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Kathleen Bergeron

West Greenwich,RI

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator with a proven track record at Newport Hospital, adept at curriculum development and enhancing patient education through innovative techniques. Skilled in data analysis and effective communication, I foster collaborative environments that elevate nursing staff competencies and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, driving impactful educational outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
09.2013 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress through tests, quizzes, assignments, projects.
  • Monitored patient safety during all clinical experiences.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
  • Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
  • Modified instructional techniques according to the needs of individual students or groups.
  • Provided individual counseling services to students regarding academic performance.
  • Assessed student performance in the clinical setting, providing feedback as needed.
  • Reviewed current literature relating to nursing education trends and practices.
  • Attended meetings with departmental faculty members concerning curriculum changes or updates.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Collaborated with other nursing faculty to ensure consistency across courses.
  • Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
  • Organized resources such as textbooks, handouts, and audiovisual materials for use in classroom instruction.
  • Created learning objectives for each course based on program standards.
  • Collaborated with staff nurses at affiliated hospitals to organize student-selected placements.

Clinical Nurse Educator

Newport Hospital CPPI/Brown University Health
Newport, RI
04.2010 - Current
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of educational programs by collecting data on program outcomes.
  • Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in clinical nursing education.
  • Enhanced training delivery by incorporating new technologies and techniques alongside proven methods.
  • Incorporated new technologies into curriculum development processes.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
  • Collaborated with health care teams to develop effective patient education materials.
  • Developed protocols for evaluating the competence of newly hired nurses.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05-2009

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
05-2003

Diploma in Nursing

St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
Providence, RI
05-1977

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Clinical assessment
  • Patient education
  • Educational technology
  • Data analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Learning assessment
  • Instructional design
  • Diverse learning strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Professional development
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Multitasking skills
  • Project planning
  • Written communication

Affiliations

  • Zumba
  • Walking
  • Spending time on a beach
  • Recreational reading
  • Spending time with children and grandchildren

Accomplishments

  • RISNA Clinical Excellence Award 10/2005
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
  • Daisy Team Award - Center for Professional Practice and Innovation (CPPI)- Newport Hospital

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse (1977 - present)
  • Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) 1997 - 2017
  • Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS-BC) (2009 - 2021)
  • Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) (2009 - 2021)

Published

  • Joshua Ray Tanzer, PhD, Marlene Dufault, PhD, RN, Linda Roderick Rioux, BS, Jason Machan, PhD, Kathy Bergeron, MS, GCNS, RN, and Anthony Napoli, MD, MHL, Providence, Kingston, and Newport, RI “I WAS HERE FIRST,WHY DID THEY GO BEFORE ME - EXAMINING PATIENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF PRIORITY IN A PSYCHOMETRIC STUDY OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TRIAGE". J Emerg Nurs. 2023 Mar;49(2):294-304.e.5

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty

Salve Regina University
09.2013 - Current

Clinical Nurse Educator

Newport Hospital CPPI/Brown University Health
04.2010 - Current

Master of Science in Nursing

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Salve Regina University

Diploma in Nursing

St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing

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