Nurse Practitioner Registered

Jennifer C. Gagnon, RN, MSN, CPNP

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Executive Profile

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in general

pediatrics as well as the specialties of gastroenterology, cardiology and

cardiovascular surgery. Other pediatric nursing experience includes:

clinical research nurse coordinator, clinical nurse specialist and staff

nurse. Dedication to the profession and society demonstrated by

involvement with both professional and community organizations. Looking to

reenter in the healthcare profession after having taken off time to raise

my three children during their early years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5/98-11/99 Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Children's National Medical Center

Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

Washington, DC

Responsibilities included:

. Member of the cardiac transplant team

. Performing procedures and interventions such as remove pacing wires

and chest tubes

. Acting as a liaison between the cardiac physicians, other medical

staff and nursing staff

. Assisting nursing staff and case managers with discharge planning

. Communicating plan of care and patient status to parents.

5/97-5/98 Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Children's National Medical Center

Department of Gastroenterology

Washington, DC

Responsibilities included:

. Evaluation and follow-up of both inpatients an outpatients with acute

and chronic gastro-intestinal disorders

. Serving on the GI consult service

. Acting as a liaison for the attending physician between nurses and

residents.

. Communicating plan of care and patient status to parents.

10/96-5/97 Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Victoria I. Paterno, M.D., FAAP

Santa Monica, California

PNP in moderate size private practice setting

Responsibilities included:

. providing well child assessments for children aged 0-18 years

. managing acute illnesses and injuries

. Providing developmentally appropriate education to parents and

children while incorporating anticipatory guidance, counseling,

nutrition, and safety

. Occasionally provided on-call support

8/96-2/97 Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

Children's Hospital, Los Angeles

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Division

Acted as a liaison between the fellows and surgical residents managed post

op cardio-thoracic patients on the cardio-thoracic floor. Was also

responsible for preparing children and parents for cardiac surgery,

coordination of care during hospitalization, discharge planning,

coordination of long distance referrals, and also participated in the

continuing education of staff.

9/94-9/95 Clinical Nurse Research Coordinator

Children's Hospital, Los Angeles

Heart Center

Responsible for recruitment and enrollment of patients for RSV-IVIG

clinical trials. Completed standardized data collection forms, updated

patient data records, and coordinated the clinical care of participants,

including assessment and administration of medication if indicated. Worked

collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the clinical research

associate to complete the investigation.

8/93-5/97 Clinical Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital, Los Angeles

Provided primary nursing care to children suffering from cardiac, renal,

and gastrointestinal disorders, and other medical illnesses including

asthma and sepsis. Participated in the Professional Council Committee,

which assessed the manner in which nursing care is practiced on the unit.

Also had the responsibility of relief charge nurse.

9/92-7/93 Clinical Staff Nurse

Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC

Pediatric Intensive Care Step Down Unit

Provided primary nursing care to children with cardiac and renal disorders,

cancer, and other medical illnesses requiring close supervision and

management.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Nursing 1996

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelors of Science in Nursing 1992

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

1/97-present Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NCBPNP/N)

6/97-present Nurse Practitioner, Washington, DC

6/97-present Registered Nurse, Washington, DC

7/2010 Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS) for Adults, Children

and Infants

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/COMMITTEES

7/2010 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates &

Practitioners (NAPNAP)

6/2006-9/2007 Co-Chair of Gala/Auction

Holy Trinity School, Washington, DC

5/92 Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing

6/97 Junior League of Washington

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