Tanisha Broadnax, RN, MSN
Summary
Nursing educator and clinical nurse with experience in simulation labs, virtual classrooms, and direct patient care in maternal and neonatal settings. Background includes curriculum development, clinical rotation support, patient teaching, and mentoring new faculty and students to strengthen learning and care delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Instructor
Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
08.2016 - Current
- Instruct nursing students in the virtual classroom, simulation labs, and clinical environments.
- Instruct Jefferson nursing students during clinical rotations as they deliver direct patient care across hospital care settings, community clinics, and schools.
- Conduct classroom lectures, demonstrations, and discussions related to nursing topics.
- Develop curriculum for courses with emphasis on evidence-based practice guidelines and standards of care.
- Guide students in care planning, documentation, and clinical decision making.
- Demonstrate patient assessment, medication safety, and nursing procedures at bedside.
- Organize educational materials for classroom and online platforms to enhance student engagement.
- Support students in professional development and clinical research projects to foster academic growth.
- Mentor new faculty members in teaching techniques, assessment methods, and course content delivery.
- Attend conferences to integrate current trends in nursing education into curriculum and teaching practices.
Clinical Nurse III (Post Partum Maternity Care)
Einstein Medical Center
East Norriton, PA
09.2012 - Current
- Provide family centered couplet care to neonates and postpartum mothers
- Skillfully work in the well-baby nursery and neonatal intensive care unit
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
- Coordinate and implement patient teaching and discharge planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment plans.
- Advocate for patients, connecting families with essential resources to support care.
- Guide newly hired staff through orientation and training processes to ensure effective integration into the nursing team.
- Assist in developing new policies and procedures by integrating current clinical research and evidence-based practice into nursing operations.
- Participate in continuing education programs to maintain clinical competency and stay updated on health care advancement
- Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to adherence to best practice standards.
Clinical Nurse I (Neonatal ICU)
University of Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
Philadelphia, PA
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Provided direct patient care to neonates in the intensive care unit
- Responded quickly and effectively during medical emergencies and provided life-saving measures.
- Collaborated with health care team to enhance coordination of patient care
- Streamlined nursing assignments and adapted workflows to meet evolving patient needs
- Facilitated discharge planning with physicians, social workers, and families to ensure smooth transitions
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures.
Administrative Support Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
09.2005 - 05.2011
- Assisted the CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) Program Director with maintaining program accreditation
- Provided administrative support for 34 nursing faculty
- Coordinated administrative support for nursing students' clinical affiliate sites, ensuring compliance and optimal placement experiences.
- Updated and maintained the Anesthesia students' clinical case records and credentials
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new employees and students, providing essential information and resources.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations for executive staff, enhancing decision-making processes and strategic planning.
- Processed purchasing requests, invoices, travel reimbursements, and department paperwork through Penn workflows.
- Prepared correspondence, agendas, and meeting materials for nursing leadership.
- Coordinated faculty calendars and meetings for UPENN School of Nursing offices.
- Processed invoices and prepared payment vouchers for accounts payable transactions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education (MSN)
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University
Oxford, PA05-2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Nursing Clinical Instructor
- Evidence-based education
- Clinical Simulation
- Online teaching
- Epic and Cerner expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Leadership and mentoring
Awards
Nursing Daisy Award at EMCM in 2014, 2020, 2022, 2025, & 2026
Adjunct Faculty Award Daisy Award in 2025
Affiliations
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses
- EMCM Mom-Baby Unit Council Committee
- EMCM Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Hospital Wide Committee
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Instructor
Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing
08.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse III (Post Partum Maternity Care)
Einstein Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
Clinical Nurse I (Neonatal ICU)
University of Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
07.2011 - 07.2012
Administrative Support Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
09.2005 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Education (MSN)
American Sentinel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University