Adjunct Professor Master's Nursing Department - Southwestern Adventist University - Keene, TX
(2024-01)
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and teach Nursing Theories course for new Master's Degree Program
- Teaching Nursing Leadership Course in RN to BSN Program
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum aligns with accreditation bodies; serving on Curriculum Committee
- Utilized instructional technologies to create content for nursing course
Course Instructor II/Professor Nursing Graduate Students - Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT
(2017-01 - 2021-12)
- Provided remote instruction and mentoring for student in Masters of Nursing Program for the courses: Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
- Utilized instructional technologies to enhance effective learning
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop innovative curriculum
- Provided guidance and feedback to students on course projects
- Encouraged class participation and managed remote classroom, establishing an environment that encourages learning
Chair/ Associate Professor Nursing Department - Southwestern Adventist University - Keene, TX
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
- Analyzed outcomes for the department and lead team to increase NCLEX rates by 20% in one year
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance performance in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing regulations
- Actively participated in university meetings representing the nursing department
- Collaborated with leadership and colleagues in the design of the new nursing building
- Created content and taught Nursing Research, Leadership, OB, Medical Terminology and Medical Surgical II
- Administered course evaluations, graded assignments and administered mid-term and final exams
- Interpreted and enforced policies to maintain alignment with the accreditation body
- Served as a liaison with faculty and clinical placement organizations
Associate Professor Nursing Department - College of Central Florida - Ocala, Florida
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
- Developed curriculum for new hybrid RN to BSN Program
- Created content and taught the following classes in the RN to BSN Program: Professional Nursing, Nursing Theory, Global Health, Advanced Health Assessment, Nursing Leadership and Professional Role
- Administered course evaluations, graded assignments and administered mid-term and final exams
- Developed and taught Capstone Course guiding students in facilitating projects within the community, incorporating professional knowledge obtained throughout the program
- Designed a simulation lab for students to practice critical thinking skills associated with patient care services
- Evaluated student performance through assessments such as exams, papers, presentations and projects
- Organized and prepared documents for ACEN accreditation and received full accreditation within one year
Director of Quality - Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Boise, Idaho
(2011-01 - 2011-12)
Extended hospitalization and illness through 2014
Nurse Executive/Vice President of Patient Care Services - Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Walla Walla, Washington
(2008-01 - 2010-12)
- Engaged in leadership strategic planning efforts that enabled the Organization to achieve its short-term goals while positioning itself for long-term success
- Revamped existing processes to streamline operations while increasing efficiency
- Provided leadership in developing corporate vision, mission, values and culture
- Directed planning and execution of projects within patient care services
- Analyzed key business metrics, and provided actionable recommendations for improvement
- Established collaboration within the departments to prepare for Joint Commission and passed inspection
- Established collaboration during OIG inspections and instituted recommendations for improvement
- Developed training programs that enabled employees to reach their full potential as individuals as individuals and teams
- Participated in budgeting process to ensure fiscal responsibility
- Developed a proposal and obtained government funding for healthcare programs in rural health
- Participated in successful union negotiations
Professor – Nursing Department - South College - Knoxville, Tennessee
(2010-01 - 2010-12)
- Provided remote instruction for BSN students consistent with approved course content and credit
- Instruction provided for Nursing Research online, guiding students on research projects
- Provided instruction for Policy and Leadership courses
- Encouraged class participation and managed classroom interactions establishing environments that encouraged learning
- Advised undergraduate students providing guidance on course selection and academic matters
Assistant Professor- Nursing Department - Walla Walla University - Walla Walla, Washington
(2004-01 - 2008-12)
- Provided Instruction for BSN students consistent with approved course content and credit
- Instruction provided for Foundations of Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Assessment and Pharmacology
- Developed experiential learning activities that allowed students to gain hands on experience with current technologies in the healthcare field
- Administered course evaluations, graded assignments and administered mid-term and final exams
- Mentored pre-licensure through their clinical practicum experiences within the medical-surgical arena
- Created and taught first online nursing course for the nursing Department utilizing technology to enhance student learning outcomes by incorporating online tools into course design
- Actively participated in university committees representing faculty and evaluating university outcomes
- Advised undergraduate students providing guidance on course selection and academic matters
Director of Women's Service - St. Mary's Medical Center - Walla Walla, Washington
(2003-01 - 2004-12)
- Directed all aspects of project management including planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, monitoring and reporting
- Formulating long-term objectives while managing day-to-day operations
- Mentoring and coaching staff members, enabling them to reach their highest potentials
- Implemented effective policies and procedures that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align departments with mission, values and visions
- Participated in successful union negotiations
Assistant Professor – Nursing Department - Walla Walla Community College - Walla Walla, Washington
(2002-01 - 2003-12)
- Provided Instruction for AS students consistent with approved course content and credit
- Instruction provided for Foundations of Nursing and Fundamentals of Nursing on two campuses
- Developed experiential learning activities that allowed students to gain hands on experience with current technologies in the healthcare field
- Administered course evaluations, graded assignments and administered mid-term and final exams
- Mentored pre-licensure through their clinical practicum experiences within the medical-surgical arena
- Created and taught first online nursing course for the nursing
- Advised undergraduate students providing guidance on course selection and academic matters
Community Educator - Park Ridge Hospital - Fletcher, North Carolina
(2001-01 - 2002-12)
- Facilitated monthly interactive workshops to the community to provide information related to health promotion and wellness
- Organized community wide vaccination program
- Provided program information to the public by providing press releases to the local media
- Maintained accurate records of program participants, progress, outcomes and evaluations for health promotion programs
- Assessed audience health needs to deliver relevant guidance
- Established partnership with community organizations to provide additional information to improve health outcomes within the community
- Assisted in developing, preparing
