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Jenny A. Uguru
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| Title: |
Assistant Director of Nursing |
| Industry: |
Healthcare |
| Type of Organization: |
Healthcare Facility |
| Major Product/Service: |
Patient care |
| Expertise: |
With 20 years experience, Dr. Uguru is responsible for leadership, ambulatory care nursing, maternal/child care, lactation consulting, telephone triage, mentorship, and I-CARE training. She also does professional editing. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
New York, New /York |
| Affiliations: |
A.N.A.; A.A.A.C.N. A.P.H.O.N.; M.E.A. |
| University/Degree: |
A.A.S., Nursing, 2002; B.S.N., Cum Laude, 2008; New York City College of Technology; M.S.N., Magna Cum Laude, Long Island University, 2013; D.N.P., Chamberlain University, 2020; Certified, Ambulatory Care; Certified, Lactation Consultant; Certified, Oncology |
| Born: |
February 14, 1982, Nigeria, Africa |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Crocheting, reading, karaoke |
| Children: |
Saquan L. Pratt |
| Work History: |
Previously, Dr. Uguru served with acute care healthcare facilities specializing in ambulatory care, maternal-child health, and oncology. |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Dr. Uguru facilitated the opening of COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at multiple sites for pandemic support. She implemented substance use screening in adult primary care, conducted facility-wide I-CARE trainings, facilitated the system-wide implementation of EPIC EMR with multi-facility go-live support, and served as an EPIC and Healthbridge EMR super user. She was key in engaging staff recognition, staff wellness, and patient experience. Dr. Uguru served as a preceptor and mentor for graduate and doctoral level nursing students at multiple educational institutions. She supported the implementation of shared governance councils in inpatient pediatrics and ambulatory care. |
