Shelia S. Kirk
Louisville
Summary
My vast background and experience with test-taking strategies using NEXT-GEN questions, along with being an NCLEX educator and provider will be advantageous for the students. I am excited for the opportunity to resume providing nursing reviews for students.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Success Liaison
Galen College
Louisville
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Monitored student academic progress, identified areas of improvement, and provided support as needed.
- Served as liaison between staff members and students regarding academic issues.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new BSN, ADN and LPN students.
- Modeled and taught effective learning strategies, active listening, note-taking, active reading and note-making, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment.
- Provided in house NCLEX type nursing reviews to BSN and ADN students.
- Taught test taking strategies based on Nursing process. Transitioned to Next-Gen NCLEX test taking. These include Phases 1-5 and Thinking Critically.
NCLEX Presenter
Elsevier
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Travel and present reviews for BSN, AAS, and PN programs
Assistant Professor, Academic Success Coach, Admissions Coordinator
Spalding University
Louisville
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Assume the Role of Admissions Coordinator
- Conduct two information sessions monthly
- Attend outside venues for recruiting of potential nursing students to Spalding
- Will streamline student admission processes to facilitate smooth transition of potential nursing students
- Lead Instructor for NURS495 (5 sections), Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- Will assist in supervision of NURS495 clinical students
- Chair of the Admissions Committee
- Participate in all Nursing Committees as a member
Assistant Professor
Spalding University
Louisville
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Lead Instructor for NURS 301, Fundamentals of Nursing
- Lead Instructor for NURS 325, Medical-Surgical I
- Instruct Accelerated, Traditional, and RN to BSN students
- Participate in all Nursing committees as a member
- Assist with Clinical Coordination of students in the clinical setting
Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Academic Success Coach
Spalding University
Louisville
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Assumed full-time responsibility of Clinical Coordination of clinical sites, clinical instructors for students in the clinical setting
- Assumed full-time responsibility of Academic Success Coach for students
- Lead Instructor for NURS428, Leadership and Management in Nursing
- Lead Instructor for NURS430, Synthesis of Nursing Practice
- Lead Instructor for NURS495, Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- Chair Testing and Remediation Committee
- Participate in all Nursing Committees as members
- Participate as member of the Metro Louisville Nursing Education Consortium
- Liaison between Elsevier, INC and Spalding University
Associate Professor
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Louisville
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Taught 10 hours of Respiratory material to NURS 206, Medical-Surgical students
- Utilized clinical nursing concepts in teaching this material
- Spearheaded interpretation and analysis of standardized test exams for faculty
- Facilitator of two pharmacology online classes
- Chair of ACEN Faculty and Staff, Standard II
Clinical Coordinator
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Louisville
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Hired, supervised and evaluated 25-32 part-time clinical instructors each semester
- Made supervisory visits 1 to 2 times a semester
Assistant Professor
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Louisville
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Responsible for acquiring placements for 100 students per semester for the 120-hour preceptor program
- Developed and administer on-line management course through BlackBoard learning platform
- Teach weekly 12-hour clinical on telemetry unit to second semester nursing students
- Perform advising to future and current students
- Supervised 3 Adjunct Faculty Liaison clinical instructors
NCLEX Reviewer
ATI Inc
Stillwell
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Facilitate nursing review courses to BSN, AD and LPN students
- Receive strong positive evaluations from students
- Performing these reviews strengthens my foundation knowledge in all areas of nursing
Adjunct Faculty
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion
01.1998 - 12.2010
- Subjects taught include nursing roles, informatics, community health, pathophysiology, ethics, gerontology, and management in the clinical and didactic settings to the RN to BA student
Assistant Professor
Spalding University
Louisville
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Taught medical-surgical theory, clinical, and management
- Extensive community health experience; leadership, management, and clinical experience
- Placed senior students in their preceptor rotations every quarter
- Chairman of the Academic Standards Committee in 2006
Clinic Nurse Manager
Maryhurst, Inc.
