Victoria Meyers
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
08.1999 - 03.2023
- Provided leadership and guidance in development and implementation of concept based curriculum
- Led PN faculty in NEXTGEN item writing, exam development encompassing 4 courses creating consistent path for student preparation of NCLEX exam.
- Led faculty in implementation of Respondus lockdown browser exam administration.
- Created online learning environment during Pandemic (clinical skills and didactic) using Zoom and Panopto video recordings.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students in exam taking strategies.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using Blackboard and Peoplesoft.
- Created and implemented NEXTGEN style practice questions, case studies, objective driven worksheets, and interactive learning techniques.
- Prepared and deliver lectures to ADN and PN students on topics such foundational concepts of care, and complex health including critical care.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Registered Nurse Surgical Critical Care Services
Corewell Health (formerly Known As Spectrum Health
100 Michigan NE
05.1984 - 06.2010
- Assessed patients immediately following surgery (cardiothoracic, orthopedic, neurosurgical), multi-system trauma to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures in critical care environment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08.1988
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Mercy Central School of Nursing
Grand Rapids, MI05.1984
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Course Content Development
- Didactic Instruction
- Item writing including NEXTGEN
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Supervising Students
- Teaching Material Preparation
- Leadership Abilities
- Clinical Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Providing Feedback
- Evidence-Based Teaching
Certification
- Online Certification Course, Grand Rapids Community College - June 2020
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (current)
Timeline
Professor of Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
08.1999 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Surgical Critical Care Services
Corewell Health (formerly Known As Spectrum Health
05.1984 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Mercy Central School of Nursing