Martha Thompson
Harrison
Summary
Dynamic educator with subject matter expertise. Adept at engaging students through innovative teaching strategies using NLN standards. Dedicated to fostering stimulating positive academic environments that promote critical thinking and intellectual growth. Collaborative with faculty. Strong ability for mentoring students with patience and clarity.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty - Practical Nursing Department
North Arkansas College
10.2022 - Current
- Implement best practices in teaching methodologies using NLN standards.
- Develop and create clinical assignments, exams, and quizzes to assess student skills.
- Provide individualized instruction to support student learning needs.
- Maintain accurate student records of attendance and progress.
QAPI Coordinator and Clinical Educator
Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas, LLC
01.1995 - 10.2022
- Provided administrative support in organizing documents and preparing reports.
- Developed process improvement initiatives to obtain industry benchmarking standards.
- Chaired the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee, planned and coordinated meetings with stakeholders, and prepared presentations for meetings.
- Implemented and enforced policies, procedures, and standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees regarding company policies, procedures, job-specific tasks and safety protocols.
- Trained tenured employees in job-specific tasks and evaluated continuing education needs to improve team performance.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to staff members as needed.
ICU Assistant Manager
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while retaining professionalism.
- Assisted with employee training and conducted performance reviews to track overall progress.
- Maintained hands-on knowledge of job roles and regularly assisted with nursing tasks.
- Coordinated employee schedules to support adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Assisted the nurse manager with employee discipline and termination.
- Reported customer and employee events to risk management.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to provide patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12-1989
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Twin Lakes Vocational Technical School
Harrison07-1983
Skills
- Reliability and self-motivation
- Professionalism
- Excellent communicator and active listener
- Problem-solving and multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- Arkansas Registered Nurse License
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Faculty - Practical Nursing Department
North Arkansas College
10.2022 - Current
QAPI Coordinator and Clinical Educator
Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas, LLC
01.1995 - 10.2022
ICU Assistant Manager
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Arkansas Registered Nurse License
- BLS Certification
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Twin Lakes Vocational Technical School
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