Jennifer Ferrell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD, BC
Charleston
Summary
Strategic and patient-centered Nursing Director with 22 years of progressive leadership in clinical operations, quality improvement, and nursing education. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, reduce hospital-acquired conditions, and foster professional development. Passionate about advancing nursing excellence through data-driven initiatives, Magnet standards, and organizational culture transformation. Seeking System Director role to broaden impact on patient care outcomes and workforce development in specialty area.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Of Nursing Practice, Quality, & Education
Vandalia Health System (CAMC)
05.2021 - Current
- Provide operational leadership for nursing education, quality initiatives, and professional development
- Direct oversight of Professional Nursing Educators and Accredited Nurse Residency Program
- Serve as ISO Standard Owner for Patient Rights
- HAC Team Director Lead for CLABSI and CAUTI
- NDNQI Site Coordinator
- Shared Governance Director Lead of Education & Professional Development Council, Professional Development Council, & Professional Advancement Council
- CAMC Faculty-Crucial Conversations Facilitator
- Nurse Leader Professional Development Program Developer and Facilitator
- Regulatory Internal Auditor
- CAMC Six Sigma Green Belt
Oncology Unit/Vascular Access Team Nurse Manager
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc
06.2013 - 05.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of a 29-bed Oncology Unit and hospital-wide Vascular Access Team.
- Achieved a 70% reduction in CLABSIs over 8 years.
- Maintained staff turnover below 13% (well under national average).
- Maintained budget and productivity organizational goals
- Ambulatory Infusion Center Manager until 2018
Gynecology Oncology Infusion Nurse
Ohio State University, The James
05.2008 - 05.2013
- Served as lead infusion nurse and support group facilitator.
- Worked collaboratively with the clinical trial team and followed clinical trial requirements during infusion treatments
Clinical Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2003 - 06.2008
- Delivered high-quality nursing care on the adult Hematology/Oncology Unit.
- Frequently served as interim charge nurse.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2003
Skills
- Nursing leadership & strategy
- Clinical quality assurance
- Professional development & education
- Regulatory audit proficiency
- Talent development & retention
- Collaboration in governance initiatives
- Project management and execution
- Effective communication and facilitation
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Nurse Executive- Board Certified (NE-BC)
- Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified (NPD-BC)
Accomplishments
- Nurse Excellence Awardee 2001, Riverside Oncology Unit, Columbus, Ohio
- West Virginia's Organization for Nursing Leadership, 40 Under 40 Awardee
Key Contributions & Involvement
- Magnet Contributor and Writer
- New Hire Presenter: Service Excellence Program
- Lead: Nurse Extern Program Redesign
- Creator of Organization-Wide Vascular Access Algorithm
- EMR Transition Subject Matter Expert
- Lead: Shared Professional Governance Redesign
- Lead: Career Ladder Redesign
Timeline
Director Of Nursing Practice, Quality, & Education
Vandalia Health System (CAMC)
05.2021 - Current
Oncology Unit/Vascular Access Team Nurse Manager
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc
06.2013 - 05.2021
Gynecology Oncology Infusion Nurse
Ohio State University, The James
05.2008 - 05.2013
Clinical Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Marshall University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Administration
Capella University
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