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Jeannette Zelhart-Smith
EDUCATION
Graduate of the MSN-FNP program at the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2014
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Crown Point Campus, Indiana
Associate Degree of Nursing Program, December, 2009
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, Illinois
License Practical Nurse Program, August, 1989
Kankakee Community College
Certified Nurse Aide Program, August, 1988
LICENSURE
Family Nurse Practitioner, 2014- present
Registered Nurse 2009- present. License number- 28189148A
License Practical Nurse 1989- 2009
CERTIFICATION
Certifications: CPR expires 2022
Certified Medical Examiner for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) program 2014, expires in 2021
Professional Experience
Nurse Practitioner, ExpressCare, Porter Health, Valparaiso, Indiana September 2019 to present
oUrgent care
oOccupational health
oTelehealth medicine
oTelehealth visits for Medicare Annual Wellness
Family Nurse Practitioner at MedExpress Urgent Care, Lafayette, Indiana April 2017 to September 2017
oNurse practitioner managing acute care situations
oNurse practitioner managing work related injuries
Family Nurse Practitioner at Franciscan Alliance Express Care and Working Well, Northwest Indiana, April 2015 to 2019
oNurse practitioner managing acute care situations
oNurse practitioner managing work related injuries
Family Nurse Practitioner, Locum, WeCare, Northwest Indiana, 2016-2018
oWorking for the school districts, caring for staff, teachers and their families for both acute and chronic illnesses
Family Nurse Practitioner at Cardiovascular Clinic, LLC, Merrillville, Indiana February 2015 to May 2016
oNurse practitioner for a busy cardiovascular clinic
oManaging chronic conditions of the vascular and cardiac systems
oAssisting physicians with hospital rounding of inpatient and long term care patients
Family Nurse Practitioner at Kroll Family Medicine, Wheatfield, Indiana. May 2014 to January 2015
oSeeing patients from birth to the elderly managing both acute and chronic conditions
Medical/Pediatric Department Staff Nurse, St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point, Indiana…2001-2011
oServed as a staff nurse to both medical and pediatric patients
oCharge Nurse on afternoon and weekend
Maternity Department Staff Nurse, St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point, Indiana…1998-2001
oResponsible for postpartum and newborn care
Maternity Department Staff Nurse, Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer, Indiana…1989-1998
oResponsible for labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care
oDeveloped and taught prenatal education classes to the public
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Online Academic Coach for Instructional Connections 2016- present
Instructing NCLEX review for ATI for ASN and BSN programs at various universities
Pediatrics Course coordinator for University of Saint Francis Fall 2016 to May 2017
Pharmacology Course coordinator for University of Saint Francis spring 2016 to May 2017
Medical Surgical 2 Course coordinator for University of Saint Francis 2015 spring and fall
Maternity course coordinator for University of Saint Francis 2011-2015
Maternity adjunct clinical instructor 2010-2011
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
2016-present Online Academic Coach for Instructional Connections
oRespond to emails within 24 hours or less
oGrade all assignments with feedback by within 72 hours of the due date.
oParticipate in weekly discussion board threads with students
oContact students who have not turned in assignments or assessments within 1 day
oAnswer student questions relating to course content, exam answer explanation, and/or general inquiries within 24 hours.
oCommunicate with Lead instructor
2016-2017 Pediatric Course coordinator for the University of Saint Francis
2015- 2017 Pharmacology Course coordinator for the University of Saint Francis ASN program
2012-2015 present Maternity Course Coordinator for 245/248/246/249
oOrganizing and developing maternity theory
o2011-present 249 LPN-ASN Maternity Clinical instructor, University of Saint Francis
o2011-present 246 ASN Maternity Theory instructor University of Saint Francis, which includes lecturing
2011- 2012- 249 LPN-ASN Maternity Clinical adjunct clinical instructor, University of Saint Francis
2011- 2012- 246 ASN Maternity Clinical, adjunct clinical instructor, University of Saint Francis
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Nursing Department
Crown Point ASN Committee 2011-present
Crown Point Nursing Advisory Council 2011-present
Crown Point Student and Alumni Relations Committee 2011-present
Faculty advisor for Crown Point Chapter- National Student Nurses Association 2011-2015
School of Health Sciences
Crown Point Wellness Committee
Faculty Forum
University of Saint Francis
Curriculum Council 2015-2016
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Spirit of Women’s Health convention 2012, 2013, 2014
St. Claire Clinic Volunteer (2010-2013)
Valparaiso Food Bank Volunteer (2010-2011)
4-H Volunteer (1995-2009)
SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING
Program Development
Integration of information from student evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness
Development of new teaching methods/delivery modes
Application of technology to teaching
Creation/implementation of special course projects
Professional Presentations
“The Grapevine Project: Breast Cancer, Power point presentation for the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation, 2015
“LPN to ASN”, freelance writing for http://www.practicalnursing.org/lpn-adn-progra, 2014
“Top Ten Illnesses That Bring Parents to The Pediatricians Office”, freelance writing for a parenting website, 2014
“Top 10 Things Expectant Parents Worry About” freelance writing for a parenting website, 2014
“Winter Health”, freelance writing for a website, 2014
American Heart Association Congestive Heart Failure Guidelines at the Northwest Indiana Research Consortium 2014
The Optimal Breast Care Screening Protocol for Healthcare Professionals at the Northwest Indiana Research Consortium 2013
Developing/Implementing New Courses
Curriculum development/ new course development
Developing New Delivery Modes
Development of new teaching methods/delivery modes such as:
oUse of voice threads for reinforcement of new material
oUse of Blackboard Illuminate for study sessions and communication with students from their home
oUse of online survey sites for participation in classroom discussions
SCHOLARSHIP OF APPLICATION
Community Service: Involvement in Academic, Professional, and Scholarly Societies
American Association of Nurse Practitioner 2013-present
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (2013-present)
Society of Nurses in Advanced Practice (2011-present)
Student Nurses Association (2007-present)
Service to Professional Organizations
Served as president of SNA Crown Point chapter (2008-2009)
Community Service: Public Service Activities
Nominated and participated in the Pink Ribbon Society Calendar Miss March2016
Was highlighted in the Cougar Alumni magazine Fall 2015
Presented for breast cancer awareness at half time during the University of Saint Francis homecoming game, Fort Wayne, Indiana, October 2015
Spirit of Women’s Health convention 2012, 2013, 2014
Continuing Education/Professional Conferences Attended
Attended the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s National Conference, San Antonio, Texas 2016
Cardiovascular Conference, Chicago, Ill 2015
Fall USF Faculty Development Day 2011-2016
SOHS Spring Faculty Development Day 2011-2016
A Attended and presented at the Northwest Indiana Nursing Research Consortium November 2014
Attended and presented at the Northwest Indiana Nursing Research Consortium November 2013