SAMANTHA NICHOLS
Houghton Lake,MI
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing education, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. Recognized for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving educational outcomes. Known for flexibility and reliability in dynamic healthcare settings, with expertise in curriculum development and student mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty Instructor
Kirtland Community College
08.2024 - Current
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
- Collaborated with the department head to create a dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop a stronger connection with students.
- Engaged students in insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions, and lectures.
- Displayed a professional demeanor and served as a role model for students.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with academic standards.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments that fostered student participation and critical thinking.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
SVSU
08.2022 - Current
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Kirtland Community College
08.2021 - Current
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Updated instructional materials, and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
FlexTeam Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-COLBY CAMPUS
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Organized and managed the care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management, and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08.2011
Skills
- Diverse teaching methodologies
- Remote learning facilitation
- Implementation of tech in learning environments
- Curriculum development
- Licensed by Michigan nursing board
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Faculty Instructor
Kirtland Community College
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
SVSU
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Kirtland Community College
08.2021 - Current
FlexTeam Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-COLBY CAMPUS
02.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirtland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University