Andrea Dean
About Andrea Dean
Andrea Dean is a Staff RN at Scripps Health and an Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions in San Diego, California. She has a background in nursing and health science, with experience in various roles including Registered Nurse and Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator.
Current Positions
Andrea Dean currently holds several positions, reflecting her expertise in both healthcare and education. She is a Staff RN at Scripps Health in La Jolla, CA, providing critical patient care. In addition, she serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego, National University, and Mira Costa Community College. Beyond healthcare and higher education, Andrea also contributes to the educational community as a PE Instructor at Poway Unified School District.
Experience at Disneyland Resort
Andrea Dean worked as a Registered Nurse at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, from 2019 to 2020. During her one-year tenure, she was responsible for providing medical care to visitors and staff at the resort, ensuring that high standards of health and safety were maintained in one of the world's busiest entertainment destinations.
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Experience
From 1994 to 1997, Andrea Dean worked as an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator at Smith & Nephew DonJoy. During her three-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and maintaining safe workplace conditions.
Educational Background
Andrea Dean has a comprehensive academic background in health sciences and nursing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from San Diego State University-California State University. She furthered her nursing education by achieving an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Grossmont College and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) focus from Point Loma Nazarene University, completing her studies in 2016.
Adjunct Professor at University of San Diego
Since August 2019, Andrea Dean has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego. In this role, she brings her extensive practical experience and academic knowledge to the classroom, educating and mentoring the next generation of nursing professionals.