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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , Ph.D., MBA, RN, NPD-BCStreet Address (permanent)274 E. Main St., Apt 3309, Norton, MA 02766 (secondary)PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (home); PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (cell); PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (work); (617) 694-0480 (work cell)EMAIL AVAILABLE - work; EMAIL AVAILABLE homeEducation Ph.D., University of North Texas, Denton, TXHigher Education Administration and College TeachingAugust 11, 1990MBA, University of Dallas, Irving, TXBusiness ManagementApril 13, 1995MS, Texas Womans University, Denton, TXAdult Health Nursing/Education FocusMay 15, 1982BS, Texas Womans University, Denton, TXNursingMay 15, 1976Certification Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPD-BC) by the Association for Nursing Professional Development, October 2022 presentCertified Nurse Educator (CNE) by the National League for Nursing 2012-2022Licensure Registered Nurse, State of Texas, #239175, Compact LicenseExpires January 31, 2025HEALTH SYSTEM EXPERIENCEFebruary 2020 Present Associate Chief Nurse, Medical Center Education/Designated Learning OfficerBoston VA Healthcare System, Brockton, MassachusettsOversees the day-to-day operations of Employee Education Programs at 3 campuses comprising the VA Boston Health Care System including but not limited to New Employee Orientation, Mandatory Training, Continuing Education, and Competencies. Functions as an expert in educational practices and programs and collaborates with others. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programming utilizing principles of adult education for employees of the facility. Utilizes assessment findings from needs assessments to formulate education programming and in collaboration with others prioritizes identified needs and coordinates and/or delivers education to support those identified needs. Serves as a subject matter expert in employee training and development programs as well as competency development and maintenance. Contributes to the development of policies, procedures and/or clinical issues. Maintains knowledge of current regulatory standards and ensures that staff follows accreditation requirements. Oversees the employee scholarship programs.VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TexasSeptember 2016 February 2020 Veterans Health Education CoordinatorDecember 2015 September 2016 Residency Coordinator, Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program; Academic Nurse FacultyVeteran Affairs North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TexasAppointed as the Veterans Health Education Coordinator to serve as the designated focal point, coordinator, advocate, and liaison for all Veterans and family health education programs and activities at the VANTHCS. Ensured that the VHE Program meets all Veterans health administration VHE Program requirements. Collaborated with facility quality management staff to ensure that accreditation standards related to patient education are met. Approved all staff-created patient education materials prior to providing to the patient. Facilitates the interdisciplinary VHE Committee and collaborates with clinical staff to plan, implement, and evaluate VHE programs, activities, services, and products. Facilitated the TEACH course curriculum for PACT team members. Served on the following committees:Veterans Health Education and Information (Chair)Nurse Professional Standards BoardHealth Promotion Disease PreventionWhole Health Education CommitteeWhole Health Education Steering Committee VISN -17Informatics Multidisciplinary CommitteeCancer CommitteeEducation CommitteeSuicide Prevention CommitteeParticipated in the following leadership programsLEAD Program March 2018Leadership Development Institute August and September 2018Certified Lean Sigma Six Yellow Belt - 2018Academic Nurse Faculty (December 2015 September 2016) in the VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP), a program designed to enable strong, mutually beneficial relationships between nursing schools and VA facilities by expanding faculty and professional development, increasing student enrollment and clinical training capacity, enhancing recruitment and retention of VA nurses, and providing opportunities for education and practice innovations aligned with transformational goals established by both the VA and the academic nursing community. Faculty participate in a variety of educational activities at the VA and Texas Womans University, including didactic instruction, simulation exercises, clinical preceptorship, performance improvement and evidence-based practice learning experiences, and participation in academic planning, review, and operational committees. Responsible for initial accreditation of the PBNR program and administrative support and operations of this program. Accomplishments:Developed systematic evaluation plan for the Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency (PBNR) ProgramDeveloped the two-day Nurse Preceptor Boot Camp for those staff RNs participating in the PBNR Program and the Dedicated Education Network (DEN);Developed the curriculum for the nurse preceptor trainingDeveloped the PBNR handbook for distribution to new residentsPrepared the PBNR program for initial accreditation with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationRevised the admission process for selection and entry to the PBRN ProgramDeveloped the initial implementation checklist for establishing the DENCollaborated on the revision of the PBNR curriculum for August 2016 implementationAdministered the 1-week orientation program for the new PBRN residents.ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEJuly 2014 February 2015 Campus PresidentChamberlain College of Nursing - HoustonOne of fourteen campuses of the Chamberlain College of Nursing in conjunction with the DeVry Education Group with a student enrollment of approximately 400 BSN students. This campus offers the accelerated BSN program in a 3-year period with 16-week terms. The BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.Reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Operations, the Campus President provides oversight to the Pearland and Irving campuses and is responsible for achieving quality outcomes, maintaining a growth plan, and achieving profitability goals of the campus. Serves as chief administrator of the campus by implementing Chamberlains program, philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes and course objectives to students through classroom, clinical teaching and service to the college and the community. Oversees the admission, academic progression, and graduation of students. Works collaboratively with national directors in executing national processes and policies that apply to the campus. Oversees contractual agreements between the campus and all parties with whom the campus engages in business relationships, including clinical facilities.December 2011 July 2014 Academic Dean, San Antonio CampusGalen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TexasThe largest of 4 campuses of Galen College of Nursing with a total student enrollment of 1150 students. This is a baccalaureate-granting, nursing-only, private institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Schools. The programs offered at the San Antonio Campus include associate degree nursing bridge program. Both on-ground and hybrid, as well as vocational nursing certificate. A baccalaureate degree will be offered for this location in late 2014 or early 2015.The Academic Dean served as the chief lead and academic officer for the campus overseeing instruction and operations. Major responsibilities included budget development and management, faculty and staff hiring and evaluation, implementation of measures that promote positive student outcomes, implementation of measures that promote positive performance and college outcomes, policy deployment and management, resolution of student issues, student satisfaction, curriculum integrity, and serving as interim ADN program director as needed. Accomplishments:Promoted a positive organizational climate to the campus with hiring of faculty and staff and consistency in policy, procedures, and processesIncreased the student enrollment to one of the highest in the college systemParticipated in numerous meetings and conferences to promote the visibility of the campusFacilitated the development of a common curriculum for all practical and vocational nursing programs in the college systemDeveloped and presented a self-study to the Texas Board of Nursing with an in-depth analysis of the vocational nursing programImplemented practices to increase the pass rate of the vocational and ADN nursing programs.Maintained positive budgetary outcomes throughout and at the closure of the fiscal year; andServed as the chief administrative officer for the campus to maintain and promote positive performance outcomes.March 2011 December 2011 Associate Vice President, Health and SciencesFlorence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, South CarolinaOne of sixteen technical, 2-year colleges in the State of Carolina offering general education and health sciences courses and programs serving 6000 students in two counties. Nursing and health sciences programs offered at the Health Sciences Campus in mid-town Florence.Instructional administrator responsible for overall development, implementation, and evaluation of the total instructional program including faculty, instructional methods, textbooks, etc., according to the standards established by the Area Commission, accrediting agencies, high performance competencies and the State Board. Responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the total operational function of the division including associate and practical nursing programs, health science programs, paralegal program; social sciences, biology and natural sciences, child development programs, and the library. Accomplishments:Facilitated the programs in the development of student learning outcomes for all courses and programsDetermined the instructional and programmatic needs of the nursing and health care programs to meet and maintain accreditation standards and criteriaRevised the admission criteria of several health care programsRecommended faculty for hire to meet instructional needsDeveloped and maintained functional advisory committees for each of the specialty areasKept abreast of health provider personnel needs and worked with them to develop and/or expand programs to meet short- and long-term needsRevised the health information management program and hired program director to work on procedures and policies for the programCollaborated with grant manager of a health information management State grant that provided training needs for employees to learn electronic health record managementAssisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the marketing plan, retention plan, and placement activitiesEstablished and monitored an effective Institutional Effectiveness procedure/program for the division.August 2009 August 2010 Vice President for InstructionDallas County Community College District, Cedar Valley College, Lancaster, TexasOne of seven colleges of the Dallas County Community College District serving 5884 students. Total District enrollment exceeds 71,000 students. Cedar Valley College serves the southern sector of Dallas County offering credit, transfer, and continuing education courses and programs.Chief Academic Officer of the campus who performs duties necessary to provide a quality learning environment aimed at student success through direction and oversight of al college academic programs and related services. Provided academic and administrative leadership in support of the colleges mission through effective policies, services, programs, personnel, and resources within the academic core areas. Serve and facilitate various campus committees such as Instructional Council, Direct Reports, Curriculum Committee, Presidents Cabinet, College Management Committee, and Enrollment Management. Contributed and administered to on-going campus and district activities, Cedar Hill Center, capital budget, instructional budget, and student academic appeals and grievances.January 2008 August 2009 Executive Dean, College CentersLone Star College North Harris (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College District)Centers and off-site locations of Lone Star College North Harris, offering academic, workforce development, and continuing education courses and programs. Projected off-site locations include a high school and area hospital. Combined credit enrollments at all centers and off-site locations currently about 1700.As the administrative dean for the centers reporting directly to the College President, responsibilities included to provide leadership and oversight for strategic