Rose Dermody
Healthcare Nursing Education
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Adjunct Professor with a proven track record at Paradise Valley Community College, excelling in curriculum creation and student mentoring. Spearheaded innovative teaching strategies and enhanced curriculum at Maricopa Community College/Gateway, significantly boosting student engagement. Expert in online teaching and fostering inclusive learning environments, I am committed to advancing nursing education and practice through continuous professional development and innovative course design.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Paradise Valley Community College
08.2003 - 06.2020
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Taught Area of expertise courses, providing instruction to up to Number undergraduate students.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
- Evaluated and updated nursing policies and procedures in accordance with best practice guidelines, ensuring consistent quality of care across the organization.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Championed a culture of safety by consistently modeling best practices in nursing care, reporting errors or near misses promptly, and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Advocated for the integration of holistic approaches in patient care, addressing not only physical needs but also emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Professor of Nursing/Faculty
Maricopa Community College/Gateway
08.2000 - 05.2002
- Enhanced the nursing curriculum by developing and implementing innovative course materials and assessments.
- Increased student engagement through the use of technology-enhanced learning tools in lectures and practical sessions.
- Presented research findings at regional, national, and international conferences, showcasing the department''s contributions to advancing nursing knowledge.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on advancements in nursing education and practice, incorporating new knowledge into course design and delivery.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment that promoted cultural competence among diverse student populations.
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Nursing Education
06.1999
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
05.1988
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Creation
- Innovative Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Student Mentoring
- Lesson development
- Subject matter expertise
Affiliations
Arizona Faculty Association
National League of Nursing
Timeline
Adjunct Professor - Paradise Valley Community College
08.2003 - 06.2020
Professor of Nursing/Faculty - Maricopa Community College/Gateway
08.2000 - 05.2002
Clarkson College - Master Of Applied Science, Nursing Education
Southern Oregon University - Bachelor Of Science, Nursing
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