Jarvia B. Meggett
Doctor of Nursing Practice
EDUCATION:
• Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
• Master of Science in Nursing, Entry into Nursing (pre-licensure) May 2020 Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
• Master of Public Health in Health Behavior Health Education April 2018 University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Health May 2016 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE:
• Registered Nurse July 2020-current Belmont University, Nashville, TN
• Provide outpatient nursing care
• Conduct COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Birth Companion and Community Outreach Coordinator March 2019-May 2020 Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
• Provided emotional and physical support throughout the labor and birthing process
• Educated new parents about breastfeeding strategies, postpartum depression, and general coping techniques to deal with changes of parenthood
• Connected with community members regarding resources for expectant and new mothers Research Assistant September 2018-May 2020
• Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Baltimore, MD
• Collaborated with physicians and nurses to create a treatment plan of medications and health education material for patients diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Collected and recorded culture specimens received from patients Research Assistant September 2018-May 2020 Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
• Managed and analyzed data for LVAD patients from 4 different hospitals
• Prepared documentation to be published and for IRB Public Health Action Support Team Member November 2017-November 2017
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
• Conducted a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) for households affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Analyzed data from the CASPER using Epi Info
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING:
Nursing Student Senate, President May 2019-present Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
• Meet with faculty, staff, and students to represent the student body to influence curriculum and interprofessional development.
• Oversee 20 Student Senators, plan activities and advocate for the student body. Black Student Nurses Association, Programming Officer May 2019-present Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
• Connect black student nurses with black faculty and staff on campus to build a supportive network.
• Plan educational activities around health disparities, networking, and black leaders in nursing. Peer Mentor May 2019-present Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
• Mentor six Masters Entry Nursing students to transition to and succeed in a rigorous nursing program
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING:
• Registered Nurse-Multi State License #255737 (July 2020-present)
• CNA Certification License #A00180958, Maryland Board of Nursing (February 2019-present)
• CNA CPR and BLS, American Heart Association (valid through August 2020)