With a robust background in nursing education and leadership, notably at Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, I excel in coaching and mentoring, coupled with expertise in safety procedures. My career is marked by a commitment to enhancing nursing practices and educational standards, achieving significant improvements in student competencies and patient care quality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Nurse Staff
Dr. Mendez Ob Gyn Services
01.2018 - Current
Part time Nursing Professor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, San German Campus
San German
12.1997 - Current
Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation hours.
Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
Collaborated with other faculty members to develop new curricula based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities. Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, and student academic progress.
Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
Evaluated student performance through written exams, presentations, and practical demonstrations of skills.
Provided guidance to students in the clinical setting to ensure safe patient care practices.
Part time Nursing Professor
NUC University, Mayaguez Campus
Mayaguez
01.2017 - 01.2019
Part time Professor
Universidad del Este, Yauco Campus
Yauco
09.2014 - 09.2018
Nursing Department Director
Dewey University, Mayaguez Campus
Mayaguez
09.2014 - 09.2016
Critical Care Unit Nurse
San Carlos Borromeo Hospital
Moca
08.1993 - 06.1994
Team Nurse, Internal Medicine Unit
Ramon E. Betances Hospital
Mayaguez
11.1990 - 07.1993
Part Time
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus
Aguadilla
01.1992 - 12.1992
Part Time Team Nurse
OB-Gyn & Prenatal Medicine Center
Hato Rey
06.1990 - 08.1990
Education
C.N.M - Nurse Midwifery
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
06.2008
Medical Billing Certified -
Universidad De Sagrado Corazon
01.2005
M.S.N. - Critical Care for Adults & Advisor Major
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
05.1996
B.S.N. -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
06-1990
Certificate of Intensive Care Nurse -
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Skills
Safety procedures
Coaching and mentoring
Policy and procedure development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Nurse Staff
Dr. Mendez Ob Gyn Services
01.2018 - Current
Part time Nursing Professor
NUC University, Mayaguez Campus
01.2017 - 01.2019
Part time Professor
Universidad del Este, Yauco Campus
09.2014 - 09.2018
Nursing Department Director
Dewey University, Mayaguez Campus
09.2014 - 09.2016
Part time Nursing Professor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, San German Campus
12.1997 - Current
Critical Care Unit Nurse
San Carlos Borromeo Hospital
08.1993 - 06.1994
Part Time
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus
01.1992 - 12.1992
Team Nurse, Internal Medicine Unit
Ramon E. Betances Hospital
11.1990 - 07.1993
Part Time Team Nurse
OB-Gyn & Prenatal Medicine Center
06.1990 - 08.1990
C.N.M - Nurse Midwifery
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Medical Billing Certified -
Universidad De Sagrado Corazon
M.S.N. - Critical Care for Adults & Advisor Major
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus