Rachel Chaney
Kearney,MO
Summary
Experience and motivational nursing educator with strong back ground in clinical instruction, classroom lecture, and executive leadership. Skilled in mentoring and counseling nursing students to promote clinical competence, critical thinking, and professional confidence. Proven leader, dynamic teaching strategies, and a commitment to high standards in healthcare education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nursing Instructor
Concorde Career College
KC, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring competency in nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and compliance with accreditation requirements.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Conducted classroom lectures utilizing multimedia tools to engage diverse learning styles- Medical Surgical Nursing and Success in Vocational Nursing.
- Mentored students in clinical settings, providing guidance on best practices and ethical considerations- Medical Surgical unit and Long Term Care/Rehab.
Executive Director
Loving God's Children Non-Profit Organization
KC, MO
01.2017 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational growth and service delivery.
- Developed and implemented fundraising strategies, increasing donor engagement and retention.
- Oversaw program development, ensuring alignment with mission and community needs.
- Cultivated partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders to expand outreach efforts.
- Managed budget allocation, optimizing resources for maximum impact on programs and services.
- Analyzed program outcomes, utilizing data to drive improvements and inform decision-making.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
Founder
Non-governmental Organization- All God's Children Zambia
Mufulira, Zambia
08.2015 - Current
- Established strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance community outreach programs.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff and volunteers, fostering professional growth.
- Secured funding through grant writing, diversifying revenue sources for sustainable operations.
- Oversaw program evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
- Directed daily operations, optimizing resource allocation across multiple projects within the organization.
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving efficiency in project management and reporting activities.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed a teen pregnancy support group/education, Nutrition Program for malnourished children, Community Health program, After-school program, Youth education/mentoring program, and sponsorship programs for children of all ages.
- Helped build a Mission Hospital from ground up.
Associates Registered Nurse Instructor
Concorde Career College
KC, MO
01.2008 - 08.2014
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Trained several students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Served as a role model for professional behavior and ethical decision-making in the clinical environment.
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons- Medical Surgical units, Labor/Delivery- Mom/Baby units, Mental Health Units adult and child, and Long Term Care facilities.
- Evaluated student performance in clinical settings, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
Practical Nursing Instructor
Colorado Technical College
KC, MO
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions to enhance student learning and clinical proficiency.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Trained several students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to PN students on medical surgical, CPR, Mom-Baby, Mental Health, Assessment, and Fundamentals of Nursing.
- Inspired critical thinking among students through case study analyses, fostering problem-solving abilities essential for successful nursing careers.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Company
Sandiego, CA
03.2004 - 01.2006
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple facilities- Emergency Room- Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sandiego, California. Mom-Baby Unit- Denver University, Colorado
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
St. Lukes Northland Hospital
KC, MO
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe delivery outcomes.- Worked full time for 2 years and then PRN days and nights.
- Educated families on childbirth processes and postpartum care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Liberty Hospital
Liberty, MO
06.2002 - 03.2004
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients in a Level 2 Trauma center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-1997
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Motivational skills
- Teaching strategies
- Clinical instruction
- Student evaluation
- Supervising students
- Medical/surgical nursing
- Pharmacology
- Completing physical assessments
- Classroom assessment techniques
- Academic advisement
- Teaching material preparation
- Cultural history
- Performing physical assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient care
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Educational leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Adult learning principles
- Student counseling
Timeline
Practical Nursing Instructor
Concorde Career College
03.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Loving God's Children Non-Profit Organization
01.2017 - Current
Founder
Non-governmental Organization- All God's Children Zambia
08.2015 - Current
Associates Registered Nurse Instructor
Concorde Career College
01.2008 - 08.2014
Practical Nursing Instructor
Colorado Technical College
01.2005 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Company
03.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Liberty Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
St. Lukes Northland Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri