TERI GEARON
Phoenix
Summary
Nurse educator with 15+ years of diverse nursing experience, including clinical instruction, high-fidelity simulation, pediatric nursing, and multi-unit leadership. Demonstrates expertise in creating realistic learning environments, supporting student competency development, and promoting safe, evidence-based practice. Currently pursuing an MSN in Nursing Education, with an expected completion date of May 2026.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor/Nursing Lab Coordinator
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
05.2021 - Current
- Participated in introductory training for clinical coordination, supporting tasks related to student onboarding, clinical site communication, and schedule planning.
- Gained foundational understanding of consortium requirements, compliance expectations, and clinical placement workflows.
- Oriented clinical site staff to student expectations, documentation processes, regulatory requirements, and communication pathways.
- Instruct and demonstrate nursing techniques, assessments, and clinical skills across diverse care settings, including Long-Term Care, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, and Emergency Nursing.
- Create a supportive and positive environment for students, including functioning as their advocate to ensure learning needs are met, and recognizing students’ differing styles of learning.
- Managed lab inventory, procurement, and vendor communication to ensure availability, functionality, and readiness of all simulation supplies and equipment.
- Operated and troubleshot simulation equipment, including SimMom, SimMan, Baby Hal, and virtual simulation platforms.
- Provided individualized instruction to support student development in patient observation, assessment, clinical decision-making, and health teaching.
Registered Nurse (Urgent Care)
COOK CHILDREN'S NORTHEAST HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Educated patients and caregivers on wound care, safe medication use, and disease management, and collaborated with physicians and families to ensure clear understanding of care plans and discharge instructions.
- Applied Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage guidelines to prioritize care, optimize patient flow, and reduce wait times.
- Performed clinical procedures including IV access, specimen collection, wound care, orthopedic splinting, and respiratory therapy.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Supported the launch of a new pediatric unit by assisting with equipment selection, workflow design, and the development and revision of pediatric policies and guidelines in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Formulated, implemented, and evaluated patient-centered plans of care that were measurable, adaptable, and developed collaboratively with families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided care across pediatric, newborn, and mother–baby populations using family-centered and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Served as charge nurse, managing unit operations, staffing, throughput, and escalation of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse/Team Leader
BANNER CHILDREN'S at DESERT
06.2007 - 05.2015
- Supervised up to 8 RNs and 3 CNAs per shift, overseeing patient assignments, acuity management, rapid responses, and transfers; in addition, opened/managed overflow unit(s) as necessary due to increased patient volume.
- Precepted nursing students, new graduates, travelers, and prospective charge nurses.
- Recognized consistently by peers and clinical managers for demonstrating patient-centered and collaborative nursing behaviors through respect, responsiveness, promoting teamwork, and cross-departmental coordination.
- Active participant on CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection) Team by conducting random audits, identifying barriers, performing remediation when needed, and educating staff on infection prevention measures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2007
REGISTERED NURSE - Arizona
Skills
- Evaluating student performance
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- High-fidelity simulation facilitation
- Simulation scenario implementation
- Clinical site communication
- Understanding of consortium processes
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Canvas & Blackboard LMS
Timeline
Clinical Instructor/Nursing Lab Coordinator
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Urgent Care)
COOK CHILDREN'S NORTHEAST HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
09.2013 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse/Team Leader
BANNER CHILDREN'S at DESERT
06.2007 - 05.2015
REGISTERED NURSE - Arizona
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University