Judith Pestka
Oceanside
Summary
Talented Registered Nurse excited to take next career step as Clinical Instructor, or any new and interesting clinical experience. Knowledgeable in creating robust education programs blending evidence-based principles with instructional technology and advancements in medicine. Adept in coaching nurses to improve patient relations, bedside manner and overall care and outcomes. Accomplished nursing educator with a strong foundation in clinical practice. Known for effective communication and leadership, dedicated to fostering student growth and enhancing staff performance in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Tricity Medical Center
Vista
12.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and support in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system for optimal outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Nursing Instructor
Concorde Career Colleges
National City
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
Nursing Instructor
Palomar College
Vista
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
Occupational Health Nurse/COVID-19 Screener
Judge Group
Oceanside
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed employees' medical conditions and provided tailored counseling.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Salem N.H
Salem
07.2012 - 09.2021
- Educated patients about treatment care plans.
- Managed over 7 nursing staff and 5 assistants caring for 34 patients.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
Staff Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Concord
Jun2010 - May2012
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Clinical/Didactic Instructor
Salter School of Practical Nursing and Allied Heal
Manchester
Sep2010 - Jun2017
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
- Evaluated and monitored progress of 15 students to promote positive outcomes.
Clinical Instructor
Rivier University
Nashua
Sep2012 - Jun2013
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Recruiting and training
- Patient care planning
- Resource allocation
Certification
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Training - 2018
Affiliations
- Member of New Hampshire Nurses Association
- Member of Organization of Nurse Leaders
- Member of American Nurses Association
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success
- Gold Member, SALUTE Honor Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Tricity Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Nursing Instructor
Concorde Career Colleges
06.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing Instructor
Palomar College
03.2022 - 06.2022
Occupational Health Nurse/COVID-19 Screener
Judge Group
10.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Nurse Leader
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Salem N.H
07.2012 - 09.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Jun2010 - May2012
Clinical/Didactic Instructor
Salter School of Practical Nursing and Allied Heal
Sep2010 - Jun2017
Clinical Instructor
Rivier University
Sep2012 - Jun2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of North Dakota