Louisville
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Developed a free standing clinic that provided medical, dental, lab work, and screening tests for approximately 80 young girls living on and off campus that were in the care of the state
- Met federal, state and local regulations regarding the timeliness of the clients’ medical needs
- Wrote all policy and procedures to maintain compliance with the accrediting body and federal, state and local regulations
Assistant Professor
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Subjects taught include Adult Health III and IV, Management, and Community Health
- Acted as Interim Advising Coordinator
Executive Manager, Cardiopulmonary and Primary Care Program
Visiting Nurse Association
Louisville
01.1994 - 12.1998
- Created, planned, and directed overall business strategies for both programs
- Oversaw a team of 3 clinical managers, 3 administrative assistants, and 70 registered nurses who make home visits to adult patients in Kentucky and Indiana
- Specialty programs include Cardiac Solutions, wound care, and diabetes
- Interviewed and terminated personnel
- Evaluated job performances and provided progressive counseling
Clinical Supervisor
Visiting Nurse Association
Louisville
01.1992 - 12.1994
- Managed a team of 10-12 nurses who make visits to adult patients in Jefferson and Bullitt counties in Kentucky
- Evaluated job performance of staff and provided progressive counseling
- Made dual visits with nurse in the home
- Project Manager of Cardiopulmonary program
Home - Health Nurse, Manager Education Department
Caretenders
Louisville
01.1991 - 12.1992
- Provided general orientation of registered and licensed practical nurses
- Collaborated with ancillary departments for continuing education
- Clinical Supervisor
- Managed the initial assessment and contract nurses for the agency
RN, House Manager
Baptist Hospital East
Louisville
01.1988 - 12.1991
- Managed nursing and all ancillary departments of a 407 bed hospital
- Evaluated professional/paraprofessional job performances
- Maintained adequate staffing patterns from 7p-7a
- Oversaw the transfer of patients by ambulance or helicopter to other facilities
- Medical-Surgical Hospital Educator
- Assisted with continuing education offerings for mother/baby, labor and delivery, and medical-surgical units
- Staff Nurse/Float
- Cared for newborns and their mothers
- Instructed families on newborn care and care of the postpartum mother
- Provided comprehensive care as a float nurse in the following areas: Medical-surgical, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Intensive Care unit, Transitional Care Unit, Oncology, and the Emergency Room
Staff Nurse
Charter Hospital
Louisville
01.1987 - 12.1988
- Admitted, evaluated, and developed treatment cares plan for acute, psychiatric adults
Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Home Care Partners
Louisville
01.1983 - 12.1987
- Functioned as a supervisor at UpJohn. Performed all initial assessments
- Evaluated home health aides’ performance
RN, Float Nurse
Humana Hospital University
Louisville
01.1985 - 12.1985
- Provided comprehensive care to the indigent and prisoners with medical emergencies, traumas, and surgical interventions
Education
EdD - Educational Leadership
Spalding University
Louisville, KY01.2006
MSN - Nursing Management
Spalding University
Louisville, KY01.1994
BSN -
Spalding University
Louisville, KY01.1986
Diploma -
Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing
Louisville, KY01.1979
Skills
- Academic support
- Learning strategies
- Critical thinking
- Test preparation
- Test taking Strategies
- Student orientation
Honors And Awards
2009-2010, Merit Award, Jefferson Community & Technical College, Awarded to an instructor who exceeded expectations on the annual evaluation.
Certification
KY RN License 1043049
Professional Service
NCLEX Reviewer and Presenter, Elsevier, ATI
University Service
- 2015-present, BSN Curriculum Committee, Admissions Committee
- 2007-2014, Chair of Testing and Remediation Committee, Member of Simulation Committee, Faculty Senate backup Member
Professional Memberships
- National League of Nursing, 2007-present
- Kentucky League of Nursing, 2007-present
- Sigma Theta Tau, Spalding University, 1994, not currently active
Community Service
2012-present, Best Buddy member, participate in fundraising events and activities.
Grants
None
Scholarship
None
Timeline
Academic Success Liaison
Galen College
07.2019 - 04.2023
Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Academic Success Coach
Spalding University
01.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Professor, Academic Success Coach, Admissions Coordinator
Spalding University
05.2015 - 05.2019
Assistant Professor
Spalding University
01.2015 - 05.2019
NCLEX Presenter
Elsevier
01.2010 - 01.2021
Associate Professor
Jefferson Community & Technical College
01.2010 - 12.2015
Clinical Coordinator
Jefferson Community & Technical College
01.2009 - 12.2015
Assistant Professor
Jefferson Community & Technical College
01.2007 - 12.2010
NCLEX Reviewer
ATI Inc
01.2007 - 12.2010
Assistant Professor
Spalding University
01.2004 - 12.2007
Clinic Nurse Manager
Maryhurst, Inc.
01.2000 - 12.2004
Adjunct Faculty
Indiana Wesleyan University
01.1998 - 12.2010
Assistant Professor
Indiana University Southeast
01.1998 - 12.2000
Executive Manager, Cardiopulmonary and Primary Care Program
Visiting Nurse Association
01.1994 - 12.1998
Clinical Supervisor
Visiting Nurse Association
01.1992 - 12.1994
Home - Health Nurse, Manager Education Department
Caretenders
01.1991 - 12.1992
RN, House Manager
Baptist Hospital East
01.1988 - 12.1991
Staff Nurse
Charter Hospital
01.1987 - 12.1988
RN, Float Nurse
Humana Hospital University
01.1985 - 12.1985
Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Home Care Partners
01.1983 - 12.1987
EdD - Educational Leadership
Spalding University
MSN - Nursing Management
Spalding University
BSN -
Spalding University
Diploma -
Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing
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