Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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SHATARA M. JEWELL

Summary

Adaptable professional with 19 years of active-duty Naval Service. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and adjusting to new environments. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Division Officer

NMCCL Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC
07.2024 - Current
  • Assist in managing and supervising nursing staff, including training and development to enhance clinical skills and adherence to best practices
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement initiatives for better patient outcomes
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals for effective patient care coordination and manage crises to ensure a safe environment
  • Provide mentorship to junior staff, facilitate communication within the team, and participate in staff performance evaluations to support professional growth

Charge Nurse

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE
Jacksonville, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintain patient safety and deliver exceptional care for individuals with mental health needs on a 20-patient ward
  • Engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and safety of care provided to a high-acuity patient population
  • Educate staff on effective techniques for diffusing escalating behaviors through a collaborative approach, ensuring therapeutic mental health care for active duty servicemembers and dependents

Departmental Training Officer

NMRTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated comprehensive training programs for the inpatient mental health department to enhance staff skills and knowledge
  • Developed training materials and resources tailored to the specific needs of the mental health team
  • Evaluated training outcomes and gathered feedback to continuously improve educational initiatives and ensure effective staff development

Charge Nurse

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth, VA
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Ensure patient safety and delivery of quality care for patients with mental health needs on a 20-patient ward and a 12-bed inpatient dual-diagnosis ward
  • Actively involved in unit process improvement initiatives to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care is provided to high acuity patient population
  • Trains staff on diffusing escalating behaviors through a teamwork approach in delivery of therapeutic mental health care for more than 1000 mental health patients

Daisy Award Chair

NMRTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated and presented 9 Daisy Awards to nurses with the CNO
  • Coordinated to receive funding from MOAA to help fund Daisy Awards

Co-Chair, Professional Nurses Association

NMRTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Led, plan and helped execute 2022 Nurse Corps Ball
  • Led coordination in 2022 Nurses Week gifts
  • Delivered Nurse Weeks Gifts to NMCP Branch clinics

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

POST UNIVERSITY
WATERBURY, CT
11-2025

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING

CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
JACKSONVILLE, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Training Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Organizational Strategy
  • Team Leadership

Affiliations

American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Member, Spring 2024 - Present

Certification

  • ANCC Certification Psychiatric- Mental Health, 03/01/22
  • BLS Certification, 10/01/26
  • Advanced Burn Life Support, 05/01/26
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid Training, 11/01/18
  • TCCC, 04/01/26
  • TNCC, 07/01/23
  • TeamStepps Instructor
  • Division Officer Leadership Course
  • Basic Readiness Officer Course
  • Secret Security Clearance, Active, 2023

Accomplishments

● Officer of the Quarter Nominee for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune FY24 QTR 3

● 6 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals awarded for reasons such as deploying to Afghanistan, 2x Junior Sailor of the Year, flight following for aircrafts in Japan.

● Army Achievement Award- Tour in Afghanistan 2006-2007

● Meritorious Service Award

● NATO Medal

5 Good Conduct Medals for superb military job performance over a 16-year period

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Division Officer

NMCCL Jacksonville
07.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE
10.2023 - Current

Daisy Award Chair

NMRTC Portsmouth
07.2022 - 07.2023

Departmental Training Officer

NMRTC Portsmouth
01.2022 - 09.2023

Co-Chair, Professional Nurses Association

NMRTC Portsmouth
07.2021 - 07.2022

Charge Nurse

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
01.2020 - 09.2023

MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

POST UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING

CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
SHATARA M. JEWELL