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Lorraine Canty

Marco Island,FL

Summary

Seasoned Professor of Nursing with more than 25 years of experience in nursing and education. Outstanding commitment to excellence in education consistent with the college and nursing program’s mission, vision, and goals. Consistently strives to promote a positive, non-judgmental, and nurturing educational environment to contribute to student success. Delivers engaging student educational experiences utilizing a variety of modalities while maintaining sensitivity to the needs of adult learners, student learning styles and a diverse student population.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor of Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College
Naples, FL
08.2018 - Current
  • Prepare and deliver instruction, setting high and challenging academic standards, to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, clinical, simulation and the online learning environments)
  • Prepare instructional materials such as lectures, presentations, lab sessions, clinical, simulation and engaging learning activities utilizing a variety of platforms that address student learning styles
  • Develope various learning assessments to evaluate student mastery of course and program outcomes
  • Provide feedback on student's progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success
  • Prepare and submit required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades and other information as requested or required by the college
  • Disseminate current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college to support student success and progression
  • Maintain professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification
  • Participate in appropriate committees as assigned; currently Co-Chair of Student, Admissions Progression and Faculty Committee.
  • Perform other job-related duties such as participation in Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, Open House, and activities that support the College's mission, core values and goals
  • Support and mentor new faculty; oversee and collaborate with Clinical Associates to enhance the student learning experience.

Adjunct Faculty & Clinical Instructor

St. Peter's Health - Samaritan School of Nursing
Troy, NY
01.2003 - 05.2022
  • Conduct didactic, laboratory and simulation activities in a variety of nursing specialty areas.
  • Participate in academic development and evaluation of student performance.
  • Provide hospital-based clinical education instruction to nursing students enrolled in the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs.
  • Educate students on providing comprehensive nursing care to geriatric, obstetric, gynecological, newborn and pediatric populations based on nursing standards of practice, and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with regional hospital staff and school faculty on the educational needs of students, and facilitate nursing education required to meet skill competency in the clinical setting.
  • Committee participation including curriculum development and student admissions.
  • Assisted in preparing for and participated in Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) site visit.

Community Nurse

Community Human Services Naval Support Unit
Saratoga Springs, NY
04.2000 - 09.2004
  • Program Administrator – Community Nurse service provider of the Navy New Parent Support and Home Visitation Program.
  • Provided in home and group structured interactive educational experiences to families to enhance and improve parenting skills, promote positive health practices and assist in developing a community support network for deployed families.
  • Coordinated efforts with a variety of military and civilian support service programs and developed marketing strategies enhancing program participation.
  • Performed nursing duties educating families on prenatal care, diet, childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting, and childhood growth and development.
  • Conducted prenatal education classes, and provided in home nursing visitation to those families screened at risk for child abuse, domestic abuse or potentially poor health and social outcomes.
  • Developed standard operating procedures in preparation for accreditation review.

Maternal Child Health Nurse

The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association
Troy, NY
02.2002 - 12.2002
  • Provided antepartum and postpartum home care nursing to maternal/newborn and pediatric patients.
  • Coordinated and conducted routine home visits to assess patient's condition, progress and reactions to treatment, medication and interventions.
  • Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, including social workers and case managers.
  • Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
10.1995 - 05.2000
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to maternity and newborn patients in a labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) unit.
  • Assessed health status of maternal and newborn patients, diagnosed physical condition, planned nursing care based on nursing standards of care, implemented nursing interventions and evaluated outcome status.
  • Assisted physicians and certified nurse midwives during procedures and deliveries.
  • Collaborated with nursing colleagues, managers and physicians and relied on professional judgment to plan and accomplish goals based on standard concepts, practices and procedures implemented in the nursing process.
  • Provided patient and family education throughout hospital admission and in preparation for discharge to home.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

State University Of New York Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
2017

Master of Science - Human Nutrition

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY
1995

Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management

Niagara University
Lewiston, NY
1987

Skills

  • Develops and implements diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promotes both acquisition and application of knowledge and understanding
  • Uses consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning
  • Designs learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment
  • Proficient use of personal computers and general office software
  • Experience utilizing a variety of teaching & learning platforms including Blackboard, Canvas, ATI, The Point, and HESI
  • Commitment to staying current & to continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline through professional membership and continuing education
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community partners
  • Effectively and professionally communicates interpersonally, verbally and in writing
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and student population including those with different levels of academic preparation and learning abilities

Certification

Professional Licensure:

Registered Professional Nurse in New York State since 1996 - license number 478810

Registered Professional Nurse in Florida since 2013 - license number 9373588

Professional Certifications

Registered Nurse Certified - Maternal Newborn Nursing (NCC)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)

Professional Memberships

Association of Women’s Health Obstetric & Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN)

National League for Nursing (NLN)

Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Timeline

Professor of Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2018 - Current

Adjunct Faculty & Clinical Instructor

St. Peter's Health - Samaritan School of Nursing
01.2003 - 05.2022

Maternal Child Health Nurse

The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association
02.2002 - 12.2002

Community Nurse

Community Human Services Naval Support Unit
04.2000 - 09.2004

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Glens Falls Hospital
10.1995 - 05.2000

Master of Science - Nursing Education

State University Of New York Polytechnic Institute

Master of Science - Human Nutrition

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Russell Sage College

Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management

Niagara University

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