Helen Jenkins
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Licenses Registered Nurse License number RN1005621 District of Columbia Registered Nurse License number R16879 Certified in Diabetes Education – December 2009 to present
Professional healthcare provider with solid background in delivering high-quality patient care and clinical support. Consistently contributes to team efforts and adapts to evolving healthcare environments. Skilled in patient and staff education in various aspects of patient care and safety. including emergency response, known for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Specialist 1 (Surveyor)
Department of Health
07.2024 - Current
- Conducts onsite surveys
- Determines compliance/noncompliance with state regulations
Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist
American College of Mental Health
01.2021 - Current
- Instructor educating Mental Health Professionals about Diabetes Management
Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided diabetes education to patients
- Conducted Diabetes Education classes to patients
Director of Education
Advanced Home Nurse Support
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided education to Clinical and non-clinical staff
- Created educational learning resources
- Supervisor to lead CNA/ participated in home visits
- Managed Nurse and CNA new hire orientation
- Life Support Coordinator
- Provided Diabetes Education to Senior Residents
- Provided Educational Seminars to Assisted Living/Long Term Facilities Staff
Clinical Nurse Education Specialist /CDCES
Unity Health Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist
- Provided education to clinical Staff through collaboration with nurse managers
- Facilitated Educational sessions each month (1st Tuesday’s)
- Created COVID Vaccine Tracer
- Educated nurses in Care Planning My Health GPS
- Life Support Program Coordinator
- Administrator of Organization Learning System (Net Learning)
- Participated in Diabetes Workgroup in implementing Standards
- Assisted in the implementation of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program
- Nursing Orientation and Onboarding Facilitator
- Maintained High Fidelity simulation Mannequin
Interim Director of Education
Unity Health Care
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised activities of department
- Coordinated with Unity Leadership regarding staff educational needs
- Collaborated with schools regarding Professional Development of staff
- Collaborated with Risk Management regarding Health Care Safety Zone
- Developed education documents to facilitate learning needs and competencies of staff
- Performed chart audits identifying errors in patient care
- Educated staff in Diabetes Management
Interim Director of Education
Adventist Health Care Fort Washington Medical Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed all education for nursing staff
- Assisted with Professional Development of staff
- Managed the Nurse Support Program ( NSP I &II) Maryland Grant
- Maintained and renewed Gilead HIV/HEP C Grant
- Maintained and renewed Nurse Support Program Grant
- Supervisor to Nurse Navigator and HIV Coordinator for Gilead Program
- Administrator for Hospital Learning System (Health Stream)
- Nurse Residency Program Coordinator
- Life Support Class (CPR) Coordinator
- Diabetes Program Coordinator (maintained accreditation status)
Diabetes Program Coordinator
Fort Washington Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Revitalized the Diabetes Self-Management Education provided at the facility
- Provided education to hospitalized patients
- Provided weekly classes to those within the community and those recently discharged from the hospital
- Provided individualized diabetes education through consulting
- Wrote new insulin policy regarding Basal/Bolus regimen for the hospitalized patient
- Provided ongoing diabetes educational resources for the nurses
- Maintained accreditation by staying in compliance with the National Diabetes Standards
- Implemented diabetes education within the community by participating in health fairs at various venues
- Worked collaboratively with the PCP and the Endocrinologist to ensure that patients are provided the information needed to maintain good diabetes management
- Worked closely with Pharmaceutical reps to stay up to date with all of the latest medications and trends related to diabetes care and management
Certified Diabetes Educator
Pediatric Specialists Virginia
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided diabetes education to patients and families
- Obtained Prior authorization regarding prescriptions and various tests
- Arranged and provided growth hormone injections and labs to be completed
- Offered daily guidance surrounding insulin regimens and modifications
- Responsible for the day to day flow of the clinic
Disease Manager Contractor
Andrews Air Force Joint Base
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided ongoing assistance to military individuals with chronic diseases
- Taught monthly Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes
- Kept track of individuals who are due for various labs
- Assessed and evaluated various types of data as it relates to diabetes
- Participated in Hedis Reports
Just Another Sugar
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Diabetes Consulting Organization
- Managed consulting business through the overseeing of educational packages distributed to clients
- Provided diabetes education to nurses and other health care professionals
- Updated educational materials to stay in alignment with the National Diabetes Standards
- Worked in close relationship with the American Diabetes Association in Washington DC
- Diabetes Consulting Organization
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Unity Health Services
