Jennifer Brutsche
Summary
Dedicated and Conscientious Nurse Educator with extensive experience in various therapeutic areas and project management. Highly organized professional establishes relationships with patients, HCP's, and team members. Committed to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager – Global Learning Collaborative
US HealthConnect, Inc. Medical Education Company
10.2022 - Current
- Manage multiple projects in various therapeutic areas through all phases of Continuing Medical Education activities
- Work closely with the business development team, scientific affairs, producers, marketing, and data analytics to ensure delivery and content is executed
- Facilitate client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
- Contribute to development and implementation of education
- Present metrics/outcomes/GAPs in education to clients (pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic companies)
- Assist in proposals and securing renewals
- Business Development.
REMS Drug Nurse Educator
Syneos Health US, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Educate and enroll HCP's, Pharmacists, Patients, Wholesalers, and Distributors regarding the Clozapine REMS FDA program
- Ensure FDA safety strategies are followed to allow patients continued access to Clozapine and minimize potential serious risks
- Handle potential adverse event, non-compliance, MIR, and product complaint reporting
- Implemented Team Nurse Huddles to advocate for efficient and effective process changes to improve the stakeholders experience
- Data Entry
- New employee Mentor
- 100% QA award
- Disability ERG Committee Member.
Cardiology Clinic Lead Nurse/BLS Staff Educator/RN Staff Nurse
Nemours duPont Pediatrics
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Provide pediatric nursing care in a multi-functional role that includes direct patient care duties as well as telephone triage (in the office setting and remotely)
- Remotely triage for multiple offices during COVID 19 Pandemic
- Vaccine education, administration, and ordering
- BLS staff instructor
- Cardiology Clinic Lead Nurse
- Perform EKG's, coordinate, set up, and educate patients on Holter monitor and BP monitor, and give quality care to the pediatric cardiology patient population
- Maintain equipment and supply management as needed
- Research and Education Committee: Educate HCP staff regarding ambulatory hot topics, skills fair planning, and evidence-based projects
- Lead, present, and evaluate pertinent topics at the annual skills fair
- Patient Safety and Ambulatory Emergency Response Educator: Implement HCP staff on emergency resuscitation medication and equipment
- Perform quarterly mock emergency scenarios and education for staff
- Make recommendations based on education and experience
- Standardized ambulatory emergency cart for multiple PA sites
- Daisy Award Nomination.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Peri-Operative Care Unit
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
09.1998 - 07.2019
- PICU: Provide excellent nursing care to critically ill patients
- Charge Nurse
- Experienced with cardiology, pulmonary, trauma, immunology, neurology hematology/oncology, gastroenterology, respiratory, rare diseases, and endocrine high acuity patient population
- Peri-Anesthesia: Perform pre-anesthesia health history
- Obtain consults and clearances for surgery when needed
- Notify anesthesiologist of findings and document
- Prepare patient and families for surgery
- Review consents, consults, lab work, and medical records the day of surgery
- Pre-medicate patients for surgery
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNA's, and the healthcare team
- Provide a safe environment for patients recovering from anesthesia
- OR Nurse patient/surgeon liaison
- BLS staff instructor
- Quality Patient Safety Committee: Review and discuss current hospital and unit specific policies and procedures to promote safe care to patients
- Implement plans for quality and patient safety
- Currently review charts and audits monthly
- PCAM (Radiation/Oncology) Prepare and recover radiation oncology patients that receive general anesthesia for proton or radiation therapy
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Restructuring Task Force Member: Work closely with Nurse Manager to evaluate current staffing issues, retention, patient family satisfaction, and communication among the health care team
- Critical Care Orientation Instructor: Teach and evaluate new employees.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Subcontractor: Hepatitis C Disease Management, Medication, and Injection Nurse Educator/Consultant
Burman's Specialty Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, LLC.
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Educate and empower patient on HCV new diagnosis, prescribed medication regimen, proper nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and proper injection technique
- Review possible side effects, importance of compliance with medication, lab dates and following up with all physician visits
- Communicate consistently and efficiently with the pharmacist and physician
- Follow up with patient to ensure to reinforce education and ensure compliance.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Care Agency
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Per Diem nursing care for various patient populations (Trach/Vent, Cystic Fibrosis)
- Asthma Nurse Educator
Staff Nurse: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/General Pediatric Unit
Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
07.1997 - 09.1998
- Responsibilities include caring for critical, trauma, chronic, surgical, medical and hematology/oncology patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Immaculata University
Malvern, Pennsylvania05.2012
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Allegheny University Hahnemann Campus
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05.1997
Skills
- Medical Educator
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Data Analytics
- Marketing
- CRM Systems
- Prioritizing Workflows
- Nurse Educator
- Presentation Skills
Philanthropic Experience
- Saint Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Public Access Defibrillator Coordinator and CPR/AED Instructor, 2012, Present, Identified a public health need in the community and church. Implemented working automated Zoll external defibrillators and monthly maintenance of the automated Zoll external defibrillators. Obtained a grant for the school to certify the faculty in CPR and AED use. Established emergency action plan for the school.
- Phoenixville Area High School Basketball Booster Club, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, President, 2019, 2021, Chief executive of the basketball booster club. Lead and organize fundraiser events, team dinners, volunteer activities, club meetings, ensure fiscal success, and productivity of all operations. Work closely with the coaches, athletic director, players, and families.
- Certified Girls on the Run Coach, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Coached a positive youth development program that inspires third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to stay true to themselves and live free from societal stereotypes.
- The Saturday Club, Wayne, Pennsylvania, American Red Cross Blood Drive Advance Team and committee, Publicize event and recruit donors. Screen and educate donors. Monitor donors after donation process is complete.
- The Saturday Club, Wayne, Pennsylvania, New Member Fundraiser Committee Chair, Coordinated food donations, budgeting, advertising donors and event committee responsibilities to raise money for local charities.
Licensure Certifications
- Licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, 07/1997, License # available upon request, Active, 10/31/2025
- Certificate in AHA BLS Instructor, 03/2024
- Certificate in BLS CPR, 03/2024
- Society of Pediatric Nurses member
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, BLS Instructor
Timeline
Account Manager – Global Learning Collaborative
US HealthConnect, Inc. Medical Education Company
10.2022 - Current
REMS Drug Nurse Educator
Syneos Health US, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
Cardiology Clinic Lead Nurse/BLS Staff Educator/RN Staff Nurse
Nemours duPont Pediatrics
09.2016 - 07.2021
Subcontractor: Hepatitis C Disease Management, Medication, and Injection Nurse Educator/Consultant
Burman's Specialty Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, LLC.
09.2011 - 06.2013
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Peri-Operative Care Unit
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
09.1998 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Care Agency
08.1998 - 05.2004
Staff Nurse: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/General Pediatric Unit
Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
07.1997 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Immaculata University
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Allegheny University Hahnemann Campus
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