MELISSA J.

ACKERLY

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Delhi, Delhi, New York

Master of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.89/4.0, Expected May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 4.0/4.0, Honors Graduate, August 2012

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, GPA 3.2/4.0 May 2003

Certificate of Completion in Nursing (LPN), May 1985

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Professional Nurse, New York State, since June 2002

• Naloxalone Training Certification, November 2017

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/ PRACTICUM

MSN Practicum, Co-Teacher ADN Students February 2018

Bassett Medical Center
Cooperstown, NY
Teaching hospital with multiple out-patient clinics in an underserved rural area of upstate NY
• Provided guidance and oversight of several ADN nursing students with a preceptor on the inpatient psychiatric
unit
• Assisted ADN students in development of a therapeutic group activity for the clients
Registered Nurse, Volunteer November 2017
Remote Area Medical (RAM)
Warsaw, Va
RAM provides mobile healthcare clinics manned by volunteers in the US and abroad to serve underprivileged
populations in communities identified as underserved
• Participated in triage of underinsured and uninsured persons/ families seeking medical, dental, and optical
healthcare services

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

State University at Delhi School of Nursing

Delhi, NY
Registered Nurse, Instructor August 2015 - Present

• Manage all aspects of the nursing learning laboratories

• Teach Practicum I, II, and III for freshman labs and senior seminar classes
• Provide academic advisement to associate and dual degree nursing students
• Organization and tracking progress of freshman and senior nursing students in skill testing/ clinical proficiency
testing
• Assist students practice to acquire nursing skills in lab practicums and open labs
• Provide individual remediation sessions for students referred to lab for clinical skill assistance

Registered Nurse, Instructional Support Technician September 2005 - September 2015

• Perform all duties necessary to support student education in the nursing learning laboratory
• Assist faculty with organization and tracking progress of freshman and senior nursing students in skill
 testing/clinical proficiency testing
• Assist and supervise student practice of nursing skills in lab practicums and open labs
• Provide individual practice sessions for students referred to lab for clinical skill assistance

Registered Nurse September 2003 - May 2005

SUNY Delhi Student Health Services
SUNY Delhi campus student health provides affordable and comprehensive healthcare access to matriculated
students with generous open clinic hours and qualified healthcare providers
• Assessment and triage of college student medical concerns according to health center policy and procedures
Delaware Academy
Delhi, NY
Public school in rural upstate NY
Registered Nurse, School Nurse August 2003 - August 2005

• Performed all functions of a Registered Nurse within a school-based middle and high school health center
• Physical assessment and preparation of students for health care provider evaluation in clinic
• Implemented NYS immunization and health screening mandates
• Development of individualized health care plans (IHCP) for all students with individualized educational plans
(IEP's) related to special medical needs

Licensed Practical Nurse, School Health Aid September 2002 - August 2003

• Collect and report health information and concerns of school age children to RN
• Administer medications and immunizations
• Perform NYS required screening
• Administer first aid as needed

Licensed Practical Nurse October 1990- August 2002

Bassett Healthcare of Delhi
Delhi, NY
Outreach clinic in rural upstate NY
• Performed multiple duties within the LPN Scope of Practice in a family practice outpatient clinic including;
pediatrics, geriatrics, internal medicine, and specialty care services

Licensed Practical Nurse October 1985- September 1987

Delaware Valley Hospital
Walton, NY
Small critical access hospital in rural upstate NY
• Performed all duties within the LPN Scope of Practice as an acute care nurse on a medical/surgical unit in a
rural access hospital

CONFERENCES

Bassett Medical Center Nursing Research Evening, Cooperstown, NY, May, 2017
Assessment Technologies Institute 2017 National Nurse Educator Summit, Orlando, Fl., April, 2017
New York State (Eastern) Nursing Laboratory Resource Coordinators, Utica, NY, March, 2017

PROJECTS/ RESEARCH

Nursing Learning Laboratory Video Scenario Skill Testing Program

Nursing Learning Laboratory Policy Development
Nursing Learning Laboratory Remediation and Referral System

PRESENTATIONS

Ackerly, M. J. & Palmer, L.. April, 2017, Implementing a Video Scenario Skill Testing Program Based on Constructivist
 Theory, Assessment Technologies Institute, 2017 National Nurse Educator Summit, Orlando, Fl.

Ackerly, M. J. May 7, 2016, Faculty Perception of Nursing Students' Performance Following Video Proficiency Testing,
Poster Presenter for Bassett Medical Center Nursing Research Evening, Cooperstown, New York.

Ackerly, M. J. May 5, 2011, Parental Concerns of Vaccine Safety, Poster Presenter for Bassett Medical Center Nursing
Research Evening, Cooperstown, New York.

Ackerly, M. J. April, 2005, Effective Record Keeping In the School Nursing Office, Rural Health Education Network,
Oneonta, New York.

HONORS & AWARDS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, SUNY Delhi Chi Tau Chapter, December 2012
Outstanding Performance Recognition in Surgical Nursing, SUNY Delhi, May 2003
Bassett Ambassador Employee award, Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, April 2002

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

New York State (Eastern) Laboratory Resource Coordinators, 2005 - Present

Health Advisory Committee for SUNY Delhi Student Health Services, 2010 - Present
Advisor for NSNA SUNY Delhi Chapter, 2012 - Present
SUNY Delhi School of Nursing Honor Society, 2013- 2015
Board of Directors SON Honor Society, 2013- 2015
School of Nursing Representative on the SUNY Delhi College Senate, 2014 - Present
Philanthropy Chair for SUNY Delhi Chi Tau STTI Chapter, 2015 - Present
SUNY Delhi College Senate Calendar Committee, 2017- Present
Middle States Committee Working Group for SUNY Delhi, 2010- 2011

LANGUAGES

Experience in Native American Choctaw Indian

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Rural Area Medical - serving the uninsured and underinsured in the USA
Delhi NY Pool Committee - fundraising to build a community swimming pool
United Ministry of Delhi - member and former Sunday school teacher