Family Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Bell Woodley DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

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EDUCATION

BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 05/2002 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

MAJOR: NURSING

MASTER’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING – FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER 12/2008 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

MAJOR: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACT

Clinical Hours: 596

DOCTORATE OF NURSING PRACTICE 05/2014 DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

MAJOR: NURSING EDUCATION FOCUS

***CAPSTONE PROJECT: A TRIAD APPROACH FOR IMPROVING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN NURSING STUDENT EXPERIENCE: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – POSTER PRESENTER AT SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONGRESS, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, JULY 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY), AUGUSTA CAMPUS 8/2015 – PRESENT

Provide instruction and/or advisement for students enrolled in the BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs

Teach, coordinate and revise content in BSN, CNL and DNP programs as necessary

Actively participate in decision-making, meetings, committees, etc. related to program(s) in which you are assigned to teach

Attend departmental meetings and CON functions

Participate as faculty member in the College of Nursing based on assignments in teaching and service

Obtain an appointment to a college committee

Teach assigned coursework – Intro to Nursing Lab and Simulation (FA 2015), Undergraduate Pharmacology (SP 2016), DNP Site Visitor (SP 2016)

Faculty practice participant (20%) APRN Practice – one 8 hour day/week

Serve on Promotion and Tenure Committee

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER TAKE CARE HEALTH – MICHELIN LEXINGTON CAMPUS 5/2014 – 8/2015

Involved in Grand Opening of Health care clinic at the Lexington, SC location

Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices, provide continuing education presentations

Participate/help coordinate staff meetings

Sometimes functions as sole provider in clinic

Perform Biometric Measurements and educate on eligibility of healthcare initiatives set forth by employer

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines

Manage acute and chronic medical conditions

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs

Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions

Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary

Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures

Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment

Maintains medical records using Electronic Medical Record software

Recruit participants and market clinic services along with industrial staff

Other duties as assigned

INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR SOUTH UNIVERSITY – COLUMBIA CAMPUS 1/2014 – 4/2014

Hired faculty for various courses and began development of formal orientation process for full time and adjunct faculty.

Developed and implemented new hourly pay scale for adjunct faculty.

Evaluated and provided input for upcoming fiscal year budget for nursing department.

Evaluated and interacted with vendors for products for nursing department – simulation equipment, ATI products/software, PSS supply company for lab equipment.

Established and renewed clinical contracts with local agencies.

Coordinated clinical placement and management of approximately 110 students (28 individual preceptorships).

Involved in communicating with various facilities to coordinate orientation to site and meeting protocols – Dorn VA Medical Center, Palmetto Health, Lexington Medical Center, Providence Hospital System.

Handled and settled student appeals according to BSN policy.

Verbal counseling provided to faculty concerning performance, classroom management strategies and interactions with students.

Made site visits to evaluate clinical adjunct faculty performance.

Consultant to new MSN Program Director and Program Coordinator for FNP program.

NURSE FACULTY SOUTH UNIVERSITY – COLUMBIA CAMPUS 4/2010 – 8/2015

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide career education through learner-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace.

Previously taught and coordinated the following undergraduate courses: Fundamentals of Nursing Lab and Clinical, Health Assessment Didactic and Lab courses, Pharmacology, Critical Thinking in Nursing, Maternal/Child Didactic and Clinical.

Taught Women’s Health Course for Family Nurse Practitioner Program (Summer 2015)

Site Visitor for Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Experience with coordinating clinical placement and management of student records. Involved in communicating with various facilities to coordinate orientation to site and meeting protocol.

Educate staff and students on electronic documentation for CERNER and IVIEW software.

Assist with new faculty orientation.

NURSE PRACTITIONER DOCTORS EXPRESS – COLUMBIA, SC 1/2014 – 5/2014

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic tests. Interprets the data, develops and implements a plan of treatment, follows through on a continuum of patient care across the health-illness continuum and life span within protocols set forth and approved by both the Nurse Practitioner and Physicians.

NURSE PRACTITIONER BEE HEALTHY MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC – LEXINGTON, SC 7/2012 – 11/2013

Performed physical assessments and extensive health history to determine if patients are appropriate candidates for evidenced based weight loss program.

Nutritional counseling

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER RICHLAND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES – EASTOVER, SC 6/2011 – 3/2012

Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.

Orders and interprets responsible diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.

Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.

Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.

Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

Ability to suture – single, interrupted.

Experience with I & D.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER BARNWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL – BARNWELL, SC 7/2009 – 6/2011

Performed and managed Emergency Room Fast Track services, Rural Health Clinic Family Practice and Urgent Care Clinic in Bamberg. Rotated through all above listed sites over the span of the two years.

Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.

Orders and interprets Responsible diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.

Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.

Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.

Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

Ability to suture – single, interrupted.

Extensive experience with I & D.

LABOR AND DELIVERY REGISTERED NURSE PALMETTO HEALTH BAPTIST – COLUMBIA, SC 6/2006– 1/2010

Charge Nurse for Labor and Delivery Unit

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Experience in circulating C/S, patient care in PACU, neonatal resuscitation, managing epidural pumps/removal, postpartum care, antepartum patient care and newborn admission to nursery.

LABOR AND DELIVERY REGISTERED NURSE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – AUGUSTA, GA 5/2005 – 6/2006

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Experience in circulating C/S, patient care in PACU, neonatal resuscitation, managing epidural pumps/removal, postpartum care, antepartum patient care, and newborn admission to nursery.

LABOR AND DELIVERY REGISTERED NURSE WELLSTAR COBB HOSPITAL – AUSTELL, GA 6/2004 – 5/2005

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Experience in circulating C/S, patient care in PACU, neonatal resuscitation, managing epidural pumps/removal, postpartum care, antepartum patient care, and newborn admission to nursery.

LABOR AND DELIVERY REGISTERED NURSE PALMETTO BAPTIST HOSPITAL – COLUMBIA, SC 5/2002 – 6/2004

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Experience in circulating C/S, patient care in PACU, neonatal resuscitation, managing epidural pumps/removal, postpartum care, antepartum patient care, and newborn admission to nursery

PUBLICATIONS

Bell, J. (2016). A Triad Strategy for Improving the African-American Nursing Student Experience: A Quality Improvement Project. Virginia Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository: Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress. HDL Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10755/601882

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support Certified

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified

American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified FNP

ANCC Certification Number: 200-***-****

South Carolina FNP Licensure: F3838

Georgia RN and APRN Licensure: RN169079

South Carolina Controlled Substance Registration Number: 54-03838

NPI #: 166*******

DEA #: MB2054310

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INTEREST

Graduate Research Assistant – Duquesne University - Dr. Michalene King - Faith Community Nurses: Caring for Clients with Chronic Cardiovascular Diseases – 8/2013-12/2013

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Dr. Michalene King – 1/2014 – 5/2014

Special research interest: Healthcare and Educational Disparities for Minorities, Healthcare Reform, Culturally Competent Care, Women’s Health

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiatives Training - Responsible Conduct of Research Human Subjects – completed 5/2012

OTHER ACTIVITIES/MEMBERSHIPS

American Nurses Association

South Carolina Nurse’s Association – APRN Chapter Member

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

SC Coalition to Access to Care

Sigma Theta Tau – Duquesne University – Epsilon Phi Chapter

Faculty Advisor for Student Nurses’ Association – South University – 2011-2013

Quality Enhancement Program Faculty Coordinator for South University Columbia Campus – 2011-2012

South University Nursing Advisory Council – 2010 - 2014

Fortis College Medical Assisting Advisory Council – 2012 – 2014

Member of Capital City Nurse Practitioner Group – 2013- present

Member of Healthcare Ministry – Second Baptist Church – Aiken, SC

Member of Building Committee – Second Baptist Church – Aiken, SC

Member of Young Adult Choir/Ministry – Second Baptist Church – Aiken, SC

Proficient in Microsoft Products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Proficient in educational software: Desire 2 Learn (D2L), Blackboard, E-companion

Proficient with EMR – eClinical Works, PrimeSuite, All Scripts, Cerner

HONORS/AWARDS

DNP Merit Scholarship recipient – Duquesne University – 2013-2014

Poster Presenter for Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress – San Juan, Puerto Rico – July 2015

Poster Presenter for South Carolina Nurse’s Association Annual Pharmacology Update and Conference – October 2015

Panel member for Annual Viana McCown Event at the University of South Carolina – November 2015

Selected for Amy V. Cockcroft Nursing Leadership Fellow Program – Class of 2017

Programs of Study

Curriculum Vitae

Course Descriptions and Program of Study

Family Nurse Practitioner Tract

EPID 700 -- Introduction to Epidemiology. (3) (Prereq or coreq: BIOS 700) Principles of epidemiology with examples of selected health problems. Health status of populations and conceptual tools for translating epidemiologic findings into public health action. May not be used as part of a degree program in epidemiology or biostatistics.

BIOS 700 -- Introduction to Biostatistics. (3) Health-related statistical applications. Descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, ANOVA. May not be used as part of a degree program in epidemiology or biostatistics. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour per week.

NURS 700 -- Theoretical and Conceptual Foundation for Nursing. (3) Concept development, model building, and theoretical formulation in nursing. Critical analysis of current theories of nursing, related nursing research, and selected theories from natural, behavioral, and applied health sciences.

NURS 702 -- Pharmacologic Management in Advance Practice Nursing. (3) Pharmacologic management of select acute and chronic health problems of adults and children.

