MARANDA GUNN
Guthrie,OK
Summary
Registered Nurse, educator, and healthcare leader with more than 30 years of progressive experience spanning emergency nursing, workforce development, clinical education, leadership, and staff mentorship. Experienced in designing nurse residency programs, teaching certification courses, developing educational curriculum, and preparing new nurses for successful practice. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, direct communication, and a passion for developing future nursing professionals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Education Consultant
INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2026
- Led development and implementation of nurse residency, orientation, and continuing education programs.
- Mentored and supported 43 nurse residents over a four-year period.
- Achieved a 94% retention rate and 94% first-time NCLEX pass rate among the most recent nurse residency cohort.
- Supported ANCC PTAP accreditation efforts.
- Provided approximately five ACLS/PALS instructor courses annually and recurring BLS education programs.
Clinical Nurse Manager
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Directed operations and staffing for Emergency Department and Medical Decision Unit teams consisting of more than 130 healthcare professionals.
- Implemented staffing model improvements and spearheaded nurse residency and transition-to-practice initiatives.
- Participated in organizational Magnet designation initiatives.
Interim Clinical Director
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed departmental budgets, workforce planning, and operational initiatives.
Night Team Manager, Emergency Department
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed patient flow, staffing, triage support, and clinical decision-making.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
02.2000 - 07.2012
- Delivered emergency nursing care in a high-volume emergency department.
- Served as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired nurses and nursing students.
Charge Registered Nurse
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, Step Down PCCU
Oklahoma City, OK
06.1997 - 02.2000
Med/Surg & Post Coronary Care Unit (PCCU)
Early Nursing Career
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
04.1996 - 06.1997
Patient Care Associate & Licensed Practical Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma CitySkills
- Clinical Education & Staff Development
- Nurse Residency Programs
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Emergency Nursing
- Staff Mentorship & Coaching
- Transition-to-Practice Programs
- Clinical Competency Validation
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Accreditation & Regulatory Readiness
- Public Speaking & Professional Training
- Team Leadership
- MS PowerPoint
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN); ACLS Instructor; PALS Instructor; BLS Instructor; TNCC Instructor; Basic Dysrhythmia Instructor; NIH Stroke Scale Certification; Ultrasound-Guided IV Competency
PRESENTATIONS
Emergency Nurses Association Conference Presenter – Hot Debriefs (2020)
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Timeline
Clinical Education Consultant
INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2026
Interim Clinical Director
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Nurse Manager
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
03.2016 - 10.2020
Night Team Manager, Emergency Department
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
07.2012 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
02.2000 - 07.2012
Charge Registered Nurse
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, Step Down PCCU
06.1997 - 02.2000
Early Nursing Career
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
04.1996 - 06.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University