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Jennifer Tavernier

Eugene

Summary

Dynamic Associate Dean of one of Oregon's largest Health Professions Divisions, recognized for innovative program development and achieving exceptional academic outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Proven expertise in enhancing academic quality, advocating for student success, and leading successful accreditation processes. Proficient in budget management and data analysis, with a strong focus on fostering partnerships that elevate educational support for diverse student populations. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and problem-solving capabilities to navigate complex educational landscapes effectively.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Dean Health Professions, Health & Physical Education/Director of Nursing

Lane Community College
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides leadership for one of the largest and most successful Associate Degree Nursing programs in the state of Oregon.
  • Provides leadership for one of the largest Oregon health professions, career, and technical divisions.
  • Leads, directs, manages, and supervises all aspects of the division.
  • Leads over 25 individual programs (many with outside formal national regulating accreditations) and 10 athletic teams, with multiple conference championships.
  • Programs include: Nursing (RN, LPN, LPN to RN, CNA), EMS/Paramedic (one of Oregon's largest and most successful), Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapy Assisting, Health Information Management, Respiratory Care, Massage Therapy, Phlebotomy, Fitness & Lifestyle Specialist, Health Education, Nutrition, Physical Education, and the Continuing Education/Non-Credit Department.
  • Manages a 20-chair dental clinic.
  • Develops and manages a multi-program division budget (greater than $15 million) and over 20 foundational accounts.
  • Developed one of Oregon's first RN-to-BSN programs on a community college campus.
  • Developed Oregon's first Paramedic-to-RN program.
  • Strategizes and implements methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs, and modernizing operations for the division.
  • Enhances operations by realigning procedures with changing trends in education.
  • Prepares reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures related to academic matters for the institution.
  • Advocates for sufficient resources and support services to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of academic programs to enhance educational quality and rigor.
  • Collaborates with external stakeholders to secure funding and partnerships for program development.
  • Evaluates academic programs and faculty performance to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.
  • Promotes improvements to increase academic quality and meet learning outcomes.
  • Chairs and serves on various committees to drive policy development and strategic initiatives.
  • Represents the college at academic conferences, workshops, and public events to promote its programs and achievements.
  • Led crisis management efforts, ensuring timely and effective response to campus emergencies.
  • Analyzes data related to retention rates, enrollment trends, course offerings, and curriculum changes in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
  • Fostered an inclusive campus culture that supports inclusion, and equity among students and staff.
  • Negotiated and managed contracts with vendors and service providers to support academic operations.

RN Case Manager

PeaceHealth
01.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated comprehensive case services within acute healthcare environments, including intensive, emergency, and medical-surgical units.
  • Optimized throughput in health setting by aligning patient needs with appropriate care levels.
  • Assessed utilization of resources for patients with complex medical backgrounds and devised appropriate care plans.
  • Provided comfort to patients and families in challenging situations.
  • Evaluated financial data to determine insurance coverage eligibility.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings addressing intricate patient cases with the healthcare team.
  • Engaged in quality enhancement efforts for case management workflows.
  • Assessed appropriateness of treatments by reviewing clinical data such as lab results, radiology reports and vital signs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to address patient needs.
  • Organized discharge planning to maintain continuity of care after hospitalization.
  • Evaluated high-risk cases needing intensive monitoring.
  • Evaluated patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health to create tailored care plans.
  • Provided frequent updates to family members about patient care progress and goal attainment.
  • Monitored treatment plans for effectiveness.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients facing chronic illness.
  • Created comprehensive discharge plans for patients moving from acute care to home.
  • Coordinated connections to community resources for enhanced support services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to formulate patient care plans.
  • Instructed patients on disease prevention strategies.
  • Coordinated patient access to specialized health services and external resources.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by managing resource allocation in a controlled healthcare environment.
  • Evaluated ethical decision-making processes in case management.

Staff Nurse, Neurology

PeaceHealth
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Developed and executed patient care plans with healthcare team.
  • Evaluated and implemented nursing care for patients with acute neurological conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Followed strict safety guidelines in nursing procedures.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Deployed analytical skills to evaluate and adapt to evolving patient conditions.
  • Employed computerized EHR system, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Clinical Educator

PeaceHealth
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Collaborated with health care teams to develop effective patient education materials.
  • Enhanced training delivery by incorporating new technologies and techniques alongside proven methods.
  • Coached nurses during their transition from student status to professional practice.
  • Participated in research projects aimed at exploring new methods for delivering continuing education content.
  • Promoted a culture of lifelong learning among healthcare professionals through advocacy efforts.
  • Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
  • Partnered with other departments within the organization in order to coordinate educational resources.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of educational programs by collecting data on program outcomes.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in clinical nursing education.
  • Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and best practices.
  • Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
  • Provided mentoring support to junior level nursing staff members.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among nurses.
  • Evaluated nurses to identify knowledge gaps, and conduct thorough assessments.
  • Designed frameworks to assess newly hired nurses' skills.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
  • Advised nursing staff on best practices for providing safe, high quality patient care.
  • Assessed the learning needs of healthcare personnel, created curricula, and delivered lectures and seminars accordingly.
  • Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in nursing practices.

