faculty profile

Jessica Van Meter DNP, MSN, RN, APN-BC, CCRN, A-EMT

Associate Professor
Flight Nurse, Vanderbilt LifeFlight

Bio

Jessica Van Meter is a Flight Nurse with Vanderbilt LifeFlight, works with the International Division of Emergency Medicine, teaches global/community health at Vanderbilt School of Nursing, and serves as the Program Director for a Bachelor's in Emergency Nursing Program in Guyana, South America. Currently, she serves on the editorial board of The Nurse Practitioner Journal and acts as the global health perspectives column coordinator.

Education

DNP- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Global Health-Vanderbilt Institute of Global Health
MSN- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (APN-BC)
BS- Tulane University

Academic Interests

Global Health

Representative Publications

Journals

Ramirez, R, Cook, C., & Van Meter, J. (2021). Development and Implementation of a Trauma Team Education Program in Georgetown, Guyana. The Nurse Practitioner Journal, 46(7), 46-55.

Van Meter, J., Lauderdale, J. & Rohde, JP. (2021). Unique Factors to the Implementation of a Disaster Preparedness Plan at Georgetown Public Hospital in Georgetown, Guyana, The Nurse Practitioner Journal, 46(4), 41-49.

Van Meter, J., Dye, S., Amsterdam, N., Dani, G., Hamilton, L., & Sookdeo, B. (2019). From Best Evidence to Best Practice: Implementation of a Hand Washing Campaign in the Accident and Emergency Department at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, The Empowered Nurse, 3(1), 21.

Van Meter, J., Dye, S., Clarke, A., Heyliger, M., & Thomas, A. (2020). Abstract: Promoting Safer and More Efficient Medication Administration within the Accident and Emergency Department at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, The Empowered Nurse, 3(1), 20.

Van Meter, J., Dye, S., Clarke, A., Heyliger, M., & Thomas, A. (2019). Promoting Safe Emergency Medication Administration at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 30(12), 1-4.

Van Meter, J., Dye, S., Amsterdam, N., Dani, G., Hamilton, L., & Sookdeo, B. (2019). Implementation of an Emergency Department Handwashing Initiative at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 30(12), 7 11.

Smith, TL. & Van Meter, J. (2018). Maximizing Success with Rapid Sequence Intubations, Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 40(3), 183-197.

High, K. & Van Meter, J. (2015). An 8-Year-Old Boy With Altered Mental Status. Air Medical Journal, 34(3), 149-151.

Van Meter, J. (2013). Induced Hypothermia with Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Cardiac Arrests, Vanderbilt STEMI Network Newsletter, Winter 2013.

Van Meter, J. (2007). Travel Journal: A Lesson in Humanity, Vanderbilt Nurse, Fall 2007.

Professional Organizations

American Nurses Association
American Academy of Critical Care Nurses
American Red Cross, Disaster Action Team
International Nurses Association
National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses' Association, member
See Him Medical Ministry- Cap Haitian, Haiti
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Tennessee Nurses Association
Tennessee Court Appointed Child Advocacy (CASA) Association

Honors/Awards

Tennessee 'Star of Life' State Award
Sigma Foundation for Nursing- Edith Anderson Leadership Education Grant
VUMC Adrienne Aimes Transformational Nurse Leader Award nominee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Magnet Nurse of the Year
Vanderbilt School of Nursing's Alumni Award for National Leadership
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Magnet Nurse of the Year
International Nurses Association- United Nations Global Impact in Nursing Award
Sigma Theta Tau International Professional Development Award
VUSN Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Service and Leadership to School and Community
VUSN Outstanding Student Award- Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty