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Jennifer Harbert, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.

Creede,CO

Summary

Compassionate, caring Family Physician offering 25 years of rural, clinical and urgent care experience. Able to collaborate with other physicians, nurses and ancillary clinic personnel to assist with patient care plans. An extensive background working with challenging and complex patient populations. Many years of experience caring for Medical Aid in Dying patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Physician

Rio Grande Hospital
04.2020 - Current
  • Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
  • Administered or prescribed treatments.
  • Directed work of administrative, nursing and operations team members.
  • Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.

Medical Director

Hospice Del Valle
Alamosa, CO
01.2012 - Current
  • Implement a successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Foster excellence by example by "setting the pace" and being a hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Motivate and supervise RNs and CNAs  in delivering quality patient care. 
  • Compassionately care for dying patients with a variety of comfort care treatments

Hospitalist Physician

Rio Grande Hospital
Del Norte, CO
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Oversee and participate in daily rounds with inpatient team case managers.
  • Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
  • Coordinate patient care between specialists at outside hospitals.

Emergency Physician

Rio Grande Hospitall
Del Norte, CO
03.2013 - 04.2018
  • Analyze complex trauma conditions and quickly determine treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Evaluate preliminary results and administer initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices. 
  • Show compassion when dealing with family members and keep families informed of patient status. 

Family Physician

Creede Family Practice Of Rio Grande Hospital
Creede, CO
08.2000 - 04.2011
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Practiced in remote, frontier area in a town of 1000 

Family Physician

Stoke Family Medicine
Nelson, New Zealand
10.2009 - 04.2010
  • Administered or prescribed treatments. 
  • Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being
  • Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology

Yale University
New Haven, CT
1991

M.D. - Medicine

Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1997

M.D. - Family Medicine Residency

Southern Colorado Family Medicine
Pueblo, CO
2000

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Diagnostic image interpretation
  • Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
  • Professional, empathetic bedside manner
  • Acute care expertise
  • High level of autonomy
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Diabetes management and education

Timeline

Family Physician

Rio Grande Hospital
04.2020 - Current

Hospitalist Physician

Rio Grande Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2020

Emergency Physician

Rio Grande Hospitall
03.2013 - 04.2018

Medical Director

Hospice Del Valle
01.2012 - Current

Family Physician

Stoke Family Medicine
10.2009 - 04.2010

Family Physician

Creede Family Practice Of Rio Grande Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology

Yale University

M.D. - Medicine

Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

M.D. - Family Medicine Residency

Southern Colorado Family Medicine
Jennifer Harbert, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.