Jennifer L. Sorensen, M.S., R.N., CNE

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1 , CNE Education Regis University Denver, Colorado Master s Degree in Nursing Leadership with Education Focus: G.P.A Niagara University Niagara University, New York Graduated with Honors. Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Class of 1992 Honors and Awards 2008 Graduated with 4.0 GPA from Regis University MSN in Leadership, Education Focus 2008 Faculty of the month, June 2005 Team award at BCBSFL 2003 Award for development of Precert website 2002 Employee of the month for 2 consecutive months 1992 Graduated with Honors from Niagara University BSN program Scholarship: Sorensen, J. & Strate, L. (2010, November). Learning Needs Assessment: Is Perception Reality When it Comes to Education?. Poster Presentation at the 3 rd Annual Centura EBP, Research and Innovation Conference, Denver, CO. Copeland, D., Crewell, J. and Sorensen, J. (2012, January). Dedicated Education Units: A Partnership Between St. Anthony Hospital and Regis University School of Nursing. Presentation at the Alliance for Clinical Education, Denver, CO. Augden, V., Croy, N., & Sorensen, J. (2012, March). Kaltura Presentation Learning Technology Fair. Regis University, CO. Augden, V., Croy, N., Sorensen, J. (2012, August). Increasing Student Engagement with Streamlined Video Delivery using Kaltura. Podium Presentation at COLTT Conference, CU Boulder, CO. Copeland, D., Crewell, J., Sorensen, J. (2012, November). Dedicated Education Units: A Partnership Between St. Anthony Hospital and Regis University School of Nursing. Podium Presentation at Centura Evidence Based Practice Research and Innovation Conference, Denver, CO. Augden, V., Sorensen, J. (July 16, 2013) Increasing Student Engagement with Streamlined Video Delivery using Kaltura, Fusion Conference, Boston, MA. Sorensen, J. (2013). Simple examples of how faculty can use DocuCare in the lab and classroom. DocuCare. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins (Philadelphia, PA). Sorensen, J. (2013). Why Implement an Educational Electronic Health Record System in your Nursing Program? DocuCare. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins (Philadelphia, PA). Sorensen, J. (March 2013). Using DocuCare in Your Skills and Simulation Lab. Webinar Presentation. Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Sorensen, J. (October,2013). Choosing and Getting Started with an Electronic Health Record. Webinar Presentation. Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

2 Sorensen, J. (2013, October). Simple Ways to Integrate and EHR. Audio Podcast. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins (Philadelphia, PA). Cook, L, Sorensen, J. Fuller, S. (April 2014). Evaluating Medication Administration When Integrating a Scanner and Academic EHR. WIN Conference, Seattle, WA. Copeland, D., Crewell, J., Sorensen, J. (April 2014). Dedicated Education Units: Partnership to Promote Excellence in Clinical Education. WIN Conference, Seattle, WA. Sorensen, J. (April 2014). Academic and Personal Life Balance. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins (Philadelphia, PA). Cook, L, Sorensen, J. Fuller, S. (April 2014). Evaluating Medication Administration When Integrating a Scanner and Academic EHR. Regis University Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Excellence, Denver, CO. Copeland, D., Crewell, J., Sorensen, J. (April 2014). Dedicated Education Units: Partnership to Promote Excellence in Clinical Education. Regis University Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Excellence, Denver, CO. Crewell, J., Sorensen, J. (2014, July). Practice + Education = a Well Prepared New Graduate. How Can You Make a Difference? St. Anthony Hospital Nursing Grand Rounds, Denver, CO. Experience/Accomplishments: 08/10-current REGIS UNIVERSITY Denver, Colorado NLN, CCNE accredited, private University offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Nursing Instructor Nursing Instructor Responsible for the theoretical, skills lab, and clinical instruction of the Foundations in Nursing, Introduction to the Profession of Nursing, and Introduction to Managing Health Care of the Adult and Older Adult I courses. Course resource faculty for Foundations in Nursing Course and Introduction to the Profession of Nursing Course. Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor (10/09-current) Responsible for the coordination and instruction of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult I and II, and Senior Practicum clinical experiences. Developed and integrated objective competency skill checklists with accompanying videos. Faculty lead for course development of new Introduction to Nursing Course NFO Secretary Member of Curriculum Committee Skills Lab Liaison Responsible for the coordination of nursing student skills lab experiences Responsible for the hiring and evaluation of skills lab affiliate faculty Developed skills videos and evidenced based checklists for consistency of student learning Faculty Advisor RUSGA: Student Health Awareness Committee faculty advisor.

3 SAH DEU Coordinator Responsible for the oversight of the DEU for MSI Collaborates DEU staff and faculty meetings to monitor the functioning of the DEU s and student progress Commitment for continued collaborative efforts to develop and support an optimal teaching/learning environment for students Work with Clinical Teaching Assistants and Clinical Faculty to support their clinical teaching through mentoring and providing educational offerings Coordinate the campus- based DEU Orientation Workshop 03/13-current LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS Philadelphia, PA International publisher of professional health information National Nursing Educational Consultant National Nursing Education Consultant Responsible for consultations on developing and integrating EHR s in nursing curriculum. Offer faculty expert guidance on integrating digital teaching solutions into their curriculums. Develop EHR cases for use in skills, sim, and classroom. Lead webinars on best practices and specialized topics. 7/ St. ANTHONY CENTRAL HOSPITAL Denver, Colorado Not for Profit Level 1 Trauma Center Nurse Educator Nurse Educator/Staff Development Assesses learning needs, designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates staff and patient educational programs Facilitates the professional growth, knowledge and skill development, competency, applicable regulatory standards, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers within inpatient and outpatient nursing departments Responsible for the coordination of student placement, student nurse extern, instructor and student orientation Responsible for the community benefit report Responsible for patient and family education Responsible for development and distribution of annual education plan Develop and supervise validation of clinical skills competency implemented plan for bed-side competency validation Development and oversight of preceptor program and education Proficient use of LEARN include creation of web-based courses Proficient use of Excel and Word Committee member for the anticoagulation team Developed patient and staff education for anticoagulation project Development of Universal Protocol staff education Development of unit based educational needs assessment Completion of Shared Leadership Convention October 1, 2008 Development of Cultural Competence Course Development of Time Management Course Development of Critical Thinking Course Chair of Education Council 2009 Implementation of VNIP preceptor/internship program

