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Valerie Leblanc

Watertown,MA

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Instructor and Registered Nurse with a robust background at Mass General Brigham, adept in hands-on clinical instruction and mentoring. Proven track record in developing innovative lesson plans and enhancing student performance through effective evaluation and feedback. Specializes in Obstetrics and Neuroscience, demonstrating exceptional patient care and instructional management skills.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical instructor

Northeastern University
01.2012 - Current
  • Taught Northeastern Nursing students, both undergraduate and second-degree clinical college courses in Obstetrics, Public Health, Practicum and The Adults One with simulation cases studies during Covid outbreak.
  • Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
  • Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.

Registered Nurse

Mass General Brigham (Brigham and Women's Hospital)
Boston, USA
10.1988 - Current
  • 1988 to 2003 started my clinical practice on the Neuroscience unit providing direct care to patients with Brain Tumors, Strokes, and back and Neck surgeries
  • 2003 to Present, Continued my clinical practice with high risk Obstetrics patients and their families
  • Form partnerships with colleagues and assist them to help improve nursing care through education
  • Active Charge Nurse Position in both Neuroscience unit and Maternity unit

RN Insurance Consultant

Lawyer Office of Paul Ravech
Boston, USA
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Deciphered and organized medical records for clients who were in litigation with their insurance company.

Certified Massage Therapist/ Nurse

Cancro Chiropractic
Newton, USA
01.1984 - 01.2003
  • Involved in the management and care of clinical patients with myotherapy, trigger point, deep tissue muscle treatments and teaching and educating clients proper body mechanics

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
01.1988

Skills

  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • Developing lesson plans
  • Advising students
  • Mentoring proficiency
  • Evaluating student performance
  • Instruction management
  • Supervising students
  • Student evaluations

Certifications and Achievements

  • BLS course 08/2024
  • Updates and Evidences in Breastfeeding Basics Conference, 08/2024
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Certified, 08/2023
  • Perinatal Quality Improvement Certificate, 01/01/21
  • Global Nursing Education Virtual Simulation Consortium (GNEVSC) Certificate in Training with Simulation Training, 05/01/20
  • An Equity-Approach to Pandemic Preparedness and Response Certificate, 07/24/20
  • Baby Friendly Education Certification, 07/01/15
  • Co-authored a published article in the Journal of Obstetrics of Gynecologic Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN), Titled 'Tub Bathing Improves Thermoregulation of the Late Preterm Infant', 03/01/12
  • ACRP Certified in CTI Professional Clinical Research Investigator, 01/01/09
  • Maternity and Newborn Infant Care Conference, 01/01/03
  • Policy and Procedure Committee, BWH, 01/01/95
  • Air Quality Control Committee, BWH, 01/01/94
  • Preceptor Training Program for New Nurses, BWH, 01/01/93

Timeline

RN Insurance Consultant

Lawyer Office of Paul Ravech
01.2014 - 03.2015

Clinical instructor

Northeastern University
01.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mass General Brigham (Brigham and Women's Hospital)
10.1988 - Current

Certified Massage Therapist/ Nurse

Cancro Chiropractic
01.1984 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts

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