Suzanne Palzet
North Las Vegas,United States
Summary
Driven Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring four-year background in nursing and education to growing organization. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Development Manager
Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
- Facilitated annual education fairs to promote professional development and foster team collaboration.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify organizational training needs and align resources accordingly.
Clinical Educator
Valley Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2024
- Implemented new orientation program to boost student and employee retention while reducing learning time.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Implemented instructional presentations to improve clinical skills.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Arizona College of Nursing
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for nursing students, enhancing knowledge retention.
- Facilitated simulation exercises to prepare students for real-world clinical scenarios.
- Mentored and evaluated nursing students, providing constructive feedback to improve clinical skills.
- Collaborated with faculty to align course content with accreditation standards and best practices.
Clinical Supervisor
Valley Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated nursing care in the emergency department through staff assignments, assisting physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
College Of Southern Nevada
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes, and clinical logs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
RN III
Valley Hospital
04.2011 - 09.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV08.2004
Skills
- E-learning development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
Staff Development Manager
Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Arizona College of Nursing
01.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Educator
Valley Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2024
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
College Of Southern Nevada
08.2016 - 12.2016
Clinical Supervisor
Valley Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2017
RN III
Valley Hospital
04.2011 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
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