Vicena Skelton
Norman,Ok
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Education Manager at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital with a proven record in quality improvement and regulatory compliance. Skilled in developing impactful educational programs that improve patient safety and staff performance. Proficient in fostering team collaboration and effective communication, leading initiatives that raise care standards and enhance clinical outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Education Manager
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, Ok
04.2024 - Current
- Created educational content for diverse learner needs, focusing on regulatory, safety, and quality care requirements.
- Developed clinical education materials to enhance patient safety and outcomes via quality committee initiatives.
- Analyzed safety solution trends to identify growth opportunities in organizational educational offerings.
- Guided education specialists on effective teaching methods and curriculum design best practices.
- Facilitated communication of policy changes, best practices, and regulatory updates across departments.
- Reviewed trainee evaluation data, utilizing feedback to formulate actionable improvement plans.
- Assisted in developing quality assurance policies for educational programming.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of training session supplies.
- Management duties over House Supervisors, Pediatric Vascular Access, Pediatric Clinical Education, and Ambulatory Services Clinical Education.
Clinical Nursing Adjunct
University of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Ok
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
- Mentored nursing students throughout the year by providing advice on academic progress and career development.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to the nursing profession.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during post-conference debriefs and post-conference activities.
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Supervised small groups of nursing students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
House Supervisor
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, Ok
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient throughput quality through comprehensive data analysis.
- Served nursing units as a resource, assisting with direct patient care and education.
- Coached nursing staff in real-time to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
- Educated families on evidence-based child passenger safety upon discharge.
- Facilitated service recovery during critical issues to maintain patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address discharge needs and resolve issues.
- Supported physician-driven quality improvement projects through effective communication during nursing rounds.
- Conducted rapid patient assessments, advocating for nursing and patient needs in challenging situations.
Registered Nurse Manager-Pediatric Medical Unit
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, Ok
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance quality care.
- Facilitated professional development through developmental rounds for nursing staff.
- Addressed educational needs of staff by conducting annual nurse competency evaluations.
- Applied evidence-based healthcare practices to improve unit quality of care via multi-disciplinary committees.
- Ensured adequate staffing coverage by effectively scheduling personnel.
- Led Recruitment, Retention, Recognition, and Reward Committee initiatives to enhance team engagement.
- Managed service recovery processes during patient admission and post-discharge interactions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure family satisfaction.
Registered Nurse Supervisor-Pediatric Medical Unit
OU Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, Ok
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance quality of care.
- Facilitated professional development by onboarding new team members effectively.
- Led Education Committee to address educational needs and assess annual nurse competencies.
- Applied evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards in daily operations.
- Ensured adequate staffing coverage by managing monthly scheduling processes.
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Medical Unit
OU Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, Ok
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Delivered clinical expertise through comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions.
- Communicated patient assessment changes effectively to physicians.
- Documented assessments and interventions promptly for accurate patient records.
- Served as preceptor for multiple new graduate registered nurses, enhancing onboarding experience.
- Managed operational activities as charge nurse of a 40-bed unit, ensuring efficient workflow.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
02.2027
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
07.2021
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Rose State College
05.2013
Associates in Arts - Liberal Studies
Rose State College
12.2010
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Clinical education
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient-centered care
- Team collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Effective communication
- Clinical expertise
- Staff development
- Patient safety
- Performance improvement
- Employee training program
- Excellent communication
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Nursing operations management
Certification
- CPST- STAC, All Children Passenger Safety Technician, 03/31/27
- BLS, Basic Life Support, 04/30/27
- PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 04/30/27
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 04/30/27
- RN, Oklahoma Registered Nurse, 11/30/26
Accomplishments
- Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma 2025
- Nominee for the March of Dimes 2025 Nurse of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Education Manager
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Adjunct
University of Central Oklahoma
08.2023 - 12.2024
House Supervisor
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Manager-Pediatric Medical Unit
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor-Pediatric Medical Unit
OU Children’s Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Medical Unit
OU Children’s Hospital
08.2013 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Associates in Arts - Liberal Studies
Rose State College
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