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Erin Ward

Rancho Mirage

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse focused on Nursing Professional Development, with a strong background in stroke Neuroscience Nursing and Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation. Demonstrated success in improving clinical outcomes through targeted education and support initiatives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Ambulatory Division

Eisenhower Health
07.2022 - Current
  • Develops and implements comprehensive training programs for nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Provides ongoing education and support to nurses on new medical procedures, equipment usage, and patient care techniques.
  • Conducts regular assessments of nursing competencies and identified areas for improvement, resulting in increased proficiency levels.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop educational materials such as classes, presentations, and online modules.
  • Facilitates skills labs and simulations to promote hands-on learning experiences for nurses.
  • Collaborates with clinical preceptors utilizing TSAMS model of orientation to ensure consistency and standard work for orientation.
  • Provides guidance and support to nurses pursuing advanced certifications or degrees.

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Meazure Learning (Formerly Scantron)
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • SME- Test item and case study writer/reviewer for RN NCLEX exam reviews.

Interim Educator for Inpatient Acute Rehab & TCU

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated/provided opportunities for improving nurse sensitive outcomes in Inpatient Acute Rehab and Transitional Care patient populations.
  • Identified learning needs and planned activities to meet those needs. Used evidence-based educational frameworks to design, implement and evaluate educational initiatives.
  • Maintained current records to maximize efficient tracking and monitoring of educational activities and learner requirements.

Clinical Evaluator/Liaison for Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for the comprehensive evaluation of all patient/client referrals for Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing.
  • Recommended treatment options and coordinated admission assuring communication between relevant parties and smooth service access for internal and external customers.
  • Screened clients through on site and/or telephonic assessment and record review in collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers and other interdisciplinary team members involved in the client's care.
  • Educated clients, family members, referral sources, and external payers regarding the effective and efficient utilization of program services and available resources.
  • Determined medical stability, readiness for program participation, and appropriateness and necessity of recommended services in collaboration with the physical medicine and rehabilitation physician.
  • Facilitation of benefit eligibility and precertification by payers prior to the rehabilitation admission.
  • Coordination of a smooth transition from the referring facility or site to the rehabilitation setting.

Clinical Nurse - Step down, respiratory/ventilator unit

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Charge Nurse, Resource nurse, preceptor, mentor.

Senior Specialist/Clinical Nurse Educator

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for staff development, on-boarding, New Grad Residency program, competency program, orienting and mentoring new graduates, Travelers, and new hire Registered Nurses.
  • Developed and taught classes, provided in-service education, role transition and career development opportunities for staff.
  • Developed and implemented evidence based process and quality improvement projects.
  • In consultation with the Nursing Unit Manager and the Stroke Program Coordinator and in-line with The Joint Commission requirements, assisted in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of clinical education and staff development programs aimed at developing, maintaining and continually enhancing the clinical skills and competencies of the nursing and ancillary staff.

Advanced Clinician, RN

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Telemetry Step Down/Stroke/neuro 41 bed unit.
  • Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, preceptor, mentor and consultant for new grads and new hires. Hospital-wide educator for in-house Stroke Code in-services, member of Stroke Code Rapid Response Team.

Advanced Clinician, RN

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit
  • Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, preceptor, mentor and consultant for new grads and new hires.

Education

Masters of Science - Nursing in Nursing Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
02.2003

Skills

  • E-learning design and development
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Organizational growth strategies
  • Training delivery and assessment

Certification

  • Nursing Professional Development -Board Certified (NPD-BC) August 2024 to August 2029 Cert # 2024030528
  • Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) August 2013 to December 2028 Cert # 00292940
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - California 618472 May 2003 to April 2027
  • Maine RN License - RN75366 December 2019 to March 2027
  • ACLS Instructor Certification November 2024 to November 2026 Instructor ID: 23113867128
  • BLS/CPR November 2024 to November 2026
  • ACLS Certification May 2023 to November 2026
  • ASLS (Acute Stroke Life Support) Provider November 2023 to November 2025
  • ASLS (Acute Stroke Life Support) Instructor November 2023 to November 2025 Pre-Hospital and In-Hospital
  • NIH Stroke Scale January 2005 to October 2025

Publications

Noise Reduction in Progressive Care Units https://journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/FullText/2018/04000/Noise_Reduction_in_Progressive_Care_Units.12.aspx April 2018 Abstract Uncontrolled noise in the hospital setting can have a negative physiological and psychological impact on patients and nurses. To reduce unit noise levels and create a quiet patient and nurse experience, an evidence-based practice project was conducted in 4 progressive care units in a community hospital. The Quiet Time Bundle implementation improved patient satisfaction and patient and nurse perceptions of noise even though the decrease in noise levels may not be discernible.

Timeline

Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Ambulatory Division

Eisenhower Health
07.2022 - Current

Interim Educator for Inpatient Acute Rehab & TCU

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Meazure Learning (Formerly Scantron)
06.2020 - 06.2024

Clinical Evaluator/Liaison for Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022

Clinical Nurse - Step down, respiratory/ventilator unit

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Specialist/Clinical Nurse Educator

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2017

Advanced Clinician, RN

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2014

Advanced Clinician, RN

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005

Masters of Science - Nursing in Nursing Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Erin Ward