LORENZA RICKETTS
Queens,NY
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients. Knowledgeable Clinical Instructor with 17 years of combined experience in nursing, precepting and nurse education. Prepared to bring talent, expertise and leadership to growing LPN and RN nursing program. Enthusiastic Clinical Instructor focused on exercising knowledge and experience gained from over 46 years of experience working as Registered Nurse. Sufficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, concepts, policies and practices. Patient, understanding and supportive. Dedicated Clinical Instructor. Organized and motivated with dedication to teaching. Passionate about advances, trends and techniques applicable to program. Driven Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 17-year background in nursing and education to growing organization. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care. Versatile Clinical Nursing Instructor with over 17 years of experience providing hands-on training to students. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experienced in teaching clinical courses.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Cuny The City University Of New York
09.2006 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
01.1982 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2004
Master of Science - Nursing
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2004
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Teaching proficiency
- Cultural competence
- Clinical expertise
- Completing Physical Assessments
- Supervising Students
- Student Evaluations
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Instruction
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Cuny The City University Of New York
09.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
01.1982 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Nursing
Lehman College of The City University of New York
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