College of Nursing and Allied Health

Barbara Bunton RN / BSN Fast Track Coordinator University of St. Francis College of Nursing & Allied Health bbunton@stfrancis.edu (815) 741-7142

EDUCATION  

• 1998 Lewis University, Romeoville, IL., Masters of Science in Nursing
• 1994 Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee IL., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 1987 Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL., Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1977 Joliet School of Practical Nursing, Joliet IL. Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2002-current
  Coordinator RN-BSN Fast-Track program; University of St. Francis/ College of Nursing
  Advisor to RN students regarding sequencing of courses needed. Hire instructors for classes/review resumes of potential instructors. Schedule classes for on-line delivery and at various sites so that students may progress in the program. Consult with faculty to maintain consistency with basic curriculum. Evaluate quality of off campus and online courses. Maintain student files/records. 
• 1996-2002
  Charge nurse/staff nurse; Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL.
  Labor and delivery unit (LDRP) provide care to laboring patients in a Level II setting.  Circulate for Cesarean Sections/Recovery Room skills. Developed a shoulder dsytocia and pre-term labor competency for staff.
• 1975-1996
  Charge nurse/Staff nurse; Morris Hospital, Morris IL.
  RN in OB/GYNE unit since 1985.  Provided care to laboring patients and neonates in Level I hospital. Stabilized infants needing transfer, post-partum care to mothers and families.  
  OB/GYNE Consultants; Office Nurse
  Provided prenatal care in office setting to expectant mothers and assisted with   office procedures.
• 1994-1996
  Worked in clinics for several physicians; Morris Hospital Outreach Clinics
  Dr.Wilkinson, Family Practice
  Dr. Howd, Internist/Pediatrician
  Dr. Vermillion, Internist/Pediatrician
• 1995-1996
  Lamaze Instructor.
  Planned, coordinated and provided prenatal/lamaze classes to expectant parents at Riverside Women's Health Center, Kankakee.
• 1985-1995
  Lamaze/Prenatal instructor.
  Developed and provided prenatal education to expectant parents at Morris Hospital.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2000 Spring 
  Northern Illinois University
  Instruction of students in clinical area of Maternal/Child, including    mother/baby, labor & delivery, NICU, PICU and Pediatrics at Central Dupage   Hospital
• 1999 
  Northern Illinois University
  Developed theory class for undergraduates in Maternal/Child Nursing. 
• 1999 
  College of Nursing, Joliet, IL.
  RN/BSN Fastrack, Developed lesson plan/class work for Computers in Healthcare. Developed lesson plan/class work for Community Health class. Developed lesson plan/class work for Concepts in Nursing. Nursing Information Systems Current Core team member for implementation of Meditech  computer system/hospital wide project.  Developed documentation and daily assessment interventions  for post-partum patients, newborns and newborn feedings. 

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Neonatal Resuscitation
  
• Aspo/Lamaze Member
  
• CPR

MEMBERSHIPS:  

• Sigma Theta Tau
  
• INA
  
• ASPO/Lamaze
   

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