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Amanda Girardi

Amanda Girardi

Forest Hill

Summary

Dynamic and student-centered nurse educator with proven success in both didactic and clinical instruction. Tenured Associate Professor with extensive experience in curriculum development, program oversight, and accreditation compliance. Skilled in fostering collaborative faculty teams, managing clinical partnerships, and aligning nursing education with ACEN standards. Committed to advancing student success through innovative teaching strategies, continuous program improvement, and a culture of respect and inclusivity. Adept in grant development, faculty mentorship, and strategic planning to ensure excellence in prelicensure nursing education.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Professor of Nursing (Tenured May 2023)

Harford Community College
30 2018 - Current
  • Provide leadership as Course Coordinator for Mental Health and Leadership, ensuring excellence in instruction and measurable student success across didactic, clinical, and simulation settings.
  • Lead curriculum design, mapping, and updates to maintain alignment with ACEN standards, current nursing practice, and program outcomes.
  • Assess and evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, and clinical evaluations
  • Coordinate and manage mental health clinical rotations, including oversight of 5–10 adjunct clinical faculty per semester and the cultivation of strong clinical site partnerships.
  • Supervise students in psychiatric inpatient clinical settings and lead high-fidelity simulations to enhance clinical judgment and competency.
  • Assess student learning outcomes and progression, implementing evidence-based strategies to promote retention, academic success, and timely program completion.
  • Utilize therapeutic communication and a student-centered approach to address academic and personal concerns, fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes well-being, inclusivity, and respect.
  • Mentor students in academic progression, clinical performance, and career planning to support long-term success in the nursing profession.
  • Engage in grant development and management, securing multiple funded initiatives to advance innovation in nursing education.
  • Contribute to and support accreditation compliance (ACEN), program review, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain program excellence and meet regulatory standards.
  • Serve in key leadership roles on nursing faculty committees, including Chair of the Curriculum Committee and member of the Testing Committee, providing direction for curriculum design, evaluation strategies, and ongoing program improvements.
  • Serve on college-wide committees, including Faculty Council and Tenure & Promotion Committees, contributing to institutional governance, strategic decision-making, and faculty advancement.
  • Lead Artificial Intelligence initiatives within the Nursing Division, including the development of a leveled AI course for nursing students. Serve as a subject matter leader by staying current with emerging technologies and guiding faculty and students in the ethical and effective integration of AI into nursing education and practice.
  • Mentor and support faculty by fostering professional growth, providing guidance on teaching effectiveness, and promoting collaboration to enhance program quality and student outcomes.
  • Attend and present at professional conferences, workshops, and trainings to enhance teaching skills, expand expertise in mental health nursing, and bring innovative, evidence-based practices back to strengthen program quality.
  • Engage in scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, contributing to the advancement of nursing education.
  • Maintain proficiency in educational technologies (Brightspace, Blackboard, ATI, ExamSoft) to support innovative and efficient course delivery.

Adjunct Faculty

Towson University
30 2017 - 24 2024
  • Developed and deliver course content, including lecture material, course assignments, and examinations for didactic courses (Gerontological Nursing, Culture & Diversity in Nursing, and Professional Nursing Issues).
  • Supervised students in the psychiatric mental health inpatient clinical setting (prelicensure and entry-level master of science in nursing cohorts).
  • Assessed and evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, and clinical evaluations.
  • Provided individualized academic support and career guidance to promote student progression and professional growth.


Registered Nurse, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Johns Hopkins Hospital
30 2014 - 30 2020
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care for children and adolescents with acute and chronic mental illnesses and developmental disabilities, incorporating evidence-based interventions.
  • Served as Nurse Clinical IIE, supervising outpatient Day Hospital operations, including oversight of 20 employees and care coordination for 13 patients.
  • Functioned as Charge Nurse for a 15-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, ensuring patient safety, staff assignments, and daily milieu management.
  • Oriented, precepted, and mentored newly hired registered nurses, promoting professional growth and adherence to the nursing professional practice model.
  • Chaired initiatives on the Staff Education Committee, designing annual competencies, verifying clinical skills, and serving as a faculty resource for ongoing staff development.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, discharge strategies, and community resource referrals.
  • Delivered health and medication education to patients and families to support understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Ensured accurate, timely documentation in EPIC of assessments, interventions, behavioral incidents, medications, and patient outcomes.
  • Applied crisis intervention skills, including verbal de-escalation, psychotropic medication administration, and safe physical restraint, to manage incidents of patient aggression and maintain a therapeutic environment.
  • Conducted monthly clinical tracers to ensure compliance with hospital standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices for psychiatric nursing care.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
30 2013 - 75 2014
  • Delivered critical care to high-acuity cardiac patients, including continuous telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of IV drips (vasodilators, analgesics, paralytics, anticoagulants).
  • Served as an active member of the hospital Code Team, providing life-saving interventions such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and emergency medication administration during Code Blue events.
  • Assisted with advanced cardiac procedures, including cardioversion, pacemaker insertion, and cardiac catheterizations, ensuring patient safety and rapid response to complications.
  • Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, administered complex medication regimens, and managed central lines, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and blood transfusions.
  • Educated patients and families regarding cardiac conditions, procedures, and long-term care management, supporting informed decision-making and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Advocated for patients during daily interdisciplinary rounds and contributed to collaborative care planning, including end-of-life discussions with families.
  • Promoted patient safety and quality outcomes as a member of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Committee, providing staff education on evidence-based care techniques.
  • Maintained strict adherence to sterile technique for invasive procedures, including foley catheter and arterial line placement.

