SANDRA GAIL DAVIS
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Educator with extensive experience at Ascend Learning, specializing in NCLEX preparation and simulation education. Proven track record in curriculum development and fostering team collaboration, resulting in a 15% increase in ATI predictor scores. Adept at effective communication and adaptable teaching strategies to enhance student success in acute and chronic care settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Educator PRN
Ascend Learning/ATI NCLEX Services
04.2021 - Current
- Live Reviewer, Capstone, VATI, Launch Coach
- Utilizes technology to provide one-on-one online instruction to support participants preparing for NCLEX
- Understand ATI products and solutions to assist students
- Implement consistent processes to deliver high-quality Live Reviews optimally
- Demonstrate technological competence with a variety of applications
- Guide students to identify their personal learning needs
- Create a collaborative atmosphere with faculty and students
- Analyze student performance to individualize NCLEX study plans
Online Faculty Evaluator
Western Governors University
04.2017 - 01.2025
- Robust evaluation to support accurate scoring.
- Evaluation requiring analysis and evaluation of student responses to assessment to task prompts
- Active Undergraduate team member and contributor to policies and procedures.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Linfield University
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Acute Care Conditions (MEPN) –BSN and MSN program
- Simulation Faculty -acute/critical care
- Pathophysiology and Clinical Pharmacology
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Chronic Health
- Professional Communication
- Leverage as a Registered Nurse career and as an experienced RN Anesthetist and extensive scholastic success in facilitating the education of Bachelor Science Nursing students within a wide variety of areas including Pathopharmacology, Medical-Surgical, Research, Professional Nurse/Leadership, Professional Communication, and Laerdal Simulation high-fidelity learning systems.
- Assist students to reach academic success through performance improvements, success programs, academic/clinical advisement, and group/individual tutoring during posted hours.
- Member of General Educational Requirement Committee (GERC) 2020-2022
- Member of the School of Nursing Curriculum Committee
- Member of the School of Nursing Evaluation and Assessment Committee, with recent CCNE approval for five years
- Faculty representative for Peer Tutoring
- Sigma Theta Tau Leadership position
- Faculty Rep for RX Pride Club
- Faculty Rep for the BSN Critical Care Club
Simulation Coordinator, Pediatric and Adult Medical-Surgical/Critical Care Faculty, Pharmacology I and II Instructor
South University
Virginia Beach
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Leverage as a Registered Nurse career and as an experienced RN Anesthetist and extensive scholastic success in facilitating the education of Bachelor Science Nursing students within a wide variety of areas including Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care and Obstetrics (extensive CRNA OB experience), Research, Professional Nurse/Leadership and Laerdal Simulation high-fidelity learning systems.
- Developed Pharmacology I and II courses in a head-to-head design using the flipped classroom with excellent results. A fifteen percent increase in ATI predictor scores.
- Competency in Sim Man 3-G, Essential, Sim Junior and birthing Noelle and Standardized Patients.
- Currently developing INACSL Simulation Standards of Practice for South University as defined by the NCSBN.
- Implemented and directed a new high-fidelity simulation lab within Pediatric, Medical-Surgical, and Critical Care curricula.
- Managed all aspects of Pediatric, Medical-Surgical, and Critical Care simulations, including supplies, setup, and debriefing.
- Facilitated academic success for students through performance improvement programs and targeted individual tutoring.
- Assisted in developing curriculum integration of ATI resources across 4 quarters of Medical-Surgical nursing using ATI resources.
- Created ATI Survival Kit (ASK) ASKBOOK, adopted by Ascend Learning ISNEs for enhanced student support.
- Provided Evidence-based literature review and presented to South University Progression committee to increase new nursing course GPA increase, GPA unanimously approved.
- Virginia Beach, VA
Adult Health Faculty-BSN Program
Longwood University
Farmville
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Leverage of an RN career as an experienced RN Anesthetist and extensive scholastic success in facilitating the education of Bachelor of Science Nursing students in the areas of Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Simulation Lab and HESI and ATI NCLEX review products.
- Self-directed didactically and clinically with the ability to think critically and reason clinically, resolve problems; engage and interact with a highly diverse student population.
- Flexible and adaptable team member in program adjustments/improvement changes within a variety of settings.
- Assist students to reach academic success through performance improvements, success programs, academic/clinical advisement, and group/individual tutoring during posted hours.
- Team member serving on the Scholarship and Research Committee and Nursing Honor Society Committee.
- Teaching style reflects how students learn and what can be taken away from each lesson utilizing all adult learning theories including self-reflection, a key to becoming an effective educator for students to reach their full potential.
- Skilled in providing patient lifespan knowledge from conception to death; excellence in clinical foundation; simulation labs and lectures.
