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Work Experience

Professional Activities

Educational Background        

Work Experience

MedTalks, inc.                                                        August 1997 to present
President, August 1997 to present

The University of Illinois College of Nursing       August 2005 to present
Assistant Clinical Professor

The University of Chicago Medical Center         June 2004 to December 2007
Senior Consultant, Organization Development

Northwestern Memorial Hospital                         August 1998 to May 2004
Director Oncology Services,
Interim Program Administrator, Stem Cell Transplant

Hinsdale Hospital                                                  April 1994 to August 1998
Director of Intensive, Post-Operative & Emergency Services

The University of Chicago Hospitals                   August 1984 to April 1004
Clinical Manager, Surgical and Cardiac/Neuro Intensive Care Units,
Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Staff Nurse (Surgical/Trauma/Transplant Intensive Care Unit)

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Educational Background

Benedictine University                                           June 2007
Doctor of Philosophy - Organization Development (with honors)
 

University of Illinois, College of Nursing              May 1990
Master of Science (with honors)


St. Xavier University                                              May 1984            
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (with honors)
Distinguished Student Award recipient
 

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Professional Activities

MEMBERSHIPS:
Sigma Theta Tau (Alpha Omicron Chapter)
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Organization of Nurse Executives
Illinois Organization of Nursing Leaders
Academy of Management

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS:
Excellence in Education Award, Sigma Theta Tau: Alpha Omicron
Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN

PUBLICATIONS:

Medland, J. and Stern, M.  Coaching as a successful strategy for advancing new manager competency and performance.  Accepted for publication, Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 2009

Medland, J. and Steinhauer, C.  Power up your managers with the coaching alliance.  Accepted for publication, Nursing Management, 2008. 

Lewis, D., Medland, J., Malone, S., Murphy, M., Reno, K., Vacarro, G.  Appreciative leadership: defining effective leadership methods.  Organization Development Journal; 2006: 24(1): 87-100. 

Medland, J. and Howard-Ruben, J. Fostering Psychosocial Wellness in Oncology Nurses: Addressing Burnout and Social Support in the Workplace. Oncology Nursing Forum; 2004; 31(1): 47-54.

Medland, J., Howard-Ruben, J., McHale, M. Teaching nurses to FISH. Advance for Nursing; 1(11): 11, 28.

Medland, J., Ferrans C. The effect of a structured communication program on satisfaction. Journal of Critical Care 1998; 7(1): 24-29.

Medland, J. Employing travelers: a positive experience for all. Healthcare Traveler 1994; 1(6): 33, 40.

Medland, J. Dealing with difficult people. Nursing Dynamics 1994; 3(3):6-11.

Medland, J., Marcon J. and Curia, M. Sabbatical: a creative retention strategy. Critical Care Nurse 1994; 14(6): 63-67.

Hollister, R. and Medland, J. Effective team building: not just another day in the woods. Nursing Management 1994; 25(8): 58-60.

Medland, J. Traveling nurses: a manager's perspective. Nursing Management 1992; 23(4): 55-56.

O'Heath, K. and Medland, J. GI bleeding: assessment, intervention and management. Nursing Spectrum FL 1992; 2(1): 14-15.

Medland, J. and Gradman, J. Support for the heart transplant patient. Nursing Spectrum 1989; 2(7): 8.

RESEARCH:
E-mail and Perceptions of Connection, 2007                                         Perceptions of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role, 1992                       Informational Needs and Effects of Satisfaction with Care, 1989
 

 

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