Melissa McNeilly
Casar,North Carolina
Summary
Passionate Associate Professor with 11 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor In Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
08.2013 - Current
- Content expert for exam design and NGN item writing
- Mentor DNP nursing students through the writing and implementation process
- Assist with curriculum review and revisions for undergraduate nursing programs
- Published a renal content chapter in Nursing Made Incredibly Easy textbook
- Creation of content for medical-surgical and leadership nursing courses
- Mentor and advise nursing students for job placement, content review, and simulation experiences.
Intensive Care Bedside Nurse
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Optimized patient comfort by assessing pain levels regularly and adjusting interventions accordingly to promote healing and reduce discomfort.
- Advocated for patients'' best interests in interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical information and making recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
- Streamlined workflow in a fast-paced environment by maintaining accurate documentation, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating effectively with colleagues.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments upon admission to identify potential issues and create individualized care plans accordingly.
- Mentored new nurses through preceptorship programs to help them acclimate to the hospital setting quickly while developing strong clinical skills.
Education
Doctor of Education in Speciality in Teaching and Learning for Health Sciences -
University of St. Augustine At St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida07.2020
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina12.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina12.2009
Associate of Arts in Nursing -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina05.2008
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Research and Writing
- Teamwork
- Online Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational leadership
- Teaching Excellence
- Faculty Mentoring
- Curriculum Design
- Academic advising
- Curriculum Creation
Accomplishments
Chair of Pre-Licensure Nursing Program for 2 years
Co-Chaired University General Education Committee
Chaired University Undergraduate Committee
Graduate of NLN LEAD Program
Certification
- 06/2021 Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- 05/2016 Quality Matters Master Reviewer
- 06/2008 Registered Nurse (RN)
Professionalexperiencedetails
- Content expert for exam design and NGN item writing.
- Mentor DNP nursing students through the writing and implementation process.
- Assist with curriculum review and revisions for undergraduate nursing programs.
- Published a renal content chapter in Nursing Made Incredibly Easy textbook.
- Creation of content for medical-surgical and leadership nursing courses.
- Mentor and advise nursing students for job placement, content review, and simulation experiences.
Affiliations
- National League of Nursing
- North Carolina Nurses Association
- Sigma Phi Upsilon Faculty Counselor
Timeline
Associate Professor In Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
08.2013 - Current
Intensive Care Bedside Nurse
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2013
Doctor of Education in Speciality in Teaching and Learning for Health Sciences -
University of St. Augustine At St. Augustine
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gardner-Webb University
Associate of Arts in Nursing -
Gardner-Webb University
- 06/2021 Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- 05/2016 Quality Matters Master Reviewer
- 06/2008 Registered Nurse (RN)
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