Pierre-Alain CLERC, Nursing Instructor, Online Legal Nurse Consultant,
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with more than 19 years experience in different units and 5 years as a nursing instructor, certified in Legal Nurse Consulting enthusiastic about using his nursing expertise and knowledge in medical malpractice, personal injury, toxic tort, worker's compensation and product liability cases.
Able to inspire the students by orientating them towards simple but important concepts in nursing.
Competent in making the students part of the learning process by challenging them and having them explain the elements taught using their own terms.
Greatly improves students learning experience with online nursing education systems like EVOLVE'S SIMCHART, SIMULATION LEARNING SYSTEM or HESI CASE STUDIES & PRACTICE TESTS, in building and submitting ONLINE TESTS with EXAMVIEW or Wolters Kluwer's PrepU.
Infusing life in the lecture by making reference to his own nursing experience and by using own drawing skills to visually communicate knowledge
Proficient in the use of SmartDraw and MS PowerPoint to draw attention to critical points.
Produces excellent and high quality legal nursing report to support a personal injury case thanks to an efficient communication with his customer and by giving sound advice and efficiently deciphering french written files.
.Work Experience
Nursing Instructor
Centura College Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
February 2011 to February 2016
Improves the understanding and the efficient practice of nursing knowledge of the students using his communication and challenging skills.
Greatly increased student's flexibility and readiness to the real nursing world by proficient use of online nursing education systems like Evolve's SimChart, Simulation Learning System or HESI Cases Studies and Practice Tests, build online tests with Examview or Wolters Kluwer's PrepU.
Determined and able to discover and implement new creative ways of teaching to enhance the students experience.
Proficient in Teaching of Medicine/Surgery Nursing, Leadership & Management, Pharmacology, Basic Nursing and Stages of Maturity (Erikson, Freud & Piaget) to 4 to 10 students in theory classes and supervising them for clinical teaching on hospital floors.
Successfully taught all four semesters in the same nursing school.
Legal Nurse Consultant Goldstein Nurse Consultants, Inc
Mashpee, MA
November 2010 to January 2011
• As a legal nurse consultant, deeply and efficiently scrutinized medical files on French language in a personal injury case. Provided customer with timely online reports and advice..
• Provided excellent and high quality case reports to support the case thanks to an efficient deciphering of French written records.
• Used his own experience and skilled communication to provide expert advice with his reports related to the case of his client.
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Medical Regional Center
• Managed and delivered high quality care for six patients in a critical medicine/surgical unit. Worked in a multi-task environment and being able to set the patient as the priority. Managed complete admissions and discharges of patients.-
Chesapeake, VA
March 2008 to March 2009
Registered State Nurse
University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
• Successful in elaborating and implementing strategies of care efficient in allowing the patients to recover their independence and return home.
Genève, GE
September 1998 to December 2006
Registered Nurse
Résidence des Jardins de la Plaine, Switzerland
• Contributed intensively to ensure an excellent communication and listening availability for the residents.
VAUD, CH
April 1997 to August 1998
Registered Nurse
Kelly Services / University Hospital of Geneva, Hopital de Loex, Switzerland
October 1996 – November 1996 (2 months)
• Efficiently implemented nursing care plans to improve the independence of the patients.
Registered Nurse
Manpower Switzerland / Clinique Valmont, Neuralgic and osteo-articular centre for rehabilitation
March 1996 – August 1996 (6 months)
• Achieved success in diminishing the pain and in augmenting the relaxation state of neurologically ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Manpower Switzerland / Clinique de "LA SOURCE"
August 1995 – March 1996 (8 months)
• Recognized for his high level of professional competence by the company with the OSCAR MANPOWER award.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Fondation LOUIS BOISSONNET, Lausanne, Switzerland
February 1995 – July 1995 (6 months)
• Enhanced the quality of stay for the residents by improving the quality of communication between the healthcare providers and the residents. Settled issues between the unit's healthcare providers and managed meetings to improve the organization of the workload..
