Jacqueline Wardrip
Columbia,MO
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) with 24 years of diverse nursing experience, including medical-surgical care, school health, behavioral health, public health, perioperative services, and pediatrics. Skilled in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, chronic disease management, and health education. Experienced in telehealth delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and navigating complex EHR environments. Active Missouri RN license; NLC-eligible for practice in multiple compact states.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Nurse (RN)
Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg, MO
01.2005 - Current
- Develop individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with chronic illnesses and special needs; collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare providers.
- Assess and manage acute illnesses and injuries; triage and coordinate care for students requiring further medical attention.
- Administer medications, treatments, and first aid in alignment with district policies and provider orders.
- Ensure compliance with state and district immunization requirements; review records, update health files, and coordinate with public health agencies.
- Developed health education programs for students and staff awareness.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems to document patient encounters, track outcomes, and generate reports.
- Assisted families in coordinating care with healthcare providers, including navigating private health insurance and Medicaid services.
Nurse Consultant (Telehealth Behavioral Health Support)
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided clinical consultation and mental health support to school professionals using telehealth platforms.
- Offered guidance from child and adolescent psychiatrists to assist schools in managing mild to moderate behavioral health concerns.
- Delivered expert support to school nurses, administrators, and educators regarding behavioral health concerns and resource navigation.
- Utilized REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) for documenting and tracking consultations in a secure, HIPAA-compliant system.
- Conducted Zoom meetings with administrators, clinical staff, and psychiatry providers to support coordination of care and streamline communication.
Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Columbia, MO
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Provided pre-, intra-, and postoperative nursing care for orthopedic surgical patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and ensured patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EHRs with accuracy and efficiency.
- Educated patients and families regarding preoperative requirements, postoperative expectations, and self-care instructions.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention practices, and safety protocols to optimize patient care.
RN
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, MO
06.2002 - 08.2006
- Monitored neurological status of critically ill patients in intensive care unit.
- Educated families about patient conditions and treatment options.
- Performed advanced life support interventions such as intubation and mechanical ventilation.
- Assisted with performing lumbar punctures when ordered by attending physician.
- Assessed and monitored patient's neurological status, including vital signs, level of consciousness, motor function, reflexes and cognitive abilities.
- Provided individualized 1:1 nursing support for patients with dementia and memory loss, utilizing therapeutic communication, reorientation techniques, and safety-focused interventions.
- Conducted ongoing cognitive and functional assessments, identifying changes in condition and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Served as ICU Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations including staff scheduling, patient flow, and clinical coordination; regularly floated to SI, MI, Step-Down, and Med-Surg units to support staffing and provide high-acuity patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05.2001
Skills
- Care Planning & Case Management
- Patient Assessment
- Telehealth & Remote Communication
- Emergency & Triage Response
- Behavioral Health Support
- EHR/EMR Documentation
- Pediatric & Adolescent Care
- Communication & Collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse, Missouri
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Nurse Consultant (Telehealth Behavioral Health Support)
University of Missouri
07.2023 - 08.2025
Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
06.2014 - 08.2023
School Nurse (RN)
Harrisburg School District
01.2005 - Current
RN
Boone Hospital Center
06.2002 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Methodist University