Jason Buchenhorst
Southport
Summary
Diverse medical professional with extensive experience in critical care and leadership roles. Proven expertise in direct patient care, ventilator management, and crisis intervention. Accomplished Clinic Manager with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction while ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong leadership abilities focused on team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Manager
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pulmonology
Panama City
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily clinic operations to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Coordinated patient appointments using electronic health record systems.
- Implemented clinic policies to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures.
- Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and administrative teams.
- Managed daily operations of the clinic, including scheduling appointments and assigning staff.
- Monitored clinic activities, such as billing, coding, and medical records maintenance.
Registered Nurse, critical care, intensive care unit
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center
P.C.
09.2013 - Current
- Relief charge nurse critical care ICU
- Bedside RN ICU
- Critical care drips (Levophed, Norepinephrine, Propofol etc.)
- Restraint management and documentation
- Interprofessional collaboration
Registered Nurse, critical care, emergency department
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Level 1 trauma center
- Bedside emergency department RN
- Relief charge nurse
Registered nurse, critical care, emergency department
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center
P.C.
09.2000 - 06.2010
- RN emergency department (2008-2010)
- Nurse intern (2007-2008)
- Emergency Medical Technician/ ER tech (2000-2007)
- Mental health technician (2000-2006)- Bay Medical Behavioral Health
- CPI instructor
Education
FNP, AGAC-NP - family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama05.2025
RN-BSN - Bachelor in Science Nursing
Florida State University
Panama City, Florida06.2010
RN - Associate in Science Degree- Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida06.2008
Associate in Arts Degree - Psychology
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida06.2006
EMT - Associate in Science Degree- Emergency Medical Services
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida06.2004
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Critical care drips
- Ventilator management
- Patient communications
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Critical care management
- Clinical procedures
- Staff training
- Time management
- Clinical management
- Vendor relations
- Technical troubleshooting
- Scheduling appointments
- Patient flow
- Scheduling
- Employee training
- Healthcare consulting
Awards
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 2019
- Daisy Award nomination, 2018
- Employee of the month, 2015
Affiliations
- Kayaking
- Farming
- Raising turkeys
- Outdoor family activities with my wife and children
- Freshwater fishing
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN-Florida RN9278149
- APRN-Florida 11041497
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award winner with multiple nominations for excellence in nursing care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinic Manager
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pulmonology
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, critical care, intensive care unit
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center
09.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, critical care, emergency department
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
06.2010 - 09.2013
Registered nurse, critical care, emergency department
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center
09.2000 - 06.2010
FNP, AGAC-NP - family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
University of South Alabama
RN-BSN - Bachelor in Science Nursing
Florida State University
RN - Associate in Science Degree- Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Associate in Arts Degree - Psychology
Gulf Coast State College
EMT - Associate in Science Degree- Emergency Medical Services
Gulf Coast State College
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