Nastashia Bailey
Augusta
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Educator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses deep knowledge in clinical instruction, curriculum development, and student mentoring. Excels at communication, leadership, performance improvement, and adaptability, ensuring effective teaching methods and positive learning environments for all staff. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage unit settings and provide exceptional educational material. Brings multi year record in the field of nursing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
Wellstar MCG Health
Augusta
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff.
- Conducted training sessions on patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance curriculum effectiveness.
- Mentored new nurses to ensure competency in clinical skills.
- Evaluated educational materials for relevance and accuracy.
- Assessed learning needs through surveys and feedback sessions.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for nursing personnel at Wellstar MCG Health.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
- Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Advised administrators on policy changes that would impact the quality of nursing education programs.
- Performed equipment demonstrations covering tools and provided operational guidance.
- Researched best practices in nursing education, developing strategies to improve learning outcomes.
- Planned and implemented extra-curricular educational programs such as workshops or lectures that address special topics.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to advances in medical technology or trends in healthcare delivery models.
- Mentored new faculty members in instruction techniques and assessment procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective delivery of patient care.
- Provided feedback to nursing staff on their performance during clinical practice sessions.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Charlie Norwood VAMC
Augusta
11.2017 - Current
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
- Monitored anesthesia during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Wellstar MCG Health
Augusta
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for trauma patients.
- Provided immediate care to trauma patients in critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient assessments.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses accurately.
- Educated patients and families on post-trauma care and recovery processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Participated in training sessions to mentor new nursing staff effectively.
- Identified learning needs among staff members regarding trauma nursing skills and knowledge through informal observation or formal evaluations.
- Served as preceptor for new staff members orienting them to the Trauma Unit.
- Coordinated transfer of critically ill or injured patients between departments or facilities.
- Conducted performance improvement activities related to trauma services using evidence-based best practices.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare providers to discuss patient progress.
- Provided direct patient care to trauma and critical care patients, including initiating appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
AMN Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided medical care and support to patients with confirmed or suspected cases of the virus.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored vital signs, and administered medications in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Conducted contact tracing of individuals exposed to COVID-19 positive patients.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in guidelines from the CDC or WHO.
- Tracked supplies used throughout shift in order to maintain adequate inventory levels at all times.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when transporting contaminated materials from one location to another.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
Staff Nurse
Medical College Of Georgia
Augusta
06.2010 - 11.2017
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT 03.2026 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Cardiac monitoring
- Wound Management
- Performance Improvement
- IV Insertion
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Delegation and Motivation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Team building
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Management
- Task Prioritization
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient care training
- Performance evaluation
- Career development
- Clinical education
- Curriculum creation
- Professional development
- Resource management
- Simulation training
- Leadership and mentoring
Certification
- RN License 210645
- BLS Provider 6/19/2025-6/30/2027
Accomplishments
- Nurse Excellence Award Winner
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Education and Training
Clinical Nurse Level III
Nurse Residency Program
- Mentor
Timeline
Master of Science - Education
Post University
03.2026 - 03.2026
Nurse Educator
Wellstar MCG Health
01.2024 - Current
Trauma Registered Nurse
Wellstar MCG Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
AMN Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Charlie Norwood VAMC
11.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse
Medical College Of Georgia
06.2010 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing