Shirley Thomas

Same duties at the position for Interim Associate Dean of Nursing 2023-2024.

Coordinate clinical placements, advisory liaison, program review, community affiliation.

Achieved Board of Registered Nursing Continual Approval.

Coordinated approval for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program.

Assist faculty with development of student and program learning outcomes.

Develop curriculum and administrative operation of the nursing department.

Experienced with QSEN and evidence base practice in the development of theory.

Accelerate program admissions targets with skilled processing of new applications and expert eligibility determinations.

Ensure program operating smoothly by expertly handling day-to-day processing needs and resolving unexpected challenges with level-headed strategies.

Plan and schedule programming and event coverage based on broadcast length, time availability and other factors.

Monitor programming to meet schedules, follow guidelines and maintain quality performances.

Planned, administered, and controlled budgets, maintained financial records, and produced financial reports.

Managed faculty, including appointing individuals and monitoring performance.

Promoted first-rate academic standards by developing, correcting and modifying curricula.

Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.

Guided Pathway Committee.

Instrumental in achieving the Board of Registered Nursing Continual Self-Study approval

Managed scheduling of clinic rotations for students and faculty, contract updates, health clearances for students, budget for state and federal grant distribution.

Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.

Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.

Kept unit operating efficiently by delegating assignments and monitoring staff performance against objectives.

Maintained staff schedules and adjusted workflow based on changing patient loads.

Performed intake assessments, history and physicals,

Assessed problems that may have occurred overnight or on-going.

Provided education of health maintenance leading to prevention and maintenance.

Delivered accurate diagnoses of psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions based on skilled evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and personal observations

Provided conscious sedation for pediatric and adult patients.

Cross trained nurses in the Gastroenterology department.

Provided procedural information, monitored and assessed patient during procedures.

Troubleshoot problems and developed successful solutions.

Transcribed radiologic reports.