Shayla Collier
@shaylacollier
I am a DNP-prepared RN and clinical instructor focused on evidence-based nursing education.
What I'm looking for
I am a doctorally-prepared Registered Nurse with over 10 years of progressive clinical experience and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). I teach and mentor nursing students as a clinical instructor, evaluate student performance, and apply evidence-based strategies to enhance clinical competence and critical thinking.
In clinical roles I have led care planning, patient education, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across medical observation, orthopedics, medical-surgical, and community health settings. I hold an active Georgia RN license and BLS certification and prioritize compassionate, practical training that prepares nurses for safe, effective practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Central Georgia Technical College
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Provide hands-on clinical instruction and mentorship to nursing students, evaluating performance and guiding them to meet course objectives and improve clinical competence.
Registered Nurse, Medical Observation Unit
Navicent Health
Jul 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Deliver evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, lead care planning and patient education, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (PRN)
Ally Healthcare & Accountable Healthcare
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Assessed, planned, and implemented patient care across diverse clinical settings on a PRN basis, adapting quickly to new environments to ensure consistent, quality care.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Houston Medical Center
Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Delivered culturally competent orthopedic nursing care and collaborated with providers to support perioperative and postoperative recovery and patient education.
Registered Nurse, Community Health
Houston County Health Department
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 (5 months)
Provided maternal-child health services, education, and preventive care, improving patient understanding of health behaviors and access to community resources.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum & Nursery
Medical Center of Central Georgia
Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 2 months)
Provided comprehensive perinatal and med-surg nursing care, oriented and mentored newly hired nursing staff to enhance unit readiness and patient care quality.
Nurse Technician
Crisp Regional Hospital
Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year)
Supported nursing staff with direct patient care and documentation, improving workflow efficiency and accuracy in patient monitoring.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years)
Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications and educating patients, maintaining accuracy and customer service in a high-volume retail setting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chamberlain University
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing
Grade: 3.2
Completed Doctor of Nursing Practice at Chamberlain University in August 2023 with a 3.2 GPA.
South University
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Grade: 3.38
Completed Master of Science in Nursing at South University in August 2018 with a 3.38 GPA.
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Grade: 3.1
Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Valdosta State University in May 2012 with a 3.1 GPA.
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