Matahum Olario
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic VN Clinical Instructor at Glendale Career College, adept at enhancing student performance through tailored evaluations and hands-on clinical supervision. Expert in patient safety and fostering critical thinking, I successfully guided diverse learners, improving their confidence and skills in nursing practices. Committed to mentoring peers and implementing best instructional practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
VN Clinical Instructor
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in developing course materials for clinical training programs.
- Facilitated learning sessions to enhance student understanding of clinical practices.
- Supported evaluation of student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement best practices in clinical instruction.
- Engaged students in hands-on practice to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
- Provided guidance on safety protocols and compliance standards during training activities.
- Adapted instructional techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
- Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Served as a mentor for new Clinical Instructors, sharing expertise on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
Education
Vocational Nursing Program
Berkeley School of Nursing Arts
12-1980
Bachelor of Science - Management
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines10-1972
Skills
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Patient safety
- Clinical supervision
Accomplishments
Nursing Faculty North-West College, West Covina, CA. 2013-Present
Clinical Instructor in the skills lab setting, field clinical teaching VN students how to perform procedures correctly. Instruct students Med-pass, ADL care, critical thinking charting, data collection on patients and safety patient's needs.
Director of Staff Development - Golden Cross Health Care, Pasadena, CA. 2008-2020
In-charge of CNA staff, scheduling and conducting inservices to all nursing personnel, orientation to new employees and coordinating of patients' needs and care
Timeline
VN Clinical Instructor
Glendale Career College
07.2021 - Current
Vocational Nursing Program
Berkeley School of Nursing Arts
Bachelor of Science - Management
Silliman University