Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner/Forensic Nurse ex
Resume:
Professional Resume
Name: Dr. Charla M. Watkins (Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner)
Home Address: ***** *. ***** ****
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Contact Phone: 479-***-**** Fax: N/A
E-mail: acqczb@r.postjobfree.com
Educational Programs Attended:
Degree/Certificate Institution Dates Attended Program
Diploma RN Baptist School of 8/93-12/95 Registered Nursing
Nursing Northwest
Bachelor of Nursing Excelsior College 2/99-6/02 Bachelor of Science
Science School of Nursing in Nursing
Albany, NY
Graduate Certificate University of 1/02-5/03 Graduate Certificate
Program in Forensic Colorado at
Nursing & Forensic Colorado Springs
Internship UCCS
Master of Nursing Stony Brook
Science University
FNP Program Stony Brook, NY 5/06-5/09 Master of Nursing/FNP Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
(DNP) Student UT Memphis 12/2012-Present Graduate May 2015
Licensure and Certification:
State Registered: Registered Nurse; AR License Number: R51515
State Registered: Advanced Practice Nurse, AR License Number: A03468 ANP
Certification: Organization: Year:
Family Nurse Practitioner American Nurses 2010
Credentialing Center
(ANCC)
Board Certified Psychiatric American Nurses 1998-present
Mental Health Nurse Credentialing Center
(ANCC).
Certification: Organization: Year:
Sexual Assault International April 2002-present
Nurse Examiner Association of
(SANE-A). Forensic Nurses
and C-Net
Certified Medical American College of September 2002-present
Investigator Level III Forensic Examiners
(CMI, III).
Certified Law Enforcement Arkansas Commission March 2005-present
Instructor on Law Enforcement
Standards and Training
Author of a chapter in the forensic textbook: Turvey, B.E., and Petherick, W. (2009) Forensic Victimology Examining Violent Crime Victims in Investigative and Legal Contexts (1st Ed). Burlington, MA: Academic Press ELSEVIER
Chapter 4: Forensic Nursing: Approaching the Victim as a Crime Scene
Author: Charla M. Jamerson, BSN, RN, BC, SANE-A, CMI, III
Author of a chapter in the forensic textbook: Turvey, B.E., and Savino, J.O. (2011)
Rape Investigation Handbook (2nd Ed). Waltham, MA: Academic Press ELSEVIER
Chapter 12: Sexual Assault Examination and Reconstruction
Author: Charla Jamerson and Brent Turvey
Health Care Employment History: Karas Urgent Care
Position/Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Dates of Employment: January 2012-present
Health Care Employment History: Northwest Arkansas Community College
Position/Title: Nursing Instructor
Dates of Employment: January 2011-present
Health Care Employment History: Washington/Madison County Drug Court
Position/Title: Curriculum Coordinator/Instructor
(Part-time position while in graduate school)
Dates of Employment: Spring & Summer 2008
Contact: Judge MaryAnn Gunn and/or Rhonda Holiday, 479-***-****
Health Care Employment History: Northwest Arkansas Community College
Position/Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Instructor (adjunct faculty)
(Part-time position while in graduate school)
Dates of Employment: Summer 2008 (summer teaching assignment)
Contact: Elaine Holloway and/or Abby Kolb-Selby, 479-***-****
Health Care Employment History: University of Arkansas School of Nursing
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Position/Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Instructor (adjunct faculty)
(Part-time position while in graduate school)
Dates of Employment: Fall 2007 semester (semester teaching assignment)
Contact: Ellen O’Dell, 479-***-****
Health Care Employment History: Jamerson Forensic Nursing & Investigative Services, Inc
86 W. Sunbridge
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Position/Title: Owner/ Director of Forensic Nursing Services/Head Clinician
Dates of Employment: 7/03-7/06
Roles and Responsibilities: Owner. Conducted all aspects of forensic examination, investigation, and evidence collection on patient’s throughout the lifespan, including infants through the elderly that have been affected by violence including sexual and/or physical abuse and/or domestic violence. Responsible for collaboration with law enforcement officials from a ten county area in Northwest Arkansas regarding abuse investigations and provided extensive law enforcement and community education and in-services.
Responsible for the provision of court room testimony in both civil and criminal cases. Extensive experience in the provision of expert testimony. Developed and implemented training programs for health care professionals and law enforcement regarding the application of forensic science and forensic nursing. Established the first hospital based forensic nursing program at Washington Regional Medical Center and was the first nurse to establish a contract of forensic services with Northwest Medical Center of Washington and Benton County. Responsible for all personnel hiring, training, scheduling, and continuing education of JFN employees. Conducted numerous community wide educational seminars and presented at a national conference for the American College of Forensic Examiners.
Employer Name/Address: Independent Contractor at:
Children’s Safety Center
614 E. Emma Avenue, Suite 200
Springdale, AR 72764
Dates of Employment: 1/00-7/03 Position/Title: Director of Forensic Nursing
Forensic Nurse Examiner
(Independent Contractor)
Roles and Responsibilities: Volunteered 20-30 hours per week for the first two years. Practiced as an independent contractor in the role of forensic nurse examiner. Conducted all aspects of forensic examination for children ranging from infants up to 18 years of age who are alleging sexual and/or physical abuse or neglect. Also provided ongoing development of medical protocols, procedures, and updates for the center. Provided court room testimony in both civil and criminal cases. Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals in coordinating forensic services for patients. Provided extensive community education and in-services regarding child maltreatment and forensic nursing.
