Nursing Faculty

• Aug 2023 - Present

DNP Project Advisor

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2023

Manager, Program Faculty

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2023

Lead program faculty by developing the strategic plans and overseeing the rollout of initiatives designed to aid students in their academic pursuits. Identify critical problem areas student experience and develop solutions that see positive impacts in student success rates. Delegate assignments to appropriate team members and work directly with the university’s senior leadership to develop strategies that support student growth and also help faculty be as effective they possible in teaching. Key Achievements: Created innovative data tracking systems designed to improve student success outcomes. Launched programs such as the weekend support pilot, mindfulness meditation program, and DEI book club. Show less

Program Mentor

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

Guided university teachers on the delivery of effective 7nursing principles so students gain a firm understanding of critical nursing concepts. Worked directly with professors to gauge their class’s understanding of core concepts as well as safe and effective nursing techniques. Evaluated class materials and proposed adjustments to lectures that resolved learning gaps. Key Achievements: Created and led faculty trainings on course pacing and personalized student support. Consistently received exceptional scores on student success outcomes metrics. Show less

Substitute School Nurse

• Aug 2012 - May 2017

Manage and coordinate the assigned school's community health services program based on requirements established by school system policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues; maintain and operate the school clinic; work independently to provide nursing care and physical screening to students and staff; assess students and implement first aid measures as needed; administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician; initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as required; provide health education and anticipatory counseling; collaborate with faculty and school administration. Show less

Clinical Faculty BSN Program

• Jan 2013 - May 2014

Engaged in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role, offering comprehensive insights that contribute to better learning and stronger development of aspiring nurses. Assessed faculty curriculums and matched materials with program outcomes to identify places that teaching points could be strengthened. Played an integral role as a leader and change agent, maintained full knowledge of curriculum development and teaching methodologies. Key Achievement:  Received high student satisfaction rating and improved psychological safety for better learning and growth. Show less

NCLEX Instructor

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

Consistently provided excellent classroom experiences through a guided review of application/analysis level exam-style questions designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN examination; properly adhered to the rigorous course curriculum, successfully positioned myself as the NCLEX-RN expert, and employed effective classroom management; able to quickly establish trust and rapport with the students which is essential to the success of the course offering. Consistently provided excellent classroom experiences through a guided review of application/analysis level exam-style questions designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN examination; properly adhered to the rigorous course curriculum, successfully positioned myself as the NCLEX-RN expert, and employed effective classroom management; able to quickly establish trust and rapport with the students which is essential to the success of the course offering.