Jennifer Johnsen
Barto
Summary
Patient-focused healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing, care coordination, and medical case management. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and resource allocation, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams to improve quality of care. Brings compassion, adaptability, and leadership to support patients’ needs in diverse healthcare settings, driving improved outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
05.2023 - Current
- Partner with providers and nursing staff in adult and pediatric emergency departments to identify patients eligible for care management using established criteria.
- Develope and implement individualized care management plans by assessing patient and family needs, resources, and care goals.
- Guide patients and families in understanding available care options to support informed decision-making and improve outcomes.
Director of Nursing
Children’s Line, Bancroft
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed 50 nursing staff and a $1.3M budget for a large pediatric residential and inpatient facility, as well as a school serving over 300 pediatric autistic/IDD medically fragile residents.
- Oversaw budget administration, hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, quality initiatives, policies and procedures, and achieved successful CARF re-certification.
- Planned, developed, and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Directed the organization-wide implementation of a new pharmacy and successfully launched an eMAR system to reduce medication errors and increase efficiency.
Director of Nursing
Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Led operations for an 18-bed hospital, overseeing Nurse Managers, 36 indirect staff, and a $1M budget, achieving successful Joint Commission surveys.
- Directed complex pediatric and young adult care (6 months–21 years) for patients requiring ventilator support, and those with TBI, spinal cord injuries, and chronic conditions.
- Strengthened quality of care and regulatory compliance through investigations, documentation review, and coordination with governing health authorities.
- Streamlined nursing procedures to improve operational efficiency and enhance patient outcomes.
Nurse Educator
Preferred Home Health Care
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed training protocols and manuals for staff & evaluated patient care guidelines & determined areas for improvement and education for acutely complex pediatric and adult patients.
- Implemented training programs to improve performance & educated patients on medication regimens and treatment plans.
Clinical Manager
Preferred Home Health Care
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Initiated and developed patient care plans for 50+ acute patients, establishing goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative interventions.
- Identified discharge planning needs during care plan development and implemented plans prior to patient discharge.
- Managed nursing staff, monitored patient care and outcomes, and coordinated collaborative efforts to achieve desired results.
Nurse Manager
Kennedy Family Health Center
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversaw nursing staff and overall budget for a federally funded family health clinic consisting of 12 nurses and 10 physicians.
- Assisted with the initiation of the Medical Home model of care.
- Managed nurses, monitored patient care, patient outcomes and needs; producing desired outcomes and collaboration of care.
Clinical Nurse III
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
07.2002 - 06.2014
- Treated patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injuries, orthopedics, gastroparesis, TPN dependence and other acute diagnosis in neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Followed the nursing process to deliver safe care to pediatric patients of all ages through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Collaborated with patient families and medical staff to initiate/update plan of care, education and discharge needs.
- Managed care of complex pediatric patients utilizing proper prioritization and delegation to appropriate staff.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Widener University
06.2021
Master’s - Nursing Education
Western Governor’s University
11.2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment/documentation
- Care coordination
- Pediatric/Adult care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
05.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Children’s Line, Bancroft
03.2021 - 05.2023
Director of Nursing
Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2021
Nurse Educator
Preferred Home Health Care
06.2018 - 06.2019
Clinical Manager
Preferred Home Health Care
06.2016 - 06.2019
Nurse Manager
Kennedy Family Health Center
06.2014 - 06.2016
Clinical Nurse III
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
07.2002 - 06.2014
Master’s - Nursing Education
Western Governor’s University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Widener University
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