JENNIFER L. WHITE
Boerne,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developed strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Accomplished leader with experience managing and motivating professionals to achieve and surpass both mission and operational goals. Focused on delivering decisive, forward-thinking, and positive team leadership to enable a collaborative work environment with effective workflows. Empowers employees to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment by building a collaborative and skill-based culture.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Medical Simulation Center
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Medical Center
San Antonio , TX
2021.11 - 2022.02
- Planned, organized, and directed multidisciplinary medical simulation training for numerous courses to include Life Support, Nursing Programs, and Combat Life-Saving Skills.
- Coordinated schedules and assigned team roles ensuring organizational and customer needs were met.
- Researched best practices and sought out training opportunities for professional development of team members.
- Assessed and revised policies and procedures as needed to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital, PACU
San Antonio , TX
2018.10 - 2021.10
- Provided direct patient care per ASPAN Standards in 20 bed post- anesthesia care unit, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patients for airway compromise, pain, and post-operative complications.
- Transitioned patients in timely manner, regulated patient flow, and prevented operating room congestion.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed and carried out post-operative orders while continuously monitoring patients' post-operative vitals.
Program Director
United States Air Force
Camp Bullis , TX
2016.07 - 2020.11
- Oversaw and developed Air Force's sole Aeromedical Evacuation and Patient Staging Course.
- Continuously reviewed and updated curriculum and medical simulation scenarios to ensure maximum medical readiness and course realism.
- Served as sole Aeromedical Evacuation subject matter expert and primary consultant to course instructors.
- Oversaw development of lesson plans and medical scenarios applying educational theories, adult learning principles, and concepts in analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of program and staff.
- Supervised staff of 25 instructors, managed 12-18 courses per year, trained and certified up to 1,500 medics per year.
- Managed Continuing Nursing Education Program, granted over 9,000 continuing education hours annually.
- Improved success of program by utilizing surveys to validate course objectives and make proactive adjustments to operations.
- Met with multiple agencies and higher headquarters on regular basis to assess progress and make course adjustments.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans to minimize threats to health and safety of faculty and students.
- Promoted and planned team building exercises to solidify group cohesion and maximize job performance and satisfaction.
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force, Cardiac Cath Lab
Nellis AFB , NV
2013.03 - 2016.07
- Guided seven physicians with diagnosis and treatment in support of three disciplines: interventional radiology, vascular, and cardiology.
- Administered conscious sedation while monitoring patients' vital signs during various procedures.
- Supervised 5 RNs and 8 technicians; supported 325K Department of Defense beneficiaries.
- Cardiac Cath Lab Charge Nurse, Patient Safety Report Handler,Infection Control Monitor, Education and Training Representative, and Point of Care Testing Site Supervisor.
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force, ICU
Nellis AFB , NV
2012.07 - 2013.03
- Directed nursing care on 14-bed Critical Care Unit; served 20 medical and surgical services with over 2K admissions annually.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Established unit standards of care/practice; evaluated nursing services provided by 42 clinicians and 31 med technicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Member of Code Blue/Rapid response Team, Charge nurse, and preceptor for new personnel.
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
Scott AFB , IL
2008.07 - 2012.07
- Deployed to worldwide contingencies as Medical Crew Director for 5-member Aeromedical Evacuation Team providing care for up to 50 patients per mission.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during, and after transport.
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Responsible for $192K in medical and life support equipment during both stateside and overseas operations.
- Developed and oversaw 28 programs, evaluated 43 Flight Nurses annually, and directly supervised 8 personnel.
Registered Nurse III
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
San Antonio , TX
2007.10 - 2008.07
- Provided direct patient care per ASPAN Standards in 10 bed post-anesthesia care unit.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patients for airway compromise, pain, and post-operative complications.
- Transitioned patients in timely manner, regulated patient flow, and prevented operating room congestion.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Cross trained to cover outpatient Same Day Surgery Clinic.
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserves
San Antonio , TX
2006.03 - 2008.07
- Responsible for humanitarian, strategic, and tactical aeromedical movement and care of patients in combat and emergent environments.
- As Medical Crew Director, led aeromedical crew members in patient care on C-130, C-17, and KC-135 airframes.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by fixed-wing aircraft.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Administered patient care needs as Flight Nurse and preformed mission/crew management as Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team member.
Staff Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
University Health Care System
San Antonio , TX
2005.06 - 2007.10
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill and injured patients in 25 bed Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Recommended, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as arterial and central line placement, intracranial monitoring device placement, complex wound care, and bronchoscopies.
- Member of unit's Skin Care Team, educated staff members and enforced local policies.
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science
San Antonio, TX05.2005
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Organization ane time management
- Critical thinking
- Staff Supervision/development
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Curriculum and medical scenario development/lesson planning
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft
- Skilled in Medical Charting (military and civilian programs)
Certification
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Director, Medical Simulation Center
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Medical Center
2021.11 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital, PACU
2018.10 - 2021.10
Program Director
United States Air Force
2016.07 - 2020.11
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force, Cardiac Cath Lab
2013.03 - 2016.07
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force, ICU
2012.07 - 2013.03
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
2008.07 - 2012.07
Registered Nurse III
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
2007.10 - 2008.07
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserves
2006.03 - 2008.07
Staff Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
University Health Care System
2005.06 - 2007.10
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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