Michelle Morcombe
Coplay,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with evidence-based teaching methods, devoted to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Passionate life-long learning professional possessing expertise in infants and children, women's, and mental health issues. Resourceful and multifaceted individual well-versed in supervising and evaluating students during clinical rotations. In-depth knowledge of motivational techniques to assist students experiencing learning difficulties. National Student Nurses Association Faculty Advisor.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
2023.01 - Current
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Created and implemented Next Generation case studies and other interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Achieved ATI proficiency scores for Maternal Newborn Nursing at 75.4% of group above national mean; 78.9% of group above program mean
Special Term Assistant Professor
Lehigh Carbon Community College
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Created a variety of learning modalities materials to illustrate application of didactic and clinical course concepts.
- Evaluated and supervised student didactic and clinical activities to provide reports on academic progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and as the Student Nurses Association Faculty Advisor.
- Created SDS 110-111 course to provide knowledge and support for students entering the ADN program.
- Created updated Mental Health Nursing content for didactic and clinical based on updated course outcomes.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Lehigh County Community College
2020.08 - 2022.01
- Fundamentals of Nursing and Mental Health Nursing
- Created Virtual learning experiences to enhance student understanding
- Evaluated progress in meeting course objectives
Clinical Instructor
Cedar Crest College
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Clinical instructor for the accelerated registered nurse cohort in behavioral health
Nurse Manager
KidsPeace Children’s Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.11
- North East module manager: Lead licensed nurses and unlicensed mental health technicians in management of acute mental health needs of adolescent clients
- Explorer nurse manager: Lead registered nurses in care of residential adolescent clients
Flex Mental Health Staff Nurse
KidsPeace Residential Hospital
2019.07 - 2022.03
- Provide holistic healthcare and education to clients in order to promote physical, mental health, and well-being.
PA Certified School Nurse
Pleasant Valley School District
2017.10 - 2020.08
- Coordinated and provided direct school health services in accordance to, School Health guidelines and school district policies for 1100 students with two Licensed Practical Nurses
Doula
Self-employeed
2010.11 - 2012.08
- Checked in and attended to general health and mental health care of mothers during pregnancy
- Assisted mothers during pregnancy, birth, and provided post-partum care to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
1996.08 - 1998.08
- Provided direct patient care and treatment for patients aged newborn through 18 years old on the Pediatric unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
MSN - Doctorate of Nursing Prep. Program
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2021
Master’s Degree - Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11.2017
Doula Certification - Prenatal-Postpartum Doula
Birth Arts
Online-Philadelphia, PA 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA05.1996
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership Abilities
- Instructional Strategies
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Classroom Instruction
- Preparing Course Materials
- Student Mentor
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Preventive Healthcare
- Operational Procedures
- Educational Problem Identification
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
2023.01 - Current
Special Term Assistant Professor
Lehigh Carbon Community College
2022.01 - 2023.01
Clinical Instructor
Cedar Crest College
2021.07 - 2021.08
Nurse Manager
KidsPeace Children’s Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.11
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Lehigh County Community College
2020.08 - 2022.01
Flex Mental Health Staff Nurse
KidsPeace Residential Hospital
2019.07 - 2022.03
PA Certified School Nurse
Pleasant Valley School District
2017.10 - 2020.08
Doula
Self-employeed
2010.11 - 2012.08
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
1996.08 - 1998.08
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
Capella University
MSN - Doctorate of Nursing Prep. Program
Capella University
Master’s Degree - Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Doula Certification - Prenatal-Postpartum Doula
Birth Arts
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
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