Jessica P. Swartout, M.D.
Sartell,USA
Summary
- Experienced leader with a strong record of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth.
- Successfully directed and developed a consultative practice, implementing substantial process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and communication skills in building collaborative relationships internally and externally.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director Maternal Fetal Medicine
CENTRACARE HEALTH
09.2013 - Current
- Developed and expanded a comprehensive consultative practice delivering inpatient and outpatient specialty care
- Created a robust telehealth program with four rural outreach clinics providing high risk pregnancy care in critical access areas within Central Minnesota
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery across departments.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Contributed to the growth and success of the organization by participating in regional and national conferences, sharing best practices with industry peers.
- Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
- Recruited and managed physicians and staff for busy practice.
- Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
- Provide outpatient and inpatient expertise in targeted ultrasound, first-trimester screening, fetal echocardiogram, genetic amniocentesis, and obstetric and medical complications of pregnancy
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN
01.2013 - Current
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health
- Medical School Admissions Committee member
- Collaborator clinical research and education-Maternal Fetal Medicine Division
Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM-Minnesota Perinatal
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Partner in full-service maternal-fetal medicine practice
- Provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including performing deliveries, cesarean hysterectomy, and cerclage
- Developed a practice guidelines and protocols committee for Minnesota Perinatal Physicians where I created and edited several evidence based protocols and guidelines for practice management
- Developed a clinical research committee at Allina Health and Children’s Hospitals' of Minnesota to create a maternal and fetal database and began an outcomes research program within our institutions
- Fellowship and Resident Site Director for the University of Minnesota Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship and OBGYN residency program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
- Supervised and taught maternal fetal medicine fellows and OB/GYN residents
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist-Site Director
Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, Minnesota
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Responsible for developing and maintaining practice guidelines for our perinatal clinic at a regional hospital in Minnesota
- Work closely with referring providers to improve care and resources in rural area of Minnesota
- Serve on the Maternal Child Health Committee to improve patient safety and care by development of guidelines for OB, anesthesia, and pediatric specialties
Clinical Instructor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health
Clinical Courtesy Faculty
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief Resident
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas/ Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Fellowship - Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota06-2009
Residency - Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas/Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, Texas06-2006
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Minnesota Medical School
Duluth and Minneapolis, Minnesota06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Minors: Chemistry, Psychology
University of Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota06-1998
Skills
- Building Professional Relationships
- Strategic Development
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Abilities
- Collaborative Decision-Making
Certification
- Board Certified Maternal Fetal Medicine 2011
- Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007
- Medical Physician and Surgeon-Minnesota 2006-present
- USMLE Step3 2003
- USMLE Step2 2002
- USMLE Step1 2000
Foreign Language
Conversational Spanish
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking, yoga, boating, camping, spending time with family
Awards
Voted Top Doctors for Women. Maternal Fetal Medicine. Minnesota Monthly 2013, 2023
Resident Excellence in Sonography Award University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2006
Excellence in Medical Student Teaching University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2005, 2006
Highest CREOG Score University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2004
Gault Scholarship for International Study University of Minnesota Medical School-Global Health Ministries Selian Lutheran Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania 2001
Dr. and Mrs. Harry B. Hall Academic Scholarship University of Minnesota Medical School 2000-2001
Centennial Academic Scholarship University of Minnesota Medical School 2000-2001
Alice Tweed Tuohy Academic Scholarship University of Minnesota Medical School 1999-2000
Dean’s List for Academic Excellence University of Minnesota 1996-1998
Affiliations
- Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine2006-present
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology2002-present
- Minnesota Medical Association1998-2002,2009-present
Publications
- Aguilera, M, Ramin, K, Nguyen, R, Giacobbe, L, Swartout, JP. Emergency cerclage placement in multi-fetal pregnancies with a dilated cervix and exposed membranes: case series. Am J Perinatol Rep.2012
- Swartout JP, Patel R, Yamamura Y, Ramin K. Protein Z concentrations in early onset severe preeclampsia. In press.
- Swartout JP, Ramin KD. Antepartum care. Conn’s Current Therapy Published and Edited annually.2007-2013
- Swartout, JP, Ramin KD. Controlled-release dinoprostone for cervical ripening and labor induction. Expert Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology.2008 Jan3(1)13-20.
- Yamamura Y, Swartout JP, Anderson EA, Knapp CM, Ramin KD. Management of mild fetal pyelectasis: a comparative analysis. Journal of Ultrasound Medicine.2007 Nov;26(11):1539-43.
