Objective:
Transdisciplinary Nursing Leadership and Education
Education:
Health Innovation and Leadership, University of Minnesota, current doctoral student
M.A., Community Health Education and Certification in Environmental Health, University of Northern Iowa, 2003
- Concentrations: Women’s Health and Environmental Science
- Thesis:An analysis of physical activity and two forms of self-defense training and their impact on women’s sense of self-efficacy
B.S.N, Nursing, Allen College, Waterloo, IA 2006
B.A., Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1997
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Nursing Instructor, 2009 - present
Bethel University
Courses: Nursing Leadership, Nursing Research, Cultural Diversity
Nurse Educator and Learning and Development Specialist, 2011-2013
Phillips Eye Institute, Part of Allina Health
Focus: Nursing Staff Development, New Employee Orientation, Physician Education
Adjunct Instructor, 2010-2012
Minnesota School of Business
Courses: Nursing Research, Integrated Holistic Therapy, Health Issues Across a Lifespan
Nurse Educator and Learning and Development Specialist, 2012-Present
Phillips Eye Institute
Focus: Nursing Staff Development and Continuing Education
Clinical Operations Trainer, 2010-2011
Univita Health
Focus: Nursing Staff Development and Continuing Education
Nurse Education Specialist, 2008-2010
Park Nicollet Health Systems
Focus: Nursing Onboarding and Nursing Preceptor Development
Adjunct Instructor, 2007
Upper Iowa University
Course: Physiological Psychology
Clinical Nursing Instructor, 2007
Kaplan University
Course: Chronic Care of Adult Patients
Instructor, 2002-2003
Kaplan University
Course: Nutrition
Instructor, Co-Instructor, Graduate Assistant
University of Northern Iowa, 2001-2003
Courses: Women’s Health, Health Integration, Health Consultation
Clinical Experience:
Staff Nurse, 2007-2008
Mayo Clinic
Focus: Medical-Surgical Patient Care
Neurology Team Perioperative Nurse, 2006-2007
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Focus: Intraoperative patient care during neurosurgery
Surgical Technician, 2005-2006
Allen Hospital
Focus: Surgical technician for general surgery
Our Interest in Interprofessional Practice and Education:
The bridge between clinical practice and staff education is essential. My passion is staff development. I seek opportunities to create the light bulb moments. The stress and pressure of clinical practice is all consuming. Nurses require the support and leadership of educated nurses for support and continued growth.
Interprofessional collaboration is lacking and requires multifacited creativity. There is a strong need for bridging the gaps between healthcare professions for a successful future and endurance.
Research Skills:
Extensive knowledge of SPSSX programs.
Clinical laboratory experience in water purification, organic chemistry and biological sciences.
Presentations:
Guernsey,Beth (2002). Self-efficacy changes in women after participating in rape aggression defense systems (RADS) program. Paper presented at the Center for Disease Control Women Against Violence National Conference in Chicago, IL.
Guernsey, Beth (2010). Implementing Association of Acute Care Nursing’s (AACN) The Preceptor Challenge e-learn for a nurse preceptor workshop. Poster presented at the 2010 National Teaching Institute Conference in Washington, DC.
Grants and Fellowships:
- Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership (MJSP) Staff Development Grant (Park Nicollet Health Systems, 2010), $225,000
Awards and Honors:
- Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Member, 2009
- Poster Judge for Nursing Research Symposium, 2010
Skills and Qualifications:
- Microsoft Office Products, Internet
- Program Evaluation
- Environmental Health Consulting
Activities:
- National Nurses of Staff Development – Member
- Phillips Eye Institute-Employee Organization Team Member
Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure (3 day event) - Medical Team Staff Member 2011
Signature Programs and Activities:
Skills and Qualifications:
- Educational Development and Program Design
- Program Evaluation
- Environmental Health Consulting
Activities:
- National Nurses of Staff Development – Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
- Phillips Eye Institute-Employee Organization Team Member
- Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure (3 day event) - Medical Team Staff Member 2011