Bette Jenkins
Arroyo Grande,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced expertise in trauma care and a proven record of improving care quality through performance initiatives and education. Skilled in protocol development and team collaboration to optimize outcomes. Dedicated to advancing excellence in trauma care leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria
02.2023 - Current
- Managed and supervised trauma center operations for a level II trauma hospital when the current Trauma Program Manager is unavailable
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement trauma care protocols
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance trauma care outcomes
- Facilitate trauma education and training sessions for staff and community providers
Emergency Services Clinical Educator
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria
06.2016 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented clinical education programs for emergency department staff
- Led simulations and drills to improve emergency response protocols
- Managed training materials and resources for ongoing education
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and protocols in emergency medicine
Staff Nurse
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria
06.2003 - 06.2016
- Staff nurse in the ED caring for patients arriving at the ED designated as a Level 3 Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Receiving Center
Part-time Clinical Instructor, LVN Program
Cuesta Community College
San Luis Obispo
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Experience in instructing 8 nursing students in clinical settings
- Familiarity with curriculum development and program assessment
- Skilled in providing hands-on training and mentorship to nursing students
- Experience in facilitating a positive learning environment for diverse groups of stud
Part-time Clinical Instructor, RN Program
Cuesta Community College
San Luis Obispo
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students in various healthcare settings
- Evaluated student performance in clinical skills and theoretical knowledge
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create an effective learning environment for students
- Participated in curriculum development and program evaluation to ensure compliance with accreditation standards
- Utilized simulation technology to enhance clinical learning experiences for students
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Samual Merritt College
Oakland, CA01.2000
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
St. Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA01.1998
Skills
- Trauma Registry
- Quality Improvement
- Trauma Care Protocols
- Program Development
- Team Collaboration
- Education Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, 585966
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Current
- Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum Course Director and Instructor (TNCC), Current
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Course Director and Instructor (ENPC), Current
- Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC), 2023
- Optimal Trauma Center Organization and Management Course (OPTIMAL), 2024
Affiliations
- ENA-Emergency Nurses Association
- ATS-American Trauma Society
- PST-Pediatric Trauma Society
- STN-Society of Trauma Nurses
- California ENA Pediatric Committee
- California ENA Trauma Committee
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
Marian Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Services Clinical Educator
Marian Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 02.2023
Part-time Clinical Instructor, RN Program
Cuesta Community College
01.2013 - 06.2015
Part-time Clinical Instructor, LVN Program
Cuesta Community College
08.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
Marian Regional Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2016
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
St. Mary's College of California
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Samual Merritt College
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