Employer Name/Address: Har-ber School of Nursing
610 East Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
Dates of Employment: 8/97-4/02 Position/Title: RN Instructor, Adjunct Faculty
Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for the preparation and presentation of assigned lecture content in the following courses:
1.Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Adult Health I
2.Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Adult Health II
3.Critical Care Nursing, Adult Health III
4.Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Responsible for clinical instruction and supervision of RN nursing students in medical-surgical, critical care, and psychiatric clinical, as well as evaluation of student’s ability to meet clinical guidelines and objectives.
Coordinated health fairs, (2/year) and served as a regular faculty sponsor for nursing student projects with extensive involvement in the Northwest Arkansas community.
Served on the admissions and student/faculty development committee’s, served as a class sponsor every other year, as well as served as a resource for students and maintained a safe environment for students and patients.
Supervisor and work telephone number: Ellen Odell, RN, MSN
750-6210
(Now at U of A School of Nursing)
Employer Name/Address: Charter Behavioral Health System
4253 Crossover Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Dates of Employment: 6/96-5/98 Position/Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Roles and Responsibilities: PRN position. 24-32 hours per week. Worked on Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Need’s Assessment office. Responsible for nursing assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient’s across the lifespan experiencing mental illness/crisis. Also responsible for medication administration, patient and family teaching, leading patient education groups, and collaborating with a variety of professionals.
Supervisor and work telephone number: Linda Reynolds
Employer Name/Address: Washington Regional Medical Center
1125 N. College Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Dates of Employment: 1/96-3/97 Position/Title: Surgical-Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Also worked PRN
Roles and Responsibilities: Staff RN responsible for nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care of patients with medical-surgical and/or orthopedic and postoperative patients. Also conducted stress management in-services for nursing staff.
Supervisor and work number: Leigh Wilson, PhD, RN/ 479-***-****
Professional activities outside employment setting:
1.Conducted a mental health call in show once per month for a period of two years for KFSM Channel 5 TV (1999-2001).
Employment Related Committee & Professional Activities:
1.Served on Admissions Committee at Har-Ber School of Nursing
2.Served on Special Events Committee at Har-Ber School of Nursing
3.Participated in nursing student recruitment for Har-Ber School of Nursing
4.Served as class sponsor every other year at Har-Ber School of Nursing
5.Served on the American College of Forensic Examiners Board for Certified Medical Investigators
6.Served as Chair on the American College of Forensic Examiners Board of Forensic Nursing
7.Served on Project Right Choice Methamphetamine Awareness Committee
And regularly presented lectures with members from the 4th Judicial Drug Task Force in Northwest Arkansas
Awards and Honors Received:
1.2004 Citizen of the Year presented by the Fayetteville Police Department Fraternal Order of Police.
2.Nominated for the 2005 Louise M. Thaden Woman of the Year Award. Certificate of Acknowledgement presented by the Northwest Arkansas Business Women’s Conference.
3.2004 Washington Regional Medical Center Award Recipient for Outstanding Health Care Leadership.
4.Excellence in Board Service Award from the American College of Forensic Examiners, September 2002.
5.Inducted into the Excelsior College Nursing Honor Society, July 2002.
6.Instructor of Excellence Award from Har-Ber School of Nursing Class of 1999.
7.Teacher of the Year Award from Har-Ber School of Nursing Class 1998
8.Exemplary Nursing Student Award from Baptist School of Nursing Class of 1995 (Peer Award).
Presentations:
1.Graduation Speaker for the Har-Ber School of Nursing graduating class of 2004.
2.Selected by faculty as Student Speaker for my BSN graduation 7/02 in Albany, NY.
3.Presented in Buffalo, New York to 250 nursing students at the University of Buffalo as a panel speaker and lecturer on the topic of forensic nursing in November 2002.
4.Lectured at the University of Arkansas in July and October 2002 on the topic of Forensic Nursing.
5.Presented in March 2003 at the University of Arkansas (Hlth Science Dept) on Child Maltreatment.
6.Presented at the October 2003 National Conference for the American College of Forensic Examiners in Scottsdale, Arizona on the topic of Child Maltreatment.
7.Presented in March 2004 to the Northwest Arkansas Community College Criminal Justice and Registered Nursing Program on the dynamics of Forensic Nursing.
8.Presented in March 2004 to the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Class (seniors) on Forensic Aspects of Health Care and Forensic Nursing.
9.Presented in conjunction with international Criminal Profiler, Brent Turvey in November 2005 at a forensic conference held at U of A continuing Education Center (Jamerson Forensic Nursing sponsored conference) for forensic, law enforcement and criminal justice professionals from five states.
10. Presented a continuing education program for AHEC-NW in 2005 on the topic of Forensic Nursing.
11.Presented per request at numerous continuing education groups and community organizations on a regular basis since 2000 on the topic of forensic nursing and child maltreatment.
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