THERESA RILEY
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Hardworking Health Educator passionate about improving knowledge and skills of anyone in need of further education and support. Good relationship builder and excellent people skills. Adjust to new situations and assignment quickly. Ready to offer 46 years of related experience towards the goal of improving the health an care of others. Dedicated Nurse Educator connects with trainees and facilitate professional growth. Possessing reputation for keeping up to date on nursing regulations and developments. Highly organized and adept at education plan development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
WRNMMC -GS
02.2019 - Current
- Curriculum committee, Researching/implementing/evaluating care, Strong clinical judgment Assignments based on needs, Disease specialization, Critical care nursing, Virtual classrooms – remote classes, Diagnostic tools experience, Computerized charting, Problem resolution, Treatment of conditions, Intravenous therapy Peripheral lines/Central lines, Professional bedside management Treatment based on evaluation and need, Culturally competent care, Evaluations of students both clinical & didactic, Clinical training, Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care, Completed a Diabetes Champion Course given by the Diabetes Center of Excellence 5/2022, Medical terminology, Patient-focused care, Development of lesson plans, Patient/family focused, Organizational skills Accomplishments, Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved students' performances, Headed boarding process for new nursing staff, Developed and executed course programs and outlines for med./surg
- Nursing students, Developed and performed class lectures for nursing students, Supervised nursing students during clinical rotations, Prepare lecture and deliver in an informative manner, Develop and implement evaluation process for course, Work on curriculum committee, Advisor for pre nursing and current nursing students, Worked as clinical instructor and advisor, Set up computerize lessons and exams that are easy to comprehend and follow, Research new and updated educational information to improve care and understanding, Completed Instructor Training Course at Fort G
- Meade, 2019, Prepared regular documents using Windows 10, Excel, Power Point Presentations, Black board, Elsever, ect, Properly disposed of biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations, and Proper use of PPE, Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures, Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Med./Surg
- To serve as informational resource to students
Nurse educator
Baltimore Medical System
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services, Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs, Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies, Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately, Worked with customers of varies age groups to understand needs and provide adequate service, Handled assigned calls per 8 hour shift to address customer inquiries and concerns
Nurse educator
Florence Darlington Technical College
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials, Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures, Demonstrated appropriate use of equipment typically used on most Med./ Surg
- Floors and provided operational guidance to junior nurses, Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics, Continued to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs, Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Med./Surg to serve as informational resource to students, Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training, Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Adjunct clinical nursing instructor
Florence Darlington Technical College
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials, Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures, Demonstrated appropriate use of equipment typically used on most Med./ Surg
- Floors and provided operational guidance to junior nurses, Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics, Continued to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs, Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Med./Surg to serve as informational resource to students, Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training, Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time, Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits, Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare
Travel nursing
Southeastern Medical center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 20-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care, Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery, Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection, Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy, Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries, Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage, Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies, Worked with peers, physicians and auxiliary staff in daily meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues, Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms, Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation, Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals, Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration
Float Med./Surgical Nurse
John Hopkins Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 20-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care, Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery, Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection, Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy, Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries, Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage, Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies, Worked with peers, physicians and auxiliary staff in daily meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues, Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms, Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation, Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals, Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration
Clinical Wound Nurse
St. Agnes wound clinic
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital, Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers, Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery, Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management, Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions, Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them, Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission, Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions, Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities, Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management, Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion, Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations, Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions, Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan, Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Nursing Instructor
Francis Marion University
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities, Continued to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs, Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training, Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends, Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately, Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials, Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics, Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures, Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Med./ Surg
- To serve as informational resource to students
Med./Surg Charge Nurse
Carolina's hospital
11.2001 - 03.2013
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 20-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care, Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery, Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection, Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy, Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries, Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage, Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies, Worked with peers, physicians and auxiliary staff in daily meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues, Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms, Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation, Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals, Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration, Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms, Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques, Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety, Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans, Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations, Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems, Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns, Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
Staff Nurse
Mcleod's hospital-Florence
11.1997 - 09.2001
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport, Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms, Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery, Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process, Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments, Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures, Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals, Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures, Performed focus assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition, Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes, Treated patients suffering from trauma, medical emergency, surgery, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses, ect, Develop and successfully completed two GEM projects
Education
MSN – ED - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2016
BSN - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2011
ADN - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC01.2003
Skills
- Policy and program development
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient evaluation
- Diabetes education
- Policies & procedures
- Documentation
- Presentations
- Educator
- Problem resolution
- Program development
- Instructor
- Quality control
- Lesson plans
- Medical terminology
- Excel
- Supervision
- Teaching
- Power Point
- Comfort Therapy
- Windows
- Organizational skills
- Curriculum review
- Interventions understanding
- Prevention strategies
- First Aid/CPR
- Communications
- Team building
- Virtual teamwork
- Team management
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Diabetes Champion Course through DCOE - 2022
Additional Information
RN, BSN, MSN-ED, 46 years working in nursing. Fifteen of these years I worked as an RN and twentynine as a license practical nurse. I have strong med. /surg clinical and teaching skills. I have many years of health care experience in hospitals and some experience in medical office environment. I have worked as a charge nurse for the 16 years and as a nurse educator for the last 8 years.
Timeline
Nurse Educator
WRNMMC -GS
02.2019 - Current
Nurse educator
Baltimore Medical System
10.2018 - 02.2019
Nurse educator
Florence Darlington Technical College
08.2016 - 06.2018
Adjunct clinical nursing instructor
Florence Darlington Technical College
02.2016 - 06.2016
Float Med./Surgical Nurse
John Hopkins Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
Clinical Wound Nurse
St. Agnes wound clinic
06.2014 - 08.2014
Travel nursing
Southeastern Medical center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Nursing Instructor
Francis Marion University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Med./Surg Charge Nurse
Carolina's hospital
11.2001 - 03.2013
Staff Nurse
Mcleod's hospital-Florence
11.1997 - 09.2001
MSN – ED - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix
BSN - Nursing
University of Phoenix
ADN - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
- BLS - Basic Life Support CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Diabetes Champion Course through DCOE - 2022
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