RESUME
Janice Le Platte, MS, BSN, RN-BC
Program Manager of the Clinical Simulation Program at Children’s National Medical
Center| MS, Healthcare Administration | Post-Masters Teaching Certificate| ANCC
Board Certified Educator | Experience in Simulation Teaching/ Learning Methodology
PERSONAL HISTORY
Personal e-mail:-jleplatte@live.com
Work e-mail: jleplatt@childrensnational.org
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Watford General Hospital, Herts, England Diploma, General Nursing, 1970
Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, Surrey, England Diploma, Pediatric Nurse, 1972
Canterbury General and Obstetrics Hospital, Kent, England Diploma, Midwife, 1973
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1996
University of Maryland, University College, Maryland
Graduate Degree: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, 2001 University of Maryland, University College, Maryland (Online)
3 Credits: Project Management, 2002
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Online)
4 Credits: Principles of Learning and Instructional Design, 2003 Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana (Online) 100 Contact Hours: Computer Technology for Nurse Educators, 2003 Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana (Online) 13.6 Contact Hours: Clinical Faculty: A New Practice Role, 2005
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland (Online) Post-Masters Teaching Certificate, May 2008
University of Southern Indiana
College of Nursing and Health Professions Clinical Simulation Certificate, April 2011 Prince George’s Community College
Workforce Development and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion
Starting a Consulting Practice, September 2014 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Nursing Professional Development, ANCC July 01, 2004 -June 30, 2019 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses 1986-Present
Association for Talent Development 2003-Present
Association for Nurses in Professional Development 2003-Present National League for Nursing: Planning Committee Member 2006-Present International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning 2006-Present
Past Board Member Service Representative
International Pediatric Simulation Society 2012-Present Education Committee Member
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
PRESENTATIONS
September 2002: 18th Annual Pediatric Conference
“Passion in Practice: Finding Joy in Pediatric Nursing Practice” March 2003: Pediatric Nursing Conference: There’s No Place like Home
St John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri
“The Caring Model” as a foundation for sustaining the joy of Pediatric Nursing
September 2006: 9th PNAA Eastern Regional Conference
August 2008: School Nurse Education Program: Mentoring the School Nurse 2010 CHCA Educator Program: Developing Behavioral Objectives
2010 INACSL Annual Conference:
Using Simulation to Promote Patient Safety Initiative 2013 INACSL Annual Conference:
Cash in with Quality: Using Evidence from Simulation to Address Systems issues and Improve Patient safety
2013 International Pediatric Simulation Society: Webinar. Faculty Development 2014 INACSL Annual Conference:
A Magical Transition: Moving from Staff Educator to Clinical Simulation Facilitator”
PUBLICATION:
The Road to Clinical Simulation Lab Acquisition in Nursing Staff Development : CARING Newsletter, Vol.18, 2. pg.1 & 6
SKILLS:
Instructor: Basic Life Support
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Simulation Education Specialist, Board of Visitors (BOV Simulation Program August 2015-Present
Provides education and support including case scenario development to internal and external faculty. Facilitates the development of pre-briefing and debriefing guidelines. Insures
evaluation tools meet the required objectives. Facilitates the development of procedures to insure safety in in-situ simulation activities. Consistently researches and provides the most up to date information to educators using simulation methodology to insure successful outcomes of teaching/learning activities. Engages in continued support to educators in both academia and practice.
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Program Manager, Board of Visitors (BOV) Simulation Program July 2011-August 2015 Managed the day to day operations of the BOV Simulation Program, including budget
management and the purchase and maintenance of the required equipment. Insured learning activities support the organization’s strategic plan. Provided opportunities for facilitator education and continuing competency development. Worked with both internal hospital based and external academic based educators to provide and support teaching and learning using simulation methodology. Facilitated the development of case scenarios including outcome evaluation tools. Continuously reviewed curriculum to insure the activities met the
competency developmental needs of the inter-professional clinical staff. Operated to insure a cost efficient quality program.
Prince George’s Community College, Largo Maryland Adjunct Clinical Faculty, September 2005 – August 2011
Facilitated student nurse rotation through Pediatric Clinical Nursing Practice, at Children’s National Medical Center.
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Staff Development Specialist, Feb. 2002 – June 2011
Provided educational sessions in Central Nursing Orientation Programs for all levels of nursing and support staff, in collaboration with members of Nursing Education and
Professional Development Department. Continuously assessed the orientation programs to insure the curriculum meets changing competency requirements. Worked with unit-based educators to incorporate the Professional Practice Model as a framework for orientation activities. Facilitated and coordinated the Preceptor Role Foundation Program. Provided lecture discussion for the Charge Nurse Program, Internship program, Shift and Clinical Program. Provided advance learning through simulated case scenarios for the acute and critical care internship and fellowship programs. Supported the revision of nursing
documentation instruments to insure congruence with patient care standards. Through grant funding, established a Clinical Simulation Learning Center in collaboration with department director. Developed and facilitated activities required to insure ongoing efficient operation of the Simulation Learning Center.
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Advance Practice Specialist, Pediatric Critical Care Unit, 2001 - 2002
Developed educational plans based on the specific needs of the unit and the organizational strategic plan. Organized, facilitated and monitored unit orientation for all level of nursing staff. Provided continuing education activities based on high risk, low volume, problem-prone patient interventions. Continuously assessed unit and organization performance improving initiatives, to insure evidenced-based quality patient care. Provided specialized workshops as required; Chemotherapy Resource Group and Advanced Cardiology Education sessions. Functioned in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to insure complex patient care requirements were adequately provided
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Unit Manager, Surgical Care Unit, 1998 - 2001
Managed the resources for a 35 bed General Surgical/Cardiology-Renal unit. Successfully restructured the unit's patient care delivery system to increase the satisfaction of internal and external customers. Implemented solutions related to unit practice issues, which resulted in successful JACHO and DCRA surveys. Facilitated interdisciplinary involvement through on-going communication with Surgical and Cardiology Medical Directors. Provided for
continuous education activities to insure staff competency. Continuously reviewed and analyzed unit and individual performance to identify opportunities for providing and improving cost efficient quality care.
Hospital for Sick Children, Washington, D.C.
Developed department and unit based performance improvement plans, including infection control, surveillance and prevention plans based on JCAHO standards and APIC guidelines. Reviewed and analyzed performance data and developed guidelines for process
improvement. Provided on-going education on nursing practice changes, including infection control standards. Job responsibilities also included management of the PRN pool: recruitment and selection, continuing education and performance evaluations.
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Clinical Educator I, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 1990 - 1996
Continuously assessed the unit's learning needs. Participated in the development of unit-based educational programs unit-based on JCAHO practice standards. Programs included the needs of patients/families and staff. Presented or organized the provision of monthly in-services. Assisted unit staff with the development of educational projects. Provided guidance and supervision to preceptors. Lectured for the Critical Care Course on Pain
Management and Pediatric Respiratory Disorders. Served as Chair of the Nursing Division Education Council.
