JANE VAN TATENHOVE
Lexington,KY
Summary
Masters-prepared nurse with a proven record of 20 years in program development, driving improved outcomes and delivering patient-centered quality healthcare. With a successful background in both academic and community hospital settings, consistently enhancing quality measures and fostering excellence in patient care. Passion lies in making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families through education and data-driven change, ensuring the provision of high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stroke Coordinator
Baptist Health Lexington
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Leader of multidisciplinary Stroke Team.
- Worked to support the stroke program as a regional leader. The first to attain AHA GWTG highest awards in state of Kentucky for 5 consecutive years.
- Reduced door-to-needle times. Recognized as an exemplar Magnet project.
- Partnered with local schools, corporations, and EMS groups to raise stroke awareness.
- Conducted regular chart audits to ensure compliance with national and hospital stroke care standards and guidelines.
- Evaluated extensive amount of data, ensuring accurate information to support decision-making and facilitate ongoing performance improvement efforts.
- Developed comprehensive education programs for staff, ensuring up-to-date knowledge in stroke management techniques.
- Implemented new clinical practice guidelines and policies and educated staff on changes.
Reviewer for Stroke Programs
Joint Commission Center For Transforming Healthcare
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Reviewed Comprehensive Stroke Programs across the US, on a once a month basis, generating "extremely satisfied" feedback from client organizations.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while reviewing numerous documents, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive client information, adhering to industry standards and company policies.
- Identified areas for potential improvements within reviewed materials, providing actionable recommendations to clients.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Surgical & Cardiac ICU
Washington Hospital Center
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: 800 bed inner city Level 1 Trauma Center
- Participated as a clinical expert in the multidisciplinary heart transplant program and LVAD committee.
- Participated in the planning, construction and clinical protocols for one of the first 20 bed cardiovascular recovery rooms (CVRR). .
- Represented the hospital at District of Columbia Board of Nursing licensure subcommittee meetings.
- Provided clinical oversight, orientation, extensive educational events, and conferences.
- Represented Nursing on the hospital Institutional Review Board (IRB) for 10 years.
- Participated as administrator on call for weekends
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Kentucky College of Nursing
Lexington, KY06.1990
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (BSN)
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC06.1986
Skills
- Data-Driven Performance Tracking
- Staff Education & Development Initiatives
- Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
- Collaborative Team Engagement
- Clinical quality improvement
- Meticulous Attention
- Simultaneous Task Management
- Trustworthy Performance
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Protocol development
- Data Collection and Performance Metrics Analysis
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) current
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
- Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)
Timeline
Reviewer for Stroke Programs
Joint Commission Center For Transforming Healthcare
05.2018 - 06.2024
Stroke Coordinator
Baptist Health Lexington
02.2016 - 03.2025
Clinical Nurse Specialist Surgical & Cardiac ICU
Washington Hospital Center
01.1991 - 01.2001
Masters of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Kentucky College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (BSN)
Catholic University of America
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