Keith Wick
Henrico,VA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and deliver Nurse Residency Program curriculum to provide transitional support to over 300 new graduate RNs annually
- Manage program operations and logistics to deliver weekly seminar content to four unique cohorts, spanning a year duration each
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess educational needs and implement course content
- Evaluate program effectiveness through seminar and program evaluations, ensuring continuous improvement in program delivery.
- Assist with implementation of education and professional development department initiatives, including orientation and continuing education credit approval
Nurse Clinician
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Lead Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant 21-bed progressive care adult and pediatric inpatient oncology unit in collaboration with unit manager for team of approximately 55
- Established unit processes for team member competency and unit education by scheduling and facilitating orientation and onboarding of all new unit team members and professional development of current team members
- Collaborated with unit leaders and team members to improve unit key performance indicators through shared governance and investigation of unit safety event reports
- Oversaw oncology division as nurse manager on call in rotating schedule, which includes allocation of staff, coordination of off-unit chemotherapy, and staff support spanning 24-hour time period
- Served as co-chair of Oncology Professional Practice Committee to address practice concerns enterprise-wide
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Served as clinical faculty for clinical section of NURS 202 - Introduction to Nursing Technologies
- Supervised sophomore nursing students in simulation lab, oversaw course section of ten students while learning on inpatient unit, evaluated student performance via direct observation, and provided constructive feedback on course assignments
Clinical Nurse II
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided bedside patient care on 28-bed inpatient progressive care Acute Care Oncology unit
- Maintained central and peripheral venous access devices
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
- Administered all ordered therapies, including transfusions and chemotherapeutic agents
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor to meet unit needs
- Served as co-chair of unit-based shared governance committee and unit representative for hospital Magnet Advancement committee
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided bedside patient care to adult population on 28-bed progressive care Acute Care Oncology unit
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, performed vital signs, and obtained point-of-care testing results under RN supervision
Admissions Coordinator
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Coordinated admissions processes to enhance applicant experience and streamline workflows for non-degree students
- Developed and maintained relationships with prospective students
- Trained and mentored new admissions staff on best practices and customer service expectations
- Managed application review process, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VABachelor of Arts - English
George Mason University
Fairfax, VASkills
- Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) Issued 10/2024, Expires 10/2029
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) (Inactive) Issued 10/2016, Expired 12/2024
Teaching Experience in Higher Education
12/2019-08/2020 - VCU School of Nursing
- Adjunct clinical faculty for NURS 202 - Introduction to Nursing Technologies
- Supervised sophomore nursing students in simulation lab, oversaw course section of ten students while learning on inpatient oncology unit, evaluated student performance via direct observation, and provided constructive feedback on course assignments
- Adjusted course delivery method due to COVID-19 pandemic during semester
Course or Curriculum Development
- Developed revised VCU Health NRP 2024 curriculum to meet organizational, Vizient, and CCNE-accreditation standards
- Collaborated with organizational leaders and nurse resident facilitators to ensure content facilitated transition to Clinical Nurse II
- Created and delivered year-long sequence of monthly seminars, including in-person and virtual seminar content
- Integrated feedback from nurse residents and nurse leaders into course updates and content revisions
Leadership in Academic Organizations
6/2017-12/2019 - VCU School of Nursing - Undergraduate Curriculum Committee - Alumni representative
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
VCU Health
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Clinician
VCU Health
05.2020 - 06.2023
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2019 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse II
VCU Health
01.2015 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health
08.2013 - 01.2015
Admissions Coordinator
George Mason University
08.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - English
George Mason University