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JENNIFER HEITKAMP

St. Henry,OH

Summary

Dynamic nursing educator seeking a full-time position as a nursing instructor at Wright State University Lake Campus. Expertise in didactic instruction and simulation labs, particularly in obstetrics and pediatrics, complemented by a strong background in developing and implementing nursing curricula that address diverse student needs.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Instructor

Hondros College of Nursing
Vandalia, OH
05.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate lectures in obstetrics and pediatrics. Conducts sessions through Teams, in-person, and hybrid formats.
  • Organize and execute simulation labs for both obstetrical and pediatric care to provide immersive healthcare experiences that improve learning.
  • Assist struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, personalizing instruction according to individual needs and learning styles.
  • Assisted with skill check-offs for the fundamental nursing class.

Registered Nurse, IBCLC-OB Unit

Wayne HealthCare OB Unit
Greenville, OH
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated breastfeeding initiation and delivered expert lactation consultations for mothers.
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive breastfeeding education classes.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs for staff focused on providing effective breastfeeding support to new parents.
  • Executed quality improvement strategies aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and ensuring safety compliance.
  • Provided comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers and their families.

Registered Nurse

Wilson Memorial-OB Unit
Sidney,OH
2020 - 2022

Cared for women and newborns on the OB unit. Cared for women in the OB/GYN office/triage phone calls related to women's health.

Registered Nurse

Mercer Health OB/GYN Office
Celina, OH
2017 - 2020

Educated staff on providing care for OB/GYN patients in the office setting. Perform care for obstetrical and gynecological patients.

Manager/Registered Nurse

Medicine & More/Conva Care
2005 - 2017
  • Worked for Conva-Care from 2005 to 2017. Bought out by Medicine and More in 2012. Managed daily operations at the Celina location from 2012 to 2017. Assisted in staff development through training sessions and performance reviews. Supported implementation of marketing strategies. Conducted in-home assessments to educate patients on disease management. Set up CPAP/BiPAP equipment for patient use.

Registered Nurse

Mercer Health/OB/GYN -Dr Rhee
Celina, OH
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Office nurse for patient care. Assisting new moms with breastfeeding issues and educating them on postpartum /antepartum and newborn care. Preformed NST's. Pre-op education.
  • Dr. Rhee retired.

Registered Nurse

Mercer Health/Obstetrical Unit
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Labor and delivery nursing, postpartum care, and newborn nursery care. Taught mother-baby classes and breastfeeding classes. Certified lactation consultant. NRP certified. Fetal monitoring certified.

Registered Nurse

Wilson Hospital/Obstetrical Unit
01.1992 - 01.1999
  • Obstetrical nursing care. Labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursery units. The charge nurse on the night shift. NRP certified. Fetal monitoring certified.

Registered Nurse

Joint Township Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Medical-surgical unit. Shift manager.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
09-1991

Skills

  • NRP certified
  • IBCLC certified
  • Basic Life Support certified
  • Multiple Nurse Educator webinars completed

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant ( IBCLC)

Timeline

Nursing Instructor

Hondros College of Nursing
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, IBCLC-OB Unit

Wayne HealthCare OB Unit
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mercer Health/OB/GYN -Dr Rhee
01.2003 - 01.2005

Registered Nurse

Mercer Health/Obstetrical Unit
01.1998 - 01.2004

Registered Nurse

Wilson Hospital/Obstetrical Unit
01.1992 - 01.1999

Registered Nurse

Joint Township Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1992

Registered Nurse

Wilson Memorial-OB Unit
2020 - 2022

Registered Nurse

Mercer Health OB/GYN Office
2017 - 2020

Manager/Registered Nurse

Medicine & More/Conva Care
2005 - 2017

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Aspen University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Toledo
JENNIFER HEITKAMP