Valerie Bobetsky
Benicia,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse Clinical Professor with extensive experience in providing compassionate high-quality care looking for a position that presents professional challenges as a Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse. Equipped with strong skills in physical assessment, cultural competency, team collaboration, problem-solving, organization, focused listening, and willingness to learn. Ethical and passionate about educating patients while developing an appropriate plan of care with the patient and family.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Professor and Simulation Lab Coordinator
Los Medanos College
08.1999 - 04.2019
- Developed strong relationships with clinical partners, ensuring quality placements for all nursing students during their practicum experiences.
- Consistently received high evaluations from both peers and students alike, reflecting exceptional teaching abilities and dedication to student success.
- Implemented new learning technologies in the classroom setting, optimizing student engagement and comprehension levels.
- Enhanced nursing students'' understanding by incorporating real-life case studies and simulations into lectures.
- Facilitated group projects that fostered collaboration and teamwork among nursing students, preparing them for real-world clinical environments.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss program improvements, advocating for necessary changes based on student feedback and performance data.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Facilitated open communication between students and instructors, encouraging constructive dialogue around course material.
- Supported struggling nursing students to achieve academic success by identifying knowledge gaps and providing targeted instruction.
- Created and implemented [Type] and [Type] interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, improving students'' critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
- .Stayed up-to-date with current trends in healthcare by attending continuing education courses regularly.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and recommended upgrades to enhance laboratory capabilities.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing updated equipment.
Substitute School Nurse
Benicia Unified School District
09.1995 - 06.1997
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with diverse student populations, fostering trust in the nurse''s office as a safe space for support and assistance.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Streamlined medication administration processes at schools under my supervision, ensuring accurate documentation and reduced risk of errors.
- Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
- Assisted in preventing school-wide outbreaks by monitoring student immunization records and addressing non-compliance promptly.
- Promoted overall wellness by organizing various health-related activities such as screenings, immunizations, and fitness events on campus.
- Reduced the spread of infectious diseases by implementing effective infection control measures within the school setting.
- Enhanced student health and well-being by conducting thorough assessments and providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated faculty on how to respond effectively to medical emergencies occurring within the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing/ Nursing Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-1980
No Degree - Nursing
New York University
New York, NY06-1975
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY05-1973
Skills
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Cultural competence - Compassionate Communication
- Diversity awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical expertise in Critical Care/ Medical-Surgical
- Performing physical assessments
- Nursing Theory Integrated Roger's Theory of Unitary Human Beings - Clinical Instruction
- Simulation Design - Electronic Simulation Equipment, Meditech EMR
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Task Prioritization
Affiliations
- American Public Health Association
- Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Association
Certification
- California Public Health Certificate
- CPR
- Teaching Credential Adult Education
- Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate
Timeline
Nursing Professor and Simulation Lab Coordinator
Los Medanos College
08.1999 - 04.2019
Substitute School Nurse
Benicia Unified School District
09.1995 - 06.1997
- California Public Health Certificate
- CPR
- Teaching Credential Adult Education
- Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing/ Nursing Education
San Jose State University
No Degree - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
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