JENNIFER MARIE MCKEAN
St. Louis,MO
Summary
-Dedicated and hardworking Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of pediatric patients with cardiac diseases/defects pre- and post- repair and transplant in a team-based setting. Supports patients and families continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.
-Highly skilled pediatric Physical Therapist with more than 20 years experience in assessment and treatment of neonates and infants in a nationally ranked children's hospital. Specific strengths include therapeutic positioning and handling techniques for babies at risk for motor impairment in the acute care setting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse-The Heart Center
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
2020.07 - Current
- Manages needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies including medication administration and operation of critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Coordinates with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guides and educates patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Participated in council to improve healthcare quality, patient safety and fiscal responsibility by reducing incidence of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) to zero cases in 2021.
- Personalizes bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Precepts new nurses who are being orientated to the department (2021-present)
Physical Therapist
St. Louis Children's Hospital
1998.08 - 2020.06
- Acute care/ experience in neonatal and cardiac intensive care providing therapy for infants with prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, intrauterine growth retardation, chronic lung disease, congenital heart defect, omphalocele, gastroschisis, necrotizing entercolitis, neonatal drug exposure, myelomeningocele, hypoxic ischemic event, brain hemorrhage, hydrocephalus
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience in general medicine, heart/lung disease and transplant, orthopedics, neurological disease, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury; Outpatient rehabilitation experience with conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Torticollis, Erb's Palsy
- SLCH Shared Leadership Council-worked to create and implement Interpretive Services Initiative
- Co-coordinator and presenter, Washington University School of Medicine Brachial Plexus Conference
- Lead PT, Washington University School of Medicine Brachial Plexus Palsy Clinic, Director T.S. Park, MD
- Guest faculty, Washington University Physical Therapy program presenting "Therapy in the NICU" and "Kinesiotaping"
- Clinical Educator for physical therapy students
- Trainer for new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
Physical Therapist
Special School District
1996.05 - 1998.05
- Worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Missouri
Columbia05.1996
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Develops trusting relationships with patients, caregivers and peers
- Adaptable and resourceful
- Experienced working alongside various members of medical team
- Demonstrates cultural competence
Professional Organizations/Specialty Focus
Advanced/Pediatric Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS/PALS) through the American Red Cross
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society
Developmental Care Specialist- Certified through National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Specialist-Certified through NDTA
Global Health and Infectious Disease
Community Service/Philanthropy
World Pediatric Project-Executive Board of Directors (2021 to present)/St. Louis Board of Directors (2018-present); World Ambassador/Volunteer
- NICU Training Initiative at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in St. Vincent and the Grenadines 2014
- Diagnostic Cardiology Trip in Dominica 2022
St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation-Co-Founder International Cardiac Care Fund
Washington University Catholic Student Center
Forest Park Forever
Compassion International-Child advocate and child sponsor for two children from Indonesia and Brazil
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse-The Heart Center
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
2020.07 - Current
Physical Therapist
St. Louis Children's Hospital
1998.08 - 2020.06
Physical Therapist
Special School District
1996.05 - 1998.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Missouri
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