Lisa Gillespie

Experienced academic professional with a strong background in clinical education. Adept at engaging students and enhancing course outcomes through innovative teaching methods in the classroom. Experience with curriculum development, and student mentorship. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills, service, consistency, and fairness. Proven ability to adapt to changes seamlessly and contribute effectively as a team player. Extensive experience serving on various academic committees in roles ranging from member to secretary to chair during tenure at Methodist College. Currently seeking an opportunity to collaborate and contribute to the professional development of both faculty and students. Bringing a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• National League of Nursing Member since 2010
• Phi Kappa Phi since 2020

• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Certified Pediatric Nurse 2008-09-20 to 2020-02-28
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Training Center Faculty. Coordinator for Training Site at Methodist Medical Center since 2011-10 to 2013-02-28, Faculty since August 2006. Renewal Date March 31, 2026.
• American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider since 1999. Renewal Date June 2026.
• American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association, Pediatric Early Emergency Recognition (PEARS) Instructor since 2009. Renewal Date June 2026.

• BRIDGE Committee Member since Fall 2024
• November 15, 2024 Methodist College Fellowship Friday: The Life of Pollinators: Bees, Nurses, and Educators- presenter
• July 29-August, 1, 2024 ATI Nurse Educator Essentials Conference-Kansas City, Missouri
• November 2023 -Talking about Trauma Symposium - presenter
• September 14, 2023 Buetow Conference on Child Maltreatment-attendee
• March 2021 Participated in Interview for HUM 3003 “Don’t Stand to Close to Me”
• April 2020 Assisted 3 other faculty members in creating a poster titled: Is Faculty Mentoring the key to student nurse success? Poster Presentation. It was accepted for poster presentation at 20th Annual Nurse Educator Institute in Branson, Missouri
• Nov. 2018 Pediatric Nurse Symposium in San Antonio Texas.
• Submitted & obtained grant requests for N393 Travel Course through the Methodist Foundation in 2017, 2018 & 2019
• Nursing Congress Secretary Fall 2018 - Fall 2019
• N393 Beyond the Basics Ped’s Assessment course created 2016
• Reading articles and completing learning modules helps me incorporate current information into my courses. See Annotated bibliography.
• Methodist College Scholarship Day Judge, Nov. 2021, 2022 & 2023
• April 2020 Assisted 3 other faculty members in creating a poster titled: Is Faculty Mentoring the key to student nurse success? Poster Presentation. It was accepted for poster presentation at 20th Annual Nurse Educator Institute in Branson, Missouri
• N393 Beyond the Basics Ped’s Assessment course created 2016

• Methodist College Alumni Speaker - December 2023 & December 2024
• Volunteer to provide CPR/First Aid instructor for local schools and churches & MC staff 1994-current
• Created Service Learning designation to N371 Pediatric clinical 2019

• I have a strong background in Pediatrics and Women’s Health. Before going back to school for my Masters degree, I enjoyed precepting new nurses and found helping others learn was something I wanted to do more of. By teaching the basic nursing assistant program at Illinois Central College, I found myself being well suited to the creativity that creating a learner centered environment requires. I found it exciting to encounter a diverse population of learners with different learning styles. In addition, I have taught CPR and PALS and helped develop a Pediatric Resuscitation program at Methodist Medical Center. I value the feedback received from those who attend classes and nurse educators who have provided me with feedback. I take evaluations seriously to help facilitate a learner centered environment.
• I have a passion for community and service learning. I have worked as a RN in a Neurology Office setting, rounded with the Pediatric Neurologist in intensive care settings, pediatric nursing homes and did consult intakes in rural offices where pediatric patients were referred. As a RN at Valeska Hinton, the clinic was in a school however open to see patients of all ages. Many had barriers to health care, such as transportation.
• In my current position as faculty for Methodist College, I facilitate clinical learning experiences for N3413 & N3414 as well as teach theory for N3413 and N2393G. Since beginning as full time faculty at Methodist, I have also taught N120, N232 clinical, N361 clinical and theory, and part of a semester clinical sims for N432 as well as 4 travel course experiences. I am involved on various committees within the college and continually try to find opportunities to enhance my growth as a faculty instructor.

DAISY Faculty Award 2015 Recipient, 

August 2024 Outstanding Service Faculty Award- Methodist College recipient