Jennifer Gandia, MSN, RN, CNE
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Credentials
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Certified Nurse Educator
National League for NursingDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
BLS
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Nurse - eNLC
Georgia Board of NursingAug, 2009- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Mercer University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Sep 2019 - Present
Lecturer Nursing Faculty–Georgia Baptist College of Nursing/Mercer University • Provide 100% asynchronous course instruction that aligns with the accelerated BSN model of curricula. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to develop successful relationships with student populations. • Assist students in completing course objectives. Provides regular, accurate, and timely feedback relative to their performance. • Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the learning process, including but not limited to discussion posts, research, and outside enrichment activities. Show less
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University of West Georgia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Nursing Faculty
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
• Provide course instruction that aligns with the University of West Georgia model of curricula.• Design and deliver class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes and the development of activities which support lesson objectives.• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.• Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and other University of West Georgia administrators.• Contribute to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participate in various other workshops and meetings. • Provide formative and summative evaluative feedback to students. Show less
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Clinical Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2019
• Provide theoretical and clinical teaching to students.• Plan clinical experiences for students and supervising their activities. • Demonstrate direct nursing care to students. • Develop and give clinical assignments to students and assessing their skills.• Train students on how to work as part of the medical team in hospital settings.• Grade completed assignments and record grades in the University's secure electronic grading system.• Provide recommendations for exceptional students. Show less
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Wellstar Health System
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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RN
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2016
Registered Nurse – WellStar Kennesaw Urgent Care 11/14 – 2/16 • Diagnose acute or chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration or life-threatening instability. • Interpret information obtained from EKGs. • Obtain specimens for laboratory work. • Administer IV therapies including fluids and antibiotics. • Treat wounds or superficial lacerations. • Order, perform, or interpret results of diagnostic tests. • Discuss illness as well as treatments with patient and family members. • Refer patients for specialty consultations or treatments. Show less
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Wellstar Health System
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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RN
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Cardiac Telemetry Staff Nurse – WellStar Health System 7/11 – 9/13 • Care for patients with a variety of cardiac disease (angina, myocardial infarction, CHF, pre & post angiograms, angioplasty) and cardiovascular and thoracic disease (CABG, valve repair/replacement). • Administer various IV therapies such as amiodarone, cardizem, milrinone, Lasix, and blood. • Monitor and interpret Cardiac Arrhythmia. • Educate patients and families about the signs, symptoms and management of Congestive Heart Failure. • Fulfill role of Charge Nurse, overseeing eight RN's, three NCA's and a Unit Secretary for a busy, high acuity 23-bed unit. • Served as new hire, new graduate preceptor. • Head of Heart Failure Committee, co-author of a published medical abstract. Show less
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Wellstar Health System
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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RN
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
Cardiac Telemetry Staff Nurse – WellStar Health System 1/10 – 1/11 • Directed the care of both acute and chronically ill patients. Primary patient population consisted of acute MI, syncope, pre/post cardiac cath procedures, pre/post vascular procedures, angina, CHF and arrhythmias. • Fulfilled role of Charge Nurse, overseeing three RN’s, two NCA’s and a Unit Secretary for a 22-bed unit.• Participated in Quality Assurance programs in cooperation with quality committees.• Served as preceptor, providing mentorship and coaching to new hires. Show less
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RN
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
ICU Staff Nurse – WellStar Health System 8/09 – 1/10• Directed the care of critically ill patients. Patient population consisted of various types of sepsis, MODS, drug overdose, acute MI, CHF, pulmonary embolus and respiratory failure. • Assisted physicians in performing special procedures.
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Manhattan Associates
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Training Coordinator
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May 1998 - Jan 2003
Training Coordinator II, Manhattan Associates, Atlanta, GA 5/98-01/03 • Remained responsible for all Training Coordinator I duties (listed below) • Aided instructors in the testing of course material • Aided in the creation of new courseware for Professional Development Program • Taught various Professional Development Program courses • Researched, trained and maintained the Professional Development Program software Training Coordinator I, Manhattan Associates, Atlanta, GA • Responsible for registration and logistics of all internal and external training • Maintained and published the training schedule • Maintained Access database that houses all registration information • Collaborated with Marketing to promote training and develop collateral materials • Managed outside vendors to ensure timely arrival and accuracy of course material • Coordinated training department information with Manhattan Intranet / Internet resources • Tracked all department expenses and payments • Worked with Accounting to ensure that invoices were sent correctly and paid promptly Sales Operations, Manhattan Associates, Atlanta, GA • One of two employees who provided sales support for 25-member sales force responsible for generating $62.1 million in profit during 1998 • Worked closely with client base to establish and maintain relationships, thereby impacting the sale of Manhattan’s core product • Implemented a process for obtaining site visits and prospect-to-client phone references • Created a method for tracking client site information that is still being used today • Collected client data to populate company database (SalesLogix) • Coordinated client demonstrations • Prepared various presentation tools • Spearheaded projects with other departments, such as Marketing and Consulting, that directly related to the overall success of the Sales organization Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2018
University of West Georgia
MSN, Educator -
2015 - 2016
University of West Georgia
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2007 - 2009
Georgia Highlands College
ADN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications-Public Relations
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