Jessica Carter Dobbins, RN, MSN, CPNP
Dallas, Texas 75243
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EDUCATION:
Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
The University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX
May 2017, GPA 3.8+
-Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Assessment, Research, Evidence-based Practice, Role of the Advanced Nurse, Primary Care Pediatric Management, and Complex/Chronic Care Pediatric Management
-720 hours of clinical experience
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
The University of Memphis - Memphis, TN
December 2007, Magna Cum Laude
-Humphry’s Presidential Full Scholarship and Hope Lottery Scholarship recipient for academic excellence.
-Coed Cheerleading Squad
-Student Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau, Dean’s List
-Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
EXPERIENCE:
University of Texas at Arlington
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student, Clinical Rotations (720 hours)
August 2015 – May 2017
-Dallas Children’s Heart Center, Thrive Clinic, and HIV Clinic
-Our Children’s House Vent Clinic
-ENT Care for Kids
-Pediatricians of Dallas
-Pediatric Associates of Dallas
-Arlington Pediatrics
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center (Mansfield, Texas)
Registered Nurse - Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
February 2009 - September 2010
-Provide individualized care to 1-3 critical neonates per day.
-Participate on the emergency response team for high-risk births. Provide immediate resuscitation and stabilization.
-Float to Newborn Nursery and Postpartum as needed.
LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center (Memphis, Tennessee)
Registered Nurse – NICU and Special Care Unit
October 2007 - February 2009
-Provide complex care for 1-3 patients daily - ranging from neonate to 12 months - in a family-centered environment.
-Experienced with ventilators, tracheostomies, enteral and parental feeding, congenital heart defects, congenital anomalies, intraventricular hemorrhage, respiratory and gastrointestinal sequelae related to prematurity, hydrocephalus, accidental and non-accidental trauma
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Computer technologies, including EMR and Microsoft/Apple programs.
- Epic charting system
- Clinic research – conduction, interpretation and critique
- APA writing
- Medical Spanish, intermediate level
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
- Clinical research and evidence-based practice
- Pediatric fundraising and volunteer opportunities
- Education and teaching
- Professional networking
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
- Sigma Theta Tau
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- UpToDate
- Epocrates
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Apt and fast learner.
- Organized and precise, yet flexible.
- Observant, high attention to detail.
- Welcome opportunities for constructive criticism and positive change.
- Strong interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
- Maintain professional communication, appearance, and composure.
- Able to anticipate needs and react quickly in high-pressure situations.
- Physically active and energetic.
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION:
Texas RN, No. 777631 (Expires November 30, 2018)
Texas APRN License & Prescriptive Authority (Expected September 2017)
CPNP-PC, No. 20172954 (Expires February 2019)
CPR/BLS, America Heart Association, Expires July 2019