Dana Whitfield, Ed.D.

Clinical Simulation Educator

Dana Whitfield, Ed.D. — Clinical Simulation Educator Skip to content Dana Whitfield . About Achievements Experience Skills Get in touch Clinical Simulation Educator · Bend, OR · Open to new roles Simulation education that sticks (QA edit) I'm Dana Whitfield. For 12 years I've led nursing education initiatives, building simulation programs from the ground up and raising licensure pass rates through structured remediation and faculty development. See my achievements Get in touch DW Dana Whitfield, Ed.D. Clinical Simulation Educator, Northgate Health System Experience 12 years Location Bend, OR 12 Years in nursing education 4 Learners trained 94 Course satisfaction +23 pts NCLEX pass rate increase About Nursing education leader with a focus on simulation design. I specialize in clinical simulation, curriculum design, and faculty development. My approach centers on creating psychologically safe learning environments where students can bridge the gap between theory and practice through high-fidelity scenarios and structured debriefing. Simulation Design Expertise in writing and running high-fidelity scenarios for medical-surgical, pediatric, and obstetric courses. Faculty Development Proven track record in training faculty in debriefing frameworks like PEARLS to ensure educational quality. Curriculum Innovation Designing initiatives like Night Shift Lab and Pharmacology Escape Rooms to engage modern learners. Relevant Career Achievements Strategic educational initiatives. Key proj