Chantae Dixon
Lexington
Summary
Experienced with clinical instruction and student mentorship, ensuring comprehensive understanding of nursing assistant duties. Utilizes evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student learning and practical application. Track record of fostering positive and collaborative educational environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant Instructor NA I, II and MedAide
Forsyth Tech Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing assistant curriculum aligned with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Coordinated partnerships with healthcare facilities for internship opportunities.
- Enhanced instructional methods using technology to improve student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students'' families to foster open communication regarding academic progress and future career aspirations within the nursing field.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state requirements and industry standards for Nursing Assistants.
- Streamlined the certification process by effectively coordinating with local healthcare facilities for clinical practice opportunities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop comprehensive lesson plans addressing various learning styles.
- Promoted a culture of continuous professional growth by encouraging students to attend conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Managed student records and certifications, ensuring timely completion of necessary paperwork for program completion and state audits.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for students in clinical settings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical examinations.
- Mentored aspiring nursing professionals, fostering their growth and confidence.
- Enriched the educational experience by inviting guest speakers from various areas of nursing expertise to share insights and inspire future healthcare professionals.
- Monitored students'' clinical placements at local healthcare facilities, ensuring proper guidance from staff nurses while maintaining a strong partnership between institutions.
- Increased student retention rates through personalized instruction and mentorship.
- Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
NORTH CAROLINA STATE VETERANS HOME
Salisbury, NC
01.2015 - Current
- Provides direct care to patients, works one-on-one with family members to maintain established guidelines for care, supervises and manages CNAs and LPNS, administers PO and IV medications, performs skin and wound treatments, administers IM, ID, and SC shots, implements a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to providing daily care.
Registered Nurse
CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Concord, NC
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Recovering and monitoring post-operative patients in the acute environment setting. Over seeing vital signs, dressing changes, administering necessary medications and assessing overall recovery.
- Provides direct care to patients in an emergency care setting while utilizing critical thinking skills and assessments. Excellent time management with medication administration and patient care. Administers PO and IV medications, performs physical assessments, and administers IM and SC shots. Ventilator experience. PICC line assessment and dressing change. Utilized advanced leadership and communication skills while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide the greatest level of patient care. Excellent teamwork and communication with teammates and providers.
Education
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05.2015
Master's in Nursing Education - Psychiatric And Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2027
Skills
- Excellent Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills
- Trauma nurse certified-TNCC
- IV Certified, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Member of the various committees that benefit current unit (stroke, trauma, and documentation)
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson planning
- Performance analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Presentation development
- Assessment techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Classroom management
Timeline
Nursing Assistant Instructor NA I, II and MedAide
Forsyth Tech Community College
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
09.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse Supervisor
NORTH CAROLINA STATE VETERANS HOME
01.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
Master's in Nursing Education - Psychiatric And Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University