Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Publications
Awards
Timeline
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Lori A. Przymusinski

Rochester

Summary

Educator/facilitator of clinical education for nursing students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application. Utilizes evidence-based teaching methods to enhance student learning and engagement. Knowledge of patient care protocols and clinical best practices.

Experienced with strategic planning, guiding teams to meet organizational objectives. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making to foster collaborative environment. Track record of successfully managing projects and driving results through innovative solutions.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty-Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab

Oakland Community College
05.2024 - Current
  • Work well in a team setting, providing education, support and guidance to associate degree nursing students
  • Oversee and deliver curriculum and validation of participants' physical assessment and technical skills including intravenous maintenance, tracheotomy care, chest tube and oxygenation delivery devices
  • Facilitate student learning in the health care simulation lab using low and high fidelity devices as adjunct faculty facilitation pre and post briefings and evaluation of learning outcomes

Consultant for Nursing and Health Professions

Oakland Community College
07.2022 - 09.2024

Simultaneously served in this role and that of Interim Director of Nursing and Health Professions as described below

Interim Director of Nursing and Health Professions

Oakland Community College
07.2022 - 01.2023


  • Facilitated 2022 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) site visit including review/edits of self-study, site visit agenda, led site team in accomplishing task of preliminary findings; program recommended for full eight-year reaffirmation
  • Provided temporary administrative oversight to the named departments; served as the point of contact to the Michigan Board of Nursing
  • Managed 450+ students, 80 FTE in totality: including 14 full time faculty, program coordinators and adjunct faculty—readily responding to the needs of the programs
  • Provided mentoring and assigned project assistance to newly appointed Executive Director/Dean and Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Professions; division includes nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, medical assisting, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography, and health care administration
  • Waterford & Southfield, Michigan

Vice Chancellor for Student Services

Oakland Community College
04.2017 - 06.2022

Executive Council member responsible for the oversight of 25 M student services budget; operations including Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Counseling, high school dual enrollment, Registrar's Office, Student Life, Career Services and Athletics at the five-campus institution

  • Oversight of the College strategic planning committee initiative team examining improvement for the delivery of student services and equitable access for persistence to education goals
  • Manage and triage student concerns, appellate for the student conduct issues and Title IX team
  • Founder of the College Mental Health Task Force; grant awarded from the JED Foundation to support mental health a wellness on college campuses utilizing institutional survey data in partnership with the University of Michigan Health Mind Study
  • Administrative member of the OCC bargaining team for faculty contract renegotiation
  • Kept services viable for student success during the COVID-19 pandemic with integration of hybrid work schedules for all employees while assuring the resumption of excellent customer service

Dean of Campus Affairs

Oakland Community College
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Campus oversight of student enrollment services; facilitator of front line staff education to assure excellent customer service to students and community stakeholders
  • Triage and response for student concerns related to registration, financial aid inquiries, and academic advising
  • Administrative management of campus co-curricular Student Life activities
  • Title IX and conduct officer for campus

Dean and Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Professions

Oakland Community College
07.2011 - 11.2014
  • Academic administrator for the associate degree (RN}, transitional professional Nurse (LPN to RN), practical nursing (LPN-PNE), dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography, medical assisting, radiologic Technology, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and health care administration programs
  • Administrator of record and contributor to the program self-study and site visit for the successful reaffirmation of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in 2014
  • Fiscal accountability for the division budget
  • Overseer of compliance for the Michigan Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations
  • Managed 450+ students, 80 FTE in totality: including 14 full time faculty, program coordinators and adjunct faculty—readily responding to the needs of the programs
  • Liaison to clinical healthcare agencies including Corewell (Beaumont) Health, the Detroit Medical Center, and Ascension Providence (now Henry Ford) Health
  • Oversight of curriculum and scheduling for program at the Southfield campus Simulation Lab
  • Interacted with students, faculty, staff, and community to support department policies, curriculum development and students' educational outcomes
  • Served in a dual role as interim dean and faculty member from 7/2011-12/2012

