Katie Mathern
Assistant Professor Of Nursing
Bismarck,ND
Summary
As an optimistic and goal-oriented nursing professional, I enjoy approaching complex projects with a multidisciplinary approach.
I am a professional nursing educator with extensive experience in academic instruction and clinical practice. I bring a strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving educational outcomes. I have expertise in curriculum development, patient care, and mentorship. I am known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering supportive learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota
08.2021 - Current
- Teaching undergraduate nursing students at the Baccalaureate level allows me to develop and nurture the next group of nursing professionals. As a faculty member, I utilize innovative and educational teaching sessions to large groups of nursing students on numerous topics of nursing such as nutrition, pathophysiology, pharmacology and medical-surgical nursing. I demonstrate best practices for instruction, assessment, and evaluation of student's learning needs.
- Developed curriculum for new nursing courses, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry best practices.
- Participated in departmental committees, contributing to the advancement of the nursing program and overall institutional goals.
- Assisted in the recruitment of prospective students by representing the nursing program at open houses, information sessions, and campus events.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth.
- Facilitated an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity while fostering a sense of community among learners.
- Utilized simulation technology to create realistic learning environments for skill development and competency assessment.
- Maintained currency in nursing practice by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Telemetry/Progressive Care RN
CHI St. Alexius
Bismarck, North Dakota
06.2009 - Current
- As a dedicated team member, I am able to be a clinical expert, resource, and respected nurse on the PCU. I strive to promote compassion, respect, and the highest level of competence in all interactions with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices in progressive care nursing.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult healthcare experiences, fostering a supportive environment that promoted healing.
- Skillfully managed multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex medical conditions.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly identify changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying physicians as needed.
Clinical Educator
CHI St. Alexius RN
Bismarck, North Dakota
08.2014 - 06.2019
- The role of clinical educator enabled me to cultivate my passion for nursing education. As the clinical educator I helped implement orientation programs, ongoing educational sessions, and worked collaboratively with a variety of healthcare professionals to meet the educational needs of post-graduate and seasoned nurses.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, such as simulation-based learning, to improve overall understanding of complex medical concepts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary committees, collaborating with peers to address challenges related to patient care and safety initiatives.
- Served as a clinical mentor, offering guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
- Collaborated with management to assess learning needs and develop customized training plans for various departments.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- Facilitated continuing education events for healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of lifelong learning within the organization.
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND08.2021
BSN -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2009
Skills
Teaching excellence
Clinical expertise
Curriculum development
Programmatic and student assessment strategies
Evidence-based teaching innovation
Clinical agency relationships
Simulation facilitation
Student mentoring and academic advising
Certification
PCCN – American Association of Critical Care Nurses
April 2012 - present
CONTACT
- PHONE: 701-220-9176
- WEBSITE: https://katherinemathern.wixsite.com/website/
- EMAIL: katherinemathern@gmail.com
Accomplishments
- Instrumental in developing and introducing curriculum for new Adult Health courses.
- Collaborated with Sanford in the development of ACE preceptorship program.
- Collaborated with team of Associate Dean of Nursing in the development of the Clinical Instruction Committee.
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau, international honor society of nurses
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Girl Scouts of America, Troop Leader
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University of Mary
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Educator
CHI St. Alexius RN
08.2014 - 06.2019
Telemetry/Progressive Care RN
CHI St. Alexius
06.2009 - Current
MSN - Nursing Education
University of Mary
BSN -
University of North Dakota