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@bplaisted
Experienced nursing services director with a focus on clinical education.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of leadership experience in managing nursing education and multi-site clinical operations. My commitment to improving clinical education outcomes has led to a remarkable 22% enhancement through data-driven curriculum redesign, ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations and documentation standards. I have successfully integrated digital tools to optimize clinical workflows, thereby strengthening patient-centered care across diverse healthcare settings.
In my current role as an Academic Coach and Coordinating Coach, I support over 500 nursing students annually, enhancing their leadership and clinical competency. By designing course updates informed by NCLEX trends, I have standardized nursing education and generated performance analytics that improved at-risk student retention by 22%. My leadership in facilitating virtual faculty workshops on instructional design has driven ongoing professional development and modernized clinical education through the pilot of adaptive learning software, resulting in a 30% boost in student satisfaction.
As a Director of Nursing, I managed clinical operations for over 60 nursing staff, focusing on retention and regulatory compliance. My initiatives in implementing electronic documentation systems improved accuracy and streamlined workflows, while my mentorship culture reduced staff turnover by 18%. I am passionate about cultivating an environment of continuous quality improvement and evidence-based clinical practices, which has driven a 25% improvement in care quality based on patient feedback.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Academic Coach & Coordinating Coach
Instructional Connections (Purdue University & Youngstown St
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 7 months)
Supported 500+ nursing students annually across clinical courses, enhancing leadership and clinical competency. Designed course updates informed by NCLEX trends and benchmarks to standardize nursing education. Generated weekly performance analytics, improving at-risk student retention by 22% and supporting clinical competency.
RN Supervisor
Moravian Manor
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Directed education and onboarding initiatives, reducing orientation time by 20% and enhancing staff readiness. Championed digital health tool implementation to boost patient data collection and regulatory compliance. Developed KPIs to assess clinical workflows and patient-centered care, driving continuous quality improvement.
Director of Nursing
Leaderstat (Zerbe Retirement Community & Susquehanna Rehab)
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Managed clinical operations and education for 60+ nursing staff, driving retention and regulatory compliance. Implemented electronic documentation systems that improved accuracy and streamlined clinical workflows. Developed continuing education and orientation programs to bolster clinical competency and staff development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard Medical School
Post-Graduate Certificate, AI in Healthcare
Completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in AI in Healthcare. Focused on the application of artificial intelligence within healthcare settings.
University of Massachusetts
Post-Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner
Obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This program prepared for advanced practice nursing roles.
Excelsior College
Master of Science, Clinical Systems Management
Earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Systems Management. This program focused on managing clinical systems effectively.
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This foundational degree provided comprehensive knowledge in nursing practices.
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