Jean Fletcher
Bowie,Maryland
Summary
A reliable, experienced CPNP for 21 years, a serving professional, providing excellent family-centered care to adolescents and young adults. Committed to comprehensive patient care with a holistic approach. Manage primary care patients, urgent care, and mental health support to this important patient population.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Hospital
05.2013 - Current
- Effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care
- Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, allowing for consultation, collaboration, or referral
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare Issues by area of practice
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnosis, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with federal and state regulatory standards
- Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or training, and assimilate this new knowledge into clinical practice; inform and educate others regarding new learned knowledge from conferences and educational activities especially evidence-based best practices.
Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Research Center
Children's National Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2013
- Provides physical assessments and participates in the evaluation of care provided to patients within the clinical research center
- Communicates findings to appropriate personnel
- Provides support of on-going research to staff, provides guidance to others in the research process
- Co-Principal Investigator to a NIH-funded study titled 'Prevalence of Proteinuria in Overweight Adolescents.'
Adjunct Professor
The Catholic University of America
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Provide lecture series to PNP and FNP students on Adolescent Health Care
- Maintains grades and submit grades at the end of semester ensuring understanding and comprehension
- Provides oversight on clinical placement for Adolescent Health care in the primary setting.
Nurse Practitioner/Site Coordinator
Oxon Hill High School
10.2004 - 03.2008
- Administrative Responsibilities: Lead, direct and supervise on-site staff for effective, collaborative clinical operation in accordance with quality assurance/CQI standards
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures & requirements including HIPAA, CLIA regulations and agency mandates
- Manage overall budget including direct pharmaceutical/immunizations orders
- Facilitate clinic flow and patient care upon standard of service excellence
- Represent and campaign for center at appropriate meetings and functions
- Clinical Responsibilities: Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Perform risk assessments and develop individualized problem lists
- Coordinate delivery of healthcare services and make appropriate referrals as necessary
- Advocate and provide health maintenance, disease prevention and risk-reduction activities and information
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality with emphasis on minor consent
- Implement anticipatory guidance on issues relating to the developmental, emotional, and medical needs of patients.
Research Nurse, Adolescent Medicine/Burgess Clinic
Children's National Hospital
10.1999 - 03.2006
- Functioned as primary for protocol development team for Center for Disease Control (CDC) for the Adolescent Impact study
- Provided coordination and data management during implementation phase of Adolescent Impact study
- As Nurse Practitioner, interacted directly with HIV positive adolescents to provide physical exams, instruction, and support
- Performed proficient clinical assessments for adolescents on various AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) protocols, including active recruitment.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Hospital
09.2003 - 10.2004
- Provided ongoing assessment of patient physical and psychological health status
- Executed thorough examinations including gynecological assessments for preventative healthcare, contraceptive services, and sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Child Protection Unit
05.1999 - 10.2004
- Performed proficient clinical exams for sexually assaulted children and adolescents
- Collected forensic evidence for potential criminal implication
- Handled specimens via proper chain of command
- Communicated findings and expert opinion with law enforcement personnel
- Provided testimony in multiple cases resulting in trial.
Clinical Staff Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
02.1997 - 10.1999
- Charge Nurse in adolescent health center
- Ensured optimal flow of clinical operations
- Assessed and triaged patients appropriately
- Provided medications, immunizations, patient, and family education
- Oriented new medical students, residents, and other new staff members to clinical operations
- Volunteered and participated in community outreach health activities.
Nurse Educator
United States Army Reserve
03.1994 - 05.1998
- Provided pediatric clinical instruction to student Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in U.S. Army Reserves
- Implemented training procedures in didactic forum and practical clinical instruction at A. I. DuPont Hospital.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
Clinical Manager I
Children's National, Medical Care Unit
09.1994 - 02.1997
- Responsible for clinical operations of a 45-bed medical care unit
- Maintained knowledge and responsibility for patients on the medical care unit
- Provided frontline management and supervision for an assigned group of staff.
Clinical Staff Nurse
UNITED STATES ARMY - NURSE CORPS
05.1990 - 01.1994
- Active Duty - Promoted to rank of Captain.
Education
Post master's Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
George Washington University
Washington, DC12.2024
Master of Science in Nursing -
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.2003
Bachelor of Science -
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia12.1989
Skills
- Acute illness treatment
- Well childhood exams
- Family guidance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Depression Management
- Nutrition counseling
- School health
- Behavioral Health
- Adolescent health
Accomplishments
Member of the Regional Partner Advisory Group for Pediatric Health Network Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI)
Served on Adolescent Certificate Task Force for Pediatric National Certification Board
Presented at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners March 2023, Topic:
Conway Nursing Mentor Program 2023-2024
Recipient of United Health Foundation Diverse Clinician Advancement Scholarship 1/2024
Certification
- CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, 09/2003, 02/2025 The role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is to provide care to children from birth through young adult with an in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care including well child and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. This care is provided to support optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting. The Primary Care CPNP role is designed to meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children in health maintenance and promotion, and assessment and management of disease processes.
- PMHS-Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, 05/2017, 02/2025, The PMHS role addresses the need to strengthen care to children and families experiencing developmental, behavioral, and mental health care (DBMH) concerns. Is experienced in early identification and intervention for DBMH concerns typically seen in primary care. Assesses, diagnoses, and manages DBMH concerns. When needed, these providers also help patients, and their families manage these concerns until specialized care is available. Plays a role in collaboration and coordination of care with other professionals in medical and educational settings.
Military Service
United States Army, Captain
Additional Information
License
Maryland: R12126 Expiration Date: 12/28/2024
District of Columbia DC-RN61550 Expiration date 6/30/2026
Certifications Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care 9/30/2003-2/28/2025
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist 5/30/2017-2/28/2025
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Adjunct Professor
The Catholic University of America
08.2010 - 12.2012
Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Research Center
Children's National Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2013
Nurse Practitioner/Site Coordinator
Oxon Hill High School
10.2004 - 03.2008
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Hospital
09.2003 - 10.2004
Research Nurse, Adolescent Medicine/Burgess Clinic
Children's National Hospital
10.1999 - 03.2006
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Child Protection Unit
05.1999 - 10.2004
Clinical Staff Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
02.1997 - 10.1999
Clinical Manager I
Children's National, Medical Care Unit
09.1994 - 02.1997
Nurse Educator
United States Army Reserve
03.1994 - 05.1998
Clinical Staff Nurse
UNITED STATES ARMY - NURSE CORPS
05.1990 - 01.1994
Post master's Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
George Washington University
Master of Science in Nursing -
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science -
Hampton University
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