Nurse Nursing

Katherine M. Chelini, CNM, MN, EdD(c)

**** ********* ***** *****: ********@*******.***

Ocoee FL 34761 Web site: Kathychelini.com

Phone: 904-***-****

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Leader ● Administrator ● Consultant ● Educator ● Clinician

"Diverse Leader with a Passion for Knowledge: Raising the Standard in Nursing Education and Practice"

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Curriculum Design & Development Staff & Leadership Development

Outcomes Assessment Collaborative Change Management

Patient Relations & HR Management Research & Grant Writing

Public Speaking, Facilitation & Training Data & Documentation Management

Nursing Education & Administration Critical Thinking & Conflict Resolution

Accreditation Evaluation Test Writing and Evaluation

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education (anticipated 2018) Curriculum Development and Evaluation

Blue Marble University

Research Specialization: Concept Analysis of “Faculty Driven”

Coursework completed for Curriculum Instruction and Technology

Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA

Master of Nursing Nursing - Midwifery, 1996

University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing, 1992

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Associate Degree (ADN) Nursing, 1990

Olympic College, Bremerton, WA

LICENSURE

ARNP/RN, Florida Board of Nursing

RN/CNM, Georgia Board of Nursing (Inactive)

RN/CNM, Missouri Board of Nursing (Inactive)

LNCC, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (Inactive)

CNM, American College of Nurse Midwives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nursing Program Director, Keiser University, Orlando, FL 2013-2017

Faculty Member, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL 2012-2013

Director of Nursing Education, Shadow Health Inc., Gainesville, FL 2012-2012

Chair, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Phoenix, Jacksonville, FL 2010-2012

Legal Nurse Consultant, McCall, Williams, Wilmot & Powell, LLC 2004-2010

Labor and Delivery Nurse, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA 2004-2005

Chair, Nurse Midwifery Program, Georgia Southwestern State University 2002-2004

Americus, GA

Coordinator & Clinical Instructor, Midwifery & Obstetrics, Sinclair School of Nursing 2000-2002

Columbia, MO

Assistant Coordinator & Clinical Instructor, Sinclair School of Nursing 1996-2000

Columbia, MO

Nurse Midwife, University of Florida College of Nursing, Jacksonville, FL 1995-1996

Labor and Delivery Nurse, University Medical Center, Jacksonville FL 1991-1995

Medical-Surgical Nurse, Baptist Beaches Medical Center 1990-1991

PRESENTATIONS & RESEARCH

“Faculty Driven: A Concept Analysis,” Dissertation topic in completion of the EdD, on going

”Ya Gotta Represent, Presentation to the Student Body, Keiser University, March 2015

Facilitator, Importance of accurate documentation, Mock Deposition, 2013

Invited Speaker, PESI Healthcare (2007-2011), Content Expert & Lecturer for professional

development and staff training programs.

Research assistance provided to Judith Fullerton, CNM, PhD; development and assessment of criterion

referenced score interpretation on certification exams, psychometrics, and implications for the

profession

Accreditation Committee member and test development committee member for American Association

of Legal Nurse Consultants (2008 - 2010)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American College of Nurse Midwives

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

Florida Council of Nursing Education Administrators

American Nurses Association

Florida Nurses Association

Sigma Theta Tau

SELECT PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Arrived at Keiser University at a time of turmoil, unrest, and changes that created a hostile environment; stabilized the faculty group, created cohesiveness, dramatically improved group dynamics, and improved student and employer satisfaction

Assisted in producing the SACS Site visit report for the Orlando campus, leading to an anticipated reaccreditation with two recommendations for the entire Keiser University System

Improved outcome measures for Keiser University- Orlando Nursing Program in the areas of NCLEX Pass Rates, Retention, Placement, and Student Satisfaction

Assisted faculty in producing and continually updating the SEP report, targeting data for the 2019 reaccreditation of the Keiser University- Orlando campus

Serves as ACEN Peer Evaluation Reviewer for Accreditation and Reaccreditation of ASN Nursing Programs

Served as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of a comprehensive test bank for the Nursing Program at Excelsior University

