Dr. Mordecai is a dedicated clinician-educator with over 12 years of clinical experience in anesthesiology, managing high-acuity cases across neuro-trauma, cardiovascular, ENT, and obstetric specialties. Early in her career, she discovered a passion for teaching and took on the role of clinical advisor to nurse-anesthesia residents in the operating room. During her doctoral training, she also completed additional coursework in educational administration, seamlessly integrating clinical practice
Since joining Texas Wesleyan University in 2023, Dr. Mordecai has balanced her clinical responsibilities with curriculum design and hands-on instruction, emphasizing learner-centered, experiential education. She guides students using simulation-based learning, structured feedback, and mentorship to foster clinical competence and critical thinking.
As an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), Dr. Mordecai participates in continuing education, networking opportunities, and community and university service initiatives, representing the profession in both academic and outreach settings.
In addition to her professional commitments, Dr. Mordecai is a proud mother of two young children, and she brings her experiences as a parent into her work, modeling balance, empathy, and resilience to her students and colleagues.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); William Carey University, class of 2006
- Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA); Texas Wesleyan University, class of 2012
- Doctor of Nurse-Anesthesia practice (DNAP); Texas Wesleyan University, class of 2020
Classes taught at Texas Wesleyan University
- ANE 8101: Human Patient Simulation
- ANE 8122, 8125, 8127: Doctoral Scholarly Work (I, II, III)
- ANE 8228: Advanced Principals B
- ANE 8510: Principles of Anesthesia II
- ANE 8331: Advanced Anesthesia Assessment
