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Pamela C. Spigelmyer

Pittsburgh,PA

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

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor

Duquesne University, School of Nursing
01.2016 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
  • Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
  • Mentored 90 students each year and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.

Clinical Instructor of Medicine

Commonwealth Medical College
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced student understanding of the research process by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
  • Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.

Manager Clinical Research and Education-Nursing

Susquehanna Health System
06.2015 - 09.2015

Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.

Specialist

Clinical Research Susquehanna Health
05.2011 - 06.2015

Planning, developing, and implementing all nursing research projects and facilitating the development and implementation of evidence-based nursing projects within the healthcare system ensuring 100% compliance in this area for the health system’s Magnet journey

  • Assisting other disciplines (e.g. Medical residents and physicians) with research project development ensuring safe patient participation; providing oversight of the nursing research council guaranteeing successful project development
  • Nursing liaison and member of the IRB confirming human subjects protection for all research projects before IRB submission, managing current research oversight timelines and completion closures
  • Primary Nurse Planner overseeing and managing the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) program approval for continuing education program offerings and evaluation in the healthcare system

Adjunct Faculty

Duquesne University, School of Nursing
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development.

Staff Nurse

Medical Staffing Network
12.2000 - 01.2009
  • Working as a staff nurse in the areas of telemetry, orthopedic, neurology, respiratory, emergency, outpatient invasive radiology, surgical intensive care, medical intensive care, interventional cardiology, intermediate care and medical-surgical nursing ensuring safe and effective healthcare

Faculty

Pennsylvania College of
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
  • Continually refined personal teaching style through participation in conferences, seminars, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Clinical Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.

Substitute School Nurse

Mifflin County School District
01.2001 - 06.2006
  • Providing nursing services for 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools developing individualized health care plans for all students with special needs to ensure a safe and productive academic learning environment
  • Offering age-appropriate developmental education and evaluations, and coordinating first aid medical care as needed (i.e
  • Hand washing education for kindergarten students; safe food handling and skin protection from the sun for 4th-grade students)
  • Overseeing the administration of prescribed medications as needed, providing yearly hearing and vision screening, maintaining adequate records for immunizations

Staff Nurse

Lewistown Hospital, Highland
06.1987 - 07.2001
  • A staff nurse working in the areas of respiratory-medical nursing, surgical, pediatric, oncology, orthopedic, and telemetry; charge nurse rotation on second shift ensuring patient safety while promoting health and wellness

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing, Gerontology

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pa
2015

Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist-Public/Community Health

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pa
2006

School Nursing -

Millersville University
Millersville, Pa
2003

Bachelor’s degree - Nursing

Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, Pa
1987

Skills

  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Curriculum Development
  • Simulation facilitation
  • Online Teaching
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Course design
  • Diversity awareness
  • Evidence-based Teaching
  • Classroom assessment techniques
  • Teaching Excellence
  • Alternative learning styles
  • Scholarly publication
  • Student Mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Taught 3 classes per AY semester. Additional course during the summer semester
  • Revamped curriculum and syllabus for graduate course Historical and Contemporary Foundations for Advanced Practice Nurses.
  • Instructed over 150 students during 2023-2024.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Moments of Intersection as a strategy to promote community-engaged learning, multidisciplinary, problem-solving skills for generation Z students. A teaching project in leadership as an innovative academic model.

Affiliations

  • Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN)
  • American Nurses Association
  • Sigma-International Honor Society of Nursing
  • Penn State University Almuni Society
  • National League for Nursing
  • National Scholars Honor Society
  • Golden Key Honor Society

Additional Information

  • November 2009- Chosen as a Doctoral Student Rising Star of Scholarship and Research for The Pennsylvania State University Graduate Program AY
  • 2009-2010 The Pennsylvania State University- Janet Williamson Nursing Scholarship Award AY 2007 -2008 The Pennsylvania State University- Janet Williamson Nursing Scholarship Award
  • 2018 Award Reviewer Epsilon Phi Chapter –STTI Doctoral Student Research Award
  • SP 2023 Nominated for Duquesne University President’s Faculty Award for Excellence in Service
  • SP 2023 School of Nursing (DU) Excellence in Service Award
  • June 1999- Service Star Award for Professional Performance at Lewistown Hospital

Certification

  • RN License - 1987-current
  • BLS Training - 1987-current
  • CITI Training - 2009- current
  • End-of-Life (ELNEC) Training - March 2009
  • ANCC Board Certified Advanced Practice RN-Clinical Nurse Specialist-Public and Community Health Training - 2007-2012
  • Pennsylvania Certified School Nurse Training - 2003-2009
  • Advanced Cardiac Lifesaving Certification Training - 2001-2011

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Duquesne University, School of Nursing
01.2016 - Current

Manager Clinical Research and Education-Nursing

Susquehanna Health System
06.2015 - 09.2015

Clinical Instructor of Medicine

Commonwealth Medical College
01.2014 - 01.2016

Adjunct Faculty

Duquesne University, School of Nursing
01.2013 - 01.2014

Specialist

Clinical Research Susquehanna Health
05.2011 - 06.2015

Faculty

Pennsylvania College of
01.2006 - 01.2008

Clinical Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University
01.2005 - 01.2007

Substitute School Nurse

Mifflin County School District
01.2001 - 06.2006

Staff Nurse

Medical Staffing Network
12.2000 - 01.2009

Staff Nurse

Lewistown Hospital, Highland
06.1987 - 07.2001

Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing, Gerontology

The Pennsylvania State University

Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist-Public/Community Health

The Pennsylvania State University

School Nursing -

Millersville University

Bachelor’s degree - Nursing

Bloomsburg University
  • RN License - 1987-current
  • BLS Training - 1987-current
  • CITI Training - 2009- current
  • End-of-Life (ELNEC) Training - March 2009
  • ANCC Board Certified Advanced Practice RN-Clinical Nurse Specialist-Public and Community Health Training - 2007-2012
  • Pennsylvania Certified School Nurse Training - 2003-2009
  • Advanced Cardiac Lifesaving Certification Training - 2001-2011
Pamela C. Spigelmyer