Academic Chair for Pre-Licensure programs

• Jun 2019 - Present

Provide administration, planning, implementation and evaluation of the associate of science nursing program. Implementation of new policy Drive program outcomes. Curriculum development and revision. Accreditation Support faculty development through professional development activities, evaluation and data analysis. Provide administration, planning, implementation and evaluation of the associate of science nursing program. Implementation of new policy Drive program outcomes. Curriculum development and revision. Accreditation Support faculty development through professional development activities, evaluation and data analysis.

Director of Nursing

• May 2012 - Present

• Provide for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the associate degree education program• Function as the liaison between the Nursing Department, campus administration and other campus departments• Implement and evaluate the program using a written plan• Participate in academic advising and guidance of students• Coordination of all clinical sites, scheduling and payroll for all faculty• Assist in the development of advisory boards and facilitate advisory board meetings• Make recommendations on all departmental faculty and staff positions• Interview all potential incoming associate degree nurses, participate in the selection process• Meet regularly and as needed with campus administration and faculty to discuss student progress and other departmental concerns• Drive program outcomes to produce successful results on the NCLEX-RN as required by the Iowa Board of Nursing• Conduct new nursing student orientation• Recruit, screen, interview and hire departmental faculty and staff, as well as assist with new faculty orientation and facilitation of ongoing training and professional development• Curriculum revision and course revision for Associates of Sciences in Nursing • Work on accreditation, writing SPOE and measuring student learning outcomes• Budget and financial planning for the program Show less

Pre-licensure ADN instructor

• Aug 2010 - May 2012

Staff Nurse

• Oct 2008 - Aug 2011

• Analyzed assessment, diagnostic, and laboratory findings • Provided excellent total patient care in the critical care setting • Demonstrated active listening skills and assessed patient comfort needs • Maintained critical thinking skills essential to providing safe patient care • Displayed accurate reporting and medical treatment procedures • Utilized excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated strong ability to deal with the patient’s and family queries and problems • Coordination of patient care among the interdisciplinary health care team members Show less