NURS 704 -- Advanced Health Assessment. (3) Advanced theory and practice in critical thinking, physical assessment, diagnostic reasoning for clients across the life span to identify pathologic variations and initiate appropriate interventions. Didactic, lab, and field study.

NURS 705 -- Primary Care Nursing of Adults. (3) (Prereq: NURS 702 and NURS 704) Primary care nursing of adults to assist them to maintain and improve their health relative to lifestyle, reproductive practices, and minor self-limiting illness. Didactic and field study.

NURS 706 -- Primary Care Nursing of Children. (3) (Prereq: NURS 702 and NURS 704) Clinical application of histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic algorithms in primary care of children with health problems. Developmental counseling of family members. Didactic and field study.

NURS 707 -- Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses. (3) Advanced concepts of pathophysiological functioning with application to advanced nursing practice in selected specialty areas.

NURS 718 -- Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities. (3) Analysis of diagnostic and laboratory findings for clinical decision-making in advanced practice nursing. Course incorporates selected medical and nursing diagnostic and therapeutic modalities

NURS 720 -- Public Health Residency. {=HSPM 798} (3 or 6) (Prereq: EPID 700, BIOS 700 and three additional hours in the major) Practicum in approved health care setting emphasizing evaluation and service delivery planning or a project such as resolution of a management problem or evaluation of a program component.

NURS 722 -- Therapeutic Primary Care Nursing. (3) (Prereq: NURS 705 or 706 and a second approved clinical course) Primary care nursing of individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities in primary care settings. Seminars allow students to focus on child or adult clients.

NURS 790 -- Research Methods for Nursing. (3) (Prereq: approved statistics course, NURS 700) Development of nursing research and methodological approaches to the study of nursing problems.

NURS 791 -- Seminar in Clinical Nursing Research. (3) (Prereq: NURS 790) Survey and critical analysis of current research in clinical nursing and related disciplines.

NURS 793 -- Advanced Practice Practicum. (1-4) (Prereq: Placement and credit determined with advisement) Supervised field study in advanced practice nursing. Seminars on related topics.

Clinical Experiences

NURS 704 Advanced Health Assessment

Preceptor: Stewart Darby, PhD, PA-C

Eau Claire Internal Medicine

Columbia, SC

96 clinical hours were obtained. Healthcare management for acute and chronic disease processes were performed. Patients ranged from early adulthood to the geriatric population. Emphasis was placed on full assessments with H&P’s of patients. The management, treatment and education of hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia were seen most often.

NURS 705 Primary Care of Adults

Preceptor: Debbie Nelson, APRN, FNP-BC

Palmetto Health Women’s Center

Columbia, SC

56 clinical hours were obtained. Healthcare management for pregnancy and gynecological health issues were performed. These were women of childbearing age. Emphasis was placed on low risk pregnancy care, pap smears, wet smear preparations, birth control, family planning and treatment of STI’s. Many hours were spent on educating patients on STI prevention. A teen pregnancy clinic was held at this site for 4 hours of the 9 hour days I attended clinical.

Preceptor: Janet Lynne Douglas, APRN, FNP-BC

USC Women’s and Family Health Care Center

Columbia, SC

56 clinical hours were obtained. Healthcare management for acute and chronic disease processes were performed. These patients presented with various health issues. Emphasis was placed on care of the adult in the primary care setting and treatment planning for these patients. Most often seen were episodic and chronic health problems, with ages ranging from young adults to middle adults.

NURS 706 Primary Care of Children

Preceptors: Dr. J. Luke Pruitt, Dr. Katie Atkinson, Dr. Kim Hightower, Dr. R. Montieth

Brookland Cayce Pediatrics

West Columbia, SC

112 clinical hours were obtained. Healthcare management and maintenance of acute and chronic disease processes were performed in the pediatric population. Emphasis was placed on well-child exams for newborns, infants, toddlers, pre-school, school-age and adolescents. Areas of emphasis included immunizations, sports physical exams, growth and development and acute and episodic illnesses.

NURS 720 Public Health Residency

Preceptor: Brenda Martin, RNC, DND

S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control

Columbia, SC

45 clinical hours were obtained. A thorough population assessment was done along with research for funding of Title X- Family Planning. Several meeting times were allotted for DHEC employees of Richland and Orangeburg counties. Emphasis was placed on state and federal funding for the family planning division of DHEC.

NURS 793 Advanced Practice Practicum

Preceptor: Dr. Elizabeth H. Darragh

The Free Medical Clinic

Columbia, SC

240 clinical hours were obtained. The majority of time was spent assessing, diagnosing, managing and treating acute, episodic and chronic disease states. Complete physicals, interpretation of laboratory results and in-office treatments were performed. Numerous hours were spent concerning patient education on diet, medication consultations, tobacco cessation and prevention through lifestyle changes. Areas of emphasis at this clinical site included diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tobacco cessation and depression.

