Samantha Joseph
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS,New York
Summary
Experienced clinical nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Molloy University
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing Head to Toe Assessments and Clinical nursing techniques.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Trained over 50 clinical Nursing students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
Supervisor of Nurses- Diabetes Nursing Supervisor
NYC Department Of Education
02.2020 - Current
- Supervises Team of 5 Nurse Educators, 2 Diabetes Program Coordinators to carry out following duties:
- Develops and implements individual treatment plans for students in need of diabetes care.
- Develops and presents lessons in diabetes management, in close coordination with paraprofessionals to benefit students in least restrictive environment, including providing hands on-training, materials, and protocols to paraprofessionals.
- Provides annual and refresher training as well as student specific training to nurses, paraprofessionals, and other identified staff.
- Reviews medical and health records of students receiving diabetes care for completion of data.
- Works with regional supervisors to identify nurses and agency covered schools without regular nurse to provide support and training in diabetes care and devise appropriate interventions.
- Develops relationships with insulin and technology representatives to facilitate diabetes training and support to nurses and school staff.
- Develops relationships with diabetes providers in their areas to serve as liaison between providers, families, and schools, as needed.
- Participates in multidisciplinary and parent conferences to discuss student progress and offers specific recommendations for diabetes health programs related to individuals and groups of students.
- Assists in developing section 504 plans, promotes collaboration between Section 504 Coordinators, and serves as resource for questions related to section 504 or IEP services.
- Instructs and consults with teaching and supervisory staff on matters relating to diabetes services.
- Prepares training opportunities for OSH nurses in all aspects of diabetes care and maintains database of training and implementation goals.
- Functions as preceptor for nursing students from accredited nursing programs in local colleges and universities.
- Contacts primary care providers and/or endocrinologists regarding students’ diabetes management related to continuity of care both in school and at home.
- Serves as resource to School Nurses, Families, students and school staff.
- Policy Development, curriculum development
- Collaborating and connecting with external stakeholders, interdisciplinary staff and members of school community.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Assistant Program Coordinator
HHC Brooklyn Sexual Assault Response Team
05.2012 - 05.2021
- Perform clinical Sexual Assault exams with complete evidence collection.
- Maintain proper chain of custody.
- Interview victims of Sexual Assault.
- Collect Forensic specimens from perpetrators.
- Provide courtroom testimony.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain working relationship with local law enforcement agencies.
- Provide community education programs.
- Managed to console and care for victim before, during and after examination.
- Adhered with all established procedures for performing examination to victim of sexual assault.
- Working on call for 24-hour Center of Excellence.
- Assistant to Program Coordinator.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Staff Development Coordinator
NYC Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 250 employees each year.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Planned corporate annual summer and holiday events, including team building-based training initiatives.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
- Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
Public Health Nurse
Reproductive Health High School
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Services to students include case management of chronic health problems, preventive health screening, urgent care, medication administration, preventive counseling, reproductive health services, implemented connecting adolescents to comprehensive healthcare (CATCH) services, health education referral for care and assurance of ongoing effective treatment and care.
- Responsible for conducting health fairs, blood drives and training for non-medical professionals in school setting as well as student education programs.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
- Led ongoing education seminars for faculty members.
- Oversaw health services for school of 400 students and faculty.
- Integrated faculty involvement in community development to support neighborhood communities.
Staff /Charge Nurse Emergency Room
Kings County Hospital Center
04.2007 - 05.2014
- Managed over 50 work assignments and scheduling as Charge Nurse with minimal call outs.
- Established excellent rapport among staff members which increased patient satisfaction.
- Precept New Graduate Nurses and Nursing students in critical care trauma and acute ED setting.
- Manage and care for patient in trauma and critical care situations including gunshot/stab wounds, heart attack, stroke, respiratory distress, GI Bleed, poisoning, pneumonia, surgical complications, major trauma from traffic accidents and burns.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Long Island University – CW Post
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College Of The City University Of New York
05.2014
Associate Applied Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School Of Nursing
06.2006
Skills
- Curriculum development and review
- Classroom management, clinical assessment and evaluation
- Team Leadership and management
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Quality assurance
- Needs assessment and resource advocacy
- Leadership training
- Teaching Material Preparation
- Didactic Instruction
- Course Content Development
- Preceptor Evaluation
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of diabetes curriculum for the NYC Office of School Health 1800 school nurses and supervisory staff.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop staff training tracking spreadsheets.
- Developed and Implemented training manual for orientation of New Nursing Staff.
- Participated in and completed Leadership Programs for Nursing Supervisory staff.
- Frequently commended by Supervisory Staff and School Nurses for diligent hard work and support of NYC school students.
Education
Brooklyn, NY,Brooklyn, NY,Brookville, NY
Contact
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, New York 11413
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Molloy University
09.2021 - Current
Supervisor of Nurses- Diabetes Nursing Supervisor
NYC Department Of Education
02.2020 - Current
Staff Development Coordinator
NYC Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
02.2018 - 02.2020
Public Health Nurse
Reproductive Health High School
01.2015 - 02.2018
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Assistant Program Coordinator
HHC Brooklyn Sexual Assault Response Team
05.2012 - 05.2021
Staff /Charge Nurse Emergency Room
Kings County Hospital Center
04.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College Of The City University Of New York
Associate Applied Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School Of Nursing
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Long Island University – CW Post