Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
MICHELE LAFORTE
N**** Pine Street
Brodhead, WI
53520
**********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Nursing
Western Wisconsin Technical College, LaCrosse,
WI, 1978
Master of Science in Nursing +
NP
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program, UW-Madison,
Madison, WI, 1999.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
UW-Eau Claire, WI, 1984.
PhD-ABD Nursing Education
With dissertation-currently in progress for completion
June 2014
Capella University, Minneapolis MN
Position Objective: Associate Dean or Nursing Director
JOB EXPERIENCE
Jan 2002- Associate Degree Nursing Instructor-Blackhawk Technical
College,
present Janesville and Monroe, WI.
* Provision of clinical and theory instruction via hybrid
delivery for
nursing students in acute and long-term care settings.
* Expert teaching nursing theory in introductory and
advanced medical- surgical, nursing leadership, pharmacology,
nursing management in both traditional and online delivery
systems.
* Expert curricula and syllabi development.
* Extensive knowledge and clinical practice in gerontology
* Faculty committee chair and member.
* Expert use of Blackboard, MicroSoft and Moodle
software.
* Expert knowledge and use of technology.
* Extensive knowledge of NLN accreditation
requirements, standards, and
written self-reports.
* Extensive experience and instruction on nursing
leadership and
management.
* Current research dissertation on attrition and
retention of associate degree
nursing students.
* Expert learner-centered, motivational, and
facilitator teaching strategies.
* Management of nursing program and independent
decision-making at
Monroe campus in absence of off-site program
coordinator.
* Provision of tutoring, mentoring, and counseling
students via face to face
and online.
* Expert at writing effective exam questions.
* Mentor of new nursing faculty.
* Excellent interpersonal, motivational, speaking and
presentation skills.
* Experienced lead instructor for Nursing Skills, Pharmacology,
Nursing
Fundamentals, Introduction to Clinical Practice, Advanced
Clinical
Nursing, Advanced Medical- Surgical Nursing, Nursing
Leadership,
Management, and Professional Concepts courses.
* Program and curriculum development with ongoing assessment.
* Experience, education, and interest in online
and nursing informatics.
* Experience and instruction in hi-fidelity simulation.
* Extensive knowledge of associated degree and practical nurse
programs.
* Desire for professional environment to practice, enhance
educational
experience, and teach in an online environment.
* Strong practiced teaching methods designed to enhance social,
instructor,
and peer presence in online learning environments.
* Curriculum and syllabi development and annual revision
* Corroboration, collective cooperation, and teamwork with other
nursing faculty.
* Excellent ability to effectively organize, manage, and produce
results for
time sensitive projects and tasks.
*Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and make decisions based
on sound professional judgment, assessments and evidence-
based
educational practices.
March 2001- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager-Senior Behavioral
Sciences-
Jan 2002 Geropsychiatric unit, Southwest Health Center Hospital,
Cuba
City/Platteville, WI.
* Member of the hospital medical staff with privileges to
practice as a
clinical provider/medical consultant for geriatric patients
with psychiatric
problems
* Daily management and leadership of acute hospital unit and
staff
April 2000- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner-Elder Care of Dane County,
Madison, WI
Feb 2001 * Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses
for geriatric clients in their homes as an
advanced practice nurse
with prescriptive authority
May 1991- RN/Supervisor-Geriatrics-Meriter Retirement Services, Madison, WI
Dec 1999 * Nursing Management and direct nursing care and supervision
of resident
care and staff for CBRF, assisted living center, and
nursing home and
rehab units.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the National League of Nurses
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Registered Nurse Licenses-State of Wisconsin
and IL (not currently active)
CPR Certification, State of Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Teaching Certification
AWARDS: 2005 Faculty Recognition by Blackhawk Technical College for
teaching excellence, 2010 Certification for distance online teaching
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