Qianna Chambers
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse and educator with a proven track record at WellSpan York Hospital and HACC-Lancaster Campus, specializing in pain management, virtual nursing, and clinical instruction. Excelled in patient care, medication administration, and developing innovative teaching strategies. Renowned for compassionate care and effective communication, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and student performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pain Management
WellSpan York Hospital
York, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Registered Nurse, Virtual Nursing
WellSpan York Hospital
York, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Nursing Instructor
HACC-Lancaster Campus
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing techniques.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments and exams, helping students identify strengths and areas for growth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in lessons.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans and assessments, ensuring alignment with nursing program objectives.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
- Delivered lectures on complex nursing topics, simplifying information for easier understanding by students.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Clinical Instructor
HACC-Lancaster Campus
01.2021 - Current
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Frequently provided educational lectures to students.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
- Kept instruction up-to-date by improving instructional materials, ordering equipment and supplies and using learning modalities such as instructional technology.
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
Registered Nurse CNIII
WellSpan York Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep developments in nursing
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Assess urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data
- Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions and referrals
- Self-directed with astute judgement skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Closely monitored acute and chronic conditions
- Ensured HIPPA compliance
- Efficient communication skills
- Efficient computer skills
- Develop patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing treatments
- Charge nurse on unit
- Efficient leadership skills
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Chicago, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Chicago, IL06.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA05.2017
Skills
- Developing Lesson Plans
- Hands-On Clinical Instruction
- Evaluating and Advising Student Performance
- Managing Student Outcomes
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Curriculum Planning
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
- Student Evaluation
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Teaching strategies
- Professional Development
- Learning Styles
- Evaluation methods
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Curriculum Creation
- Clinical education
- Clinical Instruction
- Clinical expertise
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Wound Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
Certification
- Med-Surg Certified
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pain Management
WellSpan York Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Virtual Nursing
WellSpan York Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Nursing Instructor
HACC-Lancaster Campus
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
HACC-Lancaster Campus
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse CNIII
WellSpan York Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College