- Career history in overall Registered Nursing practices servicing all age groups with extensive clinical knowledge and the fundamentals in providing teaching excellence for any subject and patient age group.
- Farmville, VA
Lead Instructor/Interim Dean LPN
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lincoln
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Leverage of an RN career as an experienced RN Anesthetist and extensive scholastic success in facilitating the education of Bachelor of Science Nursing students in the areas of Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatrics, and Maternal Health.
- Pharmacology Integration of ATI Pharmacology Made easy, and ATI stack was included in classroom content to assist students in successfully completing the course.
- Flexible and adaptable team member in program adjustments/improvement changes within a variety of settings.
- Assist students to reach academic success through performance improvements, success programs, academic/clinical advisement, and group/individual tutoring during posted office hours.
- Self-directed didactically and clinically with the ability to critically think and resolve problems; engage and interact with a highly diverse student population.
- Team member serving on the Lincoln Tech selection committee and the curriculum development committee.
- Served as Interim Nursing Department Dean at Lincoln from Sept 2014 to Feb 2015 and declined the permanent offer in lieu of teaching.
- Student NCLEX pass rates are currently 100% for first-time test takers.
- Teaching style reflects how students learn and what can be taken away from each lesson utilizing all adult learning theories including self-reflection, a key to becoming an effective educator for students to reach their full potential.
- Skilled in providing patient lifespan knowledge from conception to death; excellence in clinical foundation; simulation labs and lectures.
- Lincoln, RI
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Fall River
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed 100% medically-directed ASA level I-IV patient support for Neuro, Spine, ENT, Plastics, General, Urology, Trauma, Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics Anesthesia from the Pre-Op through Post-Op process and offsite Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and MRI.
- Pediatric specialty as a Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist. Pediatric Application of knowledgeable in caring for children and their families while meeting all standards of practice and extensive knowledge background, diseases, and disorders of childhood.
- Fall River, MA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Capital Medical Center
Olympia
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided supervision and team leadership in a 4:1 position for ASA level I-IV for Neuro, Spine, ENT, Orthopedic, General, Urology, Vascular, OB/GYN, and Bariatric Pediatrics patients and offsite Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, and MRI.
- Performed Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Auxiliary, Popliteal, Anterior Sciatic, and Femoral, and Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia, A-lines.
- Assisted in training MD Anesthesiologists on how to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.
- Olympia, WA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Central Peninsula Hospital/Allied Health
Soldotna
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Independent CRNA position.
- Served in a 24-hour on-call status for ED, ICU, and IV therapy in a rural hospital setting with Pediatric to Geriatric patient population, ASA level I-IV providing ENT, Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, General, Dental, Urology, OB/GYN and Trauma assistance and support, as well as spinal/epidural anesthesia.
- On-call for Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery-24-hour service every 5th-night call.
- Also, performed Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks including Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Popliteal, and Femoral nerve blocks.
- Acknowledged as the "go-to" expert in training and talking individuals through the process—advocate of sharing knowledge and always volunteered to train new students utilizing a natural teaching gift.
- Trained EMTs, Paramedics, anesthesia residents, anesthesia nursing students, firefighters, and police officers.
- Soldotna, AK
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters
Norfolk
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Performed a wide variety of Pediatric Anesthesia services from 24-week to 21-year-old pediatric patients in a large and high volume regional Pediatric hospital within the Children's Specialty Group for Anesthesia Associates of Hampton who merged with another anesthesia group in 2006.
- Provided 2:1 supervision and offsite services included ENT, General, Urology, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Thoracic, Plastic, Ophthalmology, Dental, Cardiac Cath and MRI.
- Norfolk, VA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Virginia Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Specialists (VAPCS)
Newport News
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided Anesthesia service to three hospitals/centers including Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, VA, and Mary Immaculate Ambulatory Surgery Center, Newport News, VA.
- Served on a 24-hour on-call rotation for in-house status as primary provider and supervised 4:1 capacity.
- Completed services including General, Urology, Bariatric, Orthopedic, ENT, Obstetrics, Plastics, Thoracic, Trauma, and Neurosurgery.
- Newport News, VA
Charge & Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
RRMC
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided care and treatment of acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions, in settings requiring continuous vigilance, complex assessment, and high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Working with the patients and their families.
- In this high acuity environment healing, humane and caring environments while focusing on patient advocacy was a top.
- As a charge nurse supervised a team of 4-6 nurses in a high acuity, critical care environment, functioning as a nurse leader and manager.
Staff Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
RRMC
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Delivered comprehensive care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local anesthetics, ensuring optimal recovery conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed needs of inpatients and outpatients to provide targeted and timely interventions.
