Serena Tavares
Rhode Island
Summary
Advanced Public Health Nurse with 8 years of experience bridging clinical care and public health to address social determinants of health, and reduce disparities in underserved communities. Skilled in nursing education, community engagement, and work across hospital, academic, and public health settings. Committed to supporting future healthcare professionals and advancing health equity through inclusive, community-driven programs. Continually building leadership capacity and guided by a passion for lifelong learning, access to care, and empowering individuals and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinate clinical placements ensuring student licensure requirements are met.
- Support and revise the statewide CAN licensing program curriculum, and supervise instructors
- Manage grant-funded projects to expand healthcare training for underrepresented groups.
- Collaborate with community partners to promote health, and prevent disease.
Nurse Educator
Brown Health University
11.2024 - Current
- Provide instructional support, applying adult learning principles across lectures, labs, and clinical settings.
- Researched best practices in nursing education, developing strategies to improve learning outcomes.
- Partner and collaborate with program coordinators to enhance recruitment and retention efforts
- Support recruitment and retention efforts through case management and resource coordination.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Thundermist Health Center
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Applied care models, nursing theories, and adult learning principles to create safe, trauma-informed, engaging learning environments.
- Developed and implemented the organization’s first evidence-based nursing telephone triage curriculum, enhancing staff competency.
- Standardized orientation and onboarding programs for RNs and MAs, organization-wide.
- Participated in strategic planning, RCA, and PDSA workgroups to improve organizational effectiveness.
Registered Nurse - Family Medicine
Thundermist Health Center
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed patient communication and care coordination via telephone triage.
- Analyzed data to improve clinical workflows and organizational protocols.
- Contributed to COVID-19 vaccination and testing strategies.
- Acted as liaison between clinic staff and community partners to align healthcare services.
Nurse Preceptor
Thundermist Health Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Facilitated orientation and training for new nursing staff.
- Mentored nursing students to develop clinical skills.
- Collaborated with unit leaders to improve onboarding processes.
Charge Nurse
The Miriam Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed 30-bed unit; triaged patient admissions by acuity and safety criteria.
- Coordinated nursing care assignments and communication with clinical teams.
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
The Miriam Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided culturally competent care to 4-7 patients with diverse conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Population/Public Health
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island01-2018
Skills
Program development and management
Community and stakeholder engagement
Leadership and team management
Health education and policy development
Data analysis and evidence-based practice
Trauma-informed care and system
Navigation
Financial planning and budgeting
Professional Presentations
Reducing the Rates of Congenital Syphilis in Underserved Communities through a Harm Reduction Pilot Project, Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) Conference, 04/25
Certifications And Memberships
- American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AACN) Member
- American Heart Association Heartsaver & BLS Instructor
- Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Member
- Candidate for Nurse Case Manager Certification
- Childhood Lead Action Project (CLAP) Board Member
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified & Instructor
- Nominee, Outstanding Graduate Student Leadership Award
- Treasurer, Graduate Student Nurses Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Association
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Educator
Brown Health University
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Thundermist Health Center
07.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse - Family Medicine
Thundermist Health Center
10.2020 - 07.2022
Nurse Preceptor
Thundermist Health Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
Charge Nurse
The Miriam Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
The Miriam Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing: Population/Public Health
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
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