Jennifer Leuzinger, MSN, RN, TNCC

Florida Licensure: RN 9298159

5888 Woodpoint Terrace

Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 846-7453
E-mail: Jleuz51@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida, Orlando FL May 2018

M.S. Nursing - AGACNP

University of Florida, Gainesville FL May 2009

B.S. Nursing

University of Florida, Gainesville FL December 2006

B.S. Psychology
Minor in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL

Registered Nurse, Intensive Surgical Care
January 2014 to Present
 Provide care for complex adult trauma patients on a critical care unit with diagnoses ranging from
unstable post-operative patients, spinal cord injury, acute neuro trauma, STEMIS, strokes, sepsis,
etc.
 Responsible to maintain and assure functionality for a variety of medical devices such as
tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding tubes, chest tubes, various surgical drains, wound VACs,
etc.
 Preceptor and mentor for both new employees and nursing students in the critical care environment
 Frequently collaborate with fellow members of the critical care team in order to provide optimal
patient care. Interpret and notify involved practitioners of changes to patient’s condition, lab results,
vital signs, diagnostic tests, etc.
 Assist physicians with performing diagnostic and invasive bedside procedures
 Initiate and assist with emergency life saving measures including advanced life support
 Administer scheduled medications, as well as protocol orders, after assessing for appropriateness
and safety for the patient
 Facilitate transfer and discharge process while coordinating with Case Management, Hospice, charge
nurse, patient and family, skilled nursing facility, etc.
 Core group member involved with creating the upcoming hospital-wide Meditech documentation
program on behalf of the critical care units

Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL

Registered Nurse, Orthopedics
May 2009 to November 2013
 Provide care for complex adult orthopedic patients on a mixed orthopedic unit with patient
diagnoses including elective joint arthroplasty, elective spinal surgery, other elective orthopedic
procedures, and orthopedic trauma
 Experience with a patient population presenting various other concurrent medical needs, including
diabetes management, alcohol and chemical detoxification protocols, remote telemetry needs,
Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as other acute trauma responses, both physiologic and mental
 Mentoring and preceptor experience with new nurses and nursing students in their final practicum
  Work closely with unit educator and clinical nurse specialist on providing up to date evidence based
practice education to staff, as well as assisting with maintaining required CBL’s for all clinical staff on
the unit
 Assisted the clinical nurse leader with implementing process improvements and practice changes to
improve patient outcomes, elevate the level of practice, and increase nursing satisfaction
 Facilitate interdisciplinary communication about topics such as timely discharge order entry, post-
operative wound vacuum application, pain management and deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis,
coordination between disciplines, and fragmented discharge planning
 Provide patient education on topics such as infection and constipation prevention, wound care, safe
mobility, medication administration and side effects, and other detailed discharge instructions

COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AND LEADERSHIP

Meditech PCS Core Group- SME, ISC representative, 2015 to 2016

Goal is to create a single documentation system that is tailored to fit the needs of each unit within the
hospital. Responsible for reviewing up-to-date research, as well as hospital policy and procedure so that staff
documentation will be efficient, current and most importantly, evidence-based.

Nurse Practice Council- Shared Governance member, 2015 to 2016

Intent is to review issues that impact nursing and strive to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of
nursing practice ultimately down to the individual unit level. The present focus is on efficiency, decreased
length of stays, and improving nursing practice.

Orthopedic Collaborative Practice Team, member, 2011 to 2013

Critically looks at practice opportunities, evidence based practice, and solutions within the orthopedic patient
population.

ORMC Falls Committee, member, 2011 to 2012

Examines the current falls prevention practices on the orthopedic unit with the goal of decreasing falls,
maintaining transparency, and standardizing practices.

Wound Resource Nurse, 2010 to 2013

Responsible for weekly rounding with a team on the orthopedic unit to assess patients’ skin. The primary
focus was on areas that are high risk for exposure to friction, moisture or pressure. Coordinated with staff
members to obtain orders for dressings, care and equipment in order to treat or prevent wounds.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Dean’s List of the College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

President’s List, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

 Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) from Emergency Nurses Association, since 2015
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association, since 2012
 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association, since 2008
 Florida Licensure: RN 9298159, since 2009

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International, The Honor Society of Nursing, since 2018
Volusia Flagler Advanced Practice Nursing Council, ENP Network, since 2016
Emergency Nurses Association, ENA, since 2016
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, AACN, since 2015
American Nurses Association, ANA, since 2009