Lori L. Waris
Shelby,NC
Summary
Healthcare professional with significant experience in nursing instruction, simulation instruction and curriculum design. Committed to adaptability, team goals, consistently delivering quality educational outcomes and promoting culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Cleveland Community College
08.2017 - Current
- Instructor for Nursing Assistant I (classroom and clinical); Instructor for Nursing Assistant II (classroom and clinical) as needed from 2017-2020.
- Improved classroom efficiency by implementing innovative technological solutions such as electronic health records systems training modules into course content.
- Simulation Instructor for Practical Nursing Program 2020-2022.
- Simulation Lab Coordinator for Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs, 2022-Present
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Serves as a mentor to students, as faculty advisor of student nursing club.
Adjunct Nursing Assistant Instructor
Cleveland Community College
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Instructor for Nursing Assistant I (classroom and clinical); Instructor for Nursing Assistant II (classroom and clinical) as needed
- Improved classroom efficiency by implementing innovative technological solutions such as electronic health records systems training modules into course content.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Caromont Regional Medical Center, Outpatient Surgery
03.2008 - 09.2015
- Coordinated care of general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, and gynecologic surgical patients as a circulating and scrub nurse
Nurse
The Washington Hospital
07.1994 - 10.2007
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed as charge nurse & schedule proctor
- Coordinated care of general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, vascular, gynecological and neurological surgical patients as circulating nurse; and scrubbed for general, laparoscopic, vascular and gynecological surgery in operating room.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
California05-2005
RN Diploma - Nursing
The Washington Hospital School of Nursing
Washington, PA12-1993
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Course content development
- Program accreditation
Professional Service
- Serves on Book Store Committee at Cleveland Community College
- Member of NLN 05/2024-Present
- Member of NCNA and NCNA Simulation Council 08/2022-Present
- Member of INACSL 11/2021-Present
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) - National League for Nursing.
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Cleveland Community College
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Assistant Instructor
Cleveland Community College
08.2014 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Caromont Regional Medical Center, Outpatient Surgery
03.2008 - 09.2015
Nurse
The Washington Hospital
07.1994 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
RN Diploma - Nursing
The Washington Hospital School of Nursing
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