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Vicki Petalas

Hampton NH,NH

Summary

Dedicated Nurse Educator with 7 years of experience. Expert in curriculum design, clinical training, and mentorship, driving 20% improved NCLEX pass rates. Skilled in patient care optimization and healthcare technology integration.

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Work History

Nurse Educator

Harmony Health Center
Milwaukee, WI
7 2022 - 6 2025
  • Designed curriculum for 20% improved NCLEX pass rates.
  • Mentored 15 nurses, increasing clinical competency by 30%.
  • Developed 10 interactive workshops, enhancing training engagement.

    Clinical Nursing Specialist

    Greenfield Hospital
    Brookfield, WI
    7 2018 - 7 2022
    • Led care plans, reducing patient readmissions by 15%.
    • Trained 25 new nursing hires on advanced care protocols.
    • Implemented an EHR system, improving data accuracy by 40%.

      Registered Nurse

      Meadowbrook Clinic
      Milwaukee, WI
      6 2016 - 6 2018
      • Delivered patient care to reduce wait times by 10%.
      • Administered bedside care for up to 20 patients daily.
      • Introduced a reporting process, boosting staff efficiency by 25%.

        Education

        Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Education

        University of Texas at Austin
        Austin, Texas
        05-2016

        Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

        Texas A&M University
        College Station, Texas
        05-2014

        Skills

        • Curriculum Development
        • Clinical Training
        • Mentoring and Coaching
        • Evidence-Based Practice
            • Patient Care Optimization
            • Healthcare Technology Integration
            • Workshop Facilitation
            • Nursing Leadership

          Certification

          • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) - National League for Nursing
          • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
          • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

          Languages

          Spanish
          Beginner (A1)
          French
          Intermediate (B1)
          German
          Beginner (A1)

          Timeline

          Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Education

          University of Texas at Austin

          Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

          Texas A&M University

          Nurse Educator

          Harmony Health Center
          7 2022 - 6 2025

          Clinical Nursing Specialist

          Greenfield Hospital
          7 2018 - 7 2022

          Registered Nurse

          Meadowbrook Clinic
          6 2016 - 6 2018
          Vicki Petalas