JACLYN THOMPSON
Brookfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in coordinating complex programs and managing multiple priorities effectively. Strong organizational and communication skills drive project alignment and success, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adaptability, leading to enhanced productivity and innovative solutions. Committed to delivering results while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BNATP Program Coordinator and Instructor
Oak Park and River Forest high school
08.2017 - Current
- Prepare and deliver lectures to high school students on topics such as patient care, infection control, emergency response, and more
- Coordinated development and implementation of basic nurse assistant training program for over 60 students yearly, engaging local health department, community colleges, hospitals, and long-term care facilities to ensure effective training delivery.
- Monitored and reviewed students' classwork, laboratory experiments, and clinical assignments to ensure educational standards.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
MacNeal Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Provided care to patients on various medical-surgical units specializing in orthopedics, neurology, and physical rehabilitation
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and care coordinators to ensure safe discharges
- Provided education about plan of care, medications, treatments, and procedures
Registered Nurse
ADVENTIST LAGRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Provided care to patients on 24 bed surgical unit specializing in orthopedic, spinal, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
02.2008 - 07.2012
- Provided care to patients on 49 bed med/surg unit specializing in kidney and liver diseases, pulmonary and gastrointestinal disorders
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Member of unit pain committee, unit clinical practice committee, and hospital clinical practice committee
- Preceptor for new RNs and other staff members. Trained as charge nurse in November 2009
- Worked as discharge coach starting February 2011: provided education and follow up to patients after discharge to reduce readmission rate
Nurse Discharge Coach
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Contacted patients after discharge to discuss medications, well being, and care received
- Educated patients and families about medications, procedures, and plan of care
- Active member of team creating patient education material Implemented plans to reduce 30 day readmissions
Education
Masters of Public Health -
Michigan State University
Flint, MI12.2025
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing - undefined
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN12.2007
Bachelor Of Science in Biology and Spanish - undefined
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.2004
Skills
- Program management
- Training coordination
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Project planning
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Illinois Registered Nurse, license #041410233
- Illinois CTE teacher, license #2382850
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 2006-present
Timeline
BNATP Program Coordinator and Instructor
Oak Park and River Forest high school
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
MacNeal Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
ADVENTIST LAGRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2013 - 11.2013
Nurse Discharge Coach
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
02.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
02.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing - undefined
Indiana University
Bachelor Of Science in Biology and Spanish - undefined
Butler University
Masters of Public Health -
Michigan State University