- Administered vigilant care through continuous monitoring, assessment, and intervention in response to rapid changes in patients' physiological conditions, collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Capella University
07-2019
Certificate in Simulation Course -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01-2018
MSN - Nurse Anesthesia Advanced Practice
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01-2001
BSN -
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA01-1998
BS - Electronic Management
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
IL01-1991
AAS - Communications Technology
Community College of the Air Force
PASkills
- Simulation training
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum development
- Clinical instruction
- Acute and chronic care
- Pharmacology
- Simulation education
- Presentation techniques
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau, 2022 - Present
- Society of Simulation in Healthcare, SSH, 2019 - Present
- National League of Nurses, NLN, 2014 - Present
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, AANA, 2001 - 2016
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, AACN, 1996 - 2001
- Virginia and American Nurse’s Associations, 2000
- Virginia Nurses Student Association, 1996 - 1998
- CNU’s Nursing Student Association, 1996 - 1998
Awards
- Recipient of the Faculty Development Grant for DeepeR DiviN RN podcast, 11/01/22
- Recipient of the 2022 Pat Kelley Scholarship Award, 05/01/22
- Nomination for the Linfield University Dave and Cathy Haugeberg Leadership in Innovation and Excellence in Nursing Education Award, 11/01/21
- Faculty of the Month SON, 09/01/21
- Daisy Award nominee, 05/01/20
- Graduation Guest Speaker, 06/01/17 - 2022
- Nominated for best Lab/Clinical Instructor, 06/01/15
- Ambassador Award, 1998 - 2000
- The Wald Service Award, 1998
- Departmental Honors, 1998
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership and Honor Society, 1998 - Present
- Alpha Chi Honor Society, 1996 - Present
- Dean’s list, 1995 - 1998
- Dean’s list, 1988 - 1991
Personal Information
Title: Ph.D. RN, CHSE, CNE, CRNA
Publications Presentations
- Current Ongoing Research: Podcasting as a Teaching Strategy, Podium Presentation, NEC, 06/01/25
- Creating Healthy Work Environments, Rapid Presentation Round presentation, Sigma Theta Tau Creating, 02/01/23, Austin, Texas
- Clearing the Mud on the utilization of Podcasting as a teaching strategy in Nursing Education, Podcast, 11/01/22
- Nurse Educator Perceptions of Workplace Collegiality, Journal Article, Nurse Educator, 09/01/22
- Nursing Faculty Development Lunch Discussion Topic: Tips & Tools for Synchronous Teaching, Linfield University, 02/01/21
- Defining Collegiality in the Nursing Workplace, Podium Presentation, Sigma Theta Tau Creating Healthy Work Environments, 02/01/21
- Pharmacology Brain Boards: Final Exam Review in a Traditional Skills Fair Modality, Journal Article, Syllabus Solutions: Journal of Nursing Education, 01/01/21
- Tree of Pharmacology: An Ornament Making Activity, Journal Article, Syllabus Solutions Journal of Nursing Education, 10/01/20
- Examining the Relationship of Levels of Collegiality Among Nurse Educator’s Role Satisfaction and Role Persistence, Publication, 2019
- Are Ball Pits the Playground for Potentially Harmful Bacteria?, Journal Article, Pediatric Nursing, CE Series: Keeping Children Safe and Healthy, 03/01/99
- The Use of Viable Colony Counts as a Predictor of Ball Pit Epidemics, Publication, Featured in College News, Spring 1998
- Are Ball Pits the Playground for Potentially Harmful Bacteria?, Research Poster Viewing, Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society 34th Biennial Convention & 75th Anniversary Celebration, Indianapolis, IN, 12/01/98
Timeline
Nurse Educator PRN
Ascend Learning/ATI NCLEX Services
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Linfield University
07.2019 - 12.2024
Online Faculty Evaluator
Western Governors University
04.2017 - 01.2025
Simulation Coordinator, Pediatric and Adult Medical-Surgical/Critical Care Faculty, Pharmacology I and II Instructor
South University
06.2016 - 06.2019
Adult Health Faculty-BSN Program
Longwood University
08.2015 - 05.2016
Lead Instructor/Interim Dean LPN
Lincoln Technical Institute
06.2014 - 06.2015
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Charlton Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2015
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Capital Medical Center
01.2011 - 05.2012
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Central Peninsula Hospital/Allied Health
01.2008 - 01.2011
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters
01.2005 - 01.2008
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Virginia Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Specialists (VAPCS)
01.2004 - 01.2005
Charge & Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
RRMC
01.1999 - 01.2001
Staff Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
RRMC
01.1998 - 01.1999
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Capella University
Certificate in Simulation Course -
Drexel University
MSN - Nurse Anesthesia Advanced Practice
Old Dominion University
BSN -
Christopher Newport University
BS - Electronic Management
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
AAS - Communications Technology
Community College of the Air Force