Public Health Registered Nurse

Jacqueline C. Lewis, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN

Brentwood, TN 37027 615-***-**** ****************@*****.***

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee – Active

Certification in Nursing Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO (2006)

Johns Hopkins Hospital, School of Hygiene and Public Health – Management Development Program (1994)

EDUCATION

PhD, Nursing Education – University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO (2011)

Post-Master’s Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner – Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN (2014)

MSN, Clinical-Adult Health Nursing / Nursing Administration – Howard University, Washington, D.C. (1983)

BSN, Nursing – Coppin State College, Baltimore, MD (1979)

LPN, Practical Nursing – Baltimore City Hospitals, Baltimore, MD (1972)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Licensed Registered Nurse (Tennessee) and accomplished nurse leader, educator, and administrator with over 30 years of progressive nursing experience spanning public health consulting, nursing education, hospital administration, and program oversight.

Proven track record in compliance reviews, policy interpretation, training program development, and investigations to ensure adherence to state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Skilled in providing technical and educational assistance, interpreting public health data, and building collaborative relationships with healthcare facilities, providers, impacted populations, and community partners to advance public health outcomes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Report Preparation & Legal Defensibility

Stakeholder Engagement with Impacted Populations

Interpretation of Public Health Data

Training & Program Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Technical and Educational Assistance to Healthcare Facilities

Public Health Program Oversight

Nursing Consultation & Technical Assistance

Compliance Reviews & Regulatory Alignment

Survey & Investigation Processes

Quality Control Analysis & Reporting

Policy & Protocol Interpretation

Staff Supervision, Coaching, & Mentorship

Curriculum Design & Workforce Development

Community Health Education

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Nursing – Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, August 2012 – December 2020

Provided technical and educational assistance to students, healthcare facilities, and community partners on evidence-based practice, public health policy, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Director, ASN Program / Assistant Professor of Nursing – Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 2011 – October 2012

•Directed program operations, including strategic planning, faculty supervision, curriculum compliance, and accreditation readiness.

• Led policy updates to align with evolving public health and nursing regulations.

Relief Nursing Supervisor – Nashville General Hospital, Nashville, TN, April 2004 – June 2004

Supervised all hospital nursing operations during assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with Tennessee Board of Nursing protocols, CDC guidelines, and federal standards.

Coordinated staffing, addressed quality-of-care concerns, and conducted rapid response reviews in high-acuity situations.

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department – Nashville General Hospital, Nashville, TN, 2002 – 2004

Led operational oversight for a high-volume emergency department serving diverse populations, implementing public health emergency preparedness protocols.

Conducted quality control analyses, patient flow assessments, and compliance monitoring to ensure regulatory alignment.

Faculty Roles (Multiple) – Tennessee State University, Simmons College, Baltimore City Community College, Harbor Hospital, Maryland General Hospital, 1984 – 2011

•Designed and delivered nursing curricula with emphasis on public health, infection control, and quality patient outcomes.

•Coordinated clinical rotations in medical-surgical and community health settings.

•Developed strategies to improve student performance in underserved and high-need communities.

Head Nurse – Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, MD, March 1983 – May 1984

•Directed staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance for pediatric units

•Developed and enforced policies to meet state pediatric health regulations.

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE

National League for Nursing

American Nurses Association

Tennessee Nurses Association

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Supervised and mentored over 2,000 nursing graduates, many serving in Tennessee’s hospitals and public health facilities.

•Coordinated compliance reviews and accreditation site visits for multiple nursing programs.

•Developed and implemented online nursing courses to expand statewide access to healthcare education.

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