Jennifer Fabian

Experience

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  US Navy

  Apr 1998 - Dec 2001

  Naval Medical Center San Diego: Provided direct patient care for 8-bed Coronary Care Unit. Initiated and developed patient plan of care, patient/family education, and discharge planning. Demonstrated competency of dysrhythmia recognition. Provided IV conscious sedation in the general surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional radiology, and cardiology clinics. Provided specialized nursing care for cardiac, medical, and surgical intensive care patients. Supervised 1-2 professional staff and 2-3 paraprofessional staff. Show less

  • Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator, Vascular Surgery Clinic

    Mar 2001 - Dec 2001

  • Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator, Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Services

    Mar 2000 - Feb 2001

  • Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit

    Apr 1998 - Feb 2000
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  US Navy

  Apr 2002 - Apr 2005

  U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa: Directed and executed supply procurement and sterilization processes in support of 4-room surgical suite and 8 branch clinics. Managed $2M budget. Supervised 6 staff. Continued to support Main Operating Room staffing as circulating RN while in this position. U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa: Directed and executed nursing activities in 4-room operating suite supporting 3000 cases/year. Managed $800K budget. Supervised 4 surgical technologists. Also supported Main Operating Room staffing as circulating RN for other surgical services (General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, etc.). U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa: Directed and executed nursing activities in 4-room operating suite supporting 3000 cases/year. Supervised 4 surgical technologists. Also supported Main Operating Room staffing as circulating RN for other surgical services (General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, etc.).

  • Registered Nurse, Manager, Central Sterilization Processing and Supply, Main Operating Room

    Jan 2004 - Apr 2005

  • Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Neurosurgery Services, Main Operating Room

    Feb 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Registered Nurse, Assistant Charge Nurse, Neurosurgery Service, Main Operating Room

    Apr 2002 - Jan 2003
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  St. Michael Classical Academy

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2021

  Educator and Administrator

  Primary educator and homeschool administrator for grades K-12. Manages and coordinates high-quality education for four students, each at a different grade level. Demonstrates an understanding of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial lifespan development; excellent time management and organizational skills; a high level of computer skills proficiency (typical office programs -- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Apple counterparts of these programs; virtual meeting platforms -- Adobe Connect, Zoom, Microsoft Teams; network management); expert oral and written communication skills; self-sufficiency; the ability to quickly adapt to changes; and the ability to individualize educational experiences and content to each students' needs, capabilities, and goals. This position requires the motivation and drive to be a lifelong learner while maintaining both a positive attitude and the ability to instill positivity in each student. Communicates professionally with curriculum providers, colleges offering dual-enrollment credit, and various college and university administrators involved in a student's post-secondary education prospects. Effectively manages and allocates financial resources. Show less

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  Civil Air Patrol

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2024

  Volunteer

  I have held various duties and responsibilities within the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol: Health Services Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Public Information Officer, Squadron Commander, Deputy Commander for Cadets, Recruiting and Retention Officer. In these positions, I have gained additional education and training in the realms of youth leadership development, adult leadership development, emergency services, and program management. I am currently a Major in the Civil Air Patrol.My passion project: Producing and editing educational videos shot by myself, my fellow volunteers, and the young cadets in our programs. Check out our YouTube channel, "Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol" at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEkf_p8R4mqkRqtO6PaVYAEmergency Management Institute courses completed:IS-00029.a - Public Information Officer AwarenessIS-00100.c - Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100IS-00200.c - Basic Incident Command System for Initial ResponseIS-00700.b - An Introduction to the National Incident Management SystemIS-00800.c - National Response Framework, An IntroductionIS-00909 - Community Preparedness Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone Show less

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  Maryknoll School

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  Civil Air Patrol Instructor

  As a Civil Air Patrol instructor for Maryknoll High School, I taught Civil Air Patrol's cadet program curriculum to CAP I and CAP IV students (roughly equivalent to freshmen and seniors, respectively). All aspects of the cadet program were included: leadership development, aerospace education, character development, and fitness. I also served as the administrator of Maryknoll High School's first CyberPatriot team.

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  AED Institute of America

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Course Instructor

  American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). Also provided Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction to healthcare providers working in inpatient as well as outpatient settings.

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  Shriners Children's Hawaii

  Sept 2021 - now

  Responsible for the care of the patient in the perioperative setting which includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care. Functions as a circulating or scrub nurse as assigned. Records and documents all relevant information pertaining to patient care and procedures accurately and efficiently. Assists in helping the surgeon and anesthesiologist accomplish a plan of care for the patient. Selects and prepares surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies necessary for surgical procedures. Plans, implements, documents, and evaluates nursing care to meet the patient's assessed needs. Assumes final responsibility and authority in the Operating Room when performing circulating nurse duties. Supervises and instructs other staff members in the Operating Room suite when necessary. Functions as mentor and preceptor for newly-hired nurses. Provides pre- and post- surgical teaching and follow-up to patient and/or family, as well as psychological support as needed. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Assists with clean-up of rooms between cases. Show less

  • Nurse Professional Development Generalist

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Pediatric Registered Nurse, Surgical Services

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2023