Stephanie Horton
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and Clinical Educator specializing in critical care transport and high-acuity patient management. Expertise in clinical assessment and time-sensitive decision-making enhances scenario-based instruction, fostering strong clinical judgment and prioritization. Dedicated to equipping learners with skills to effectively navigate complex clinical situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Simulation Instructor
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2026 - Current
- Supported scenario-based simulations for 30 EMT students per semester, building clinical assessment, emergency response, and decision-making skills.
- Assisted with clinical skills practice in simulation and bedside settings, strengthening application of clinical knowledge and patient care techniques.
- Checked student performance in key clinical skills and competencies, including patient assessment, clinical prioritization, communication, and emergency care protocol compliance.
- Provided individualized feedback and led debriefings, strengthening clinical reasoning, self-reflection, and professional growth.
- Created supportive learning environment that encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence in high-pressure clinical situations.
- Guided small-group discussions that improved patient care diagnosis and professional communication skills.
Clinical Nurse III
PennSTAR Flight Program, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
- Supported clinical operations during emergencies, enabling rapid assessment and treatment in resource-limited settings.
- Provided advanced care during inter-facility and scene transports for critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in rotor-wing aircraft.
- Performed advanced airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, invasive line support, mechanical ventilation, and pharmacologic interventions.
- Communicated with medical control and receiving facilities to relay patient updates and coordinate care transitions.
- Followed aviation safety and infection control protocols with strict consistency.
- Completed quality assurance reviews and clinical debriefs to support care improvement through education and high standards.
Simulation Instructor and Clinical Instructor
University of Pennsylvania, Penn School of Nursing
08.2023 - Current
- Supported development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based education and events aligned with learning objectives, case scenarios, program planning, and evaluation tools for clinical department and group needs using clinical simulation program.
- Completed 50 clinical skills assessments per semester, checking competency in patient assessment, clinical prioritization, communication, and emergency care protocols.
- Assisted with preparation of simulation scenarios and equipment to support smooth operation of educational activities.
- Worked with faculty and staff to strengthen educational initiatives.
- Reviewed student performance against curriculum and clinical competency checklists.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional methods and evidence-based nursing practices to support educational outcomes for nursing program students.
Clinical Nurse III
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Cared for critically ill patients using assistive devices, including LVADs, Impellas, ECMO, and IABP, ensuring effective monitoring and management.
- Provided critical care in Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit, supporting recovery of surgical patients.
- Facilitated recovery and stabilization of critically ill post-operative cardiac surgery patients through comprehensive care.
- Maintained accurate patient reports and medical histories, administered medications and treatments, and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Ensured clarity and understanding of medical information by effectively communicating with physicians and patients' family members.
Clinical Nurse III
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2024
- Supported critically ill patients in emergency department through rapid assessment and clinical stabilization.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records, administered medications and treatments, and monitored side effects to support patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to improve understanding and promote effective self-care.
- Led Hospital Emergency Response Team to coordinate emergency protocols and response strategies.
- Received Nurse of Year (2023) from Penn Emergency Medicine residents.
- Guided anti-racism task force in developing strategies to address and combat institutional racism.
- Received Presby Star (2023) for work to dismantle institutionalized racism.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing – Education
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE06-2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2018
Skills
- Simulation scenario design
- Simulation evaluation techniques
- Simulation facilitation
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Feedback methodologies
- Learner engagement strategies
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Verbal communication
- Organizational skills
- Team dynamics
- Peer coaching
- Verbal communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Pre-hospital Registered Nursing License June 2023
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 2025
- Certified instructor by FEMA in HERT training
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) 2023
- Ultrasound Guided Intravenous Trained (USGIV)
- LVAD Champion and REBOA Champion
- Preceptor for new to practice clinical nurses and seasoned nurses
- Leader of Annual Competency Training within the emergency department
- Certified in ACLS, BLS, PALS, ASLS, PHTLS, ATCN
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year at Penn Presbyterian - 2023
Timeline
Simulation Instructor
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Nurse III
PennSTAR Flight Program, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse III
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 11.2025
Simulation Instructor and Clinical Instructor
University of Pennsylvania, Penn School of Nursing
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse III
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2024
Masters of Science - Nursing – Education
Wilmington University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University