Education

MSN-Ed   University of Central Florida                             May 2026

         Master of Science, Nursing

         Clinical Nurse Education

BSN University of North Florida

          Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse            Dec 2022

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

ASN St. Johns River State College                                 May 2015

         Associate of Science, Nursing

BBA University of North Florida                                      May 2012

         Bachelor of Business Administration

         Concentration in Marketing

AA  St. Johns River State College                                   May 2005

         Associate of Arts

Honors and Awards

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses                                    2022

Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research.  

License and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) License Number RN9411926

Multistate

State of Florida Health Department

License Original Issue Date: 07/02/2015

License Expiration Date: 04/30/2027

Additional Professional Training

Florida Atlantic University

Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate Program

Dec 2021

University of Central Florida

Clinical Education Internship

May 2026

University of Central Florida

Healthcare Simulation Certificate Program

June 2027

Experience

March 1st, 2025 – Present

Admissions Nurse / Liaison, Orlando Rehabilitation Hospital

Orlando Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Nobis Rehabilitation Partners Network of In-Patient Rehabilitation Hospital is a national leader in rehabilitative care including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

I currently manage admissions for the weekend team. I am the only full-time nurse who works during these hours and oversees everything from clinical documentation and medication review to confirmation of benefits and the admission process. In this role I work closely with both the medical director and the house nursing supervisor to ensure continuity in the admission process which includes maintaining internal reports, interdisciplinary collaboration and staffing.

January 1st, 2022 – March 1st, 2025

Clinical Rehab Liaison, Encompass health

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital group provides inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for strokes, brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

As a Clinical Liaison, I work directly with patients, families, and providers to educate and connect them with the highest level of rehabilitative care. This role requires medical history and record review, interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong clinical knowledge of medical conditions and rehabilitative therapies.

October 2022 – present

Board Member, Director, OCD Jacksonville

OCD Jacksonville is an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation and a not-for-profit agency with a mission to help you and your family find effective treatment and support. As a public service organization, we seek to educate and inform mental health professionals and Jacksonville community about OCD and its related disorders. We serve the communities located in North and Central Florida as well as South Georgia.

As a serving board member and director, my role, is to assist in the development of operational direction and secure funding for our programs and services through collaboration with community partners and coordination of fundraising activities.

August 2020 – January 2022

Clinical Team Manager Float Pool, Vitas HealthCare

As the clinical team manager for the float pool, I oversaw a staff of approximately 25 full time and part time interdisciplinary clinicians whose role was to support the program 20 district in five counties. This role included hiring, scheduling, resource allocation, payroll, and auditing.

January 2020 – August 2020

Intensive Continuous Care Manager, Vitas Healthcare

As the manager of the Intensive Continuous Care team, I oversaw a staff of approximately 40 multidisciplinary clinicians and as well as 10 to 20 contractors. My responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, staff and case scheduling, payroll, balancing skill mix ratios, monitoring internal and corporate metrics, licensure statuses and education.

September 2018 – January 2020

Clinical Manager Facilities Team, Vitas Healthcare

In September 2018 I as tasked with starting a new clinical team to meet the needs of an expanding census. As a clinical manager over a facility team, I was responsible for coordinating care for clients who were predominately located in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. My staff included nurses, certified nursing assistants, chaplains, and social workers. Responsibilities included hiring, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, running a weekly interdisciplinary care team planning meeting, clinical precepting, educating, and medical chart review. I also worked directly with the medical director at this time to revise and create new policies for recertification period documentation.

July 2017 – September 2018

Nurse Case Manager, Vitas Healthcare

As an RN case manager, my primary role, was to conduct assessments, and manage plans of care. Other competencies included wound care, medication review, nursing diagnoses and inter-professional collaboration. Additionally, I met regularly with physicians and facility administrators to identify areas of needs and helped to cultivate collaborative partnerships in the community.

August 2015 – July 2017

Intensive Care Nurse, UF Health Flagler

Intensive care nurse in Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and Intermediate Critical Care Units. Responsibilities include ventilators, high flow oxygen delivery, arterial lines, medication titration, medication administration, wound care, drain care, foley and peripheral line insertion.

August 2011 – August 2013  

Administrative Intern / Coordinator, UF Health Flagler

I completed my business school internship working with the Bariatric Center of Flagler Hospital, eventually leading to full time employment overseeing community education as well as a litany of additional responsibilities such as marketing, staffing, scheduling and clinical coordination between the inpatient, outpatient and surgical operations.

Professional Affiliations

OCD Jacksonville, an International Obsessive Compulsive Disease Foundation Affiliate

Member of the Board of Directors, Director of education and outreach development

2022- Present

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses

Active member since 2022

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN)

Active member since 2026

National League of Nurses (NLN)

Active member since 2026

Languages

English: Native Language

Spanish: Intermediate Listener and Speaker, Intermediate Reading, and Writing

           2 years of formal education, 4 years of personal study

Professional Skills

·       Electronic medical record, data management, and scheduling software

·       Clinical management of interdisciplinary teams

·       Chart review and auditing

·       CMS compliance

·       Intensive Care Nursing

·       Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse

Teaching and Educational Skills

·       Curriculum development and implementation

·       Proficiency in formative and summative assessments

·       Knowledge of simulation-based learning frameworks (e.g., PEARLS, OPT)

·       Expertise in integrating evidence-based practices into teaching

·       Ability to design inclusive, multicultural education strategies

·       Facilitation of clinical and didactic instruction

·       Effective classroom management and student engagement

Technical and Clinical Skills

·   Strong clinical nursing expertise across various specialties

·   Proficiency in conducting and teaching cranial nerve assessments

·   Use of technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) for education delivery

·   Familiarity with educational software and simulation tools

·   Evaluation and application of Total Program Evaluation (TPE) processes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

·       Mentoring and advising students on academic and professional development

·       Active listening and effective feedback delivery

·       Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and faculty

·       Strong written communication for academic writing and research (e.g., APA citation proficiency)

·       Public speaking and presentation skills

Leadership and Organizational Skills

·       Program coordination and accreditation preparation

·       Advocacy for student success and diversity in education

·       Time management and prioritization in balancing academic responsibilities

·       Continuous professional development and lifelong learning

Research and Analytical Skills

·       Conducting nursing education research and integrating findings into practice

·       Data analysis for program evaluation and quality improvement

·       Critical thinking and problem-solving in educational settings 

References

Dr. Linda Connelly, PhD, DNP, MSH, ARNP, CNOR, COL (retired) USA Nurse Corps

Brooks College of Health

University of North Florida

University of North Florida, Building 39, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Phone: (904) 307-2755

Email: lconnell@unf.edu  

Dr. Homa Magsi, MD, FAAHPM, FAAFP, HMDC

VP of Medical Affairs / Chief Medical Officer

Hospice of the Piedmont

1801 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262

Phone: (904) 955-4802

Email: hmagsi@gmail.com

Michael Vatter

President of the Board

OCD Jacksonville, IOCDF

12401-1 Forest Lake Circle N, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Phone: (904) 233-4942

Email: mike.vatter@OCDJax.com

Teresa Lamber, MSN, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Encompass Rehab Hospital of St. Augustine

65 Silver Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Phone: (904) 640-2000

Email: Teresa.lambert@encompasshealth.com