Tessa Sierra
Independent Scholar, Author
Porterville,Ca
Summary
A former Nurse Educator who is now a passionate job seeker for the position of English Professor dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs as well as outstanding analysis, critical thinking and writing skills. Friendly and personable with skill to stay organized and on top of important deadlines. Strong philosophy of teaching and knowledge of various methods to excite students about literature, language and communications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
DDS-Central Valley STAR
Springville, CA
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Provide training and education to individuals as needed
- Provide staff with education related to job duties and client care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Clinical Manager
Bristol Home Health
Porterville/Bakersfield, CA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Promote growth and development of employees
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions, and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Created work schedules for 17 employees and oversaw functioning of billing department.
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Ensure compliance and regulations with CMS.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
Nurse Instructor
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, CA
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans.
- Precepted new RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and Psychiatric Technicians following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Led classes with 10-50 students.
- Created and executed Certified Nurses Assistant training program per facility policies and CDPH regulations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Provide both clinical and administrative staff on facility policies and state regulations
- Certified ACLS/BLS instructor
- Train seasoned and new clinical staff on nursing procedures
- Provide competency training to medical staff.
- Create lesson plans and curriculum for CNA in-service and continuing education for their certificate renewal
- Create lesson plans and curriculum for licensed and administrative staff per needs of facility.
Education
Masters of Arts - English With Specialization in Gothic Studies
National University
La Jolla, CA 04.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 02.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 01.2010 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - English
Porterville College
Porterville, CA 08.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
Literary Analysis
Additional Information
I am an independent scholar of Victorian and Gothic literature. I have been selected as a presenter for the Victorian Popular Fiction Association for an upcoming Study Day in June 2024, for my paper titled, Shadows of the Self: Silenced and Erased Within an Insane Asylum in Wilkie Collin’s The Woman in White (1859). This will be a scholarly discussion that examines loss of agency, and silenced voices of marginalized groups within Victorian literature. I am also submitting an article for a call for papers from The Bronte Society. The theme is The Brontes and the Wild, which will discuss Charlotte Bronte's discontent and her wild desires that led her abroad to the European continent.
I am also an author of fiction writing and have recently published my first novel which is a work of historical fiction. I received a starred review from IndieReader and have had a nice reception.
Timeline
Masters of Arts - English With Specialization in Gothic Studies
National University
04.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
DDS-Central Valley STAR
06.2020 - 04.2023
Clinical Manager
Bristol Home Health
06.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
02.2018 - 05.2019
Nurse Instructor
Porterville Developmental Center
07.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bakersfield College
01.2010 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - English
Porterville College
08.2003 - 06.2006
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