Ameka Shanks
About Ameka Shanks
Ameka Shanks is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with extensive experience in nursing and education. She has worked in various roles, including Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Leader, at institutions such as Good Samaritan Medical Center and South Shore Health.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Ameka Shanks serves as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the education and training of nursing students. Her role involves providing clinical instruction and guidance, ensuring that students gain practical experience in the nursing field.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Prior to her current role, Ameka Shanks worked at Good Samaritan Medical Center as a Registered Nurse from 2007 to 2020. During this time, she gained extensive experience in patient care. She also served as a Clinical Nurse Leader at the same facility from 2016 to 2020. After leaving Good Samaritan, she worked at South Shore Health as a Registered Nurse from 2020 to 2022 and currently holds the position of Clinical Nurse Coordinator at South Shore Health since 2022.
Educational Background in Nursing
Ameka Shanks has a solid educational foundation in nursing. She studied at St. Joseph's School of Nursing, where she earned an Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N) from 2005 to 2007. She furthered her education at Curry College, obtaining a Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she has attended Massasoit Community College and Bridgewater State University, enhancing her knowledge and skills in the healthcare field.
High School Education
Ameka Shanks completed her high school education at Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical School, where she studied Community Health and earned her High School Diploma from 1998 to 2002. This early education laid the groundwork for her pursuit of a career in nursing.