Nursing Instructor

• Jan 2017 - Present

Staff RN

• Jan 2017 - Present

RN circulator in the operating room at Murray-Calloway County Hospital

Perioperative Staff Development and Technology Coordinator

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2017

Plan, organize and coordinate educational opportunities for staff members based on organizational requirements and competency needs analysis using a variety of teaching strategies such as case studies and peer instruction focusing on student-centered learning Develop and implement orientation plan for all new departmental employees based on needs analysis resulting in shorter orientation time and no cases of needed remediation following the completion of the program Serve as chair of… Show more Plan, organize and coordinate educational opportunities for staff members based on organizational requirements and competency needs analysis using a variety of teaching strategies such as case studies and peer instruction focusing on student-centered learning Develop and implement orientation plan for all new departmental employees based on needs analysis resulting in shorter orientation time and no cases of needed remediation following the completion of the program Serve as chair of Laser Safety Committee and provide laser safety training for facility Function as departmental expert for technology, urology, evidence-based practice, informatics and policy and procedure development Received an "Outstanding" rating on most recent yearly evaluation for third consecutive year Chaired committee to implement perioperative computerized documentation in January 2011. Responsibilities included designing and building program and staff trainings. Manage patient care in the perioperative setting Serve

Adjunct Faculty

• Oct 2016 - Present

Contributing faculty at Walden University in the School of Nursing. Responsible for facilitating courses in the RN-to-BSN program. Contributing faculty at Walden University in the School of Nursing. Responsible for facilitating courses in the RN-to-BSN program.

Adjunct Nursing Instructor

• Oct 2013 - Present

Currently teach in the online RN-to-BSN program. I have taught various courses such as Family-centered health promotion, Introduction to research, and Capstone project. Currently teach in the online RN-to-BSN program. I have taught various courses such as Family-centered health promotion, Introduction to research, and Capstone project.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

Worked with faculty researchers on various research projects involving heart failure, medication adherence, informatics, and care coordination. Worked with faculty researchers on various research projects involving heart failure, medication adherence, informatics, and care coordination.

Academic Success Coach

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2013

Moderate online courses BSN and MS(N) students for University of Texas at Arlington. Responsible for facilitation of learning, assisting learners in the online environment, and student evaluation. Moderate online courses BSN and MS(N) students for University of Texas at Arlington. Responsible for facilitation of learning, assisting learners in the online environment, and student evaluation.

Alternate Site Clinical Trials Specialist

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

Provide alternate clinical trials visits for patients participating in clinical trials. Provide alternate clinical trials visits for patients participating in clinical trials.

Clinical Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

Supervises Associate's Degree nursing students in the clinical setting Responsible for facilitation of learning experiences and student evaluation. Supervises Associate's Degree nursing students in the clinical setting Responsible for facilitation of learning experiences and student evaluation.

Staff Nurse

• May 2003 - Jun 2005

Provided multiple poster presentations for staff development on a variety of topics including blood administration, central venous access device maintenance, and safety precautions Provided patient care for medical-surgical, women's health, postpartum, and oncology patients Served as relief unit coordinator Served as Clinical Ladder Representative for unit Certifications; Presentations "Implementing a Surgical Safety Checklist in a Rural Hospital." (March 2011). Poster… Show more Provided multiple poster presentations for staff development on a variety of topics including blood administration, central venous access device maintenance, and safety precautions Provided patient care for medical-surgical, women's health, postpartum, and oncology patients Served as relief unit coordinator Served as Clinical Ladder Representative for unit Certifications; Presentations "Implementing a Surgical Safety Checklist in a Rural Hospital." (March 2011). Poster presented at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses 58th Annual Congress Show less Provided multiple poster presentations for staff development on a variety of topics including blood administration, central venous access device maintenance, and safety precautions Provided patient care for medical-surgical, women's health, postpartum, and oncology patients Served as relief unit coordinator Served as Clinical Ladder Representative for unit Certifications; Presentations "Implementing a Surgical Safety Checklist in a Rural Hospital." (March 2011). Poster… Show more Provided multiple poster presentations for staff development on a variety of topics including blood administration, central venous access device maintenance, and safety precautions Provided patient care for medical-surgical, women's health, postpartum, and oncology patients Served as relief unit coordinator Served as Clinical Ladder Representative for unit Certifications; Presentations "Implementing a Surgical Safety Checklist in a Rural Hospital." (March 2011). Poster presented at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses 58th Annual Congress Show less