PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 

Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven expertise in instruction, acute patient care, and management of client records. Communicates effectively with students, parents, administrators, faculty, and staff.

 

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

                                                                                                

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Instruct and supervise students in the class, laboratory, and clinical settings.

• Organize and select materials to aid students in reaching their maximum potential.

• Assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum.

• Assess the skills of students in laboratory and clinical settings.

• Submit grading and performance reports promptly.

• Maintain a record of each student and compile reports.

• Provide orientation for new and returning students.

• Participate in seminars educating the community on healthcare issues.

• Supervise students in hospital and nursing home facilities.

 

HOME HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

• Assist in the development and supervision of Patient Care Plans.

• Perform physical assessments, monitor medications, and work with physicians and other team members to manage pain and other care concerns.

• Evaluate the home environment and assess additional needs for holistic care.

• Educate patient and family members on patient condition and provide compassionate support.

• Provide and evaluate the status of wound care.

• Perform phlebotomy services.

• Supervise Aids and provide feedback for continued optimal care.

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HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE

• Care for patients with life-threatening illnesses in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

• Promote health education and support patients and families coping with illness.

• Initiate and maintained intravenous therapy.

• Obtain and document patient history and medication lists.

• Assist physicians during patient examination and treatments.

• Monitor patient reactions to medications and treatments.

• Provide Ventilator Care, Telemetry, NG and Peg tubes

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CREDENTIALS: LICENSURE

Registered Nurse (RN), Multistate Compact License

Expires: December 2021

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AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Intensive Care Nursing (ICU), Medical-Surgical Nursing, Foundations in Nursing Practice,

 

WORK HISTORY

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Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Aug. 1, 2021 – Present
Assistant Clinical Professor (Full-time Position)
Co-Instructor Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

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Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, Nursing Instructor, Full-Time Faculty Position, BSN Program
   August  2019 - Jul. 31, 2021   Co-Instructor, Mental Health Nursing Course
   May 2020 - Jul. 31, 2021       Co-Instructor, Practicum Nursing Course
   August 2020  -  Jul. 31, 2021  Co-Instructor, Foundations in Nursing Course
   August 2020  - Jul. 31, 2021   Co-Instructor, Emergency/Disaster Management Course

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Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, Adjunct Faculty BSN Program

May 16, 2019 – present    
Course Coordinator, Mental Health Nursing Course

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Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, Adjunct Faculty BSN Program

June 2018 - Present              
Clinical Associate, Fundamentals Course

Simulation Laboratory Instructor, Fundamentals Course

Jan 2018 - May 2018, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Medical-Surgical Course

Jan 2018 - July 2018, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Mental Health Course

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Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama

June 18, 2018 - Present

Fundamentals Clinical and Laboratory (BSN) Instructor

Adult Health Medical-Surgical (BSN) Instructor,

Clinical/Laboratory Associate and Lecturer

Course Coordinator, Gerontology/Palliative Care Independent Study

 

Jan 2018- May 2018             

Auburn University/Tuskegee University Graduate Teaching Assistant, Mental Health Course

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Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Aug 2018 - Present Clinical Associate (BSN) Instructor for Fundatments Course

May 17, 2018 – July, 2018  Teaching Assistant for Mental Health Course

NUR3730: Nursing Care of Special Populations II

Jan 2018 – May 5, 2018  Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tiger Chat 2018 - Educate Middle School students on Bullying Prevention          

COPE – Canine Outreach Promoting Engagement

 

Concordia College, Selma, Alabama

Jan 2018 – May 2018 Auburn University Graduate Teaching Assistant

 

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama

Jan 2018 – May 2018  Auburn University Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Wallace Community College, Selma, Alabama

Aug. 2016 - Present      

Associate Degree Nursing Laboratory Instructor

Licensed Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor    

Kid Check Clinical Instructor

 

Sept 1998 - May 1999: Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Instructor              

Sept 1996 - Dec 1996:  Licensed Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor    

June 1994 - Aug 1996: Nursing Assistant Instructor                                                

        

Caregivers Home Health Agency, Camden, Alabama                                                               

Dec.1993 - June 1994     

Registered Nurse Case Manager

 

Four Rivers Medical Center (Vaughan Hospital), Selma, Alabama

July 1993 - Dec. 1993    

Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 

Master of Science in Nursing, MSN Nurse Educator (May 2018)

Auburn University/Auburn University Montgomery Joint MSN Program

Auburn University School of Nursing - Auburn, AL

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (May 1993)

Auburn University School of Nursing - Auburn, AL

42 credit hours of Psychology Courses

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CERTIFICATIONS

•    First Aid & Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association (exp. Aug. 2021)
•    Certified Online Instructor (July 2020-Present)
•    Certified Blackboard Online Training Course (July 2019-Present)
•    Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program: Responsible Conduct of Research  for Biomedical Sciences (RCR)  (exp. 2022)
•    Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program:  IRB #1 Health Science Emphasis (exp. 2020)
•    Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (exp. Aug 2019)
•    End of Life Nursing Education Consortium Training (ELNEC)
•    UAB Health System Nurse Refresher Course (Sept. 12-Oct. 12, 2011)

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

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Jacksonville State University School of Health Professions and Wellness Media Appearance (2020, September).

