Linda Richmer
Greenville,IN
Summary
To explore options in the field of nursing leadership.
Clinical education professional prepared to drive impactful learning and development in healthcare settings. Skilled in curriculum design, training delivery, and performance assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable, reliable, and proficient in communicating complex medical concepts with clarity.
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well-versed in education programs, curricula, and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcomes when simultaneously providing patients with high-quality care.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator II
UofL Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Working in Professional Development as a Transition to Practice educator for the staff of the entire hospital
- Coordinates the certification program and extern program.
- Instructor for Preceptor courses.
- Facilitate Residency programs to provide a smooth transition of new graduate nurses into hospital nursing
- Mentor for the hospital's Shared Governance organization.
- Champion a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue between educators, clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of patient care.
- Strengthen relationships with the University of Louisville by coordinating joint educational initiatives. The residency is a college-credit course for evidence-based practice at UofL.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, such as simulation-based learning, to improve overall understanding of complex medical concepts.
- Developed customized training materials tailored to the specific needs of individual healthcare facilities.
- Contributed to the ongoing improvement of the organization's reputation by consistently delivering high-quality educational programs and maintaining a strong professional network within the healthcare community.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with management to assess learning needs and develop customized training plans for various departments.
- Promoted evidence-based practices by conducting research and integrating current findings into educational programs.
- Facilitated continuing education events for healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of lifelong learning within the organization.
- Participated in interdisciplinary committees, collaborating with peers to address challenges related to patient care and safety initiatives.
- Served as a clinical mentor, offering guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Boosted employee retention through engaging professional development opportunities focused on skill enhancement and career growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering comprehensive clinical education and training to healthcare providers.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Pre/Post Op OPS
UofL Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Staff RN in an outpatient surgery area
- Cared for 1-3 patients at a time managing needs for their surgical experience including history, IV as well as pre-op and discharge teaching
- Sometimes work in Endoscopy managing airway, vital signs, and sedation medications during procedures
- Service as in preceptor and lead nurse role for the surgery department as needed
- Worked to get inhalation QUEASE/ease provided at U of L for nausea with entire hospital staff
- Worked on unit-based council to provide best care in OPS
- Also worked on many quality improvement projects within the department
PACU
Baptist Health Floyd
08.1991 - 12.2017
- RN in PACU, caring for 1-2 patients after surgery and managing the airway, bleeding and vital signs for patients of any age
- Cases ranged from endoscopy or monitored anesthesia control to general anesthesia with a ventilator and vasoactive drips postoperatively
- Sometimes required management of arterial lines, CVP (swan) and or numerous drains
- Other areas of work include pediatrics, pre-admission testing, and outpatient surgery
- Worked as a BLS, PALS and ACLS instructor as well as had a published article in the October 2015 edition of ASPAN regarding research I initiated and was involved in at our hospital
- Also served as lead nurse and preceptor as needed
PACU
Surgical Center of New Albany
11.1990 - 12.1991
- RN in charge of the Recovery Department in this small outpatient surgical facility
- Took care of patients and oversaw ordering/stocking and follow up for all patients
PACU
Health Saint Mary’s Campus (St Mary’s Hospital)
06.1990 - 11.1990
- Working in PACU, took care of 1-2 patients fresh post-op watching airway, vital signs and bleeding until stable
CCU
Welborn Baptist Hospital
05.1987 - 11.1990
- First nursing job in CCU
- Cared for 1-2 patients in a skilled cardiac critical care environment
- Mostly worked with post myocardial infarction and open-heart surgery patients
- I learned a lot about heart rhythms during this time
- Worked on the code team
SICU
Spectrum Health (Blodgett Hospital)
11.1989 - 06.1990
- Worked in SICU
- Took care of 1-3 critically ill patients after surgery
- This included Open Heart Patients
- Handling all aspects of care from turning q 2 hours, interpreting labs and managing drips to knowing when and how to call doctors and medicate
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Spalding University
Louisville,KY12-2026
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05.1987
Skills
- Integration of Evidence Based Practice
- Transition to Practice Facilitator
- Identification of Learning Needs
- Identification and Filling Practice Gaps
- Facilitation of Change
Accomplishments
Published Peer-Reviewed Research Article:
- The Efficacy of Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Postdischarge Nausea in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Abdominal
DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2014.10.004
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Working toward NPD-BC certification
Certified PeriAnesthesia Nurse (CPAN) - expired
Certification
- Certified PeriAnesthesia Nurse (CPAN), expired, 2022
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NPD-BC, working toward
Published Peer Reviewed Article
This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the aromatherapy product QueaseEASE (QE) for decreasing postdischarge nausea (PDN) in patients undergoing outpatient abdominal surgery. The aromatherapy QE was found to be an effective treatment of PDN in select same-day abdominal surgery patients. As a result, the institution where this study was conducted still uses this product for outpatient surgeries. Other hospitals have begun using this as well.
Timeline
Clinical Educator II
UofL Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Pre/Post Op OPS
UofL Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2020
PACU
Baptist Health Floyd
08.1991 - 12.2017
PACU
Surgical Center of New Albany
11.1990 - 12.1991
PACU
Health Saint Mary’s Campus (St Mary’s Hospital)
06.1990 - 11.1990
SICU
Spectrum Health (Blodgett Hospital)
11.1989 - 06.1990
CCU
Welborn Baptist Hospital
05.1987 - 11.1990
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Spalding University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
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