RN, MSN
Resume:
Jennifer S. Buffenbarger, RN, MSN
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Home: 717-***-****
Cell: 717-***-****
E-mail: *************@***.***
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
PhD – Nursing Education: Currently enrolled, due to graduate 2014
Walden University, Baltimore, MD.
RN - MSN (Nursing Education).
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA.
One class pre-requisite for Walden University.
St. Joseph's College, Standish, ME.
BSN Program, accumulated 16 credits, GPA 3.68
Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ.
AAS Nursing degree.
University of Maryland, Heidelberg, Germany.
Continuing education for application to RN school.
Boces Technical College, Watertown, NY.
Graduated LPN
Jefferson Community College, Watertown, NY.
Continuing education for application to LPN/RN school.
Experience
September 2009 – Present
Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle, PA
Staff Development Educator
Under the supervision of the Director of Education, create and develop educational programs supporting adult learning theories, train new hires on computers and online modules/competencies to meet annual requirements. Assist with continuing improvement of nursing orientation, skills fairs, and patient safety. Provide reports of annual employee participation and completion of modules to meet regulatory and state requirements. Maintains nursing newsletters with support from various nursing departments and administration.
June 2009 – September 2009
Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle, PA
Interim Director Medical-Surgical and Acute Rehabilitation Services.
Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, accountable and responsible for three units with a total of 110 beds with daily operations of providing supportive care/resource for patients and nursing staff, scheduling nursing staff and unit secretaries, preparing daily reports of patient census and outliers, interviewing potential candidates for open positions and provide disciplinary actions when needed. Compile and input data relating to federal and state regulations.
September 2008 - June 2009
Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle, PA
Bed Board Coordinator/Shared Governance Coordinator
Answering to the Chief Nursing Officer, responsible for placement of patients entering the hospital for care with consideration of health, culture, diversity, and per hospital policy. Providing support for all councils with researching for appropriate material to facilitate the development and completion of projects. Created and maintains two nursing newsletters providing an avenue for communication and generate interest for participation in various events and projects.
September 2003 - September 2008
Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle, PA
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Responsible to the Unit Manager; continuous monitoring of patients to; maintain open and functioning airway with occasional use of AMBU bags and ventilators; provided prompt and active intervention for abnormal hemodynamics in collaboration with Anesthesiologist; evaluated surgical sites for postoperative complications, and maintain acceptable pain level as perceived by patients. Utilized holistic nursing interventions with positive patient outcomes.
May 2000 - August 2003
Providence Hospital, Columbia SC.
Intermediate Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Answered to the Intensive Care Unit manager; provided mentorship and preceptor to new graduate nurses and new nurses to the unit. Frequent monitoring of surgical and medical patients with continuous evaluation of interventions and plan of care. Provided care to a varied population of patients: Post surgical radical necks r/t cancer; drug and alcohol withdrawal crisis; ventilator dependent patients; high acuity wound care, and supporting actively dying patients with compassion for all involved.
August 1999 - May 2000
Providence Hospital, Columbia SC.
Medical/surgical charge nurse.
Responsible to the Medical/surgical manager; supervised and preceptor-ed nurses and CNAs. Monitored post surgical and medical patients with various degrees of diseases and healing including CVA, HIV, TB infected, orthopedic surgical and general surgical.
March 1998 - July 1999
Sierra Vista Community Hospital, Sierra Vista AZ.
Medical/surgical Staff Nurse.
Answered to the Medical/surgical manager; provided care to post surgical and medical patients of various ages including those with radiation treatment. Obtained in-house certification for radiation nurse and instructor for teaching patients on breast examinations.
February 1997 - March 1998
LifeCare Nursing Home, Sierra Vista, AZ.
LPN Charge Nurse.
Under the direction of the Unit manager; maintained a safe environment for Alzheimer and severe dementia patients in a locked down unit. Provided activities and appropriate intervention during stressful situations. Obtained in-house certification for Alzheimer's Nurse.
May 1996 - October 1996
Hillhaven Nursing Home, Sierra Vista, AZ.
LPN.
Responsible to the unit manager; provided nursing support to thirty-three residents; utilized critical thinking for positive outcomes; encouraged and supported residents in social events; encouraged and provided peer support as needed.
July 1994 - July 1996
U. S. Army Health Center, Grafenwoehr, Germany.
LPN.
Answered to the Chief Nursing Officer; interviewed and counseled patients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases with follow-up, reported cases to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and to the local authorities. The first LPN to successfully obtained certification by the US Army (in Germany) to provide allergy immunizations for patients. In the absence of the Registered Nurse provided allergy immunization to patients. Supported the immunization for soldiers’ deployment. Assisted in Well-Baby, Well-woman, minor
surgical and sick-call clinics for family members and soldiers. Provided support in the emergency department during training accidents.
August 1993 - July 1994
American Red-Cross, Grafenwoehr, Germany.
LPN Nurse Volunteer
Provided support and relief for clinic staff with approximately 600 hrs of volunteer time over a six month period.
June 1992 - June1993
Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY
LPN.
Under the direction of the unit managed provided nursing care to 8-12 patients on a medical/surgical unit. Supported nursing staff as needed with on-call status.
Applications
BLS, ACLS. Past-certificates of completion in: Alzheimer's/Dementia, Sexual Diseases Interviewer, and Allergy/Immunizations.
Hurricane Katrina disaster relief assistance to sister hospital in Biloxi, MS.
Licenses
RN: Pennsylvania RN549519 Active
RN: South Carolina R00080232 Inactive
RN: Arizona RN-103254 Inactive
LPN: Arizona LPN-031306 Inactive
LPN: New York LPN 223551-1 Inactive
Platforms
Currently serving as a Board Director on the Pennsylvania State Nursing Association District #15; Chair of the Quality of Work Life Council of Shared Governance; member of Falls Analysis Team, and Education Committee.
Looking forward in time to serve on the State Board of Nursing and certification in Holistic Nursing
Activities
Member of American Holistic Nurses Association 2010
Chair of Quality of Work Life of Shared Governance 2010
Performance Review and Revision Team 2009
Board Director on Pennsylvania State Nursing Association. 2008-Present
Chair of Education Committee on Shared Governance. 2008-2010
Membership in Professional Associations: ANA, PSNA 2006
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 1997
National Vocational-Technical Honor Society 1992
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