Rebecca White
Palmyra,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
John Wood Community College
10.2024 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Correctional RN
Callaway County Jail
03.2024 - 09.2024
- RN providing nursing care to incarcerated individuals
- Nursing duties include but are not limited to health assessments, medication administration, wound care, and providing assistance to on-call physician to meet inmate healthcare needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Program Mentor
Western Governors University (WGU)
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Academic Advising support for students in the Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
Part-time Data Abstractor
Flatiron Health
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Oncology specific data abstractor focus on small cell lung cancers
- Responsible for chart audits and data collection focused on set target parameters.
- Ran various reports daily and at intervals during each week.
- Reviewed medical records to abstract information according to definition of various registries.
- Completed timely abstraction to maintain compliance with registry deadlines.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
- Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.
Assistant Professor
Blessing-Reiman College of Nursing
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Theory and clinical instruction at a baccalaureate nursing program, including online instruction
- RN-BSN online program coordinator and Learning Management Systems Coordinator.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for nursing curriculum.
- Supported weekly nursing lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for nursing courses.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Faculty Tutor/Advisor
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Faculty advisor and tutor for sophomore through senior nursing students for all areas of the BSN curriculum on an as needed basis.
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain College of Nursing
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Online faculty in the RN-BSN program track
- Instruction in a 100% online environment with RN-BSN students.
Independent Contract Tutor
Varsity Tutors
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Online/Remote tutor for nursing content and NCLEX prep
- Experience with test taking strategies for success and working with students who have had previous NCLEX failures to be successful.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Blessing Health System
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Responsibilities included review, approval oversight, and monitoring of all clinical research studies conducted under the umbrella of Blessing Health System.
RN Charge Nurse and Chart Auditor
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided evening and weekend RN nursing coverage providing care for long-term care residents and Med A/MDS documentation
- Responsible for assessments, med administration, and staff oversight on evening and weekend shifts.
RN Instructor
Blessing Health System
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for coordinating, creating, and conducting educational activities at both departmental and health system wide level.
Infusion Room and Oncology RN
Hannibal Clinic, Inc.
08.2007 - 07.2011
- Responsible for coordinating day to day care and education for oncology patients receiving IV chemotherapeutic treatments and hematological disease-based treatments.
RN Coverage Transitional Care Unit
NE Missouri Correctional Center
04.2009 - 05.2011
- RN coverage for care provided to inmates at medium level security prison
- Responsibilities included assessment, medication administration, and LPN oversight on evenings and weekends.
RN Charge Nurse
Fountain Court Nursing Home
11.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided evening and weekend RN nursing coverage providing care for long-term care residents and Med A/MDS documentation
- Responsible for assessments, med administration, and staff oversight on evening and weekend shifts.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ICU RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Hannibal Regional Hospital
05.2002 - 03.2004
- Responsible for care of critically ill patients and leadership role in unit.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL05.2013
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL05.2002
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Infectious disease control
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Data Collection
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Professionalorganizations
- Tristate Oncology Nursing Society, 07/01/10, current, Member/Past Board Member
- Oncology Nurses Society, 07/01/10, current, Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Pi Pi Chapter, 05/01/02, current, Member
- Blessing Alumni Association, 01/01/14, 12/30/21, President Elect
- Hannibal Arts Council, 09/01/15, 08/30/19, Board Member
Certification
- Basic Life Support/AHA, 03/30/26
- National League of Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), 05/30/26
- Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt, 08/01/17
- DAISY Faculty Award Recipient, 05/01/15
- Missouri, 2002014482, 04/30/25
- Illinois, 041383951, 05/31/26
- New York, 842320, 03/31/25
Research
- The Perceptions and Beliefs of Nurses Utilizing Knowledge Based Medication Administration (KBMA) Bar Code Scanning Processes in Regards to Patient Safety, 05/01/11, 05/30/13
- Effects of High Fidelity, Multi Patient Simulation on Communication, Leadership, Clinical Reasoning, and Interprofessional Collaboration Skills in Nursing Students, 12/01/15, 05/30/19
Timeline
Instructor
John Wood Community College
10.2024 - Current
Correctional RN
Callaway County Jail
03.2024 - 09.2024
Program Mentor
Western Governors University (WGU)
07.2022 - 06.2024
Part-time Data Abstractor
Flatiron Health
02.2022 - 07.2022
Independent Contract Tutor
Varsity Tutors
07.2021 - 01.2022
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain College of Nursing
07.2017 - 06.2022
Clinical Research Coordinator
Blessing Health System
08.2016 - 03.2020
RN Charge Nurse and Chart Auditor
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
04.2015 - 12.2018
Assistant Professor
Blessing-Reiman College of Nursing
08.2013 - 07.2022
Faculty Tutor/Advisor
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
08.2013 - 07.2022
RN Instructor
Blessing Health System
07.2010 - 01.2014
RN Coverage Transitional Care Unit
NE Missouri Correctional Center
04.2009 - 05.2011
Infusion Room and Oncology RN
Hannibal Clinic, Inc.
08.2007 - 07.2011
RN Charge Nurse
Fountain Court Nursing Home
11.2003 - 05.2005
ICU RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Hannibal Regional Hospital
05.2002 - 03.2004
- Basic Life Support/AHA, 03/30/26
- National League of Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), 05/30/26
- Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt, 08/01/17
- DAISY Faculty Award Recipient, 05/01/15
- Missouri, 2002014482, 04/30/25
- Illinois, 041383951, 05/31/26
- New York, 842320, 03/31/25
Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
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