- Yamamura Y, Swartout JP, Ramin KD. Ultrasound evaluation of fetuses with gastroschisis. Am. J Obstet Gynecol. In press.
- Aguilera M, Nguyen R, Giacobbe L, Jacobs K, Ramin K, and Swartout JP. Maternal obesity decreases pregnancy prolongation following cerclage placement in women with cervical insufficiency. Poster presentation. Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dallas, TX. February2012.
- Aguilera M, Ramin, KD, Nyugen, R, Swartout, JP. Cervical insufficiency and emergency cerclage in multi-fetal gestation. Poster presentation. Central Association for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Nassau, Bahamas. October2009.
- Swartout JP, Nyholm, JL, Gidvani M, Yamamura Y, Prosen TL. Trisomy18 Risk Modification in the Fetus with Choroid Plexus Cysts and Normal First Trimester Screening. Poster Presentation. Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. San Diego, CA. January2009.
- Nyholm, JL, Swartout JP, Gidvani M, Yamamura Y, Prosen TL. The Accuracy of Fetal Sex Assignment in the First Trimester. Poster Presentation. Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. San Diego, CA January2009.
- Swartout JP, Yamamura Y, Ramin KD. Relationship Between In-Utero Resolution of Mild Fetal Ventriculomegaly and Gender. Oral Presentation. International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). Chicago, IL. August2008.
- Swartout JP, Yamamura Y, Ramin KD. Contemporary Management of Fetal Ventral Wall Defects: Survey of SMFM Membership. Poster Presentation. Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. New Orleans, LA. October2008.
- Swartout JP, Yamamura Y, Ramin KD. Contemporary Management of Fetal Neural Tube Defects: A Survey of SMFM Membership. Poster Presentation. Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. New Orleans, LA. October2008.
- Yamamura Y, Swartout JP, Anderson EA, Knapp CM, Ramin KD. Management of Mild Fetal Pyelectasis: A Comparative Analysis. Poster Presentation. Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. San Francisco, CA2007.
- Yamamura Y, Swartout JP. Ultrasound Evaluation of Fetuses with Gastroschisis. Poster Presentation Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dallas, Texas2008.
Funded Research
- Principal Investigator-Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant. The CentraCare Perinatal Outreach and Rural Telemedicine (PORT) Project is a Rural Health Network Development (RHND) project that will expand access to perinatal care services at rural clinics in Central Minnesota using proven evidence-based telemedicine services.
- Ariosa Diagnostics 2012-2013 NEXT (Non-Invasive Examination of Trisomy) Study. Multi-center blinded study of average risk women comparing Harmony to first-trimester combined screening. Co-Investigator Site Co-Principle Investigator
- President’s Faculty for Multi-Cultural Research Award University of Minnesota 2008 Exercise for American Indian Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Pilot Study Co-Investigator
- March of Dimes Community Research Grant March of Dimes of Minnesota 2008 Reducing Recurrent Preterm Birth in Minnesota through Education of17OH Progesterone Co-Investigator/Course Director
- Corrigan Research Grant University of Minnesota 2007 The Role of Protein Z Deficiency in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Principle Investigator
- Cytokine PharmaSciences, Inc. 2007 Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of the Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI) Compared to Cervidil in Women at Term Requiring Cervical Ripening and Initiation of Labor Co-Investigator
Leadership Experience
- Medical Director Centracare Health Maternal Fetal Medicine 2013-Present
- Fellowship and Residency Site Director Abbott Northwestern Hospital 2011-present
- Hospital Site Director Minnesota Perinatal Physicians Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, MN 2011-present
- Committee Chair Minnesota Perinatal Research Committee Minnesota Perinatal Physicians/Allina Health 2013-present
- Administrative Chief Resident University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2005-2006
Leadership Experience Continued
- Resident Council Elect University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2003-2005
- President, Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group University of Minnesota Medical School 2001-2002
- President, Women in Medicine University of Minnesota Medical School 1999-2000
- President & Founder, Medical Student Volunteer Program, Duluth Women’s Shelter University of Minnesota Medical School 1999-2000
Timeline
Medical Director Maternal Fetal Medicine
CENTRACARE HEALTH
09.2013 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN
01.2013 - Current
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist-Site Director
Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, Minnesota
08.2010 - 08.2013
Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM-Minnesota Perinatal
08.2009 - 08.2013
Clinical Instructor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2009
Clinical Courtesy Faculty
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2009
Chief Resident
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas/ Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2006
Fellowship - Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of Minnesota
Residency - Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas/Parkland Memorial Hospital
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Minnesota Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Minors: Chemistry, Psychology
University of Minnesota
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