Diana Harris
Winston Salem
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and educator with a strong foundation in patient care and a passion for fostering learning environments. Committed to leveraging extensive clinical expertise and teaching experience to drive personal and professional growth while enhancing the quality of patient care. Eager to embrace new challenges that promote continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher: Allied Health/CNA
Walkertown High School
Walkertown, NC
08.2017 - Current
- Achieved high student satisfaction in Health Science 1 Honors and Health Science 2 Honors courses through innovative teaching methods. Enhanced understanding of nursing fundamentals and CNA skills, resulting in improved student performance and readiness for healthcare careers.
- Facilitated effective learning of nurse aide curriculum and skills, adhering to state standards. Supervised students during classroom lab and clinical rotations, fostering skill development and practical application.
- Utilized data-driven instructional strategies and targeted interventions to foster positive student growth, as indicated by EVAAS index improvements.
- Oversaw a diverse classroom of students in grades 9-12, implementing strategic lesson plans to engage learners from various backgrounds. Customized assignments and utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and mastery of content.
- Assisted in developing and delivering lesson plans and academic content for health sciences courses. Supported instruction on topics such as human anatomy, physiology, body systems, diseases, and clinical skills. Provided training for CPR and essential skills for nurse aide I assessment preparation.
- Utilized multiple educational tools, including Canvas, Canva, and Google Suite, to support effective learning experiences.
- HOSA Advisor (Future Healthcare Professionals) and Blood Drive Coordinator.
- Leadership Roles: School Improvement Team Committee, Teacher Mentor, Freshman Orientation Coordinator
RN Coach/Triage Nurse | Care Connection
Novant Health
Winston Salem, NC
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted healthcare teams in promoting self-care for chronic conditions, including heart failure, diabetes, and COPD. Supported patients and caregivers with tailored disease-specific education to enhance understanding and adherence. Facilitated improved patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient symptoms through careful listening and analysis, facilitating optimal care pathways for diverse patient populations.
Staff Nurse | Medical Park Hospital (Med-Surg)
Novant Health
Winston Salem, NC
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Provide post-operative care for up to 8 surgical patients (including general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastic surgery, orthopedics)
- Manage assignments with diverse patient populations, ages ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Wound assessment/maintenance, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, creating individualized plans of care for patients, discharge education
- Collaborate with surgeons and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and quality care and ensure all needs are met for discharge
- Serve as unit team leader to coordinate care between staff and patients
- Serve as a preceptor and represented the department on committees including Magnet Advisory Committee and Staff Advisory Panel.
- Super User for Epic/Dimensions implementation (computer documentation system)
Certified Nursing Assistant | Medical Park Hospital (Med-Surg)
Novant Health
Winston Salem, NC
06.2005 - 05.2011
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC08-2024
Allied Health Educator Teaching Certificate - Teaching Certificate
Isothermal Community College
North Carolina05-2019
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem, NC05-2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Technology integration
- Data-driven instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- NC teaching credential
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
Accomplishments
- Exceeded growth and demonstrated positive student growth (EVAAS Index: + 3.01-7.97) by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and targeted interventions over the past three years.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Walkertown High School in 2024-2025.
- Named "CTE Teacher of the Year" at Walkertown High School in 2023.
- Awarded "Nurse of Distinction" in 2018.
Certification
- NCDPI Licensed 9-12 Allied Health Teacher
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
Timeline
Teacher: Allied Health/CNA
Walkertown High School
08.2017 - Current
RN Coach/Triage Nurse | Care Connection
Novant Health
08.2016 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse | Medical Park Hospital (Med-Surg)
Novant Health
06.2011 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant | Medical Park Hospital (Med-Surg)
Novant Health
06.2005 - 05.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Forsyth Technical Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Allied Health Educator Teaching Certificate - Teaching Certificate
Isothermal Community College