Responsible for delivering quality, student-centered, hands-on active instruction in order to prepare students for success.

Assesses educational needs of all levels of nursing staff in continuous collaboration with Department Directors and Managers. Determines priorities in program and educational needs consistent with professional practice standards, accrediting agencies' requirements, State Practice Acts and medical center policies. Facilitates learning for new hire orientation, American Red Cross certification, preceptor courses, just to name a few. Acts as a change agent. Rounds on the unit and documents… Show more Assesses educational needs of all levels of nursing staff in continuous collaboration with Department Directors and Managers. Determines priorities in program and educational needs consistent with professional practice standards, accrediting agencies' requirements, State Practice Acts and medical center policies. Facilitates learning for new hire orientation, American Red Cross certification, preceptor courses, just to name a few. Acts as a change agent. Rounds on the unit and documents rounding in the NPD rounding tool. Documents the stages of new hires and StaRNs in the rounding documentation tool. Serves as presenter in areas of expertise for professional, technical, and ancillary nursing staff in-service and training programs. Oversees nursing staff training on new products and equipment and maintain appropriate attendance and completion documentation. A resource for nursing services. Assist with role transition for nursing staff who are looking to change specialties, such as RN Plus programs employees. Provides Just-in Time education to nursing staff. Available to both day and night shift nursing staff. Conduct medication passes on StaRNs and honor medication pass request from managers and directors. Show less

Assesses educational needs of all levels of nursing staff in continuous collaboration with Department Directors and Managers. Determines priorities in program and educational needs consistent with professional practice standards, accrediting agencies' requirements, State Practice Acts and UMC policies. Assesses orientation, training, and development needs, both short range and long range, including employee and management input. Uses evaluation of orientation and other training programs to… Show more Assesses educational needs of all levels of nursing staff in continuous collaboration with Department Directors and Managers. Determines priorities in program and educational needs consistent with professional practice standards, accrediting agencies' requirements, State Practice Acts and UMC policies. Assesses orientation, training, and development needs, both short range and long range, including employee and management input. Uses evaluation of orientation and other training programs to identify, implement and facilitate needed changes as well as those changes required by accrediting bodies and other regulatory agencies. Coordinates and facilitates all activities related to Continuing Education Provider programs. Show less

The student learning specialist assist with the enhancement of student learning, through simulation in the SimLab and by providing tutoring to all students. Created a lunch and learn to help students cope with stress.

The neuro nurse is responsible for providing care for patients with neurological conditions. The nurse is responsible for performing assessments, care plans, recognizing changes in conditions, delegating task to support staff and effective patient teaching and documentation. The neuroscience unit at Ochsner Medical Center is a comprehensive stroke center. The observation unit at Ochsner receives less critical patients who need to be observed for 24-48 hours. These patients are medical- surgical… Show more The neuro nurse is responsible for providing care for patients with neurological conditions. The nurse is responsible for performing assessments, care plans, recognizing changes in conditions, delegating task to support staff and effective patient teaching and documentation. The neuroscience unit at Ochsner Medical Center is a comprehensive stroke center. The observation unit at Ochsner receives less critical patients who need to be observed for 24-48 hours. These patients are medical- surgical patients who receive nursing care. The nurse administers medications, develops a plan of care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to get appropriate orders for the patient. Show less

The CNA instructor is responsible for delivering training to future CNAs. Teach Basic life Support (BLS) classes for BLS certification. Responsible for instructing CNA students on patient care, vital sign measurement, safety, infection control, and reportable findings.

The nurse duties are admitting and discharging, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, performing chart audits, maintaining IVs, Inserting Foley catheters, monitoring gastrostomy tube feedings, acting as a Liaison and advocate for the patient. Working in the charge nurse position which required demonstrating leadership by involving others in improving care, supporting and enhancing patient self-determination. Also, serve as a resource for patient and staff in addressing ethical and… Show more The nurse duties are admitting and discharging, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, performing chart audits, maintaining IVs, Inserting Foley catheters, monitoring gastrostomy tube feedings, acting as a Liaison and advocate for the patient. Working in the charge nurse position which required demonstrating leadership by involving others in improving care, supporting and enhancing patient self-determination. Also, serve as a resource for patient and staff in addressing ethical and clinical issues. Moreover, acquires knowledge and skill to maintain expertise in area of practice. In addition, the managing of registered nurses on current shift, conducting safety rounds, bed assignments, code cart checks, and interacting with house supervisor and staffing. Work with providers and members of the healthcare team to provide efficient effective patient care and patient processing. Recognize changes in the patient's condition based upon the system affected and reports promptly for intervention. I also work as an infection control nurse. Show less

