Sheryl Randazzo
Glendale,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse and Clinical Instructor with experience in healthcare education and instructional support. Currently completing the Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential Program to expand teaching authorizations. Skilled in guiding nursing students through clinical rotations, providing hands-on instruction, and aligning teaching strategies with CTE and ATI standards. Recognized for creating supportive, structured learning environments that foster professional growth, critical thinking, and readiness for entry-level nursing practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Organized simulation labs to provide hands-on experience in critical care scenarios.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
Instructional Support Specialist
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated care techniques to aid understanding of specific procedures.
- Assessed trainee performance to deliver personalized feedback for improvement.
- Evaluated curriculum to identify key areas of emphasis during instruction.
- Conducted assessments of student learning outcomes and developed plans for improvement.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback on assignments and projects.
- Provided encouragement for coping with pressures of clinical environment.
- Facilitated interprofessional collaboration among healthcare professionals through simulation scenarios.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on trends in nursing education.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss areas of improvement within the nursing program.
- Provided clinical instruction to nursing students in a variety of settings, emphasizing evidence-based practice and patient safety.
- Instructed students on proper documentation techniques when completing patient charts.
- Directed students by assigning tasks within clinical setting.
- Supervised pre-licensure students during clinical rotations at affiliated health care facilities.
- Observed student interactions with patients to assess their competencies in providing direct care.
- Under the direction and supervision of the instructor
LVN Charge Nurse
Genesis, Alexandria Care Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Assists with preparation for instruction.
- Prepares various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs and uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Under the direction of the Program Director, coordinates and conducts remediation activities such as: study groups, private study/tutoring, utilizes and fully integrates ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) resources in order to promote understanding of course content.
- Collaborates with the theory instructor on specific remediation goals and objectives, conducts remediation workshops and tutorials, and develops methods to enhance student performance.
- Exercises stewardship of college facilities and materials.
- Refers students to other College personnel/Departments as needed and appropriate.
- Attends and participates in monthly Faculty/Department meetings as needed.
- Adheres to College policies and procedures and acts as a role model to all staff and students through guidance and example.
- Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously without compromising quality of care provided.
- Administered medications safely according to established protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology through continuing education courses.
- Performed direct patient care activities such as wound dressing changes and medication administration.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
- Instructed patients on proper homecare techniques related to their diagnosis or treatment plan.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe transitions from hospital setting back into the community.
- Recognized potential complications associated with specific diagnoses or treatments quickly.
Director of Staff Development
Longwood, Broadway Care Center
Glendale, CA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Exhibited strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills by providing guidance and support to nursing staff.
- Assisted physicians with medical treatments, exams, and diagnostic tests.
- Created an environment conducive to healing by providing compassionate care for all patients.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions through observation or lab results.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state laws related to nursing practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans that meet the needs of each patient.
- Provided direct patient care in a variety of settings, including acute care, long-term care, home health, and hospice.
- Identified potential risks or complications associated with treatments or procedures.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, while adhering to state regulations.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for all patients.
- Created an effective onboarding program for new hires which increased employee satisfaction.
- Established a mentoring program for employees to foster career growth and development.
- Planned budget allocations for different staff development initiatives based on available resources.
- Created instructional materials such as job aids, handouts, presentations, videos to support learning objectives.
- Organized and facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to discuss staff training needs and develop appropriate strategies to address them.
- Maintained up-to-date records related to staff development activities including course outlines, participant lists, evaluations.
LVN Charge Nurse
Longwood, Broadway Care Center
Glendale, CA
07.2018 - 06.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Oakpark Healthcare Center
Tujunga, CA
04.2016 - 06.2018
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles08.2010
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta, Ca06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Carrer Techinical Educaton I
University of San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Instructional Skills
- Lesson planning & curriculum alignment with CTE standards
- Clinical instruction & supervision of pre-licensure students
- Student evaluation & performance feedback
- Academic advisement & remediation strategies
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, ATI)
- Workshop facilitation & simulation-based teaching
Healthcare/Clinical Expertise
- Licensed Vocational Nursing practice
- Patient care & safety protocols
- Healthcare policy understanding
- Medical terminology, anatomy, & pharmacology
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Professional Skills
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Analytical thinking & problem-solving
- Time management & organizational skills
- Professional demeanor & mentoring
- Quality assurance & continuous improvement
Certification
- FIRE SAFETY
- State of California Teaching Credential
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
American Career College
04.2024 - Current
Instructional Support Specialist
American Career College
11.2023 - 04.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Genesis, Alexandria Care Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
Director of Staff Development
Longwood, Broadway Care Center
09.2018 - 06.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Longwood, Broadway Care Center
07.2018 - 06.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Oakpark Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 06.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Carrer Techinical Educaton I
University of San Diego
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