GPNS 924 Introduction to Doctoral Study (1 cr.) An on-site orientation is coupled with guided learning in tools and approaches to foster success in doctoral education. Required first course in DNP program.

GPNS 913 Identification of Capstone Practicum (1 cr.) Guided study to assist in the identification and clarification of capstone experience.

GPNG 927 Structure of Nursing Knowledge (3 cr.) This course builds on a foundation of nursing theory, placing emphasis on epistemology, the study of how knowledge is acquired. Various forms of knowing on which nursing practice is based are explored. The testing of theory, refinement and modification of theory, and the use of theory in practice are brought together to explore and project the future direction of theory-based practice for advanced practice nurses and other health care professionals.

GPNS 912 Clinical Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice (3 cr.) This course emphasizes the relationship between nursing interventions and patient outcomes and enables the student to conceptualize, provide a rationale and measure nursing interventions. Patient outcomes are evaluated and related research examined. Clinical protocols, practice guidelines, databases and nurse sensitive measures are defined and explicated. Prerequisites: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.

GPNS 913 Identification of Capstone Practicum (1 cr.) Guided study to assist in the identification and clarification of capstone experience.

GPNS 927 Structure of Knowledge in Nursing Practice (3 cr.) This course introduces nurses in advanced practice to the development and application of knowledge in nursing. It emphasizes how knowledge is acquired, the theoretical underpinnings upon which nursing practice is based, and the application of knowledge to practice. Various forms of knowing as a component of nursing practice are explored. The development and use of theory in practice are brought together from the perspective of clinical nursing and other scientific disciplines as a foundation for effecting change in nursing and healthcare.

GPNS 928 Evidence Based Teaching (3 cr.) This course examines the state of knowledge of the relationship between the science of nursing education and student learning outcomes. Relevant research findings about teaching and learning will be explored to stimulate a scholarly orientation to developing learning activities and to studying existing nursing education practice and traditions. The goal of the course is to foster evidence based teaching approaches to improve the quality of nursing education.

GPNS 925 Development of Capstone Proposal (1 cr.) Guided study to assist with the refinement of capstone proposal and establishment of practicum arrangements.

GPNS 929 Program Analysis and Evaluation (3 cr.) This course will emphasize the analysis and evaluation of program outcomes within a variety of settings. Emphasis will be placed the identification of appropriate evaluation instruments to the context of the organization. An overview of the process will include the use of models; selection of instruments; data collection procedures; cost effectiveness and ROI; and the means to interpret, report, and utilize findings. Results can be used to make decisions about improvement in organizational functioning.

GPNS 916 Health Care Information Systems (3 cr.) A multidisciplinary approach to informatics will be used to incorporate nursing science, computer science and information science. Students will analyze information requirements, design system alternatives, and consider the management of resources. The evaluation of the effectiveness of clinical and/or management information systems in health care is considered. The course will examine the resources and methods required to apply these technologies to clinical guidelines, communication systems and to enhance health care delivery.

GPNS 917 Transcultural Care and Global Health Perspectives (3 cr.) This course explores the impact of globalization on health care and health care planning, and the need to design health care systems that are responsive to diverse cultural needs. The focus is on select global health problems assessed in a multidisciplinary manner to assure attention to the underserved and their complex cultural needs and requirements. Attention is directed at increasing the capacity of health care professionals to develop culturally sensitive health care systems.

GPNG 910 Health Policy (3 cr.)This course will explore contemporary issues in health care financing and delivery, including the assessment of major public programs and their relationship to access and cost, demand for health care services, fee for services, and prepaid systems. The political issues underpinning public policy and decisions related to specific health services issues, as well as consequences of historical decisions are examined. The societal and organizational context of the delivery of nursing services across various settings are explored through cases and current trends.

GPNS 931 DNP Practicum I (3 cr.) Intensive practice experience in the student’s specialization/capstone project. Focus will be on evidence based practice and the application of research into practice. Particular attention will be directed at the analysis and evaluation of the transformation of the student’s practice. Exploration or refinement of the capstone project is an integral expectation of the course.

GPNS 930 Theory of Complex Organizations (2 cr.) This course will address the major approaches in organization theory with application to clinical and academic environments. This exploration will focus on organizational structure, resource dependence, strategy, symbols, institutional theory, organizational culture, socialization, leadership and decision making.

GPNS 932 DNP Practicum II (2-4 cr.) This course involves the continuation of the practice and capstone project begun in course DNP Practicum I. Focus will be on the completion of the capstone/scholarly project including plans for the dissemination of outcomes and future directions for the scholarly projects.

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