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Louise  Martin Bangura, MSN, RN

Louise Martin Bangura, MSN, RN

Orlando,FL

Summary

Leading with compassion and integrity, my focus is always on clinical excellence and quality patient care. My recent transition to a Curriculum Specialist role for ASN and BSN Programs has allowed me to leverage my expertise in creating insightful analyses of content and designs to develop value-added learning programs that achieve desired student outcomes. I possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a strong knowledge of educational research-based best practices to promote critical thinking and enhance student achievement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Curriculum Specialist (SME)

NUC University
03.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined content delivery methods by integrating innovative technology tools into lesson planning processes.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on nursing courses, materials, and lesson plans.

Dean of Nursing

Carrington College
09.2022 - 03.2024


  • Enhanced department performance by implementing innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development methods.
  • Increased faculty engagement by organizing professional development workshops and promoting mentorship opportunities within the department.

Dean of Nursing

Fortis College
06.2018 - 04.2022
  • Transitioned over 200 students to distance learning with vSims and vClinicals in 2 weeks
  • Achieved significant increase in first-time NCLEX pass rates (from 68% in 2019 to 85.48% in 2020) within a year

Dean of Nursing

Concorde Career Colleges
06.2018 - 04.2022
  • Director of Nursing for private nursing college with ADN and LVN programs
  • Created NCLEX-RN, VN improvement plan that includes faculty training on test item analysis, test construction, and test-taking strategies
  • Increased NCLEX cohort scores to 78% within 6 months
  • Assisted with teaching out RN program until closure.

RN Administrator

Brown Mackie College
12.2011 - 12.2013

RN Administrator for private nursing college.

  • Promoted to nursing administrator after two months as full-time faculty tasked with promptly hiring qualified staff,
  • Selected by Vice President of Academics to assist with teaching, curriculum building, and improvement of NCLEX scores in Arizona and South Carolina facilities.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1991

Skills

  • Effective Interpersonal Skills
  • Adept at building relationships and fostering collaboration across diverse populations and backgrounds
  • Strategic Program Development
  • Skilled in designing and implementing programs to achieve organizational goals and standards
  • Leadership in Healthcare
  • Experienced in leading teams in the healthcare industry with a focus on quality and positive outcomes
  • Innovative Training Approaches
  • Capable of developing and implementing creative training programs to enhance staff skills and performance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved nursing program accreditation by implementing rigorous quality assurance measures and continuous process improvement.
  • Achieved a 40% increase in student satisfaction by revamping the curriculum and enhancing faculty development programs.
  • Collaborated with faculty to review and admit students, develop syllabi, hire faculty, help acquire clinical sites, and initiate partnerships with clinical and community members, to ensure seamless student integration, progression, and program efficacy
  • Selected by Vice President of Academic Affairs to bolster instruction, curriculum development, and NCLEX pass rates across Arizona and South Carolina facilities.
  • Spearheaded the development of a multi-faceted NCLEX improvement plan, encompassing faculty training in test-taking strategies, standardized exam analysis, test construction, and effective test item analysis.

Timeline

Curriculum Specialist (SME)

NUC University
03.2024 - Current

Dean of Nursing

Carrington College
09.2022 - 03.2024

Dean of Nursing

Fortis College
06.2018 - 04.2022

Dean of Nursing

Concorde Career Colleges
06.2018 - 04.2022

RN Administrator

Brown Mackie College
12.2011 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Oklahoma
Louise Martin Bangura, MSN, RN