Registered Nurse
Hopital de Zone, Morges, Switzerland
August 1993 – July 1994 (1 year)
• Recognized for his kindness and his dedicated approach to the patient.
Registered Nurse
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
October 1992 – July 1993 (10 months)
• Succeeded in taking charge for a care group including 15 patients with critical illness requiring strong supervision.
Registered Nurse
Clinique de "LA SOURCE", Switzerland
February 1992 – August 1992 (7 months)
•Implemented with skill tasks in new approach of nursing and was recognized for his good communication abilities.
Registered Nurse
OK Medical Switzerland/Hôpital Psychiatrique du Nant, Vevey, Switzerland
September 1991 – October 1991 (2 months)
• Accounted for his adaptability in all circumstances and for his communication skills with the mentally ill person.
Registered Nurse
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
May 1990 – August 1991 (1 year 4 months)
• Successfully implemented nursing process for disabled and diabetic patients in order to improve their safety and their approach to health topics.
Nurse Assistant
Fondation "VAL FLEURI", Geneva, Switzerland
May 1986 – March 1987 (11 months)
• Handled conscientiously and efficiently patients with illnesses often mentally damaging.
Education
Legal Nurse Consulting
VICKY MILAZZO INSTITUTE -
Houston, TX
2009 to 2010
Diploma in Nursing
Swiss Red Cross Nursing School – “LA SOURCE”
Lausanne, VAUD, Switzerland
Bachelor in Visual Arts, Teaching
Higher School Of Visual Art -
Genève, GE, Switzerland
1979 to 1983
High School Diploma in French, English, German & Italian
College "DE CANDOLLE”
Genève, GE, Switzerland
1974 to 1978
Certifications
"One Team, One Goal Training" Certificate of Completion • March 1, 2012.
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment, Certificate of Completion • January 3, 2012.
Alzheimer Disease, Certificate of Completion • January 3, 2012.
SmartDraw Level 1 • November 25, 2011.
Visual communication software
Quality Customer Service Training, Certificate of Completion • August 29, 2011.
Faculty Instructional Training, Certificate of Completion • May 10, 2011.
Legal Nurse Consulting Certification • October 2, 2009.
CGNFS Certificate • November 29, 2004.
Touch For Health I, II, III & IV
September 1996 to Present
Muscular testing and massage to improve posture balance and mobility, to reduce tension and pain
Brain Gym I & II
September 1996 to Present
Brain Gym® International is committed to the principle that moving with intention leads to optimal learning.
Geneva Association of Reflexology Nurses Certificate • November 14, 1992.
Reflexology
Professional Nurse Swiss Red Cross Certificate of Registration • March 30, 1990.
References
Dorene GOLDSTEIN, RNC, BSN, CLNC • GOLDSTEIN NURSE CONSULTANTS Phone: 508-***-**** • Adresse: 37 Amos Landing Road, Mashpee, MA 02649 • Internet Site: www.goldsteinlegalnurse.com Email : *********@*******.***
Dawne LING, RN, MSNEd Phone: 757-***-****
Dr. Gerry CANNON, PhD, HSM, RN Phone: 215-***-****. • Email: ***********@*******.***
Janet FILOTEO, RN, BSN, Clinical Coordinator • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Phone: 646-***-**** • Email: ********@*****.***
Skills
Bilingual English-French, German & Italian speaking skill. (10+ years)
Competent in gathering critical information, deciphering written records as well as uncovering missing information.
Proficient in use of SmarDraw, visual communication software.
Proficient in use of Word, Excel and Power Point
Proficiency with online nursing education systems like EVOLVE'S SIMCHART, SIMULATION LEARNING SYSTEM or HESI CASE STUDIES & PRACTICE TESTS
Used in building and submitting online tests with EXAMVIEW or Wolters Kluwer's PREPU.
Typing speed 30-35 wpm
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrealainclerc