Michelle Kubiak
Buford,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with solid teaching acumen and passion for developing new healthcare professionals with skills to meet changing healthcare demands. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills in communication, planning and workflow management. Experienced nursing professor excited to bring background in nursing and education to The University of North Georgia. Skilled in developing curricula conforming to current accreditation standards and complex logistical planning. Accomplished in building strong relationships with interdisciplinary healthcare faculty. Results-focused professional and proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Dedicated Clinical Instructor looking to secure position as Nursing Assistant Professor. Organized and motivated with dedication to teaching. Passionate about advances, trends and techniques applicable to program.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Professor
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2023 - Current
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in simulation lab and clinical learning activities.
- Participated in evaluating nursing students as well as evaluating nursing student's course work.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Collaborated with GGC/Northside administration to best deliver/facilitate a great learning environment for Nursing students.
- Participated/led various committees including Essential Piece Committee.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention such as Case studies related to OB/MH.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
Clinical Instructor/Professor Of Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
08.2021 - Current
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments and clinical assignments.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, simulation lab and clinical learning activities.
- Assisted classroom instruction for course 4020 (Wellness).
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Provide clinical instruction to eight or more nursing students in clinical settings on Ob and Mental Health rotations.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Staff RN
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
10.2002 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2018
Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2001
Skills
Leadership and Mentoring
- Nurse Faculty Educator Northside Hospital 2023-current
- Clinical Nurse Educator Georgia Gwinnett College 2021-current
- Senior/Practicum Nurse Preceptor 2004-current
- RNC Certified 2016-current
- Nurse Advancement Program Level 4 Recipient 2021
- Nurse Advancement Program Level 3 Recipient 2017-2020
- President of the Essential Piece Committee 2018-2020
- Served as mentor to several newly hired faculty
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Professor
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor/Professor Of Nursing
Georgia Gwinnett College
08.2021 - Current
Staff RN
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
10.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Nursing
University of North Georgia