Sue Wiglesworth
Landisville,PA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Instructor adept in facilitating Health Assessment clinical courses with a focus on fostering a caring and compassionate learning environment. Possessing mastery of technical skills and knowledge, I am committed to motivating and guiding students towards excellence.
My extensive experience as a Clinical Skills Lab Educator equips me to impart current best practices in fundamental skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world scenarios. I excel in building strong relationships with students and colleagues, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and support.
I am passionate about innovative teaching methodologies and have a proven track record of developing engaging learning experiences. From creating Escape Rooms to crafting instructional videos and immersive scenarios, I continuously strive to challenge students' critical thinking skills and enhance their learning journey.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Instructor Faculty
Saint Joseph University
Lancaster, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise student clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Contribute professional feedback to student inquiries in class and through course work.
- Conducted clinical evaluations of students concerning health assessment.
- Created course materials such as health assessment videos to coincide with existing rubrics.
Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinates clinical lab learning experiences by assisting educators and students with appropriate resources to complete evidence-based learning opportunities successfully
- Manages day-to-day activities and services of the clinical laboratory areas, including staffing, scheduling, ordering, and maintaining supply inventory
- Provides direct student support to facilitate hands-on clinical skill acquisition and refinement.
- Performed regular maintenance on lab equipment, including calibrating instruments, troubleshooting malfunctions, and ordering supplies as needed.
- Trained new employees on proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of lab inventory levels and tracked usage of lab usage.
- Assisted in developing new methods of educating such as escape rooms, videos, and skill activities to increase critical thinking.
- Identified areas where additional resources may be required for optimal operation of the laboratory facility.
Clinical Skills Educator
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Nurse educator in the skills lab for ASN and BSN students to ensure lab experiences align with course content and evidence-based practice
- Developed target labs ranging from fundamentals reviews to complex patient scenarios to support student skills experiences
- Collaborated with other nurse educators, introducing game-based learning in the form of Escape Rooms for use in all nursing programs
- Create specific educational activities to promote learning for professional nurses and student needs.
RN Staff/ Nurse/Facilitator
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Staff nurse on a trauma and joint, telemetry orthopedic unit
- Provided care for trauma and post-operative orthopedic patients
- The unit served as a Medical-surgical overflow unit
- Served as a team leader of co-workers and preceptor for a high school student shadow program
- The shift facilitator is responsible for assignments and daily operations of the unit.
RN Staff Nurse
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, intracranial hematomas, and seizure disorders
- Managed care for patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with new tracheostomies.
RN Staff Nurse
Harrisburg Osteopathic Community Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Provided care for patients in the medical-surgical and cardiac unit
- Served as the charge nurse for the 32-bed unit
- Responsible for overseeing licensed practical nurses (LPN) and RN nurses on two ten-bed wings.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Liberty University
01.2019
Bachelor of Science B.S. in Nursing -
Eastern Mennonite University
01.2014
Associate of Science Registered Nurse -
Harrisburg Area Community College
01.1994
Millersville University
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 01/01/13, 12/31/19
- Telemetry Certification, 01/01/09, 12/31/14
- Med-Surgical Certification
- Registered Nurse in PA, RN340437L, 01/01/94, current
Scholarship
Escaping the Skills Lab- Putting the FUN back into Fundamentals Skills, PA State Nurses Association Safety Conference, 09/01/19
Poverty Simulation Co-presenter - Online Innovative Learning Experiences - Simulation Conference 2021
On Campus Clinical Committee Member responsible for organizing clinical skills for six nursing course 2023-current
Implemented a High School Internship program. Currently mentoring a high school student junior interested in nursing
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau member, 01/01/21, current Awards Committee
- Quality Care Council Member - Penn Medicine 2021- Current
- Education Technology Committee 2019-2023
- Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, 01/01/19-2021
- PCHS - Student Retention Committee, 01/01/19, 01/01/20
Professional Service
- Open House, Student Orientation, & Welcome Fair Volunteer 2014- currrent
- Day of Dialogue participant and volunteer
- Pennsylvania College of Health Science (PCHS) – High School Healthcare Career Academy sessions developer, 01/01/19, current
- Lunch & Learn Facilitator Healthcare Topics, 01/01/19, current
Awards
- Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award, 08/01/21
- Excellence in Teaching Award- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, 08/01/17
Community Service
- Landisville Swim Team Board Member 2020-current.
- Co-President of Hempfield High School Swim Team Parent Board, 2018- 2019
- Assistant Coach - Landisville Dolphin Summer Swim team, 01/01/13, current
- Member of Hempfield United Methodist Church, 01/01/12, current
- Sunday School Teacher, 01/01/12, 01/01/18
- Political Committee Member – local, 01/01/98, current
- Foster Parent through Bair Foundation, 01/01/97, 01/01/00
Timeline
Nursing Instructor Faculty
Saint Joseph University
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Skills Educator
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2020
RN Staff/ Nurse/Facilitator
Lancaster General Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2015
RN Staff Nurse
Hershey Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
RN Staff Nurse
Harrisburg Osteopathic Community Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science B.S. in Nursing -
Eastern Mennonite University
Associate of Science Registered Nurse -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Millersville University
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