Jennifer Middlekauf

5448 S. 82nd St. Lincoln, NE 68516. jimes312@gmail.com Tel: 310 339-2178

Education
BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) May 2002
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Masters in Science of Nursing, Leadership
Projected graduation: December 2018

Licensure
Registered Nurse, Nebraska, Active

Work Experience
Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse Bryan Medical Center
2300 S. 16th St. Lincoln, NE 68502
October 2013- Current
In accordance to the American College of Surgeons, monitor the daily care and the outcomes for all
trauma patients to assure effective and quality patient care in a Level 2 Verified Trauma Center. Using
the trauma registry (Digital Innovations V5 and previous NTRACS systems) I identify areas for
improvement, develop corrective action plans, reevaluate, and assure adequate loop closure. Collect
data via on going chart reviews for our benchmark TQIP system. Utilize TQIP reports to support and
create on going performance improvement projects. Through TQIP data reports, educate the trauma
systems and peer committees on quality of care, areas for improvement, and areas of strengths to
continue.

State of Nebraska, Trauma Designation Site Nurse

Department of Health and Human Services, NE
January 2014-Current
Assist the state in a consulting, nurse reviewer position, to visit and evaluate trauma care at hospitals
obtaining their Trauma Designation from the State of Nebraska. As a site reviewer I review the trauma
centers application in preparation for the site visit, evaluate the capacity of the applicant to provide
quality trauma services and its ability to meet the equipment and performance standards at the level of
designation sought. Tour and inspect the physical facility, check equipment for appropriateness and
maintenance, examine facility records to include, patient care records, qualifications for required
professionals; on call schedules and minutes related to trauma. Interview appropriate individuals,
review all records of morbidity and mortality related to trauma and prepare a written report within 30-
days after the visit, which identifies trauma center criterion deficiencies and weaknesses and write
recommendations for correction of each deficiency and weakness identified.

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse at Bryan Medical Center,

1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln NE 68506
February 2012- October 2013
Care and management of patients in the outpatient cardiac catheterization lab. Patient population
includes patients being admitted for diagnostic catheterizations, scheduled interventions for coronary
artery disease including stents and balloon procedures, patients for pacemaker and ICD implantations,
and peripheral arterial disease interventions.

Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse at UCLA Ronald Regan Medical Center,
757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 090095
July 2007 January 2012 and September 2004 - April 2006
Management of patients in the neuro-trauma intensive care unit. Patient population included all
traumas to the head or spinal cord, general trauma patients, neurosurgical patients such as aneurysm
clippings and coilings, strokes, brain and spinal cord tumor removals, and any patient requiring invasive
intracranial pressure monitoring.
Registered Nurse at Dr. Tattof Laser tattoo and hair removal,
8500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
October 2011- January 2012
Performed laser tattoo and hair removal on a variety of high profile clients. Also responsible for
consultations of new and perspective clients regarding their desired treatment.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse at Memorial Hospital,

1400 East Boulder, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
July 2006 - July 2007
Provided care for patients of all ages in the emergency room setting. Providing holistic care, while
empowering families and patients to participate in their medical care process. Served as primary
trauma nurse in level 2-trauma center.

Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital,

251 East Huron, Chicago IL, 60611
August 2002 - July 2004
Managed patients on the neuro-spinal intensive care unit. Patient population included any traumas to
the head or spinal cord, aneurysm clippings and coilings, surgical spine patients, strokes, brain or spinal
cord tumor removals, and any patient requiring invasive monitoring of intracranial pressures.

Certifications
ATCN Instructor
TNCC Instructor
ACLS, PALS, ENPC, BLS

Skills

Through thorough data collection and assessment, identify events for review, develop
corrective action plans, monitor for outcomes and improvements and assure adequate loop
closure.
Create clear, concise, and comprehensive written plans for project implementation
Able to empower multiple disciplines to participate and adhere to the PIPS program in
order to assure best patient outcomes
Familiar with JACHO, ACS, and DHS standards and regulations
Collaborating care with multiple medical specialties including, but not limited to,
physicians, respiratory therapy, occupational and physical therapies, and other care technicians.
Advocating for patients and families to achieve optimal quality of care and patient
satisfaction.
Served as preceptor to nursing students and new employees, assisting them in
acclimating to hospital environment and procedures.
Unit designated super user for implementing the new computer charting system. Duties
included educating and supervising all staff members on all areas of the new computer system
and troubleshooting any issues.
Ability to multitask with patients, families, and coworkers to achieve the highest
standard of care management while still abiding by all hospital policies and budgetary guidelines.
Work efficiently under high stress situations, while maintaining high level of judgment
and problem solving initiative.

2016 TQIP Poster Presentation:

Implementation of a Specialized, Supplementary Cardiac Trauma Team with Full Bypass Capabilities in
an ACS Verified Level 2 Trauma Center.

References provided upon request