Nurse Associate, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2012 - 30 2013
  • Supported the critical care team by assisting with patient activities of daily living, vital signs, and monitoring intake and output to ensure accurate clinical assessments.
  • Performed point-of-care testing and blood glucose monitoring; obtained blood draws in alignment with patient care plans.
  • Assisted nurses with clinical procedures and daily care tasks, contributing to efficient unit operations and high-quality patient care.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and families, serving as a liaison to answer questions and address concerns in a high-stress ICU environment.

Education

Ph.D. - Nursing Education

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
05.2023

Master’s Degree - Nursing Education

Towson University
Towson, Maryland
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Towson University
Towson, Maryland
05.2013

Skills

  • Curriculum Leadership & Development
  • Student Success & Program Progression
  • Faculty & Clinical Site Oversight
  • Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance
  • Grant Development
  • Faculty Development & Mentorship
  • Collaborative Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Leadership & Service

  • Chair, Curriculum Committee
  • Member, Testing Committee
  • Member, Faculty Council
  • Member, Tenure & Promotion Committee
  • Faculty Mentor

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification — American Heart Association
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification
  • Stop the Bleed Certification
  • Volunteer Counselor Certification — Crisis Text Hotline
  • Research Mentor — PhD Nursing Student, Liberty University
  • Peer Reviewer — Journal of Modern Nursing Practice and Research

Affiliations

  • Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
  • Member, Maryland Nurses Association (MNA)
  • Member, Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)

Publications

  • Girardi, A. (2024). Mental health clinical: An anxiety-provoking placement for prelicensure nursing students. Nursing Education Perspectives, 20(9). DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2024.11.005
  • Girardi, A., Marshall, J., & Snyder, B. L. (2024). Prelicensure nursing student anxiety in the mental health clinical setting: A qualitative study. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.11.005
  • Girardi, A. (2024). Assessing suicide risk in the medical-surgical setting. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Q4, 9-11.
  • Girardi, A., Andrews, F., & Powers, J. (2023). The flipped classroom: An innovative approach for student success. Instructional Forum: A Journal of Pedagogical Practice across Maryland Community Colleges, 36(1), 4-7.
  • Girardi, A., Curran, M. S., & Snyder, B. L. (2020). Healthy intimate relationships and the adult with autism. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 1-10.
  • Girardi, A., & Curran, M. S. (2019). The comorbidity of chronic pain and depression. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, 17(2), 50-54.

Presentations

  • Ziegler, G., & Girardi, A. (2025). AI Literacy for Students: Ethical Use, Academic Integrity, and Practical Skills. Presented for Center for Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Harford Community College.
  • Girardi, A., Ziegler, G., Curran, S., & Snyder, B. L. (2025). Prelicensure Nursing Students’ Experiences of an Opioid Overdose Simulation. Poster presented at the ISPN Conference.
  • Girardi, A., Curran, M. S., & Snyder, B. L. (2020, October). Healthy intimate relationships and the adult with autism: implications for the mental health nurse. Poster presented at the APNA Virtual Conference.
  • Curran, M. S., Snyder, B. L., & Girardi, A. (2017, October). Nursing Students Serving as Peer Mentors-Educators for Adult with Autism. Poster presented at The Maryland Nurses Association.

Grants

  • 2025: Grants for Innovation, Harford Community College: $10,000 (funded)
  • 2025: Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition: $10,000 (funded)
  • 2024: Grants for Innovation, Harford Community College: $10,000 (funded)
  • 2024: Changemaker Challenge, United Way of Central Maryland: $1,500 (funded)
  • 2023: Nurse Educator Doctoral Grant, Maryland Higher Education Commission: $60,000 (funded)
  • 2022: American Nurse Educator Certification award, Maryland Higher Education Commission: $5,000 (funded)
  • 2018-2023: New Nurse Faculty Fellowship, Maryland Higher Education Commission: $45,000 (funded)

Timeline

Nurse Associate, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2012 - 30 2013

Master’s Degree - Nursing Education

Towson University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Towson University

Associate Professor of Nursing (Tenured May 2023)

Harford Community College
30 2018 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

Towson University
30 2017 - 24 2024

Registered Nurse, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Johns Hopkins Hospital
30 2014 - 30 2020

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
30 2013 - 75 2014

Ph.D. - Nursing Education

Nova Southeastern University

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