Experience

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  Sageview care center

  Oct 2003 - Apr 2004

  Lpn

  Provided direct care for geriatric population in a Long Term Care facility, collaborating with a designated group of nursing employees of the facility for a designated shift under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Basic nursing skills and competencies acquired.

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  Memorial hospital of sweetwater county

  Jun 2004 - Nov 2006

  Staff rn, charge nurse

  Provided care for mixed Med-Surg (pediatrics, ortho, general surgery, medicine, psych, oncology, etc.) patients within a highly diverse nursing environment. Matured from new graduate RN to team player and competent charge nurse. Served as a preceptor to new graduates and new employees. OCN for delivery of chemotherapy outpatient infusion

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  Sentara health

  Dec 2006 - now

  Primarily develops, coordinates and implements system clinical education initiatives for transition to practice programs, initial and annual competency functions and ongoing professional development opportunities and centralized educational programs for roles such as preceptor, charge nurse and nurse managers. Plan, direct and evaluate educational programs for staff to improve competencies, which are innovative in delivery and design, reflect efficient use of work time and maximize use of technology. Ensure educational programs correlate with quality, outcome, and safety initiatives. Promote clinical judgment and improving patient outcomes. Supports creativity, innovation and change to promote excellence. Develops and supports preceptors in their roles. Provides mentorship to students and staff. Participates and promotes collegiality within the interdisciplinary health care system. Oversees educational program relationships for health care students. Mentor of professional practice consistent with organizational goals, customer service, clinical effectiveness, standards of care, safety and regulatory support. Manages fiscal, staff and supply resources for responsible areas. Ensures instruction is consistent with national professional standards and regulatory accreditation requirements. Show less Function as a clinical leader, under the direction of the Practice Manager, for the provision of patient care services for populations of ambulatory care patients/families. Responsible for the scheduling and/or assigning clinic staff to meet patient care and clinic needs, performing patient care, developing/implementing clinical practice guidelines/protocols, and for providing support with patient decision-making, education, and coordination of services to assure quality outcomes. Coordinates and collaborates with Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA)/Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care, and provides delegation and supervision of tasks (procedures, treatments) to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Medical Assistants (MA). Show less Organize and deliver hospital orientation and associated classes for new hire clinical staff. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Skills Days and Safety Fairs for >1,000 clinical staff annually. Serve as the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicator (NDNQI) site coordinator for 525 bed facility. Plan, create and coordinate continuing education from identified gaps and priorities, including systemwide changes, new equipment and ongoing professional development. Positively impact HCAHPS through monitoring, auditing, and coaching staff on effective bedside report, hourly rounding, whiteboard usage, and unit auditing. Active participant for quality improvement committees. Serves as a leader and clinical role model by leading by example, supporting nurses at the bedside, and maintain current knowledge of evidence based practice. Serve in Nurse Planner role for providing Continuing Education hours (per ANCC/VNA). Show less

  • Director of Clinical Education

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Manager, System Education

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2024

  • RN Practice Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • RN Staff Development Educator

    Dec 2011 - Aug 2016

  • Staff RN , Unit Coordinator, Charge Nurse

    Dec 2006 - Dec 2011