Education
- MSN, University of California, Los Angeles
- BSN, Azusa Pacific University
Courses Taught
- NRS 4030: Leading Faithfully in Diverse Health Systems
- NRS 4031: Leading Faithfully in Diverse Health Systems Practicum
- NSG 3011: Nursing of Families: Child/Adolescent Clinical Practicum
Experience in Field
- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego
- Associate Professor, 2023-present
- Versant Healthcare Competency Solutions
- Manager, 2019-2023
- Consultant, 2015-2019
- Director, 2006-2009
- Burbank Unified School District, Burbank
- School Nurse (part-time), 2015-2018
- Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
- Adjunct Professor, 2005-2006
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles
- Coordinator of Nursing Services, 2003-2005
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Staff Nurse and Relief Nurse, 2000-2006
Professional and Community Involvement
- Azusa Pacific University
- School of Nursing, Alumni Career Panel and Panel Speaker, 2020
- APU Dinner Rally Annual Fundraiser, Panel Speaker, 2018
- Team Nurse for Outreach/Service Trip
- Ensenada, Mexico 2018
- Ecuador, 2000
- Africa, 1999
- Brazil, 1998 & 2002
- Ensenada, Mexico, 1997 & 1999
- Nursing Needs Assessment Trip
- China, 2003
- Philippines, 2003
- Flood Church, San Diego
- Board Member, 2019-present
- Connections Team/Greeting Team, 2019-present
- Women's Panel Speaker, 2019-2020
- Family Group Leader, 2019-2021
- Women's Group Leader, 2008-2010, 2019-Present
- Couples Group Leader, 2007-2010
- Mosaic Church, Los Angeles
- Coordinator for Families, 2010-2018
- Women's Leader, 2010-2018
- Young Women's Mentor, 2005-2006
- Young Adult Group Leader, 2000-2006
- Girl Scouts, San Diego
- Leader, 2019-present
- University City High School, San Diego
- PTA Executive Board Member, Executive Vice President, 2023-present
- Standley Middle School, San Diego
- PTA Executive Board Member, 2020-present
- Honorary Service Award Committee, Chair, 2020-present
- Nominating Committee, Chair, 2020-2022
- School Governance Team Member, 2020-2022
- Holmes Elementary School, San Diego
- PTA Executive Board Member, 2019-2021
- Nominating Committee, Chair, 2019-2021
- RL Stevenson Elementary School, Burbank
- PTA VP Room Representatives, Board Member, 2015-2018
- Honorary Service Award Committee, Chair, 2016-2018
- Nominating Committee, Chair, 2016-2018
- Volunteer Coordinator, PTA Annual Fundraiser Event, 2016-2018
- Classroom Parent Representative, 2014-2018
- Career Day Volunteer
- Standley Middle School, San Diego, 2023
- Edison Elementary School, Burbank, 2014
- Burbank First United Methodist Church Nursery School, Burbank, 2014
- 59th Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, 2004
- Mothers of Preschoolers International, Pasadena Chapter
- Co-Director, 2014-2015
- Leader Coordinator, 2012-2014
- Group Leader, 2011-2014
Awards and Honors
- Burbank Unified School District, Honorary Service Award Recipient, 2019
- Regents Honorarium Scholarship, 2003
- Donna McNeese-Smith Scholarship, 2002
- Florence Anderson Scholarship, 2001
- Army Spirit of Nursing Award, 2000
- Presidential Academic Scholarship, 1996-1997
- Upland & Foothill Kiwanis Distinguished Service and Scholarship Award, 1996
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
Presentations
- Versant Healthcare Competency Solutions
- Co-Facilitator: "Virtual Education Tips and Strategies" 2021
- Co-Facilitator: “Best Practices - Preceptor Recognition” 2020
- Versant Client Conference
- Co-Moderator: "RN Residency Best Practice Panel" with 9 client hospitals, 2009
- Co-Facilitator: "Don't Let Your Preceptors Get Shipwrecked: How to Support Your Preceptors" Best Practice Session, 2008
- Co-Presenter: "Rewarding the Best of the Best" Best Practice Session, 2007
- Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly LAC+USC)
- Nurse Leadership Team, Magnet Recognition Process, 2003
- Pediatric Emergencies, 2001
- UCLA School of Nursing, Magnet Recognition Process, 2003
- UCLA Medical Center Leadership Team, Magnet Recognition Process, 2003
Publications
- Mandani, K., Panick, L., Grubaugh, M., Neisinger, K. (2023). Improving new graduate nurse preceptor retention and engagement through a collaborative hand-off communication process [manuscript in preparation].