4 3/07-06/08 KEISER UNIVERSITY Sarasota, Florida Regionally accredited, private university offering masters, bachelor and associate degrees. School of Nursing Instructor, ADN Program Instructor of nursing students in Advanced Adult Health Nursing and Leadership. Responsible for the theoretical instruction of Basic and Advanced Adult Health nursing students. Responsible for the theoretical instruction of Leadership nursing students. Supervised validation of clinical skills in nursing resource lab. Responsible for the coordination and clinical instruction of Basic and Advanced Adult Health Nursing clinical experience. Responsible for the coordination and clinical instruction of Leadership clinical experience. Responsible for student advisement on a weekly basis. Responsible for the coordination of Senior Practicum experiences Proficient use of Blackboard. Proficient use of ERI. Proficient use of Excel and Word. Developed an efficient SBAR tool for students. Developed an efficient clinical preparation assignment worksheet. Improvement in nursing care plan rubric, developing a standardized, objective measurement tool Integrated independent learning into curriculum. 11/01-03/07 BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF FLORIDA Sarasota, Florida Florida based, not-for-profit company primarily in the business of health and related insurance RN Care Coordinator Inpatient acute and non-acute concurrent review, discharge planning and utilization management (UM) activities performed in hospitals/facilities. Collaboratively assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to meet a member s health care needs. Provide a single point of contact throughout the member s health care event ensuring continuity for both the member and provider. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal staff, hospitals, facilities and ancillary providers with frequent face-to-face interactions. Implemented and coordinated process improvements both internally and externally: o Involved in various task forces. o Created precert and FCC websites. o Created statewide tool for provider access to BCBSFL website. o Exceeded expectations on annual reviews consistently. Successfully maintained Acute Bed Days/ % below state average. Six Sigma Yellow Belt Trained (Completed 5/05). Extensive experience with Interqaul. Extensive experience with ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS coding. Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, powerpoint, CMCA, Interqual Corporate Committee memberships and Project Workgroups Include: Nurses day Committee (2006) Care Coordination workgroup (2006) Appeals team workgroup (2003) 8/01-11/01 KELLY SERVICES Tampa, Florida Temporary staffing agency Pre-certification RN

5 Hired by temp agency for RN position in the VO pre-certification department of BCBSFL. Responsible for pre-certification/authorization for elective inpatient admissions. 8/97-7/01 MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES Sarasota, Florida For-profit home health and office staffing company Assistant Director/Supervisor of Clinical Operations and Services Supervision and management of multi-disciplined employees and office staff for a nationwide home health agency. Maintained a position assisting the director of nursing in the planning and organization of clinical operations, as well as involvement with marketing. Completed all admissions for patient services, conducted case management of patient needs for an average caseload of 40 patients. Involved in the supervision of ancillary staff, orientation, competencies, and supervisory visits on a daily basis. Conducted all case conferences, QA, plan of care entry/485, obtained MD orders. Maintained compliance with all policies and procedures of Maxim, state and JCAHO regulations, following Medicare guidelines or above. Familiar with JCAHO, OASIS, Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance, federal and state regulations. Familiar with ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding. Maintained clinical skills by staffing at hospital as needed 1/97-8/97 FLORIDA SUNSHINE REHAB Sarasota, Florida For-profit rehab facility Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager Supervised all office activities and staff. Responsible for daily activities of multiple therapy clinics. Managed all patient admissions, coordination of care, and completion of case management duties. Familiarized with Medicare guidelines, QA, professional advisory board meetings and office management 10/95-1/97 GAMBRO HEALTHCARE Sarasota, Florida Dialysis center Charge Nurse Accountable for an outpatient dialysis clinic, overseeing all patient care and staff compliance. Provided care to hem dialysis patients. 3/95-10/95 CHARLOTTE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Punta Gorda, Florida Acute care facility Staff RN Cared for post op open heart patients Successfully completed a telemetry course as well as ACLS. 4/94-3/95 BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL Buffalo, New York Acute care facility Charge Nurse Responsible for staff and charge duties of an inpatient hemodialysis unit Took call on a regular basis for emergent hem dialysis for critical patients.

6 6/92-4/94 SISTERS HOSPITAL Buffalo, New York Acute care facility Charge Nurse Awarded an academic scholarship through hospital After completing my BSN, I accepted a position as the charge nurse for a med/surg unit. Cared for a wide range of patients including GI, plastic surgery, renal, ophthalmic, medical, radiation. 1/90-6/92 ALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Buffalo, New York City owned acute care facility with 1000 beds Student Nurse Functioned in an LPN capacity while attending Niagara University, working on a surgical pediatric unit License/ Registered Nurse (renewal: 9/14) Certification Memberships and Professional Associations: Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau 10/91 NLN Member AACN Member ANA Member References Available on request