Jennifer N. Woodward RN, BSN, USAF Veteran
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EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS
Current full-time student, M.S. in Nursing Adult Gerontology Primary Care Program
Walden University, Expected Graduation in 2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
The University of South Florida, Graduated in 2008
License No RN 9289141
Basic Life Support, BLS
Critical Care Transition Program Tampa, FL Certificate of Program Completion 6/13/2011 – 9/02/2011
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
11 years of outstanding experience in clinical nursing in the following areas: intensive care, burn care and wound debridement, specialized wound care, surgical care, care management of chronic conditions, heart failure management, and diabetic management. 4 years of United States Air Force active duty in essential and classified supply management.
Displays an excellent attention to detail with astute ability to grasp concepts and protocols, proficient in computers and Microsoft office software, and uses strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Rapid learner and multi-tasker, delightful interpersonal and communications skills with ability to build strong rapport with others, and always committed to delivering exceptional, consistent, and compassionate care to patients and clients.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Humana, Nurse Care Manager
04/2019-01/2020
Provided education members to help them manage their chronic conditions, mental health, and all other well-being concerns. Assisted members in identifying their health barriers, setting goals, and achieving their goals by creating and updating individualized care plans.
BayCare Hospitals, FL, Contract and Float Nurse 09/2016 –03/2019
Practiced strict infection prevention, proficient with various skills including care of central lines, catheters, & wound care.
Organized disciplines involved in the plan of care to ensure safe discharges. Educated patients on their plan of care, medications, side effects, & discharge instructions.
Served as a charge nurse when needed and assisted with chart audits.
Filled staffing needs and floated to the hospitals and units throughout the BayCare system upon request and contracts.
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, Medical Intensive Care Unit 03/2015 – 09/2016
Closely monitored intubated and ventilated patients. Monitored and titrated medication drips requiring close nursing assessment and implementation of appropriate nursing interventions.
Collaborated daily during interdisciplinary rounds.
Health First Hospitals, Brevard County, FL, Health First Resource Team
05/2013 – 02/2015
Maintained staffing needs to the Progressive Care Units (PCU) by serving as a Resource Team Member and floating to the four Health First Hospitals performing nursing responsibilities, performing the nursing process, and was amazingly adaptable.
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, Burn Unit
10/2010 – 03/2013
Responsible for the Debridement and Wound Care of burn patients as well as administered and monitored conscience sedation per plan of care.
Performed Post Anesthesia Care of all ICU postoperative Burn and Flap patients. Cared for patients throughout the recovery phases of their burns from ICU to the step down
Precepted several nursing students from USF, UT, and the USAF nursing internship program on a weekly basis. Served as charge nurse of the Burn ICU and Burn step down unit
Largo Medical Center Indian Rocks, Largo, FL, Medical/Surgical Telemetry Floor 02/2009 – 10/2010
Cared for patients undergoing orthopedic and general surgical procedures, patients with psychiatric conditions, and those recovering from cerebrovascular accidents and cardiac conditions. Cared for patients and acted as a patient advocate while implementing appropriate plans of care. Chosen to be cross trained to float to the psychiatric units, and Rehab unit.
James A Hailey Veterans Hospital Tampa, FL, Student Nurse Technician: Spinal Cord Injury Unit
10/2007 – 08/2008 (Student)
Obtained vital signs, assisted with wound, catheter care, and specialty bowel care. Assisted with individualized care plans pertaining to spinal cord injury patients.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Active Duty, Lackland AFB, Tx, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL and Ramstein AFB, Germany,
Supply Management Journeyman
08/2000 – 08/2004
Responsible for the maintenance of supply and warehouse activities and materials valued more than multimillion dollars. Required to compile and maintain monthly reports on warehouse stock and requisitions. Supported aircraft maintenance missions with classified materials. Supervised night staff flight line support
AWARDS
Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Student Membership, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Active
The National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners 2020-present, Active
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Special Olympics, Germany and San Antonio, Texas 2000 -2002