursing practices and healthcare concepts effectively.
- Evaluated student performance through practical and written assessments, ensuring alignment with course objectives.
- Monitored and assessed student performance in achieving course objectives through assignments, projects, and exams.
- Mentored nursing students to develop clinical skills and professional behaviors.
- Organized hands-on training sessions in lab environments for real-world application.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance instructional methods and refine course content for improved student engagement.
- Maintained current knowledge of nursing trends to inform teaching strategies.
Clinical Abstractor/Credentials Coordinator
ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Andalusia, AL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Reviewed clinical documentation for compliance with healthcare regulations, enhancing data integrity.
- Conducted quality checks on abstracted data, ensuring consistency and accuracy for reliable patient information.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous information.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate data entry and management, streamlining patient data retrieval.
- Abstracted medical records for accurate patient data retrieval.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in records handling.
- Verified accuracy of data extracted from legal documents against source material.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently according to established procedures.
Registered Nurse (Charge)/Emergency Department
ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Andalusia, AL
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Educated patients on treatment options and side effects, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Participated in continuous education programs to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
EMS Clinical Coordinator
LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Andalusia, AL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for clinical training sessions to ensure seamless execution and alignment with educational objectives.
- Facilitated effective communication between faculty and healthcare providers to enhance collaboration and support clinical training initiatives.
- Coordinated clinical schedules and patient appointments for optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to implement patient care plans effectively.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ06-2013
Emergency Medical Technology – Basic -
LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Andalusia, AL05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ08-2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brewton, AL05-2002
Skills
- Nursing education
- Clinical instruction
- Didactic instruction
- Online teaching
- Simulation facilitation
- Assessment techniques
- Evidence-based instruction
- Clinical skills
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare compliance
- Electronic health records
- Evidence-based practice
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical rotation supervision
- Agency relationships
- Critical thinking
- Ethical decision-making
- Ethical practice
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Multistate licensure
- Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Honors And Affiliations
- Member, National League for Nursing
- Member, Andalusia High School Booster Club
- Member, Troy Alumni Association
- Influential Women 2025
- Faculty Advisor, NWFSC Student Nurses Association
- Presenter, NWFSC Staff Health and Wellness Seminar
- Member, Florida Nurses Association
- Member, Florida Organization for Nursing Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2021 - Current
Nursing Instructor
OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
SACRED HEART MEDICAL ONCOLOGY GROUP
01.2018 - 01.2021
Radiology Staff Nurse, Cardiac Rehab Staff Nurse
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ON THE EMERALD COAST
01.2016 - 01.2018
Nursing Instructor
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2015 - 01.2016
Clinical Abstractor/Credentials Coordinator
ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
EMS Clinical Coordinator
LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse (Charge)/Emergency Department
ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Emergency Medical Technology – Basic -
LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree - Nursing
JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE