Career Goals I hope to be instrumental in the development and education of the next generation of nurses by becoming a leader and professional mentor for nursing students and faculty. As a seasoned professional nurse, I hope to contribute to health care and the profession of nursing through leadership, assisting professional development of faculty and contributing to the education of the novice nurse. In keeping with the vision of the Institute of Medicine, I strive for our graduates to become competent and professional nurses, advocates for life-long learning, and a politically active members of the healthcare and nursing community. Education Employment 7/2013- present Assistant Professor University of North Georgia Dahlonega, Georgia Responsibilities and accomplishments at University of North Georgia: 1. Course Coordinator for Psychiatric Nursing-ongoing 2. Member of task force groups for the BSN transition-ongoing 3. Implemented computer online testing for ASN student in Nurs 2110 6/2010 7/2013 Nursing Instructor Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, Georgia Responsibilities and accomplishments at Gwinnett Technical College: 1. Course Coordinator for Foundations in Nursing Practice 2. Instrumental in obtaining clinical contracts and partnerships with local hospitals including Emory Johns Creek, Northside Forsyth, and Summit Ridge Mental Health Facility. 3. Organize and develop orientation program for upcoming Junior students (LEAP) 4. Team instructor in Concepts in Family Nursing, Pediatrics, Concepts in Adult Health I and II, Mental Health Nursing. 5. Assist in obtaining and maintaining clinical partnerships with clinical sites and hospitals 6. Assisted in the completion of the NLNAC self-study, 2011 7. Assisted in the completion of the Georgia Board of Nursing Report, 2011 8. Coordinate adjunct interviews in 2012 9. Liaison for Division Deans Meeting once a month 10. Co-chair for GTC Relay for Life team 2012 11. Implementation of SimChart across the curriuclum Education 8/2007-12/12/09 9/1975-5/1979 Masters in Science in Nursing with a Major Nursing education Niagara University North Georgia College and State University Niagara University Niagara Falls, New York
Employment History 8/2013 to present 6/2010-7/2013 8/2009-5/2010 Asst. Professor of Nursing Nursing Instructor Clinical educator in fundamentals in nursing University of North Georgia Dahlonega, Georgia Gwinnett Technical College North Georgia College and State University Dahlonega, Georgia 9/1998-7/2010 RN IBCLC Lactation Consultant for community hospital Staff RN in Level III NICU Emory Eastside Medical Center Snellville, Georgia 1995-5/1999 RN Lactation Educator and IBCLC (1998) 9/1993-2/1997 Staff RN in Level III NICU Home visit nurse for M/B and NICU 9/1990-7/1993 Staff RN in Level III NICU Childbirth Educator for 2 years 3/1988-3/1990 Staff RN in Level III NICU with charge nurse responsibilities 3/1993-1/1988 Staff RN in Level III NICU with charge nurse responsibilities 5/1982-12/1982 Staff RN in Acute Care Clinic 7/1980-5/1982 Nursing Coordinator for General Pediatric floor Assistant Nursing Coordinator for Pediatric floor Staff RN on the Pediatric floor Northside Hospital, Atlanta Georgia Emory Eastside Medical Center Snellville, Georgia Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia Hartford Hospital Hartford, Connecticut Medical City Hospital Dallas, Texas Dallas Children s Hospital Dallas, Texas Hermann Hospital (now called Houston Medical Center) Houston, Texas 7/1979-6/1980 Staff RN in Level III NICU Children s Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, New York
Professional Accomplishments Implement the use of EHR across curriculum (2012-2013) Assisting with the NLNAC self- study report and being an active participant in the accreditation process (2011). GOAL Nominating Instructor for Gwinnett Technical College (2012) Member of Graduate Ethics Committee at North Georgia College and State University (Fall 2007) Chapter Review for Lippincott Pharmacology Book (Fall 2007) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC (1997-2013) Developed and initiated a Lactation Program for the hospital, including educational resources for patients, families and the professional staff. We now have three full time lactation consultants; we have 7 day/ week coverage to maintain continuity of care. I am the hospital resource for the medical and nursing staff for infant feeding, specific nutritional issues, and management of outpatient feeding problems. Guest lecturer at Brenau University School of Nursing (2008-2009) Presented lectures at Brenau: Maternal Nutrition and Human Lactation, Acquired Disorders of the Newborn, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Congenital Anomalies, and Care of the Infant in the NICU-Fall/2009 Presented two lectures: Breastfeeding in the NICU, and Care of Newborns at Risk Related to Birth Weight and Premature Delivery-Fall/2008 Presenter at the 2008 Emory Eastside Spring Fling Presented lecture on Breastfeeding in the NICU to participants Guest lecturer at Emory University School of Nursing Presented a lecture on Breastfeeding in the NICU for 4 years for the Masters in Nursing students for Women s Health- 2003,2004, 2005, & 2007 Fast Track Breastfeeding Conference/East Metro Health District (2000-2008) Served on the planning committee for a large Southeastern breastfeeding conference for 10 years. Each year 120-160 people attended including MD s, RN s, IBCLC s, Wic employees, dieticians. Our speakers were internationally known and respected in the medical and lactation community
Staff and Peer Education Breastfeeding Task Force/Emory Eastside Medical Center Started and supported a task force to increase awareness and proficiency in staff nurses for support of lactation. Breastfeeding inservices Electronic medical record inservices to mother/baby staff Professional Organization and Memberships Sigma Theta Tau NOADN RTS (Resolve Through Sharing) grief counselor Publications Roberts, T., (2009). Breastfeeding: Getting Off to a Good Start. Peachy Baby, p. 11-12. Community Involvement 2011-2013 Team captain and co-chair for Gwinnett Technical College Relay for Life 2000-2010 Team captain for Gwinnett Country Relay for Life through Eastside Medical Center If you need this document in another format, please email Susan.Miller@ung.edu or call 706-864- 1935.