1. Janet Weatherhead Borcheller MPH
Fairfax, VA janet.borcheller@gmail.com Linkedin.com/in/janetborcheller
GOAL
Since obtaining Master of Public Health, Global Health Concentration, seeking a position to
maximize this education with a background in Public Health and Health Policy that encompasses
skills as a Public Health Nurse in a multicultural setting, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and RN in
both military and civilian settings. As a native English speaker, the ability and desire to
communicate in languages other than English.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Public Health Nurse; Arlington and Fairfax, VA
Former Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
US Army Veteran; Army Nurse Corps
Portuguese and Spanish Language Proficient
Basic understanding of German, French, Italian and Dutch Languages
Extensive knowledge of insurance systems; over 25 years of experience interacting with
TRICARE, Civilian Health, Military Health Facilities and Dutch and German Systems
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Internship experience for George Mason University: with the Executive Director of a
501C3 organization, Grace Ministries, worked to set priorities and implement monthly
health screenings and provide health information at four separate locations for
approximately 1000 families (3500 low income individuals); primarily Spanish speaking
immigrants. Program continues with Grant Funding.
Taught Multicultural LPN, Nurse Aide and Personal Assistant classes to maximize pass
rates for Nursing Board Exams required for licensing in the profession and work in the
field.
As a Nurse Practitioner, created a video about Baby Care for new parents, revamped Well
Baby forms to increase opportunities for education and questions for the new parents.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RN in charge-Health Screenings 2012-2015
American Health Care Professionals Vienna, VA
Engage primarily in Spanish with underserved local population to offer health screenings
in conjunction with monthly food and used clothing outreach sponsored by a Fairfax
County Grant and the nonprofit organization, Grace Ministries. Provide written health
information, counseling and referrals for more extensive medical care as indicated.
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Graduate ResearchAssistant, Dept of Health Administration and Policy 2012
George MasonUniversity Fairfax, VA
Assisted the Chair to research and edit formal research papers that recommended health
policies for both the state of Virginia and specifically for the Fairfax County Supervisor.
Simplified and updated information available about the department via the web.
Public Health Nurse 2009-2011
School Health Division Arlington, VA
Provided public health nursing to a multi-ethnic student population in assigned 640
student middle school and 420 student preschool through 5th grade elementary schools.
Identified students with medical conditions that impeded learning then referred them.
Conducted classes for staff and students in preventive care and treatment modalities for
diseases such as asthma, diabetes, allergies, etc.
Participated in immunization clinics available to all county residents.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL WORK SUMMARY
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and RN, US Army Captain Various Locations
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia-Supervised Well Baby Clinic, completed
Physical Exams for newborns after birth and prior to discharge. Supervised Medical
Doctors, Family Practice Residents for their Well Baby Rotation, provided weekend
nursing supervisor duties of approximately 400 patient inpatient hospital.
West Point NY-Assistant Head Nurse, ICU, CCU, Post Op and served as Senior Nurse
for approximately 50 patient Army hospital as required. Accompanied critical patients by
Air Evacuation and Ambulance to tertiary treatment care a directed.
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles-Staff Nurse caring primarily for patients from
throughout the US and the world with rare and difficult to treat diseases.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
MPH, Global Health Concentration, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, GPA 3.8
US Army Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Course, Denver, CO, Final Grade 96%
Bachelor of Arts, Nursing, Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, MN, Cum Laude
Passed Certification exam and Elected Fellow of The National Association of Pediatric Nurse
Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP).
Completed FEMA Incident Command System for Public Works Personnel (ICS-100), Incident
Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200), and DHS
National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction (IS-00700).