Tabitha Stevenson
Leitchfield
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with clinical expertise and a strong commitment to nursing ethics demonstrated through impactful teaching strategies at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Proven ability to enhance student learning and satisfaction while supervising clinical rotations, fostering a collaborative environment, and maintaining comprehensive electronic health records for optimal patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in post-conference.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Pediatric Cardiology Staff Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Reduced complications through diligent monitoring of pediatric cardiac patients' vital signs, medications, and overall condition.
- Coordinated with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring timely interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening skills and empathetic communication strategies during challenging situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Facilitated smooth transitions from intensive care units to step-down units or home settings by developing appropriate discharge plans for pediatric cardiac patients.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to boost student learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, and assignments.
- Facilitated engaging discussions on current healthcare trends and practices, promoting critical thinking among students.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, offering support and guidance for professional development.
- Enhanced student clinical performance by providing thorough instruction and hands-on guidance in various nursing procedures.
- Connected classroom knowledge to real-life scenarios during clinical rotations by guiding students through hands-on practice of essential nursing skills.
- Oversaw clinical environments to help students advance their knowledge and abilities.
CNA/Medical Unit Secretary
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
Leitchfield, KY
06.2012 - 12.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Changed room linens, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted in training new Medical Unit Secretaries, sharing organizational knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
- Managed inventory of office supplies to maintain an organized and well-stocked workspace for the entire team.
- Expedited discharge processes by preparing required paperwork and coordinating patient transportation arrangements as needed.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between departments, scheduling appointments a,nd managing transfers for optimal patient care.
- Supported medical staff by transcribing physician orders accurately and promptly, ensuring timely treatment implementation.
- Answered phone calls, took messages for medical facilities, scheduled appointments, and handled patient inquiries.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY03-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12-2018
Skills
- Nursing ethics
- Completing physical assessments
- Electronic health records
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Clinical rotation supervision
- Evidence-based teaching
- Clinical assignments
- Clinical supervision
- Alternative learning styles
- Supervising students
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
02.2025 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
08.2024 - 12.2024
Pediatric Cardiology Staff Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2025
CNA/Medical Unit Secretary
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing