Instructor Health Information

Education:

Masters of Science, Nursing

Walden University

Bachelors of Science, Nursing

Pennsylvania State University

Associates Degree, Nursing

Pennsylvania State University

Professional Skill Highlights:

Design/implement health information technology applications to resolve clinical or health care administrative problems.

Data identification, collection, and analysis relevant to the nursing care of patients.

Developed strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, and education.

Continually proves strong clinical knowledge and skills.

Consistently utilizes current, evidenced based practice.

Exhibit excellent assessment and documentation skills.

Coordinate and implement all aspects of patient care, across all ages and demographics; supporting cultural diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and professional standards of care, include/not limited to: InterQual, TJC, CMS, CDC, DOH etc.

Cultivate quality/performance improvement programs supporting improved patient outcomes.

Improve staff knowledge and execution of operational performance metrics.

Advocate improved department moral, elevating staff satisfaction and highlighting teamwork.

Demonstrate calm, effective decision making in high stress situations, exercising level-headed decision making.

Promote routine safe care practices with particular emphasis on the importance of fundamentals—ex: proper hand hygiene/isolation precautions, patient identification, and safe medication administration.

Create and deliver innovative, engaging programs for staff/student learning.

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality for patients and staff.

Routinely recognize peers, encouraging collaborative working environments, improving patient care.

Detailed Professional Experience:

Patient Safety Specialist. UPMC Carlisle, Carlisle, PA, Current Position.

Facilitates system-wide activities related to patient safety program. Provides oversight and follow up on occurrence reporting, reviews trends, prepares patient safety briefs/education and provides safety-related training. Performs RCA, FMEA and case reviews and partners with quality team to ensure identified safety trends are acted upon. Administers patient safety program components, incorporating leading practices, regulatory requirements, and current literature. Contributes to the analysis of patient safety trends and provides support for needed actions. Supports training for topics such as just culture and high reliability principles.Partners with clinical quality team to ensure patient safety goals are met and addressed.Participates in the investigation and analysis of adverse events, including critical incidents and near misses. Tracks, monitors, and reports follow-up on recommendations. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Director of Nursing. Brookview at Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA, (2019).

Assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the facility.

Registered Nurse. Emergency Services. Summit Health, Waynesboro Hospital, (2002-2019).

PATIENT CARE: Accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the various age groups encountered. Responsible for the assessment of patient conditions, setting goals, and prescribing appropriate nursing actions to meet these goals. Manage the total needs of the patients including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs. Evaluate of the plan of care, and initiate and coordinate discharge planning. Serve as Charge and Triage Nurse. NURSING EDUCATION: Coordinate and implement annual and semi-annual staff development and educational opportunities based on department needs. Assist in the development, implementation and staff education for the institution of computerized Emergency Department Medical records and Meditech, CPOE super-user.

Nursing Faculty. Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto. (2005-present).

Responsible for coordinating and implementing curriculum in first and second year Nursing Lecture and Laboratory, as well as in the off campus clinical setting. Develop simulation scenarios, software for simulations as well as operate and administer simulation opportunities with evaluation of both student success and effectiveness of activities as designed. Coordinate Operating Room simulation with Waynesboro Hospital annually, develop and facilitate large Forestry exercise with university and local community resources as well as coordinated and implemented annual university Community Health Fair. In conjunction with teaching responsibilities, am responsible for participation in departmental accreditation efforts, advising students, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in curriculum development and other services to the university. As part of a teaching team, am accountable in ensuring a safe and supportive classroom environment, establishing relationships with students and faculty/staff and encouraging program and University growth and development.

Clinical Educator—Summit Health, Chambersburg Hospital. (2015-2019).

Develop teaching plans that enhance learning and development of new employees and others. Maintain an organized clinical teaching environment that enhances the learning experience with emphasis on good time and resource management. Practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Prioritize and organize to meet target deadlines and changing needs in areas of responsibility. Keep key stakeholders and managers informed of progress or impeding obstacles. Complete annual department specific competencies. Acts as a resource for employees, physicians, students and volunteers. Teach, supervise, observe, evaluate and document performance of orienteers’ and others and communicate performance issues to managers, program coordinators and other teaching faculty as appropriate. Manage clinical experiences assisting with clinical problem-solving as necessary, referring issues to department managers as appropriate. Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Prepare assignments and examinations to determine progress. Maintain all required records and prepares related reports. Maintain competence in area of expertise. Serve as a resource person for staff, following up promptly on questions and learning needs. Coordinate planning, development, implementation, evaluation and revision of education programs based on formal and informal needs assessment, PI activities, and consultation with staff, leadership, physicians, patients and families.

Training Center Coordinator. American Heart Association. Summit Health, Franklin County. (2015-2018).

Represented the TC. Served as the primary contact between the TC and AHA ECC Programs. Handled the management and storage of TC records. Responsible for the security and distribution of course completion cards. Responsible for the security and distribution of exams to instructors and TSs. Managed instructors and TSs for the TC. Managed instructor alignment on the IN. Appointed and managed all TCF for the TC. Ensured instructors remained current with information from AHA, including Science Updates, Training Memos, Bulletins, and the ECC Beat.

Clinical Examiner. Excelsior College. (2012-2017).

Responsible for one-on-one clinical evaluation of nursing students enrolled in the Excelsior College distance education nursing program. Evaluated student performance in patient care and simulated settings. Oriented students to patient care unit. Observed student performance at all times. Documented student performance using prescribed tools. Coordinated student assignment with hospital staff. Protected patients from physical jeopardy. Consulted, as needed, with the supervisor on site during the examination. Created a student testing assignment according to examination protocols. Assured that the student had the equipment and supplies needed for the examination.

Program Coordinator. Pennsylvania Institute of Applied Health Sciences. (2006-2010).

Developed curriculum and founded creation of Paramedic education in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Responsible for implementation of curriculum in accordance with state and national regulations. Coordinated clinical rotations and maintained relationships with clinical bodies to schedule students as well as satisfy necessary coverages, certifications and mandatory educational requirements. Served as the first point of contact for questions or concerns involving all educational programs. Accountable as the student advocate.

Professional Certifications:

LEAN Six Sigma. Trainer.

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification (ENPC)

Trauma Nurse Core Certification (TNCC)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider AND Instructor

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider AND Instructor

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider AND Instructor

TeamSTEPPS Instructor

Computer Skills:

EPIC

Meditech—EMR, EDM, PCS, MEDENT

Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, OneNote, Portfolio, Publisher, Vision, Sharepoint

Remote Applications—TEAMS, ZOOM, Webinex, Skyp

Simulation Software—developing, managing, facilitating (Phillips, Laerdal, CAE, Simulaid, Medtronic, etc.)

References:

Melissa Dick 717-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Crissy Mentzer 717-***-**** ***********@***.***

Carranda Barkdoll 717-***-**** ******@***.***

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