Jennifer Kilmer

• Provides psychiatric medication management for school-age children and adolescents in Cartwheel’s partner school districts
• Collaborates with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care
• Builds collaborative, trusted, and lasting relationships with school leadership, staff, students, and families.
• Partners with school leadership on achieving their overall mental health vision
• Participates in case discussions with other Cartwheel team members
• Promotes adherence to treatment plans through consistent follow-ups and adjustments to medications as necessary, improving overall patient wellbeing
• Supports students and families with transition to community mental health and primary care providers

• Provided direct patient care to critically ill individuals with multiple medical issues and comorbidities, including those with traumatic injuries
• Triaged patients to determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs
• Provided advanced cardiac life support care during inter-hospital ambulance transport of critically ill patients
• Performed comprehensive age-specific assessments
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to determine patients' medical needs and disposition plans
• Provided health teaching to patients and families prior to departure from the Emergency Department with clear aftercare instructions

• Traveled throughout the CHS hospital network, assigned as needed, working with critically ill COVID patients, otherwise providing nursing care with duties and responsibilities similar, if not identical, to the above position

• Provided direct care for patients who were facing traumatic or severe, often life-threatening medical conditions, with responsibilities to identify a range of medical issues, determine severity, and provide immediate support in coordination with other clinical staff to minimize adverse long-term effects and sustain life during the COVID-19 pandemic
• All other duties and responsibilities were similar, if not identical, to the above Travel Nurse ED positions

• Provided culturally-informed care for members of the indigenous Iñupiat people facing COVID, trauma, or other life-threatening conditions
• All other duties and responsibilities were similar, if not identical, to the above Travel Nurse ED positions

• Provided direct patient care within the main timeline spectrum of the COVID-19 pandemic, adhering to strict containment policies and procedures
• All other duties and responsibilities were similar, if not identical, to the above Travel Nurse ED positions

• Collaborated with providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Triaged patients to determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs
• Performed comprehensive age-specific assessments
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care, operational procedures, and safety protocols
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

• Collaborated with providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Triaged patients to determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs
• Performed comprehensive age-specific assessments
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care, operational procedures, and safety protocols
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

• Provided timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
• Performed medical-forensic exam & obtained photographic documentation when needed
• Provided prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up and support
• Provided fact and expert witness testimony

• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients in a Level I trauma center
• Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and injuries
• Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents
• Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of care
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security of unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed all duties and responsibilities similar, if not identical, to the above Travel Nurse ED positions

• Performed all duties and responsibilities similar, if not identical, to the above Travel Nurse ED positions

• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients in a Level I trauma center
• Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and injuries
• Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents
• Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of care
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security of unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations

• Prepared and delivered lectures on trauma-informed care of the sexual assault patient to resident and attending physicians at grand rounds
• Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on complete care of the sexual assault patient, evidence collection and storage, chain of custody, policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
• Provided timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
• Performed medical-forensic exam & obtained photographic documentation when needed
• Provided prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up and support
• Provided fact and expert witness testimony
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care

• Completed unpaid internship at the Bureau of Human Rights, Democracy, and Labor - Africa/Europe
• Composed reference report utilized by federal immigration judges when hearing cases of women seeking asylum based on current laws and practices in their native African countries
• Contributed to Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and South Africa
• Compiled data and presented findings regarding physical and/or sexual violence against women and girls throughout Africa to the Office for Multilateral and Global Affairs
• Prepared talking points for, and participated in, meetings with senior-level U.S. Government and foreign government officials to further U.S. foreign policy objectives
• Briefed Ambassadors, Foreign Service Officers, and Deputy Chiefs of Mission regarding current human rights practices and/or crises within their assigned country posts
• Supported events, including international and/or multilateral meetings and conferences
• Applied Leahy Laws while vetting prospective U.S. aid recipients for evidence of past commission of gross human rights violations.

• Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being
• Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities
• Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding
• Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives
• Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact

• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care
• Co-founded support group for caretakers of stroke patients
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
• Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
• Assisted in development of therapeutic and recreational activities for patients
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients
• Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options

• Interpreted medical terminology and healthcare practices for clients and attorneys
• Compiled evidence and medical records to provide legal team with information relevant to case
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule

Assignments completed at the following facilities:

• Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA)
• Memorial Hospital (Colorado Springs, CO)
• South Coast Medical Center (Laguna Beach, CA)
• Hi Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree, CA)
• Group Health Eastside (Seattle, WA)
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
• Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart
• Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options