Stroke Coordinator

PeaceHealth
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Developed the region's first Certified Stroke Program.
  • Monitored a quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care for patients experiencing a stroke.
  • Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
  • Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
  • Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
  • Developed patient education materials and programs to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
  • Developed protocols for responding quickly and effectively to acute strokes within the hospital setting.
  • Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals on the care plan for stroke patients.
  • Created a system for tracking outcomes of stroke patients in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety, and service-related issues.
  • Educated staff members on the signs and symptoms of strokes so they can be identified quickly in an emergency situation.
  • Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Developed and implemented stroke patient education programs.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to promote awareness about stroke prevention and rehabilitation services available.
  • Monitored current treatments for strokes, including medications, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy.
  • Conducted assessments of stroke patients to monitor progress and determine appropriate interventions.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss clinical updates, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
  • Monitored patient care to ensure adherence to established clinical guidelines and standards.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Coordinators Plus
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Compiled trial related documents into a master file as required by sponsor or regulatory agency.
  • Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.
  • Educated participants on studies and anticipated outcomes.
  • Took vital signs and collected medical histories as part of study protocols.
  • Gathered and reviewed study data.
  • Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
  • Monitored subject enrollment and tracked dropout details.
  • Communicated effectively with investigators, study staff, sponsors, vendors, IRB personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the trial.
  • Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
  • Monitored patient safety during clinical trials according to established guidelines.
  • Conducted screening interviews to determine eligibility of possible subjects.
  • Performed patient assessments, collected and analyzed data, and prepared reports.
  • Facilitated resolution of protocol deviations or violations reported by sites or detected through monitoring activities.
  • Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
  • Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols, and regulatory reporting.
  • Maintained accurate up-to-date tracking logs for all aspects of clinical research activities including but not limited to adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, lab results .

Manager in Training

C.F. Berg, Mariposa
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement in processes, systems, and procedures.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Engaged in customer service initiatives to improve client satisfaction levels.
  • Participated in risk management assessments and mitigation planning.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Participated in recruitment efforts, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
  • Developed strategies to motivate staff members in order to increase productivity levels.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Trained new hires on company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels and assisted in supply chain management activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Education

DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Healthcare Systems Leadership

Chamberlain University
01.2020

MSN - Nursing Education

Indiana State University
01.2009

BSN - Nursing

Indiana State University
01.2007

ADN - Nursing

Lane Community College
01.2003

BS - Psychology

University of Oregon
01.1997

Skills

  • Program development
  • Budget management
  • Accreditation processes
  • Data analysis
  • Policy writing
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Curriculum design
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Student advocacy
  • Academic leadership

Professional Presentations

  • Student Faculty Committee: Quality Improvement Initiative, Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education, Portland, OR (Virtual), 05/01/21
  • Student Faculty Collaborative, Innovation Station. Nursing Education Innovation Summit, San Diego, CA, 04/01/22

Research Projects Grants

  • Student Faculty Committee: Nursing Program Quality Improvement, Lane Community College, J. Tavernier, This study seeks to evaluate the benefit of a nursing student and faculty committee on an associate degree nursing program.
  • Implementation of the Michigan Opioid Safety Score to Improve Nurse Use Multimodal Analgesia: An Integrative Review, Chamberlain University, J. Tavernier, This study examined, through a review of quantitative and qualitative primary research studies, the benefit of multimodal analgesia use and the reduction of opioid use for acute pain. Additionally, this review examined literature for the potential benefit of nursing tools for the improvement of nurse use multimodal analgesia.

Membership In Professional Organizations

  • Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
  • Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Commission for Case Managers

Certification

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM), Commission for Case Manager Certification, 09/01/18
  • Registered Nurse, Oregon State Board of Nursing, 200341141, 02/17/03

Professional Recognition

  • Schafer & League for Innovation, 2022, $200
  • Health Professions Chocolate Award

Civic And Community Activities Service

  • Community Action Service High School Volunteer Program Organizer
  • Womenspace Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Professional Publications

  • Tavernier, J., Wolfe, D., Student faculty committee: A quality improvement and engagement strategy in nursing education., Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 17, 2, 233-236, 2022
  • Tavernier, J. R., Combating the Opioid Epidemic Through Nurse Use of Multimodal Analgesia: An Integrative Literature Review., AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 122, 5, 20-32, 2022

Administrative Experience

  • Associate Dean Health Professions, Health & Physical Education/Director of Nursing, Lane Community College, 2022-01-01, Present
  • Managing Member, Moon Mountain Contracting, LLC, 2020-01-01, Present
  • Clinical Research Coordinator, Coordinators Plus, 2004-01-01, 2005-01-01
  • Manager in Training, C.F. Berg, Mariposa, 1998-01-01, 1999-01-01

Affiliations

  • Fitness enthusiast
  • Dog mom
  • Raised two incredible young men
  • Daisy Nominee in Nursing Education
  • Chocolate Award Winner
  • Schafer Award Winner
  • Published Nurse Educator

Timeline

Associate Dean Health Professions, Health & Physical Education/Director of Nursing

Lane Community College
01.2022 - Current

RN Case Manager

PeaceHealth
01.2015 - Current

Clinical Educator

PeaceHealth
01.2005 - 01.2008

Stroke Coordinator

PeaceHealth
01.2005 - 01.2006

Clinical Research Coordinator

Coordinators Plus
01.2004 - 01.2005

Staff Nurse, Neurology

PeaceHealth
01.2003 - 01.2015

Manager in Training

C.F. Berg, Mariposa
01.1998 - 01.1999

DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Healthcare Systems Leadership

Chamberlain University

MSN - Nursing Education

Indiana State University

BSN - Nursing

Indiana State University

ADN - Nursing

Lane Community College

BS - Psychology

University of Oregon

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