P
Wendy
Paden
tinytimsmoma@yahoo.
com
Charlotte, NC 28210
SUMMARY
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Worth solid ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Pediatric experience is extensive and ongoing, with the ability to manage and report complex patients with extensive medical needs. Experienced Clinical Instructor excited to bring a 25-year background in nursing and education to a growing university. Skilled in developing curricula conforming to current accreditation standards and highly engaging didactic and clinical lesson plans. They are accomplished in building solid relationships with students and providing guidance in navigating the complexities of college life.
SKILLS
Patient Care Oversight
Critical Thinking
Accurate Documentation
Care Coordination
Attention to Detail
Policy and Procedure Compliance
Precepting New Nurses and Travelers
Precept to Charge Nurse Duties
ECMO
Central Line Insertion and Care
Pulmonary Assessments
Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
Medical Histories and Assessments
Complex Information Interpretation
Records Updating
Condition Assessment
Patient Discharging
Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
Client Service and Engagement
EXPERIENCE
Clinical Instructor
Charlotte, NC
Central Piedmont Community College/ Aug 2023 to Current Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
Supervised small groups of medical students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback. Bedside Nurse- Neonatal ICU
Charlotte, NC
Atrium Healthcare System/ May 1999 to Current
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. ECMO
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Central line insertion and maintenance
Charge Nurse 72 bed level 4 NICU for 20 years on both day shift and night shift Peer Interview Team
Peer Support Team for suicide prevention and employee crisis Peer Review Team for care events in Levine Children's Hospital EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Science: Nursing Administration
Grand Canyon University Expected in Apr 2024
Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte May 1999 Charlotte, NC