Nisha Vermani
Elmwood Park ,IL
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Instructor
Chamberlain University
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Was didactic instructor for Fundamentals in Nursing Courses I and II and lab.
- Implemented interactive group activities to provide different modalities of learning to reach all kinds of students.
- Instructed students in use and facilitated learning through use of nursing software such as ATI and I-Human.
- Graded exams and other computer based assignments and entered information in database which tabulated final course grade.
- Conducted analysis of test items to determine which topics students had the most difficulty and then developed alternative teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
- Mentored students regarding difficulties in understanding course material, test taking strategies, and stress management.
- Participated in professional development opportunities in areas such as pharmacology, EKG interpretation and critical care in nursing.
- Served on Appeals Committee which determined which students should be allowed back into the program after dismissal due to multiple course failures.
- Served on Admissions Committee which determined which applicants should be accepted into the program.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed activities to foster sense of community and cooperation among faculty.
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking skills" through discussion of evidenced-based research literature and group activities.
- Strengthened performance of nursing skills, including but not limited to, assessment, medication administration, and IV insertion.
- Evaluated student performance regularly, providing timely feedback and support for academic improvement.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Mentored students to discuss course material, career advice, and stressors interfering with school work completion.
- Engaged students in discussion/post conference to review and enhance student learning experience.
Registered Nurse - Interventional Telemetry
DePaul Health Center
08.2008 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2008
Research Patient Coordinator
Washington University School Of Medicine
06.1999 - 05.2005
- Was involved with study subject recruitment, research organization, data collection, and statistical analysis for various research grants that examined Alzheimer's disease, head and neck cancer, epilepsy, and depression.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO07.2006
Master of Science - Public Health, Concentration in Epidemiology.
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO08.1997
Skills
- Creative instruction
- Student Engagement
- Expertise in subject matter
- Critical thinking
- Mentoring Students
- Online teaching
- Educational Technology
- Course Development
- Student Assessment
research publications
Eisenman, L., Yonglin, P., Mintun, M., Vermani, N. et al. " The Utility of Flumazenil PET in Presurgical Evaluation of Extratemporal vs. Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. "Abstract presented at the American Epilepsy Society, 2002.
Gilliam, F. et al. " Depression in Epilepsy: Development of a Specific and Sensitive Screening Instrument." Abstract presented at the American Academy of Neurology, 2002.
Piccirillo, J., et al. (2004). Comparison of Two Comorbidity Indices for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Medical Care, 42(5): 482-6.
Pinto, A., et al (2002). A Pilot Study Looking at the Effects of Micronized Progesterone on the Lipid Profile. The Journal of Applied Research, 2(2): 55-68.
Timeline
Faculty Instructor
Chamberlain University
08.2018 - 08.2020
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
09.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse - Interventional Telemetry
DePaul Health Center
08.2008 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2008
Research Patient Coordinator
Washington University School Of Medicine
06.1999 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Master of Science - Public Health, Concentration in Epidemiology.
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Saint Louis University
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