Compassionate Clinical Nursing Instructor with a love for education of nurses. Excels in communication, leadership, and empathy, ensuring effective teaching and fostering positive learning environments.
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, Georgia
08.2022 - Current
Organizes student activities to promote learning and professional development.
Mentors, supervises, and evaluates the performance of nursing students.
Provides guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
Monitors patient safety during clinical rotations by observing student's interactions with patients and staff.
Delivers clinical support and instruction for students during rotations.
Guides and supervises nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
Pediatric Dental Recovery Nurse
Warner Robins Pediatric Dentistry
Warner Robins, Georgia
08.2022 - Current
Monitors patients' condition after IV sedation.
Delivers emotional support to parents experiencing anxiety.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Peach County School System
Byron, GA, Georgia
05.2022 - Current
Provides instruction and guidance to students in the absence of the regular teacher.
Assists with supervision during lunchtime, recess, and other special events.
Enforces classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Provides notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Registered Nurse, Education Department
Houston Medical Center
Warner Robins, Georgia
07.1995 - 02.2000
Designed and conducted continuing education courses.
Designed and taught a 3-day EKG Interpretation course for nurses.
Conducted New Employee Orientation and newly hired Nurse Orientation twice monthly.
Occasionally hosted local cable television show, representing HMC, interviewing local healthcare professionals.
Acted as HMC representative to the local American Red Cross chapter to help organize blood drives at HMC.
BLS Instructor
ACLS Instructor
Head Nurse ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Peach County Hospital
Fort Valley, Georgia
09.1992 - 06.1995
Provided guidance and support to the nursing staff, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
Assigned tasks and monitored progress of daily operations within the nursing unit.
Evaluated patient care plans, identified areas for improvement, and implemented corrective action when needed.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Managed patient care from admission to discharge.
Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
Performed employee evaluations.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool and SICU
Houston Medical Center
Warner Robins, Georgia
07.1989 - 08.1992
Provided comprehensive nursing care across various units, including medical, postpartum, SICU, MICU, surgical, and psychiatric settings.
Served as charge nurse upon request.
Mentored nursing students.
Certified in ACLS and participated in Code Pinks.
Delivered advanced care for patients requiring intensive management.
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