Summary
Jacqueline is passionate about advocating for her patients and goes the extra mile to make sure that others are aware of the plan of care and goals established by the patient and their family. She has an abundance of knowledge surrounding nursing and medicine from her previous positions and accepts new challenges with energy and optimism. Jac has strong situational awareness, allowing her to anticipate individual patient care needs, by utilizing critical and analytical thinking.
character reference
… I was impressed not only by her excellent critical care skills but also by her ability to connect with her patients and provide compassionate care not only towards her patients but also their families. Jacqueline is passionate about advocating for her patients and goes the extra mile to make sure that others are aware of the plan of care and goals established by the patient and their family. She has an abundance of knowledge surrounding nursing and medicine from her previous positions and accepts new challenges with energy and optimism. It is without any hesitation that I strongly recommend Jacqueline. – Nicole Taylor, BSN RN
…Jac is a very bright, enthusiastic and responsible individual. She possesses a willingness to learn and grow in her desire to further her education and practice as an Advance Practice Provider.
In the ICU as well as her past endeavors, Jac is a strong team member, always willing to provide a helping hand and has an immense capability to adapt in ever changing situations. In addition, her professional attributes include an ability to take initiative regarding her responsibilities as an invaluable team member, Jac has strong situational awareness, allowing her to anticipate individual patient care needs, by utilizing critical and analytical thinking. A true entity for any team she finds herself on.
I have no doubt her abilities and skill set as a Critical Care RN will translate to a professional who is willing to advocate and provide quality patient care in any setting, Jac has a strong work ethic and the drive that it takes to excel within the APP.
I believe she will quickly prove herself to be an impeccable candidate for your consideration. She will not disappoint. – Mari Morales, ACNP, MSN
Education
BS Mesa State University, Formally Mesa State College May 2010 Graduated BSN
MS University of Northern Colorado May 2022
AGACNP
AGACNP-C 08/01/2022
Np Clinical Practicum
Cardiology, Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic Denver Heart and Vascular, HealthOne, Denver Colorado January - March 2020
90 Clinical Hours Completed
Patients consisted of any patients with Heart or Vascular diseases
Palliative Care, St. Anthony’s Hospital Centura, Lakewood Colorado July 2020
91 Clinical Hours Completed
Patients consisted of any patients that in need of Goals of care or Palliative/Hospice
Surgical ICU, Denver VA, Denver Colorado August 2020- Dec 2020
160 Clinical Hours Completed
Patients consisted of any surgical cases in the Denver VA that needed ICU care
Intubated, started ART line, central line, chest tube
Nephrology, Outpatient Colorado Kidney Care, Denver Colorado January 2022-March 2022
90 Clinical Hours Completed
Patients consisted of both outpatient clinic and Dialysis center
Independently saw both patients in both areas with making recommendations for care
Cardiology, Inpatient Cardiology University of Colorado, Denver Colorado March 2022
90 Clinical Hours Completed
Patients consisted of Inpatient Cardiac patients for consults and inpatients
Independently saw all patients and do all clinical notes with making orders and recommendation
Professional Nursing experience
Conference Coordinator/Speaker
Hospital Medicine Seminars
Current
Organize of Conference and Events/Speaker at Conference
ICU CarePool Float Team HCA
August 2022- Current
ICU for HCA System- Float to all 5 HCA Hospitals in Denver Metro Area
PICU for HCA System- Specialty Trained for the PICU
Specialty Trained: Open Heart RN, CRRT, Impella, IABP, NIHSS
Medely
August 2022- Current
Pre OP, PACU
Travel Nursing
September 2021-Current
Intensive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Floated to Step Down Unit and Medical Surgical Units
Specialty Trained: Open Heart RN, CRRT, Impella, IABP, NIHSS
St. Joseph Hospital
May 2020- September 2021
Intensive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
