Jennifer Chesebro
Rochester
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Instructor with a proven track record at SUNY Brockport, excelling in curriculum development and patient advocacy. Adept at fostering community engagement and leading clinical instruction, I am committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through effective communication and evidence-based practice. Passionate about empowering students and patients alike.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor of Nursing
The College at Brockport
Brockport
08.2012 - Current
- Teaching classes requires using online and classroom technologies to convey engaging information, recording lectures, online and in-person meetings, staying up-to-date on latest medical information, staying organized and responsive to colleagues' and students' needs.
- Courses taught: Freshmen advisement class; Classes in the RN-BSN program (Epidemiology and Introduction to the BSN program); Classes in the Traditional and Accelerated BSN programs (Health Assessment, Foundations, Nursing Care of the Older Adult, Pharmacology and adult medical-surgical and maternity clinicals; Classes in the Family Nurse Practitioner (MS) program (Health Assessment and Diagnosis).
- Service: Junior Level Coordinator of the Traditional Nursing Program (2015-2022), Level I and Level II Nursing Faculty Committee Chair 2015-2022, Member 2012-present), Chair of Student Affairs Committee and Co-advisor of the Student Nurses Organization (2012-present), Chair of Clinical Performance Safety Committee (2016-2020), Member of Strategic Planning Committee (2015-2021), Co-Organizer of the annual Poverty Simulation (2015-present), Member of the Scholarship Committee (intermittent years and 2022-present), Member of Sigma Theta Tau Committee (2023-present), Member of the RN to Re-Entry Committee (2023-2024) and various University-Wide Committees
Family Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Safety On Site, Inc.
Rochester
06.2006 - 01.2022
- Pre-employment and annual physicals, DOT physicals, return-to-work physicals for employees out of work for range of issues, adolescent sports physicals, fitness-to-work exams (for employees who may no longer be physically or mentally able to perform job duties)
- Urine drug-testing, immunizations, phlebotomy
- Tuberculosis education and skin testing
- EKG testing and interpretation
- Assist patients access community resources when needed (medical care, supplies, etc.)
- Maintenance of superb communication and partnership with our clients (the employers), area physicians, and our patients (employees of the clients)
- Development of office policy in accordance with appropriate state and federal regulations and principles of client advocacy
- Work performed in office, at clients' workplace, and in mobile medical unit
Adjunct Faculty
The College at Brockport
Brockport
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Adjunct Faculty (Spring 2012), NUR 472, Community-Based Epidemiology Clinical
- Adjunct Lab Instructor, Fall 2011
- Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor, Medical-Surgical Nursing 2009-2010
- Guest Lecturer (2008-2010): Junior Level Medical-Surgical Class (Pam Reamer, Instructor), Topics: Stroke & TIA’s, COPD
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Providing care to hospital employees who are injured or exposed to contagion
- Performing pre-employment physicals & annual health screens, assessing employees with chronic, degenerative conditions for fitness-to-work
- Insuring employees meet OSHA and health department regulations for health and safety, working with other departments to analyze effectiveness of safety measures and make improvements when necessary
- Assisting employees recovering from addiction to regain professional and personal success
- Developing and writing departmental policies
Family Nurse Practitioner
Niagara-Orleans Practice
Albion
07.1999 - 06.2003
- Providing primary care of patients and their families (infants - elderly)
- Helping patients find community resources to meet their needs (discounted medication, free diagnostic testing, job placement, etc.)
