Natalie Webster
Grove City
Summary
Dedicated nurse educator, academic leader, project manager, content creator, and workshop facilitator. Strong project management, communication, leadership, organizational, and technology skills (including Artificial Intelligence). Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, manage multiple complex projects, and implement evidence-based strategies that enhance student engagement, retention, NCLEX-RN success, and clinical judgment. Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and driving continuous improvement in nursing education and in nursing practice. Experienced Subject Matter Expert in Prelicensure BSN nursing curricula, adult learning theory, Socratic questioning, test-taking strategies, and the NCSBN's Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Dean, Online
Chamberlain University
10.2023 - Current
- Lead the tutoring department for Pre-licensure BSN students, managing a dynamic team of highly skilled full-time and part-time nurse educators.
- Initiate high-yield projects to improve growth of the tutoring department
- Implement key initiatives to improve curriculum quality and student learning outcomes.
- Spearhead technology initiatives (Artificial Intelligence) to enhance student learning and academic experiences.
- Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness while developing innovative solutions to promote NCLEX-RN and practice readiness.
- Facilitate workshops designed to enhance student experience and NCLEX-RN preparedness.
- Participate in retention strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
- Serve on leadership and retention committees to support holistic student success.
National Student Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Facilitated large-scale virtual workshops for nursing students on a wide variety of subjects including NCLEX-RN preparation.
- Subject Matter Expert on nursing tutoring and NCLEX-RN mentoring throughout the entire Prelicensure BSN curriculum.
- Developed national-level academic support materials and workshops.
- Mentored nurse educators and contributed to curriculum innovation.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one tutoring that aligns with the established nursing curriculum.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Clinical Instructor & Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Taught courses including Fundamentals, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, and EBP.
- Designed and implemented NCLEX-RN and NCSBN's Clinical Judgment Measurement Model into NCLEX-RN curriculum content.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost nursing student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Collaborated with course lead instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Student Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Facilitated tutoring, remediation, and simulation labs.
- Utilized simulation and laboratory technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students in activating clinical judgment skills.
- Created study materials and led academic workshops for Prelicensure nursing students.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Staff Nurse, B & IRP
The Ohio State University
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Wound Care Nurse
HCR Manor Care
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Delivered specialized wound care and staff education.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress complex wounds with various treatment modalities with a focus on infection prevention strategies.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of the connection between the genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems when providing complex wound care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Educator Track
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
01-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hocking College
01-2012
Skills
- Subject Matter Expert in NCLEX-RN preparation, test-taking strategies, and Adult Learner Theory
- Expert in virtual learning platforms (Webex, Teams, Canvas, Sharepoint, ATI, Edapt, Elsevier, UWorld)
- Workshop facilitator and lecturer
- Project management and content developer
- Curriculum creation, design, and support
- Process data analysis to improve student retention
- Technology proficient including Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Collaborative leadership through professional mentoring
- Student retention and at-risk outreach
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Clinical education in the hospital and simulation setting
- Laboratory and Simulation training
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Ohio (Multistate), Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Associate Dean, Online
Chamberlain University
10.2023 - Current
National Student Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University
04.2022 - 10.2023
Clinical Instructor & Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
09.2021 - 07.2023
Student Learning Specialist
Chamberlain University
05.2018 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, B & IRP
The Ohio State University
02.2013 - 05.2018
Wound Care Nurse
HCR Manor Care
05.2012 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Educator Track
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hocking College
Committee Involvement
- Retention Committee (Pre- & Post-licensure)
- Extended Support Team
- Campus Review Team (CRT)
- Colleague Appreciation & Events Committees
- Interdisciplinary Communication & Collaboration Committee
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