Melinda Phillips
New Albany,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse eager to bring formal training in nurse education to growing nursing program. Accomplished leader successful in influencing clinical quality improvement and patient satisfaction. Offering 20 years' expertise in all aspects of patient care and graduate degree in nurse leadership and education to growing organization. Accomplished leader successful in influencing clinical quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
Engaging Clinical Instructor with a background in teaching students each semester. Adept in conducting various lectures and seminars. Outstanding clinical experience to demonstrate the best practices for students.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
ADN Clinical Instructor
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Louisville, Kentucky
2005 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions and activities.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
Assistant Professor, ADN & PN Programs
Sullivan University
Louisville, Kentucky
2017 - 2020
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital/Mary & Elizabeth
Louisville, KY
2000 - 2006
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
RN Supervisor
Pathways Brain Injury & Rehabilitation
Louisville, Kentucky
1998 - 2001
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
Registered Nurse/Cardiac Intensive Care
U of L Health/Jewish Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
1996 - 1998
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Indiana Wesleyan University/Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Louisville, KY05-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of
Sellersburg, IN05-1996
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Learning management system proficiency
- Individual Instruction
- Student evaluations
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Instruction
- Performing physical assessments
- Assessment skills
- Safety control
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Patient Care
Certification
- Compact RN license/Indiana 2023
- BLS/CPR 2024
- ECG Certification 2004
- Cancer Chemotherapy Certification 2005
Accomplishments
- Published research "The Presence of Caring Among Long-Term Care Nurse" in Jean Watson's Measuring Caring: A compilation of International research on caritas as healing intervention, Springer, 2011.
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- Caring International Research Collaborative
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
ADN Clinical Instructor
Jefferson Community & Technical College
2005 - 03.2024
Assistant Professor, ADN & PN Programs
Sullivan University
2017 - 2020
Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital/Mary & Elizabeth
2000 - 2006
RN Supervisor
Pathways Brain Injury & Rehabilitation
1998 - 2001
Registered Nurse/Cardiac Intensive Care
U of L Health/Jewish Hospital
1996 - 1998
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Indiana Wesleyan University/Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of
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