The nurse duties are admitting and discharging, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, performing chart audits, maintaining IVs, Inserting Foley catheters, monitoring gastrostomy tube feedings, acting as a Liaison and advocate for the patient. Working in the charge nurse position which required demonstrating leadership by involving others in improving care, supporting and enhancing patient self-determination. Also, serve as a resource for patient and staff in addressing ethical and… Show more The nurse duties are admitting and discharging, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, performing chart audits, maintaining IVs, Inserting Foley catheters, monitoring gastrostomy tube feedings, acting as a Liaison and advocate for the patient. Working in the charge nurse position which required demonstrating leadership by involving others in improving care, supporting and enhancing patient self-determination. Also, serve as a resource for patient and staff in addressing ethical and clinical issues. Moreover, acquires knowledge and skill to maintain expertise in area of practice. In addition, the managing of registered nurses on current shift, conducting safety rounds, bed assignments, code cart checks, and interacting with house supervisor and staffing. Work with providers and members of the healthcare team to provide efficient effective patient care and patient processing. Recognize changes in the patient's condition based upon the system affected and reports promptly for intervention. Show less

The Rehabilitation RN is responsible for delivery of professional nursing care according to the established policies of the department. The Rehabilitation RN is a direct patient care provider who demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with medical, post-surgical and post critical care needs in an Acute Rehabilitation Care setting. Typical direct care patients include those who are medically stable and in need of Rehabilitation… Show more The Rehabilitation RN is responsible for delivery of professional nursing care according to the established policies of the department. The Rehabilitation RN is a direct patient care provider who demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with medical, post-surgical and post critical care needs in an Acute Rehabilitation Care setting. Typical direct care patients include those who are medically stable and in need of Rehabilitation Care services that is routine standardized, and outcomes are predictable. The Rehabilitation RN must be able to appropriately care for, as well as, assess, identify the appropriate diagnosis, plan the long and short-term weekly nursing related goals with supportive interventions and be able to evaluate and reevaluate the ongoing needs of the Acute Rehabilitation patient. The Charge nurse has supervisory position over LPNs and responsible for discharge paperwork, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, conduct safety rounds and end of shift medication count. Show less

The Rehabilitation RN is responsible for delivery of professional nursing care according to the established policies of the department. The Rehabilitation RN is a direct patient care provider who demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with medical, post-surgical and post critical care needs in an Acute Rehabilitation Care setting. Typical direct care patients include those who are medically stable and in need of Rehabilitation… Show more The Rehabilitation RN is responsible for delivery of professional nursing care according to the established policies of the department. The Rehabilitation RN is a direct patient care provider who demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with medical, post-surgical and post critical care needs in an Acute Rehabilitation Care setting. Typical direct care patients include those who are medically stable and in need of Rehabilitation Care services that is routine standardized, and outcomes are predictable. The Rehabilitation RN must be able to appropriately care for, as well as, assess, identify the appropriate diagnosis, plan the long and short-term weekly nursing related goals with supportive interventions and be able to evaluate and reevaluate the ongoing needs of the Acute Rehabilitation patient. Show less

The clinic nurse is responsible for leading and directing all medics and staff subordinate to present rank. Attended the Air University In addition, assigned responsibility for all clinical nurse folders and education tracking. I did not work weekly this job is performed one weekend per month and two weeks out of a year for military drill.

The staff nurse is responsible for direct patient care, customer service, and accurate documentation. The nurse duties are admitting and discharging, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, starting IVs, Inserting Foley catheters, monitoring gastrostomy tube feedings, acting as a Liaison and advocate for the patient. Work with providers and members of the healthcare team to provide efficient effective patient care and patient processing. Recognize changes in the patient's condition… Show more The staff nurse is responsible for direct patient care, customer service, and accurate documentation. The nurse duties are admitting and discharging, assessment and evaluation of patient condition, starting IVs, Inserting Foley catheters, monitoring gastrostomy tube feedings, acting as a Liaison and advocate for the patient. Work with providers and members of the healthcare team to provide efficient effective patient care and patient processing. Recognize changes in the patient's condition based upon the system affected and reports promptly for intervention. Show less

Delivery of supplies throughout the base, Document processing and Filling of material. The unit no longer exist due to the BRAC. Military unit shut down. I only worked one weekend out of the month which consisted of 8hrs per day and two weeks out of the year.