1. Jennifer Tudek Carter, MS, BSN
7622 Bristol Park Dr. • Apollo Beach, Florida 33572 • 813-671-3970 • 727-515-0839 • Email: jenkatt@gmail.com
Resourceful, accomplished, and dynamic professional, offering solid credentials and strengths in healthcare
technology, clinical analysis, and nursing/clinical informatics. Recognized as a healthcare and technical
expert; proactively identifies/resolves complex issues and implements effective systems or processes.
Demonstrates professional logic to analyze critical requirements, enhance usability, and generate solutions.
Facilitates and leads effective training programs to improve staff knowledge and maximize team productivity.
• System Configuration & Interfacing • Healthcare Administration and HC IT • Authors & Revises Clinical Policies
• Leadership & Team Collaborations • Complex Project/Program Leadership • Process and System Developments
• Clinical Analysis & Documentation • Training Program Creation & Analysis • Installation and Quality Assurance
Technology Snapshot: Microsoft Office Suite | Microsoft Windows | Visio | Microsoft Project | Cemer Powerchart |
Centricity Perinatal Network / Designer | SQL | NeoData | Neonatal Notes Manager | Quickly Learns New Programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Systems Analyst 2008 to Present
Brandon Regional Hospital Brandon, Florida
Function as the Systems Analyst for Centricity Perinatal Network, NeoData, eNICQ, Neonatal Note Manager
Manage complex project operations and direct the lifecycles; lead the simultaneous go-live of parallel
systems, including a multidisciplinary system and integrate multiple system interfaces. Coordinate the
installation, configuration, and training for Neonatal Notes Manager; facilitate and lead effective training
programs and provide education and instruction. Serve as the hospital base system adminitrator for
WAN development, configuration, and training of Centricity Perinatal Network; maintain system usaility.
Coordinate the development of multi-disciplinary patient records systems; automate processes
and streamline activities; provide high-level system support and effectively resolve any conflicts
Influenced the development of neonatal electronic health records systems for physicians and the
ancillary staff; facilitate training programs and deliver education on the usage of EHR programs
Worked in collaboration with quality management teams to implement core measures and best
practices; analyzed measures, compiled statistics and reports, and provided informatics support
Promoted throughout tenure with Brandon Regional Hospital for exceptional contributions and
achievements; assumed positions of increasing responsibility and exceeded any set expectations
Discharge Coordinator – NICU 2008 to Present
Brandon Regional Hospital Brandon, Florida
Coordinate care for level II and III infants upon discharge; provide advice and instruction to parents or
guardians, evaluate the requirements of patients, and respond to inquiries or requests. Collaborate with
hospital teams, community agencies, or state offices to ensure proper follow-up care; ensure compliance
with best practices, regulations, and care and quality practices. Participate in collaborative programs to
analyze medical necessities, determine length of stay and ensure appropriate utilization of care services.
Serve as a direct liaison between parents and healthcare providers throughout the community;
generate referrals, resolve conflicts, and facilitate clear communication throughout any channels
Promote the quality of care to achieve optimal outcomes; conduct comprehensive patient and
family assessments and evaluate, plan, implement, monitor, and coordinate plans and programs
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2. Staff Registered Nurse – NICU 2008
Brandon Regional Hospital Brandon, Florida
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care within the NICU unit; supported the care of
infants, administered medication and IVs, stabilized infants, addressed pain, and responded to distress
symptoms. Implemented identification and security procedures to maintain quality and safe care and
ensure timely responses to risks. Provided education, instruction, and support to families and patients
and responded to inquiries, questions, or requests; served as a direct advocate for patients and families.
Evaluated the plan-of-care for patients to ensure progression and identified any changes in
patient responsiveness; made adjustments as necessary and recorded all symptoms and changes
Staff Registered Nurse – NICU 2004 to 2008
All Children’s Hospital Saint Petersburg, Florida
Administered quality care and medical support to all patients within the high-volume and high acuity
regional neonatal intensive care unit; coordinated the care of 1 to 4 patients per shift. Worked closely
with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure successful execution of treatment plans;
monitored responses to treatment and adjusted care plans as required. Provided accurate instruction,
education, and advice to parents regarding treatment options, symptoms, care plans, and requirements.
Oversaw the daily activities of the unit; facilitated training and orientation programs and served
as a preceptor to senior nursing students; prioritized all assignments and coordinated workflow
Primary Care Optimization Nurse 2003 (2000) to 2004
United States Air Force – Family Practice Clinic MacDill Air Force Base
Oversaw the care of over 1,800+ patients, including deploying active duty military personnel and family
members; conducted patient interviews to gather complete medical histories, updated and maintained
confidential patient files, and supported physicians in the complete care of patients. Served as the direct
infection control monitor for the clinic; ensured compliance with JCAHO and HIPAA regulations and
monitored 80+ employees to maintain continual adherence. Provided day-to-day oversight/supervision.
Provided tele-health nursing to over 33,000 beneficiaries; responded to inquiries, questions, or
requests, directed patients on care instructions, and ensured successful execution of treatments
Staff and Charge Nurse 2000 to 2003
United States Air Force – Multi-Service Unit MacDill Air Force Base
Delivered quality and safe nursing care throughout the 16 bed unit; provided medical treatment to a
diverse patient base, including infants, adolescents, adults, and the elderly population. Managed the care
of 1 to 16 patients; provided post-operative, medical, and discharge care and delivered education and
care plans to patients. Collaborated with cross-functional healthcare teams and maintained compliance.
Authored new clinical procedures and key medical-surgical policies; implemented and strictly
enforced key guidelines and formulated clinical individualized nursing care plans for all patients
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing Informatics – Concepts, Practicum, and Technologies
University of Maryland, Baltimore – Baltimore, Maryland – Master of Science degree in Informatics Completed
Served as a Member of Sigma Theta Tau International – The Honor Society of Nursing – MS completed in 2011
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing – Clinical Programs and Licensed Registered Nurse
Rutgers University- SUNJ – Newark, New Jersey – Bachelor’s degree (BSN) with a major in Nursing Completed
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