Jodi DeWitt
Lincoln
Summary
Nursing education professional with proven track record in clinical instruction and curriculum development. Skilled in fostering collaborative learning environments and adapting to evolving educational needs. Strong background in patient care, clinical procedures, and evidence-based practices. Known for effective communication, leadership, and commitment to student success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Access Center
CHI St. Francis
08.2024 - Current
- Completing pre-op calls for 3 CHI hospitals-remote
Infusion-RN
MedLife
07.2024 - Current
- Infusions completed for patients in their homes.
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Coordinator/Instructor
Southeast Community College-Lincoln, NE
01.2002 - Current
- -Instructor of registered nurses for care of the trauma patient
- -Integrating a combination of technology and hands-on skills to promote learning
- -TNCC faculty for the ENA
Stroke Program Coordinator
CHI St. Elizabeth
03.2023 - 07.2024
Trauma Program Coordinator
CHI St. Elizabeth
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Developed a Level 3 trauma center from the beginning-included writing policies, organizing trauma teams and protocols, educating in house and across the region. Was certified by the state of Nebraska within one year of initiating the program.
Registered Nurse
CHI-St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2019
- -Infusion Center
- -Emergency Department
- -HR/Education Department
- -Intensive care/Cardiac Care Unit
AHA instructor
01.1997 - 01.2012
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS instructor
- - Led required training sessions for registered nurses and clinical staff
- - Coordinator of PALS classes at St. Elizabeth Health Center
- - Coordinator of BLS instruction at St. Elizabeth Health Center
Guest speaker
Southeast Community College
- Multidisciplinary health department Skills Day-Emergency room focus
- ED 101-Neurological Injuries and Syndromes
AHA Committee Faculty
01.1999 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse
Regional West Medical Center-Scottsbluff, NE
01.1996 - 01.1997
- -ICU/Telemetry
- -Transport of patients for ambulance service
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital-Kearney, NE
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Float pool and ICU
Education
Masters - Nursing Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD05.1993
Associate of Arts - Pre-nursing
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA05.1991
Certificate of Attendance - undefined
Ulenhof College
Doetinchem, The Netherlands07.1989
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Confident public speaking
- Exceptional communication
- Networking
- Subject matter expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
ENA member-lifetime
Certification
- CEN 2004-2008
- ACLS 1994-present
- PALS 1994-2012
- BLS 1990-present
- TNCC 1997-present
Languages
Dutch
Limited Working
Timeline
Surgical Access Center
CHI St. Francis
08.2024 - Current
Infusion-RN
MedLife
07.2024 - Current
Stroke Program Coordinator
CHI St. Elizabeth
03.2023 - 07.2024
Trauma Program Coordinator
CHI St. Elizabeth
12.2019 - 07.2024
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Coordinator/Instructor
Southeast Community College-Lincoln, NE
01.2002 - Current
AHA Committee Faculty
01.1999 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse
CHI-St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2019
AHA instructor
01.1997 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Regional West Medical Center-Scottsbluff, NE
01.1996 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital-Kearney, NE
01.1993 - 01.1996
Guest speaker
Southeast Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Augustana College
Associate of Arts - Pre-nursing
Dordt College
Certificate of Attendance - undefined
Ulenhof College
Masters - Nursing Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University
HONORS AND AWARDS
Daisy Award January 2019, Joanne Bartek Faith Award 2024
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
American Heart Nurse’s Conference-”Help Me, I’m Having Chest Pain!” 2012
TEACHING & ADVISING
Developing subject matter for UNMC nursing students research projects-advising for final project
Adjunct Instructor 2018-2020-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program-Union College, Lincoln, NE
- -Researches patient care opportunities for students at clinical site
- -Instruction of students in critical care area
- -Evaluation of students after clinical rotation
- -Assist in lecture, skills labs, simulation lab as needed
Adjunct Instructor-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program-Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, NE
- -Nursing 101 didactic 2019
HR/Education Department- St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center 1999-2002
- -In house educator for new employees including RN’s and CNA’s
- -New associate orientation and processing
- -Nurse Recruiter
- -ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC instructor
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- Employee and Staff Engagement Committee Member 2017-2018
- Member Roll out staff to initiate new IV pumps-St. Elizabeth
- Mentor for new Registered Nurses-St. Elizabeth 1999-2005
- Preceptor in ICU/CCU 1997-1999
- Staff educator in Progressive Care Unit-St. Elizabeth 1999-2000
- Camp Nurse at Heidelberg Youth Church Camp 2013-2015