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsible for the function and flow of the clinic
- Managed the ordering of clinic supplies
- Delegated tasks to clinic techs and LPN’s
- Provided ongoing diabetes education to staff
- Performed HIV rapid testing
- Administered immunizations to children and adults
- Code Team member
Registered Nurse Pediatric/ Adolescent Triage
Sheik Zayed Campus for Advanced Pediatric Medicine
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Provided advice to parents of young children when ill
- Updated school health forms upon request
- Reviewed laboratory values on a daily basis
- Generated medication prescriptions as needed
Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator
Children’s National Medical Center
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Instructed newly diagnosed patients and families about Diabetes and how to manage the disease successfully at home
- Constructed more extensive Diabetes teaching in a larger group setting
- Assisted families with insulin dose adjustments upon the order of the MD
- Provided in service about Diabetes for other Staff members
- Facilitated with Endocrinologist an after school program, Small Steps to Success, which provided additional support to teens with their diabetes management
Registered Nurse Hem/Onc
Children’s National Medical Center
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Administrated Chemotherapeutic Agents to Cancer patients
- Organized and provided daily care to 3-4 patients
- Delegated tasks to Patient Care Technicians
Registered Nurse Supervisor
In Home Care Services
01.2004 - 08.2004
- Conducted all admission assessments regarding all new clients
- Weekly visits to assess geriatric resident progress pertaining to wound care, post-surgical care, diabetic and blood pressure monitoring and other duties
- Delegated tasks to LPN and Health Aide
- Participated in Health Department Chart Audits
Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Organized and administered complete care to 5-9 patients
- Delegated tasks to LPN and Nurse Assistant
- Performed ongoing patient assessments with documentation on the hospital computerized information system
- Served as preceptor to nursing students
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2000
- Organized and administered complete care to 5-7 geriatric patients recovering from cerebrovascular accidents, limb amputations, knee and hip replacements
- Delegated tasks to LPN and Nurse Assistant
- Ongoing patient assessments, administration of medications and ordered treatments with documentation of all duties on the computerized hospital information system
Education
Doctorate Nursing Practice -
National University
San Diego, Ca01.2024
Master of Science of Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, Arizona01.2013
Bachelor of Science of Nursing -
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA01.2001
Skills
- Educator
- Leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN1005621, District of Columbia
- Registered Nurse, R16879, Maryland
- Certified in Diabetes Education, 12/01/09, Present
Extracurricular Activities
President of Health and Wellness Ministry, 05/01/17, Present, Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA, Leads planning activities for Health Fairs, Creates educational material regarding Monthly Health Observances, Collaborates with health departments and organizations Vice President Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Ministry, 01/01/24, Present, Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA, Co-leads the function of the ministry, Facilitated Relaunch of Ministry with Pep Rally
Membershipscertifications
- Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
- American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program Committee
- Association of Diabetes Education and Care Specialist
- Certified CPR Instructor
- Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist
Affiliations
- American Diabetes Association, Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists,
Timeline
Nurse Specialist 1 (Surveyor)
Department of Health
07.2024 - Current
Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Education
Advanced Home Nurse Support
02.2023 - 10.2023
Interim Director of Education
Unity Health Care
08.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Nurse Education Specialist /CDCES
Unity Health Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist
American College of Mental Health
01.2021 - Current
Interim Director of Education
Adventist Health Care Fort Washington Medical Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
Diabetes Program Coordinator
Fort Washington Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2021
Certified Diabetes Educator
Pediatric Specialists Virginia
08.2014 - 08.2016
Disease Manager Contractor
Andrews Air Force Joint Base
01.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Unity Health Services
11.2012 - 09.2013
Just Another Sugar
11.2011 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse Pediatric/ Adolescent Triage
Sheik Zayed Campus for Advanced Pediatric Medicine
08.2011 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator
Children’s National Medical Center
10.2005 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse Hem/Onc
Children’s National Medical Center
09.2004 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse Supervisor
In Home Care Services
01.2004 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2000
Master of Science of Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science of Nursing -
The Pennsylvania State University
- Registered Nurse, RN1005621, District of Columbia
- Registered Nurse, R16879, Maryland
- Certified in Diabetes Education, 12/01/09, Present
Doctorate Nursing Practice -
National University
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