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• Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
• Delivered in-depth instruction in various topics, including application of computer technologies and successful business operations for real-world learning scenarios.
• Integrated multimedia technology in on-line instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
• Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
• Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
• Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
• Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
• Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
• Developed and delivered online training using Blackboard and D2L and taught several Nursing distance-learning courses.

Before working as the Stroke Center Coordinator from 2004-2007, I worked as a staff nurse, home health and hospice, charge nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Clinical Educator from 1994 to 2004.

• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
• Led and motivated 10-15 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities each shift with a total of 40-50 employees covering all shifts.
• Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
• Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
• Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
• Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
• Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
• Participated as co-chair in weekly patient care conference meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
• Directed daily operations at facility caring for 35 individuals.
• Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
• Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
• Trained and qualified staff per board requirements as well as national, state and local regulations.
• Developed policies to align procedures with Skilled Nursing strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
• Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
• Oversaw Stroke program, and developed and initiated policies and procedures to standardize delivery of care.
• Implemented Stroke procedures to achieve and maintain Joint Commission accreditation.
• Initiated weekly education program for CEUs for nursing.
• Developed and achieved Joint Commission certification for Primary Stroke Center.
• Monitored medical progress of patients for deviation from pathways.
• Monitored LOS proactively evaluating for rehab/long term care or home placement.
• Developed QA/QI program for stroke center. Obtained data and created reports.
• Presented quarterly Program Improvement plans to administration.
• Developed chart review/data analysis system for team reporting/improvement.
• Study coordinator for a phase IIb-III neuroprotectant agent research trial.
• Wrote grants to fund symposiums and other education programs.
• Piloted set of MD orders, nursing orders and pathway for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.