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Jacqueline S JahTucker

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing supervision and patient care management. Demonstrated success in leading teams and improving patient outcomes through strategic planning and resource management. Recognized for creating collaborative team environments and adapting to the ever-changing healthcare landscape, while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Clinical Instructor

Smith Chason College
10.2024 - Current
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Evaluated student progress through skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations/ assignments, ensuring they met program requirements.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.

RN Supervisor

Las Colinas Post-Acute
03.2024 - Current

RN supervisor for admissions and IV administrations, interacts with patients, family members and interdisciplinary team to ensure highest quality care is delivered to all residents

  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.

Staff Developer

Las Colinas Post-Acute
07.2021 - 02.2025
  • Responsible for developing and directing educational programs and orientation for the entire staff in all departments in accordance with facility policies and procedures
  • Conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for all staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, in-services required by the state to renew their licenses
  • Liaison for HR and coordinates the workers compensation program
  • Adapted training materials for various formats such as e-learning modules, instructor-led courses, or hands-on workshops.
  • Evaluated staff performance, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Experienced Director of Staff Development

Park Avenue Healthcare and Wellness Center
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Experienced DSD for 200+ facility, providing Orientation and educating entire staff
  • Responsible for developing and directing educational programs and orientation for the entire staff in all departments in accordance with facility policies and procedures
  • Conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for all staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, in-services required by the state to renew their licenses
  • Responsible for licensed and CNA staffing hours in compliance with state NHPPD requirement and Facility standard
  • Coordinates the facility’s Workers compensation program
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Director of Staff Development

Claremont Care Center
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for developing and directing educational programs and orientation for the entire staff in all departments in accordance with facility policies and procedures
  • Conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for all staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, in-services required by state to renew their licenses
  • Infection Control Designee – experienced in tracking and trending of infections within the facility.
  • Conducts training on current and new infection control policies.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Boosted productivity by identifying skill gaps and providing appropriate training solutions.

Experienced DSD

Park Avenue Healthcare and Wellness Center
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Experienced DSD for 200+ facility, providing Orientation and educating entire staff
  • Responsible for developing and directing educational programs and orientation for the entire staff in all departments in accordance with facility policies and procedures
  • Conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for all staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, in-services required by state to renew their licenses
  • Responsible for licensed and CNA staffing hours in compliance with state NHPPD requirement and Facility standard

Director of Staff Development

West Covina Health Care
04.2003 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for developing and directing educational programs and orientation for the entire staff in all departments in accordance with facility policies and procedures
  • Conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for all staff to ensure they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, in-services required by state to renew their licenses
  • Performs in a leadership capacity for clinical practice, supervision, and teaching in the absence of the Director of Nursing
  • Experienced in handling Medicare/Medical/ HMO and private residents
  • Infection Control Designee – experienced in tracking and trending of infections within the facility
  • Experienced in computerized MDS 3.0 and care planning process
  • Coordinates and organizes care plan meetings with residents and families
  • Experienced treatment nurse, worked with wound consultant / physicians and nursing staff on handling challenging wounds with successes
  • Experienced in the QA program and CQI Process
  • Assisted in conducting Peer review/Mock Survey for several sister facilities
  • Responsible for licensed and CNA staffing hours in compliance with state NHPPD requirement and Facility standard
  • Working knowledge of all other departments in the skilled nursing Facility
  • Promoted a diverse workforce by developing inclusive hiring practices and supporting diversity awareness programs.

Desk nurse/Supervisor

Country Villa Health Care formerly Beverly Manor
07.1999 - 03.2003
  • Worked as Desk nurse/Supervisor, in charge of resident admissions, assessments, plan of care
  • Responsible for communicating resident care needs with doctors, consultants and Families
  • Supervised nursing assistants with their daily schedules and care of the residents
  • Conducted daily stand-up training daily and as needed in Quality patient care
  • Worked as a charge nurse, responsible for co-coordinating resident daily care in accordance with their care plans
  • Supervised other licensed nurses on proper medication administration and Facility Policies and Protocols
  • Mentor for newly hired nursing employees
  • Worked as back up MDS nurse and coordinated both License and CNA documentations in accordance with state and federal regulations
  • Was Treatment Nurse for the facility with a good record of healing wounds

Certified Nursing Assistant.

Queen of the Valley Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Worked for Acute Hospital and was team leader in charge of other nursing assistants in the transitional unit
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

Education

Associate's degree - nursing

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Emergency management
  • IV administration
  • Care coordination
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Clinical leadership
  • Continuing education
  • Staff development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
  • Employee recruitment and hiring

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 100 plus staff members.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in multiple skilled nursing facilities procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

Certifications And License

  • Associate's degree in Nursing.
  • Registered Nurse 95384437 - California
  • Registered Nurse 9654965 - Florida
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV Certification VN 188566
  • Certified Statewide Staff Developer/Instructor.
  • CPR Certificate BLS/ ACLS
  • Certified Infection Control Preventionist.
  • Clinical Instructor.

Timeline

RN Clinical Instructor

Smith Chason College
10.2024 - Current

RN Supervisor

Las Colinas Post-Acute
03.2024 - Current

Staff Developer

Las Colinas Post-Acute
07.2021 - 02.2025

Experienced Director of Staff Development

Park Avenue Healthcare and Wellness Center
09.2018 - 07.2021

Director of Staff Development

Claremont Care Center
10.2017 - 08.2018

Experienced DSD

Park Avenue Healthcare and Wellness Center
07.2015 - 09.2017

Director of Staff Development

West Covina Health Care
04.2003 - 06.2015

Desk nurse/Supervisor

Country Villa Health Care formerly Beverly Manor
07.1999 - 03.2003

Certified Nursing Assistant.

Queen of the Valley Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999

Associate's degree - nursing

Jacqueline S JahTucker