CURRICULUM VITAE Jennifer Hope Russell MSN, RN, CCRN-K, IBCLC, RLC, CHEP Instructor Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 920 Madison Avenue, 10 th floor Memphis, TN 38163 Office: (901)448-2900 Cell: (901)857-0025 Email: jrussell@uthsc.edu EDUCATION: Institution Degree Date of Degree University of Phoenix MSN June 2006-August 2008 Union University BSN August 1993-July 1998 NURSING LICENSURE: Issued Expiration Status Registered Nurse, TN August 1998 October 2017 Active BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Issued Expiration CCRN-K Pediatric February 2006 February 2018 American Association of Critical Care Nurses IBCLC, RLC June 2003 October 2018 International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners CHEP (Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional) June 2014 December 2016 International Board for Certification of Safety Managers UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS: Instructor University of Tennessee Health Science Center June 2015 - Present College of Nursing, BSN Program Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE: NSG 413: Maternal Child Nursing, Spring 2016, Spring 2017 NSG 404: Introduction to Professional Practice, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 NSG 415/515: Health of Populations, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE: NSG 413: Maternal Child Nursing, Spring 2016, Spring 2017 pg. 1
NSG 412: Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab I, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 NSG 404: Introduction to Professional Practice, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 NSG 415/515: Health of Populations, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 NSG 424: Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab II, Spring 2016 NSG 417: Nursing Simulation/Acute Skills Lab III, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES: Society of Pediatric Nursing American Association of Critical Care Nurses 2006 - present American Nurses Association Tennessee Nurses Association Association of Community Health Nursing Educators Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition Founding Member Corresponding Secretary 2014 - present Tennessee Breastfeeding Coalition 2017 - present Founding Member Memphis Area Lactation Consultant Association 2002 - present Corresponding Secretary 2005-2007 President Elect / President 2007-2009 President Elect / President 2015 - present United States Lactation Consultant Association International Lactation Consultant Association Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2007-2009 HOSPITAL/CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS: Shelby County Health Department Memphis, TN 2012 2015 Nurse Educator, Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program Responsible for the Shelby County Volunteer Health Registry (ESAR-VHP) and Shelby County Medical Reserve Corps. Developed and implemented educational curriculum and activities for volunteers, public health nurses and community based on identified needs. Recruited, trained, and engaged medical and non-medical volunteers to support health emergency response activities. Educated healthcare professionals, healthcare students, and community on emergency preparedness and response roles of the Health Department and their roles in response. Developed and updated emergency preparedness and response plans including SCHD response, education, and exercise plans, local and State Medical Reserve Corps plans, and County ESF 6, 8, & 14 plans in collaboration with community partners. Resulting in successful achievement of Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognition. Le Bonheur Children s Hospital Memphis, TN 2011 2012 Interim Clinical Director Intermediate Care Unit Responsible for the 24/7 operation of the IMCU. Initiated and facilitated change to improve patient care and staff performance through communication, collaboration and interdisciplinary problem solving. Transitioned culture on unit to a shared governance pg. 2
model with the Unit Clinical Practice Council. Jennifer Hope Russell MSN, RN, CCRN-K, IBCLC, RLC, CHEP Le Bonheur Children s Hospital Memphis, TN 2005 2011 Patient Care Coordinator Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Responsible for patient care outcomes through coordinated delivery of nursing care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Transitional Care Unit. Improved patient outcomes through clinical quality, service and evidence based practice. Implemented new protocols through quality improvement in Family Centered Care, breastfeeding, CVL care and pressure ulcer prevention. Directed associates through mentoring and real-time coaching. Pediatric Critical Care Subject Matter Expert for build, implementation and change requests for the Electronic Medical Record 2005-2012. Taught courses and in-services for new and experienced nurses. Le Bonheur Children s Hospital Memphis, TN 1999 2005 Registered Nurse Staff Nurse, Preceptor Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. Used judgment and skill to apply the nursing process and evidence based practice in patient care. ECMO Specialist (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) CRRT Specialist (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy). Preceptor for nurses and nurse interns to the PICU and Transitional Care Units. Methodist Healthcare North Hospital Memphis, TN 1998 1999 Registered Nurse Staff Nurse Emergency Department Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. Used judgment and skill to apply the nursing process and evidence based practice in patient care. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES National Disaster Life Support Foundation Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support Instructor Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR, First Aid and Wilderness First Aid Instructor American Heart Association BLS, Heartsaver and First Aid Instructor 2015-present 2010-present 2005-present POSTER PRESENTATIONS Russell, J. H. (2017, May). Breastfeeding Advocacy Through health Policy: A call to action. Poster presentation. United States Lactation Consultant Association. San Antonio, TX. Farrell, A. G., & Russell, J. H. (2017, April). Boot Camp for Success in Pediatric Clinical. Poster presentation. Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference, West Palm Beach, FL. PRESENTATIONS Russell, J. H. (2017, May). Feeding Through the Storm: Emergency preparedness strategies to support the breastfeeding dyad. United States Lactation Consultant Association. San Antonio, TX. pg. 3
Russell, J. H. (2017, April). Breastfeeding and Disasters: What can you do to prepare & support breastfeeding in emergencies? Le Bonheur Children s Hospital, Memphis, TN Russell, J. H. (2016, May). Breastfeeding the at-risk Infant. Methodist Germantown Hospital, Russell, J. H. (2015, July). At-risk Breastfeeding Infants. 2015 Tennessee Breastfeeding and WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Conference, Jackson, TN. Russell, J. H. (2015, July). Magical Hour & Perfect Latch. 2015 Tennessee Breastfeeding and WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Conference, Jackson, TN. Russell, J. H. (2015, March). Are Your Volunteers Prepared? Creating a Vision for Volunteer Engagement. Preparedness Emergency Response and Recovery Consortium, Orlando, FL. Russell, J. H. (2015, March). Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Professionals. Society of Pediatric Nurses, Russell, J. H., Taylor, M. (2014, October). Personal Protective Equipment and Ebola. Shelby County Health Department, Russell, J. H., Fortner, H. (2014, November). Ebola and other Communicable Diseases. Memphis Education and Research Institute, Russell, J. H., Stewart, K. (2014, November). Personal Protective Equipment and Ebola. Memphis Education and Research Institute, Russell, J. H. (2014, September). Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Professionals. Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives, Russell, J. H. (2014, April). Point of Dispensing Clinics, Strategic National Stockpile and Shelby County Response. Memphis Education and Research Institute, Russell, J. H. (2013, January). Mental Health Needs in Shelters. Emergency Preparedness Mental Health Symposium, Russell, J. H., Small, E., Alexander, K., Harris, D. (2012, August). Shelter and Mass Care: Health needs and patient tracking. Tennessee Department of Human Services Shelter Managers Orientation, Russell, J. H. (2012, May). Volunteer Roles in Disasters. Vulnerable Populations Symposium, Russell, J. H. (2007, March). Pediatric Acute Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema. Le Bonheur, It s a Small World Program, pg. 4
Russell, J. H. (2006, March). Breastfeeding Management. Le Bonheur, It s a Small World Program, Russell, J. H. (2006, February). Congenital Heart Disease and Breastfeeding. Lactation Education and Promotion for Memphis, Russell, J. H. (2005, April). Breastfeeding Management. Le Bonheur, It s a Small World Program, GUEST LECTURER Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Students (1 lecture per semester in Community Health Nursing Course, March 2012- July 2015) Baptist College of Health Sciences University of Memphis Christian Brothers University University of Tennessee Health Science Center Tennessee College of Applied Technology COMMUNITY SERVICE (VOLUNTEER) American Red Cross Volunteer - Disaster Health Services Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer 2011-2012, 2015 present Membership committee Mentoring new MRC volunteer coordinator Planning assistance for exercises. BDLS and ADLS Instructor Boy Scouts of America Troop 368 Training Chair Eastern District Training Committee Woodbadge Troop Guide Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Counselor First Aid Merit Badge Counselor Wilderness First Aid Instructor Chickasaw Council Order of the Arrow member Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition Breastfeeding Symposium Planning Committee Community Outreach Events 2016-present 2011-present 2008-present 2008-present CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support Wilderness First Aid Basic Disaster Life Support Advanced Disaster Life Support pg. 5