Experienced professional and academic with a robust background in higher education. Specializes in delivering impactful lectures and engaging students in meaningful discussions. Recognized for collaborative work with faculty and dedication to achieving student success. Known for reliability, adaptability, critical thinking, and research skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Professor Nursing Faculty
Chamberlain University
07.2021 - Current
Provide program instruction in an online environment using Canvas as a learning platform
Engage students in meaningful asynchronous threaded discussions at least 3 days per week, moderating participation, evaluating responses and rationales, and responding to questions or comments
Foster a positive learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades on time, and enforcing academic policies
Provide regular, meaningful feedback to engage and encourage students to improve performance, development, and participation.
Teach courses on a class-by-class basis to include
Courses :
Leadership and Role Development for Advanced Practice Nurses
Nursing Education Practicum (MSN)
Leadership and Management Within Complex Health Systems (MSN)
Online Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Grand Canyon University
03.2015 - Current
Provide program instruction in an online environment using GCU’s HALO platform
Engage students in meaningful asynchronous threaded discussions at least 3 days per week, moderating participation, evaluating responses and rationales, and responding to questions or comments
Foster a positive learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades on time, and enforcing academic policies
Provide regular, meaningful feedback to engage and encourage students to improve performance, development and participation.
Set clear expectations for the course by publishing the course terminal objectives, assignment/examination dates.
Teach courses on a class-by-class basis to include
Professional Capstone Research Course (BSN)
Trends and Issues in Today’s Health Care (BSN)
Nursing Leadership and Management (MSN)
Nursing Education Seminar II (MSN)
Organization Leadership & Informatics (MSN)
Introduction to Professional Nursing (MSN)
Nursing Education Practicum I (MSN)
Nursing Education Practicum II (MSN)
Population Health Management (MSN)
Nursing Ethics (BSN)
Population Management (DNP)
Complex Disease Management (MSN)
Nurse Manager Home Telehealth
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
07.2008 - 06.2025
Direct supervision of 50 Registered nurses and 10 administrative personnel.
Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work;
Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates;
Evaluating the performance of subordinates.
Making recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates.
Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters;
Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher-level supervisors.
Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate.
Recognizes emergencies and demonstrates effective action in emergencies. Access established clinical decision support tools, protocols for mental health problems, and other emergency resources.
Communicates with key support staff regarding installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of technological equipment used in care coordination and documentation/completion of encounters.
Supervisor: Quanda Singleton, Chief Nurse, Primary Care 843-577-5011
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Canyon University
09.2020
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
07.2012
Associate Science - Nursing
Metro Community College
05.2003
Skills
Fostering student involvement
Cooperative education
Supporting student development
Course planning
Certification
NE-BC Nurse Executive Board Certified March 2022
CNEcl Certified Clinical Nurse Educator March 2022
Affiliations
National League for Nursing
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Member Sigma Theta Tau International
Distinguished Instruction Awards
Quarterly "Distinguished Instruction" Awards. (All quarters in 2024 and 2025)
The award is given to online adjunct faculty who receive at least a 3.5 or higher score based on the student's end of course survey results.