Meredith Ashley
Bullard
Summary
Dedicated Masters prepared Nurse with a strong foundation in nursing education, program leadership, and clinical simulation. Expertise in delivering evidence-based instruction, fostering collaborative learning environments, and managing large nursing programs. Strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Nurse Consultant and Graduate Nursing IHP Academic Consultant
Kaplan North America
07.2023 - Current
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with nursing faculty at partner institutions, providing personalized support and expertise to optimize the use of Kaplan's educational products in line with each school's unique curricular needs
- Conduct customized faculty orientations to Kaplan products, delivering tailored guidance to enhance each program's success and maximize student outcomes
- Analyze performance data for students, cohorts, and campuses, providing detailed feedback and personalized recommendations to help faculty strategically utilize Kaplan resources for NCLEX preparation and to meet accreditation goals and metrics
- Collaborate closely with sales and customer engagement managers to enhance partner experience, ensuring alignment of service delivery with institutional goals and providing seamless, comprehensive support to partner schools
- Engage with faculty to identify specific curriculum needs and offer targeted adjustments that align with best practices in nursing education
- Facilitate faculty development workshops, both in person and online, to strengthen teaching competencies and ensure effective integration of Kaplan resources
- Independently manage travel, schedule, and budget, coordinating logistics in compliance with company guidelines to maximize service efficiency and impact
- Contribute insights on service process improvements, actively participating in discussions to enhance consulting approaches, resources, and client satisfaction
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases, upselling, and promoting additional products.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
Department Chair, ADN Program, Professor
Tyler Junior College
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Directed the daily operations and strategic management of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Vocational Nursing (VN) Programs, serving over 600 students with a team of 70+ faculty and staff
- Led program evaluations, curriculum development, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and best practices
- Administered a multi-million-dollar annual budget, overseeing financial and programmatic initiatives
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with faculty, administration, and external stakeholders
- Conducted faculty orientation, training, and professional development to maintain high standards in teaching
- Enhanced learning experiences through diverse instructional methodologies tailored to varied student learning styles and demographics
- Proficient in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other relevant federal regulations
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, ATI, Kaplan, LWW products, ExamSoft, Proctor U/Meazure Up, Zoom, Blackboard, Canvas, SmartSheets, and other various academic programs
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Simulation Coordinator/Operations Manager
McLennan Community College
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Managed and maintained the nursing simulation lab, coordinating inter-program usage and inventory
- Developed and implemented simulation scenarios, integrating high-fidelity manikin-based training
- Organized an annual inter-professional simulation event, fostering collaborative clinical skills development
- Served as clinical and skills lab instructor, facilitating hands-on learning experiences
- Member of the ADN curriculum committee, contributing to program enhancements
Education
Doctor of Education - Education And Innovative Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN11-2026
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Lamar University
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Tyler
12.2005
Skills
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Customer service
- Staff training and development
- Team leadership
- Networking strategies
- Staff development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Brand management
- Data analysis
- Key performance indicators
- Coaching and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Programs
- National League of Nursing
- Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Programs
- Texas Association of Vocational Nurse Educators
Professional Service
- Novice Nurse Educator Committee Member - Kaplan, 2023-Present
- Newsletter Chair - Kaplan, 2023-Present
- Faculty Senate Member - Tyler Junior College, 2019-2023
- Department Chair Counsel Member - Tyler Junior College, 2022-2023
- Curriculum and Instruction Committee Member - Tyler Junior College, 2019-2023
- Evaluation Committee Member - Tyler Junior College, 2018-2020
- Curriculum Committee Chair - Tyler Junior College, 2016-2018
Professional Presentations
- New Mexico Nurse Educator Conference: The Power of AI in Nursing Education, Kaplan, 2025
- Texas Nurses Association Conference: Faculty Civility in Nursing, Kaplan, 2025
- Kentucky Nurses Conference: The Power of AI in Nursing Education, Kaplan, 2025
- Arkansas Nurse Educators: Unleash the Power of the Kaplan Decision Tree, Kaplan 2025
- NSNA Conference: The Power of You: Shaping Professional Identity and Resilience in Nursing, Kaplan, 2025
- NSNA Conference Speaker: Advancing Assessment Strategies: Crafting Effective Items & Case Studies for Clinical Judgment Evaluation, Kaplan, 2025
- Trending Topics in Nursing: AI in Nursing Education and Simulation, Kaplan, February 2025
- Colorado Nurse Educators: Back to Basics, Kaplan, January 2025
- Novice Nurse Educator Series: Item Writing Basics, Kaplan, Fall 2024
- Concept Mapping: A Strategy for Critical Thinking in the Classroom and Clinical, Trending Topics in Nursing Education - Kaplan, Spring 2024
- Enhancing Team Collaboration in Nursing Education, Faculty Development Workshop, Tyler Junior College, 2018
- Improving Clinical Preparedness through High-Fidelity Simulation, Faculty Workshop, McLennan Community College, 2015
Community Service
- Childcare Volunteer - South Spring Baptist Church (3-year-old class), 2020-Present
- Welcome Desk Volunteer - South Spring Baptist Church, 2019-Present
- Emcee of Women's Conference - South Spring Baptist Church, 2024
Awards
- Nominated for Collaborator of the Year by Sales, Kaplan, 2025 (Winner chosen late 2025)
- Awarded Top Graduate Research Student, Lamar University, 2016
- Best in Team, McLennan Community College, 2015
Timeline
Academic Nurse Consultant and Graduate Nursing IHP Academic Consultant
Kaplan North America
07.2023 - Current
Department Chair, ADN Program, Professor
Tyler Junior College
08.2016 - 07.2023
Simulation Coordinator/Operations Manager
McLennan Community College
08.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Tyler
Doctor of Education - Education And Innovative Leadership
Purdue University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Lamar University
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