ECMO Specialist
Specialty Trained: Open Heart RN, CRRT, Impella, IABP, NIHSS
St. Anthony Hospital
November 2015 – May 2020
Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Teacher for All Basic ECG Classes
Critical Care New Resident Facilitator
Responder for STEMI, Code Blue, Sepsis
Specialty Trained: Open Heart RN, CRRT, Impella, IABP, Resource RN, NIHSS
Employee of the Month January 2019
Swedish Medical Center
July 2014- November 2015
Intensive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Specialty Trained: Neuro-Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Chemo (IL2), CRRT
Denver Eye Surgery Center
August 2013- July 2014
Clinical Director
Specialty trained to be able to cover all areas of the Surgery Center- Charge Nurse, Pre-Op, OR & PACU
Madison Street Surgery Center
May 2012-November 2015
Staff Registered Nurse
Specialty Trained: Charge RN, Pre-Op, OR & PACU
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
May 2010-August 2012
Staff Registered Nurse
Rocky Mountain Hospice
May 2010- August 2010
Hospice HHA/CNA
St. Mary’s Hospital
August 2006- May 2010
Staff CNA
Specialty trained to Inpatient Rehab, Telemetry
Able to float to all areas of the hospital
Cherrlynn Nursing Facility
May 2004-August 2006
Staff CNA
Worked to all areas of the Nursing home, Able to pass medication, Provide ADLS
Professional certifications
ACLS Aug 2006 - Current
BLS Aug 2006- Current
PALS Jan 2023- Current
CSUACLS Nov 2015- Current
CCRN April 2014- Current
STEMI/EKG Nov 2015- Current
NIHSS July 2014- Current
IMPELLA Aug 2014- Current
IABP Aug 2014- Current
CRRT Aug 2014- Current
ABLS Aug 2014-Aug 2016
ASSIST Aug 2006- Aug 2016
Honors and Awards
Daisy Nomination – earned each year 2017 - 2020
Nurses are nominated by patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, other clinicians and staff. Anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary compassionate care being provided by a nurse.
Publications
Books
“Preceptor Handbook” Published for St. Anthony’s Critical Care Residency 2019
“The Easier, Shorter, More fun, and More User- Friendly Guide to the ICU” Published for St. Anthony’s Critical Care Residency 2019
Presentations and Invited Lectures
Keynote Address, “The Pain You Can’t See is Still Real,” Denver Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nurses, October 2019
Teaching Experience
Coordinator/Educator, Hospital Medicine Seminars
August 2022- Current
Coordinator for Seminar with other MD, PA and NP
Teach Pieces of Seminar
Critical Care Residency Class/Coordinator, Centura Hospital System Colorado January - May 2020
Developed the transition of in-person course into online course
Covered the entire body system
Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
Weekly quiz and case work development
Critical Care Residency Class/Coordinator, Centura Hospital System Colorado November 2019
Resiliency, New Nurse course averaging 60 students per quarter
Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
Critical Care Residency Class/Coordinator, Centura Hospital System Colorado October 2019
GI/Multisystem, New Nurse course averaging 60 students per quarter
Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
Critical Care Residency Class/Coordinator, Centura Hospital System Colorado September 2019
Cardiac System, New Nurse course averaging 60 students per quarter
Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
Basic ECG, St Anthony’s Hospital, Lakewood Colorado June 2017 to January 2020
Class required for all RNs, Telemetry Techs and ECG tech
Taught course to nurses, techs averaging 20-40 students per quarter
Developed quizzes and proctored quiz
Professional Affiliations
Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses (SIG 30)
Program Coordinator 07/2022
Denver Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Member Current
National Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Member Current
Colorado Nurses Association
Member Current
Unit Based Council at St. Anthony’s Hospital
Secretary 2015-2020
Critical Care Karma (Unit Based Education) at St. Anthony’s Hospital
Organizer 2015-2020
South Suburban Toastmasters
Member 2006-2012
Interests
I actually do not own a TV. I spend most of my time enjoying reading, hanging with my pup and being outside. My friends and I love to get the dogs together and go paddleboarding or hiking or snowshoeing.