Sharon Ruiz
RN
Walnutport,PA
Summary
Driven by a passion for education and mentorship in nursing educaion, I leveraged instructional strategies and effective leadership to enhance student satisfaction and competency. My collaboration and curriculum design efforts resulted in significant academic and professional growth for mentees and students, embodying teamwork, motivation techniques, and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Mentor
Western Governers University (WGU)
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Built strong relationships with mentees, fostering open communication and trust.
- Organized regular check-ins with mentees to evaluate progress, set new goals, and address any concerns or issues that arose during the program.
- Served as a role model by exemplifying professionalism, integrity, and dedication throughout all aspects of mentoring duties.
- Worked from home utilizing my phone and computer to maintain contact with students and colleagues.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques when faced with unexpected challenges during the course of the program mentorship initiatives.
Nursing Instructor
Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC)
Bangor, ME
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
- Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments and exams, helping students identify strengths and areas for growth.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing physical exams and medical administration techniques.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in lessons.
- Maintained strong relationships with clinical partners, securing high-quality placements for students during their practicum experiences.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor (traveler)
HealthOne Staffing
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication of pertinent patient information during handoffs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Doctor Of Education - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMS - Gerontology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05.1997
BSN - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.1975
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Subject matter expertise
- Motivation Techniques
- Curriculum Design
- Feedback Delivery
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- Organization
Accomplishments
Obtained valuable expertise as a nurse educator, nursing supervisor and at the bedside in med-surg, ICU, telemetry, and mother/baby specialties.
Wrote NCLEX questions.
Edited med surg textbooks
Written and published 3 children's books
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceTimeline
Program Mentor
Western Governers University (WGU)
07.2015 - 12.2021
Nursing Instructor
Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC)
08.2013 - 06.2015
Administrative Nursing Supervisor (traveler)
HealthOne Staffing
07.2010 - 07.2013
Doctor Of Education - Nursing Education
Capella University
MS - Gerontology
Wilkes University
BSN - Nursing
Widener University
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