Kera M. Olson

• Developed and delivered engaging course materials to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with department on curriculum design, aligning course objectives with institutional goals.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve classroom engagement and retention rates.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Established partnerships with external organizations to enhance research opportunities for students.
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
• Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
• Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
• Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
• Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
• Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
• Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
• Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Elevated student satisfaction rates with accessible office hours, thorough explanations of complex topics, and consistent positive reinforcement.
• Supported weekly open lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
• Streamlined the grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
• Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
• Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
• Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
• Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
• Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
• Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.

Clinical Faculty Course Coordinator to Maternal-Newborn Nursing

• Advocated for interdisciplinary learning opportunities to enrich student experiences in clinical settings.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting open communication and peer collaboration among students.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
• Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
• Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Provide clinical instruction to 7-10 nursing students in clinical settings on Labor and Delivery and Postpartum/Newborn topics.
• Developed and implemented innovative clinical education curricula for diverse student populations.
• Mentored and guided nursing students through complex clinical scenarios to enhance practical skills.
• Assessed student performance through direct observation and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate current practices into educational modules.
• Collaborated with Obstetrics instructor to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
• Initiated feedback mechanism for students post-clinical rotations, gathering insights to continuously improve teaching strategies.
• Promoted culture of continuous learning among students by integrating case studies from current healthcare challenges into lessons, making theoretical knowledge more applicable.
• Advocated for student needs, leading to allocation of additional resources for clinical instruction program.
• Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.

• Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
• Daily assignments of 3 couplets; 6 postpartum mothers; 6 newborns; NICU pull - 3 feeder grower infants
• Charge Nurse
• Resource Nurse
• Admission Nurse
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and healthy lifestyles.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols and care delivery processes.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical skills and best practices in patient care.
• Evaluated patient progress through assessments, adjusting care strategies to meet evolving health needs.
• Implemented evidence-based practices, improving overall patient satisfaction scores within the unit.
• Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Clinical Adjunct Faculty to Maternal-Newborn Nursing

• Advocated for interdisciplinary learning opportunities to enrich student experiences in clinical settings.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting open communication and peer collaboration among students.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
• Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
• Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Provide clinical instruction to 7-10 nursing students in clinical settings on Labor and Delivery and Postpartum/Newborn topics.
• Developed and implemented innovative clinical education curricula for diverse student populations.
• Mentored and guided nursing students through complex clinical scenarios to enhance practical skills.
• Assessed student performance through direct observation and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate current practices into educational modules.
• Collaborated with Obstetrics instructor to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
• Initiated feedback mechanism for students post-clinical rotations, gathering insights to continuously improve teaching strategies.
• Promoted culture of continuous learning among students by integrating case studies from current healthcare challenges into lessons, making theoretical knowledge more applicable.
• Advocated for student needs, leading to allocation of additional resources for clinical instruction program.
• Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.

Clinical Adjunct Faculty to Maternal-Newborn Nursing

• Advocated for interdisciplinary learning opportunities to enrich student experiences in clinical settings.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting open communication and peer collaboration among students.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
• Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
• Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Provide clinical instruction to 7-10 nursing students in clinical settings on Labor and Delivery and Postpartum/Newborn topics.
• Developed and implemented innovative clinical education curricula for diverse student populations.
• Mentored and guided nursing students through complex clinical scenarios to enhance practical skills.
• Assessed student performance through direct observation and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate current practices into educational modules.
• Collaborated with Obstetrics instructor to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
• Initiated feedback mechanism for students post-clinical rotations, gathering insights to continuously improve teaching strategies.
• Promoted culture of continuous learning among students by integrating case studies from current healthcare challenges into lessons, making theoretical knowledge more applicable.
• Advocated for student needs, leading to allocation of additional resources for clinical instruction program.
• Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.

Clinical Adjunct Faculty to Maternal-Newborn Nursing

• Advocated for interdisciplinary learning opportunities to enrich student experiences in clinical settings.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting open communication and peer collaboration among students.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
• Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
• Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Provide clinical instruction to 7-10 nursing students in clinical settings on Labor and Delivery and Postpartum/Newborn topics.
• Developed and implemented innovative clinical education curricula for diverse student populations.
• Mentored and guided nursing students through complex clinical scenarios to enhance practical skills.
• Assessed student performance through direct observation and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate current practices into educational modules.
• Collaborated with Obstetrics instructor to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
• Initiated feedback mechanism for students post-clinical rotations, gathering insights to continuously improve teaching strategies.
• Promoted culture of continuous learning among students by integrating case studies from current healthcare challenges into lessons, making theoretical knowledge more applicable.
• Advocated for student needs, leading to allocation of additional resources for clinical instruction program.
• Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.