Valerie Woodruff

• Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
• Assessed success of health education programs through surveys and data collection.
• Prepare and maintain compliance for Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation and Primary Stroke Accreditation
• Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
• Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to promote healthy lifestyles within the community.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by providing one-on-one counseling on health behaviors and disease management.
• Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, or resources related to public health concerns among target populations.
• Complied with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
• Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
• ·Coordinator/Content Development Critical Care Orientation Program for Corporate Critical Care Nurse Residency program and Chilton Medical Center ICU
• Instructor/content development in a variety of clinical education programs:

o Basic Dysrhythmia

o 12-lead EKG interpretation

o Capnography

o Moderate Sedation

o Care of the patient on a Ventilator

o Motivating and Coaching staff

o Preceptor course

o Charge Nurse workshop

o Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligence for the Nurse Leader

o Motivating your Staff for the Nurse Leader

o Neurosurgical Nursing Care

o Hemodynamic Monitoring

o IABP therapy

o DIEP flap surgical care

o Mass Transfusion Protocol

o Targeted Temperature management

o Adult Critical Care Course

o Technology in Critical Care Course

o Covid-19 Critical Care Course- taught 125 nurses during the surge of Covid-19

o Caring for the Patient Requiring Mechanical Ventilation

o CCRN/PCCN Review course

o High Reliability Organization Training – Corporate wide

• Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Organized, prepared, and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
• Nurs 310 Concepts and Trends in Professional Nursing Practice
• Nurs 330 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

• Supported growth of online course offerings by designing engaging distance-learning modules tailored for adult learners.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice projects for improved patient care.
• Served on university committees focused on enhancing curriculum quality, diversity initiatives, and faculty development programs.
• Contributed to advancement of nursing education by publishing scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national conferences.
• Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessment methods designed to measure learning outcomes effectively.
• Served as liaison between nursing department and clinical practice partners ensuring a seamless transition for students during their field experiences
• Increased student retention rates by providing academic support and resources to at-risk students.
• Led curriculum revisions in response to changes in industry standards, regulations, or accreditation requirements ensuring up-to-date content delivery.
• Improved student outcomes by developing and implementing innovative nursing curriculum and teaching methodologies.

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor for a 5-day Adult Critical Care Course

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor for a 2-day Adult Critical Care Certification Review Course

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Course

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor 2-day Medical/Surgical Step-Down Course

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor Basic Cardiac Rhythm Course

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor12-lead EKG course

· Nurse Planner and instructor Continuous Renal Replacement Course (CRRT)

· Nurse Planner and instructor Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Course (IABP)

· Instructor Medical/Surgical Certification Review Course

· Instructor Progressive Care Certification Review Course

· Instructor Preceptor Workshop

· Nurse Planner/content developer and instructor Moderate Sedation Course

· Coordinator/Content Development Critical Care Orientation Program

· Coordinator/Content Development Medical Surgical Step-Down Unit Orientation Program

· Instructor Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider

· Nurse Planner Annual Critical Care Nursing Symposium (120 participants annually)

· Nurse Planner Annual Palliative Care Symposium (175 participants annually)

· Nurse Planner 2017 Neurosurgery Conference

· Laerdal 3G Simulation skills laboratory

· Multidisciplinary Mock Code Simulations

· Nine RN Competency Skills Days Annually

Coordinator for the following stations:

1. Cardiac Rhythm Competency Station

2. Critical Care ACLS Mock Code Station

3. Moderate Sedation Station

4. Stroke Core Measures Station

5. Critical Care Skills: Pacing, Pulmonary Artery Catheters, Arterial Lines, Code Blue Documentation. Code Cart Scavenger Hunt, CRRT

• Implemented and coordinated 50 Unit Telehealth Monitoring program for patients diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure.
• Reduced Heart Failure readmission rates from 28% to 11% within a one-year time span.
• Focused home care visits to patients for assessment, education, and plan of care coordination
• Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
• Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
• Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.

• Implementation and coordination of the “Health Buddy Program” for COPD patients.
• ·Telehealth monitoring and home visits for patients with COPD, CHF and high-risk readmission.
• Implementation of medication management grant program funded by the Grotta Foundation.

• Fostered a positive work environment within the ICU team by demonstrating strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Reduced complications by diligently assessing patients for early signs of distress and initiating timely interventions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the continuity of care.
• Managed ventilator settings, titrating according to patient needs and physician orders.
• Care of the post-operative cardiothoracic patient.
• Post anesthesia care
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilator management
• IABP therapy
• CRRT therapy
• LVAD therapy
• Multidisciplinary Plan of Care

· Cardiothoracic Critical Care Nurse (1988-2000)

· Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse (1984-1988)