Serves as an independent Legal Nurse Consultant contractor in litigation regarding Nurse Midwives, Midwives, and Labor and Delivery Nurses for record review, expert testimony, and trial strategy

Assisted in the revision of the Nursing Curriculum at Sante Fe College, infusing concept based learning and drawing upon the QSEN Model, advocated for revisions based on current trends in curriculum design and encouraged faculty members to consider practice needs based on community feedback

Served as the Director of Nursing Education for Shadow Health and demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the accreditation standards for the Virtual Patient programming curriculum for baccalaureate and master’s level nursing education

Assisted in the development of educational material for medical, physician assistant, pharmacy, paramedics, and other ancillary health care providers

Served as the Campus College Chair of Nursing, Natural Science, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Criminal Justice for the University of Phoenix; responsible for corporate policy oversight, strategic planning, development and implementation for Nursing and other stated colleges

Demonstrated exemplary knowledge and articulation of the Higher Learning Commission and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools standards for compliance and re-accreditation

Critically examined curriculum; ensured recommended text and materials aligned with course objectives

Evaluated and managed 10-38 faculty members; provided instructional leadership and responded to day-to-day college specific inquiries

Conducted Quality Assurance visits, syllabus reviews and facilitated faculty and content area meetings to develop talent among staff and provide for student learning opportunities

Served as the Chair of the Nurse Midwifery Education Program for Georgia Southwestern State University; developed and created policy and curriculum for the Nurse Midwifery Education Program and the School of Nursing Graduate Degree Program

Complete oversight of grant writing, credentialization, accreditation, administration, marketing and program public relations for the Nurse Midwifery Education Program for Georgia Southwestern State University

Certified Legal Nurse Consultant for McCall, Williams, Wilmot & Powell; thoroughly researched medical facts and investigated medical documentation to defend and refute medical malpractice claims; worked with professionals from multiple firms to help with mediation, depositions, and trial

Performed medical record quantitative and qualitative analysis; assisted attorneys in developing defense strategies against potential lawsuits

Created and validated the credentialing examine for Legal Nurse Consultants certification through the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

Served as a Content Expert and Lecturer for PESI Healthcare; provided nurses, nursing clinicians, physician assistants, and physicians with current information suitable for continuing education in OB/GYN and Legal areas

Influential in performance improvement; provided insight based on benchmark data, evidenced based and best practices

Served as Senior Faculty at the University of Phoenix; developed and delivered curriculum, designed instructional material/assignments and wrote lesson plans

Facilitated discussions, monitored learning teams, created a positive learning environment based on andragogy learning theories and methodologies

Worked with enrollment and academic counselors on marketing, business development, faculty development and student development (i.e., management, retention and satisfaction)

Served as the Coordinator and Clinical Instructor for Sinclair School of Nursing; responsible for program management, administration and clinical site coordination

Provided instruction to graduate and undergraduate students for full scope OB/GYN practice involving antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care to pregnant women and infants (newborn to six weeks)

Served as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Registered Nurse for Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, UF, University Medical Center & Baptist Beaches; Certified Nurse Midwife and BLS Certified; Specialty in L&D and Medical Surgical

Provided primary care for pregnant women and infants during antepartum, intrapartum and immediate postpartum; care ranged from low to very high acuity

Monitored pre/post op patients and moderate to critically ill patients; administered medications, assessed and documented patient progress and worked closely with doctors for treatment

Provided patient education on disease particularities, treatment, procedures, medication management, healthy diet and exercise, smoking cessation and at-home equipment operation for continuum care

Displayed compassion and devoted appropriate attention to patients when providing bedside care for safety

Ensured HIPAA compliance when assessing the patient/taking medical histories, documenting nursing notes or releasing protected health information

Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students to train and educate

Communicated effectively and worked collaboratively with physicians, nurse managers, interdisciplinary staff, families and patients

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Florida Council for Nursing Education Administrators

Sante Fe College, Curriculum Design and Revision Committee

Hands on Jacksonville, Blueprint for Leadership

Blog articles regarding healthcare and nursing practice

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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