Full-time Nursing Faculty

Oakland Community College
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Lecturer and clinical instructor for first- and second-year associate degree and Practical Nursing students during adult medical -surgical nursing rotations at many southeastern Michigan health systems per the curriculum and program needs; utilized learning management systems for didactic courses i.e.: Blackboard and Desire to Learn (D2L)
  • 2008-10: Faculty advisor for the National Student Nurses’ Association
  • Overlap of faculty and interim dean roles during this time

Registered Nurse

Beaumont Health
01.1991 - 01.2008

Various Registered Nurse roles with progressively more responsibility at the institution.

  • Administrative Nursing Supervisor
  • Administrator of the hospital facility during off-shift and weekend hours; reported to the chief nursing executives and hospital administrators, partnered with all levels of staff to serve as the facilitator of patient, visitor, nursing, and physician concerns resulting in a safe patient environment
  • Nurse Manager, Emergency Center
  • Overseer of all operations of the department assuring quality health care delivery; opened the first Emergency Center observation unit in southeastern Michigan during this time
  • Associate Nurse Manager, Medical Surgical Units
  • First line associate manager of two adult units focused on the delivery of women's health care, antenatal care, orthopedics, general surgery and the 24-hour short stay observation unit
  • Registered Nurse- Pool, Medical-Surgical Units, Telemetry, Dialysis
  • Troy, Michigan

Full time and Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Baker College
01.2003 - 01.2005


  • Lecturer, simulation, skills lab, and clinical instructor for first- and second-year nursing students; focus on adult medical-surgical, medical terminology and leadership courses in the curriculum
  • Participated in development of curriculum utilizing Watson's Theory of Caring as a template


Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Oakland Community College
01.2001 - 01.2004


  • Supervised clinical experiences for students at several health care systems in southeastern Michigan
  • Evaluated performance utilizing defined student learning outcomes


Licensed Practical Nurse

Beaumont Health
01.1986 - 08.1991


  • Staff nurse on various medical Surgical units
  • Royal Oak, Michigan
  • Transferred to acquire Registered Nurse Position

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Southfield, Michigan

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Associate Degree in Nursing

Oakland Community College
Waterford, Michigan

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Oakland Community College
Southfield, Michigan

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • Student evaluation
  • Clinical supervision
  • Pharmacology
  • Simulation facilitation
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Registered Nurse Licensure

Michigan, #4704176598

Expires 9/20/25

Affiliations

  • National Student Nurse Association
  • American Nurses' Association
  • Michigan Nurses' Association

Publications

2019, So You Want to Teach Clinical? A Guide for New Nursing Clinical Instructors, Routledge

Awards

  • 2011, Outstanding Faculty Award, Oakland Community College
  • 1998, Board of Visitors Award, Oakland University

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty-Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab

Oakland Community College
05.2024 - Current

Consultant for Nursing and Health Professions

Oakland Community College
07.2022 - 09.2024

Interim Director of Nursing and Health Professions

Oakland Community College
07.2022 - 01.2023

Vice Chancellor for Student Services

Oakland Community College
04.2017 - 06.2022

Dean of Campus Affairs

Oakland Community College
11.2014 - 03.2017

Dean and Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Professions

Oakland Community College
07.2011 - 11.2014

Full-time Nursing Faculty

Oakland Community College
01.2006 - 01.2013

Full time and Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Baker College
01.2003 - 01.2005

Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Oakland Community College
01.2001 - 01.2004

Registered Nurse

Beaumont Health
01.1991 - 01.2008

Licensed Practical Nurse

Beaumont Health
01.1986 - 08.1991

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Associate Degree in Nursing

Oakland Community College

Registered Nurse Licensure

Michigan, #4704176598

Expires 9/20/25

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Oakland University

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Oakland Community College
Lori A. Przymusinski