 

Jacksonville State University Encouraging Words to Students Media Appearance (2020, April).

 

Watts, S., and Short, P. (2019, April). Implementation of Nutritional Screening Tools in the Care of Geriatric Patients in the Acute Care Setting.  Abstract. Alabama State Nurses Association: Elizabeth A. Morris Clinical Educational Sessions – FACES ’19, Montgomery, AL.

 

Hendricks, C. S., Love, A., Popoola, S., Reese, A., Fox, O., & …Pamela Short.  (2018, March). Neither Rain, Sleet, or Snow: Using Technology in Nursing Education. Abstract. The Alabama League for Nursing 2018 Annual Meeting, Tuscaloosa, AL.

 

Watts, S., and Short, P. (2018, March). Implementation of Nutritional Screening Tools in the Care of Geriatric Patients in the Acute Care Setting. Abstract. Auburn University Research Symposium, Auburn, AL.

 

Reese, A., Popoola, S., Harris, A., Ashley, K., & Pamela Short. (2018, October). Behavioral Health Panel:  Bullying in Nursing. Podium Presentation. Alabama State Nurses Convention, Opelika, AL.

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION EXPERIENCE

 

Blount Elementary School, Montgomery, AL

2007 Parliamentarian: Responsible for maintaining order and positive tone of the meeting

2006 Chaplain: Opened general PTA meetings with inspirational messages, Wrote inspirational messages for the school newsletter

2005 Programs:  Scheduled programs to inform parents of community events, Arranged speakers for all meetings

 

Carver Primary School, Opelika, AL

2004 President: Organized student & parent activities

2003 President Co-chair: Coordinated student and parent activities

 

ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS/HONORS

 

• Jacksonville State University Covid-19 Taskforce (Epi Team) (2020 – Present)

• Jacksonville State University Curriculum Committee (2019 – Present)

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, January 8, 2018 

• Theta Delta Chapter

• Alabama Nurses Association/Alabama State Nursing Association, October 2017

• Scholarship Committee - Member (2017)

• Golden Key International Honor Society, Auburn University Chapter. October 2017

• Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Rho Eta Chapter, September 2017

• Membership Intake Committee – Member (2017)

• Nominating Committee – Co-Chair (2017)

• Programs/Project Committee – Member (2017)

• Scholarship Committee – Co-Chair (2017)

• National Black Nurses Association, April 11, 2018

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Kenny’s Kouncil, organization to provide resources to individuals and their families seeking mental health services and their families.

• Tuskegee University Nursing Scholarship used to promote nursing education to students who are actively engaged in the community and excelling in their endeavors to attain their nursing degree. May 2019

• Chasity’s Champions, volunteer services to promote education on cancer prevention, screening, and treatment of various forms of the disease, May 2017, 2018, 2019.

• Kid Check (Sight Savers of America) Health screenings for elementary school students, Selma, AL, informing parents present on the importance of annual health screenings, May 2017.

• COPE – Canine Outreach Promoting Engagement Workshop, CAREing Paws, a workshop on the benefits of animal-assisted therapy for geriatric patients and others, Birmingham, AL, April 2018

• HATELESS Foundation Mentoring Program. Mentoring adolescent at-risk girls regarding health promotion, maintenance, and improvement, Montgomery, AL, April 2018

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Gamma Alpha Zeta Chapter, promoting telehealth in rural counties, Dallas County, AL April 2018

• Tiger Chat. Educating middle school students on the Prevention of Bullying and its long-term effects, Auburn, AL, April 2018

• Auburn University Disaster Day, promoting disaster relief services college-wide, Auburn, AL, April 2018

• SEQUEL Youth and Family Services, Career Day, instructed at-risk adolescent girls on general health maintenance and health promotion, March 2018.

• Chi Eta Phi, volunteer services for Bell Ringer, Salvation Army, Selma, AL, December 2018

• Young Life Foundation. Mentoring adolescent at-risk youth in underprivileged communities regarding education opportunities and health promotion. Summer Camps, Monthly Meetings to counsel and provide support to students and leaders, service on the executive board to help maintain the program’s stability in this region, 2017- Present.

  • Board Member for Urban Young Life Montgomery

  • Administrative Assistant to the President of Urban League

  • Leader Care (Mentor to teenage volunteers)

  • Donor Care (Process contributions from donors)

• Prattville High School STAR Program, Parent Representative, Mentor to At - Risk Students, 2015 – 2016