planning, development, evaluation, and improvement for instructional areas, student and business services, and general operations. Maintained collaborative relationships with community and college leadership. Provided programs that meet the diverse needs of the students and communities. Provided effective and safe learning environments. Established and implemented strategies for serving the educational needs of the colleges service area. Worked with the community, Chambers of Commerce, and other entities to increase educational partnerships with the college and to determine the community educational needs within the colleges service area. Identified unmet institutional needs/opportunities that influence instructional programs within the colleges service area. Served on Strategic Planning Steering Committee representing the centers in the development of their vision. Accomplishments:Facilitated the identification and renovation of two classrooms for the development of a biology labWorked with faculty coordinators in the development of a flexible class schedule to meet the needs of a working communityRe-organized staff positions across the centers to meet the needs of the students and to promote student success; andReinvigorated the centers to promote a positive organizational climateEstablished a 25-station computer assessment center at LSC-Greenspoint CenterDeveloped fast-track certificate programs for unemployedEnhanced the building with new carpet, new pictures/posters, new equipment, and renovated kitchenCollaborated with executive hospital staff, architects, and college personnel for the renovation of a medical office complex to house the LSC-North Harris Health Professions Programs; andFacilitated two system-wide curriculum teams: Associate Degree Nursing and Vocational Nursing.July 2002 January 2008 Dean, Health and Human ServicesNorth Harris College/North Harris Montgomery Community College DistrictA five-college comprehensive community college system including six satellite centers offering academic, workforce development, continuing education, and general programs and services as well as customized contract training. Total district student enrollment exceeds 50,000 credit students. North Harris students College student enrollment exceeds 11,400 credit students with 5,000 students enrolled in various continuing education and contract training programs.As an instructional dean reporting directly to the Vice President for Teaching & Learning, my responsibilities included direct administrative leadership for credit programs in nursing, pharmacy technology, health information technology, emergency medical services professions, professional medical office careers, and medical assisting. Continuing education programs included nursing assistant, phlebotomy technician, medication aide, EKG technician, health and personal trainer, and nurse refresher. Other responsibilities included the planning and evaluation of student faculty success, coordination, and facilitation of assigned curriculum teams and advisory committees, maintenance of effective division communication regarding academic planning, program development/implementation, and program review. My additional responsibilities included the management of the divisional budget process, improvement of instructional quality, and coordination of benchmarking and accountability for division success in terms of student outcomes. Accomplishments:Facilitated the successful initial accreditation of the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Program by the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services ProgramsFacilitated the successful re-accreditation of the Associate Degree Nursing ProgramFacilitated the development of an AAS degree in Pharmacy TechnologyFacilitated the development of a hospital-based coding certificate, physician-office based coding certificate, and a medical transcription certificateDeveloped the continuing education for health occupations component of the Health Sciences division with the facilitation of phlebotomy, EKG technician, online nurse refresher course, and personal training programsFacilitated five system-wide curriculum teams: Associate Degree Nursing, Vocational Nursing; Health Information Technology, Pharmacy Technology, and Medical Assisting; andCoordinated the initiation and continuation of the system-wide clinical affiliation agreements for all health care programs including credit and continuing education.August 1988 June 2002 Associate Dean, Health Sciences (September 1991 June 2002); Director, Associate Degree Nursing (January 1990 June 2002); Faculty (August 1988 May 1990)Collin County Community College District, McKinney, TexasA four-campus, comprehensive community college district offering academic transfer, workforce education, and continuing education including general programs and support services to the residents of Collin County and surrounding areas, north of Dallas County. Total student enrollment exceeds 19,322.As the Associate Dean, Health sciences, oversaw the administration of the allied health programs including physical therapy assistant, respiratory care, medical office careers, medical transcription, and dental hygiene. Assisted with hiring and evaluation of faculty, maintenance of programmatic accreditation standards and criteria, integrity of the curriculum, budget development and implementation, and student issues.As founding Director of the Associate Degree Program, responsible for the program of study in all areas including curriculum, programmatic accreditation with NLNAC, Board of Nursing approval, student admission, program outcomes, budget development and maintenance, and faculty hiring and evaluation. Accomplishments:Founding director of the Associate Degree Nursing ProgramDirected program through its initial approval status with the Texas Board of Nurse ExaminersDirected program through its initial accreditation in 1991 and continued accreditation in 1996 with the National League for Nursing Accrediting CommissionWorked collaboratively with architects in the design of the new nursing skills laboratorySelected as a site visitor by the National League for Nursing Accrediting CommissionProvided administrative leadership for the health sciences departments of respiratory care, emergency medical services professions, physical therapy assistant, and medical transcription in collaboration with the program coordinatorsReviewed, modified, and approved staffing patterns and workloads for the nursing and health