- Home-visits for house-bound patients
- Instituted and operated in-office lab for approximately 6 months
Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Brockport Student Health Center
Brockport
01.2003 - 05.2003
- Providing primary care to college students
Registered Nurse
Monongalia General Hospital
Morgantown
04.1997 - 06.1999
- Assessment and triage of patients, providing and coordinating care as a staff and charge nurse
- Precepting new nursing & EMS personnel and medical students
Registered Nurse
Fairmont General Hospital
Fairmont
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Assessment and triage of patients, providing and coordinating care as a staff and charge nurse
- Precepting new nursing & EMS personnel and medical students
Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point
11.1994 - 07.1996
- Caring for acutely and chronically ill patients as a staff and charge nurse
- Precepting new nurses
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner Tract
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York College at Brockport
Brockport, NY01.1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Nursing assessment
- Health education
- Clinical instruction
- Policy writing
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical performance evaluation
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Healthcare policy
- Course coordination
- Evidence-based practice
- Leadership and mentoring
- Care coordination
- Clinical decision making
- Health promotion
- Community resource identification
- Direct patient care
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Omicron Beta Chapter, 2013
Certification
• Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, since 2022
• National Registry of Medical Examiners, Federal Motor Carrier Service, 2017
• ANCC accreditation, Family Nurse Practitioner, since 08/01/19
• CPR (Healthcare Provider), since 1993, most recent 2024
• Registered Professional Nurse, New York, #506352-1, renewed 08/01/25
• Family Nurse Practitioner, New York, #F-332649-1, renewed 08/01/25
• National Registry of Medical Examiners, Federal Motor Carrier Service, 2017
• ANCC accreditation, Family Nurse Practitioner, since 08/01/19
• CPR (Healthcare Provider), since 1993, most recent 2024
• Registered Professional Nurse, New York, #506352-1, renewed 08/01/25
• Family Nurse Practitioner, New York, #F-332649-1, renewed 08/01/25
Community Service
- Spencerport Music Association, Spencerport, NY, 09/01/18, present, Help coordinate fundraisers and plan student and teacher support activities.
- All In Community Brass Band, Greece, NY, 2018, 2022, Provide medical care and oversee medical documentation.
- Girl Scout Troop 60946, Spencerport, NY, 09/01/08, present, Organize and oversee troop cookie, magazine and nut sales.
- Camporee Camp of Spencerport-Area Girl Scouts, Dansville, NY, 05/29/09, 05/30/09, Gather and organize health forms for all campers.
- Canal View Elementary Adaptive Playground Committee, Spencerport, NY, 2010, 2012, Submitted grant to Nickelodeon’s 'The Big Change' grant program.
- Health in Teens Program, Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV, 09/01/98, 05/31/99, Developed and organized wellness activities for high school faculty and students.
Awards
- The Daisy Award for Nurse Educators, Daisy Foundation, 05/01/20
- Gold and Green Award, 2021, 2022
- Nominee for the Daisy Award, Daisy Foundation, 05/01/19, 2021, 2022
- Presidential Teaching Excellence Award, The College at Brockport, SUNY, 05/01/18
- School of Health and Human Performance Teacher of the Year Award, The College at Brockport, SUNY, 04/01/16
Accomplishments
•The Daisy Award for Nurse Educators, from the Daisy Foundation, May 2020, 2023, 2025
•Gold and Green Award 2021 & 2022
•Nominee for the Daisy Award, from the Daisy Foundation, May 2019, 2021, 2022
•Presidential Teaching Excellence Award, from The College at Brockport, SUNY, May 2018
•School of Health and Human Performance Teacher of the Year Award, from the School of Health and Human Performance, The College at Brockport, SUNY, April 2016
•Gold and Green Award 2021 & 2022
•Nominee for the Daisy Award, from the Daisy Foundation, May 2019, 2021, 2022
•Presidential Teaching Excellence Award, from The College at Brockport, SUNY, May 2018
•School of Health and Human Performance Teacher of the Year Award, from the School of Health and Human Performance, The College at Brockport, SUNY, April 2016
Timeline
Instructor of Nursing
The College at Brockport
08.2012 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
The College at Brockport
08.2009 - 05.2012
Family Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Safety On Site, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rochester General Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2006
Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Brockport Student Health Center
01.2003 - 05.2003
Family Nurse Practitioner
Niagara-Orleans Practice
07.1999 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse
Monongalia General Hospital
04.1997 - 06.1999
Registered Nurse
Fairmont General Hospital
08.1996 - 08.1997
Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
11.1994 - 07.1996
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner Tract
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York College at Brockport