science departmentsFacilitated the successful pass rate history of 12 graduating nursing classes with 8 classes receiving 100% and 5 classes exceeding 92% on the initial licensure examination for registered nurses, giving CCCCD one of the most impressive pass rate histories in the State of TexasAugust 1986 August 1988 Instructor of NursingThe University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TexasA comprehensive research university of 25,000 students offering bachelor, masters, and doctorate education with a commitment to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence, and service, a leader in education in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. Served as a fulltime faculty member in the School of Nursing with responsibility for didactic, clinical, and skills lab instruction. Also served as an academic advisor for undecided students campuswide.August 1985 May 1986 Assistant Professor of NursingDallas Baptist University, Dallas, TexasA small, liberal arts, Baptist institution of 5153 students offering bachelors- and masters-degree programs in a Christian environment. Served as a fulltime faculty member in the Department of Nursing with responsibility for didactic and clinical instruction. Appointment ended with a reduction in force.August 1982 May 1985 Instructor of NursingEl Centro & Brookhaven Colleges/Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TexasThe largest multi-college district in the State of Texas serving over 60,000 credit students providing a variety of general, academic transfer, workforce, and continuing education programs. Served as a fulltime faculty member in the Department of Health Occupations with responsibility for didactic, clinical, and skills lab instruction. Appointment ended with a reduction in force.August 1981 May 1982 Adjunct Clinical Nursing InstructorEl Centro College/Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TXInstructed nursing students in the clinical and skills lab settings. First teaching experience in the collegiate setting. Served on departmental committees as assigned.CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCEJuly 1999 April 2002 Staff Nurse, Womens ServicesTrinity Medical Center, Carrollton, TXJanuary 1996 June 1997 Clinical ExaminerRegents College, State of New York, Southern Performance Assessment CenterJune 1994 December 1995 Staff Nurse, Telemetry UnitSt. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, TXJune 1989 January 1993 Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical UnitsTexas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TXJune 1986 January 1988 Week-end Supervisor, Breast Disorders UnitBaylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TXJune 1978 April 1983 Staff Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care UnitBaylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TXJune 1976 June 1978 Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical UnitSt. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, TXProfessional OrganizationsAmerican Nurses Association/Texas Nurses Association, 1982 presentDistrict-8 Member 2012 2014District-9 Member, 2002 2009; Board Member 2007 2009District-4 Member, 1982 2002; Board of Directors, 1998-2000; Education Chair, 1996-1997Beta Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 1982 presentChairperson, Research and Scholarship Committee, 1997-2001Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Xi Phi Chapter, 2017 presentAmerican Organization of Nursing Leadership, 2022 - presentNational League for Nursing, 1990 presentTexas League for Nursing, 2013 presentVice President/President-Elect, 2013 2015Texas Organization for Nurse ExecutivesSouthern Region, 2013 2014National Black Nurses Association, 2014 - presentMetroplex Black Nurses Association, 2014 presentAssociation for Nursing Professional Development, 2019 presentEastern Nursing Research Society, 2023 presentNurse Organization for Veterans Affairs, 2016 - presentHonors, Recognition, and AwardsSelected and participated in the Leadership Development Institute for VISN 17 in August and September 2018.Selected and participated in the LEAD Program at VA Dallas in March 2018.Selected and participated in the Future Leaders Institute/Advanced sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges in San Francisco, California, from June 24 28, 2007.Selected as an Ambassador for the National League for Nursing in May 2007 for a two-year term.Selected and participated in the AACC Presidents Roundtable of the Thomas Lakin Institute, a next-step, mentoring program for the highest leadership positions in community colleges, in Birmingham, Alabama, from October 11 16, 2004.Participated in the National Council of Instructional Administrators 1st Leadership Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 23 24, 2004, in preparation for a Chief Instructional Officer position in a community college.Participated in the 1st Future Leaders Institute sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 20 24, 2003.Selected as a reviewer for a new nursing management textbook by F. A. Davis Publishers, 1996.Selected as a site visitor for the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for evaluation of associate degree nursing programs seeking initial and continuing accreditation, 1996 present.Certified by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Medical/Surgical Nursing (Clinical nurse Specialist), 1995 1999.Participated in the Professional Administrators Development Institute sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges in Breckenridge, Colorado, 1993.Selected and participated as a Kellogg Fellow in the Expanding Leadership Diversity in the Community College Program sponsored by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, League for Innovation in the Community College, and the Community College Leadership program of The University of Texas at Austin, 1992 1993.Selected as a re-affirmation site visitor for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1992 1997.Selected and participated as a Leader in the National Institute for Leadership Development, Hilton, South Carolina, 1992.Selected as the recipient of the ROSE Award (highest honor) by Collin County Community College District for outstanding service and commitment to the college, 1991.Certified as a Clinical Specialist in Medical/Surgical Nursing by the American Nurses Association.Awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Society of Nursing Professionals, 1988. |
