Janice Ressler
24 Greystone Circle
Willow Street, PA 17584
717-989-2563
jaressler@gmail.come
Objective
To serve the Lord and others in my areas of strength and giftedness. To continue learning and growing that I may be useful to those I serve.
Education
1982 Associate of Science in Nursing from Mount Aloysius Junior College
1988 Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Millersville University
2015—present Graphic Design Major at Southern New Hampshire University
Work Experience
Lancaster General Health - Medical Surgical Nursing
June 1982 - August 1988
Lancaster General Health - Intensive Care Unit
August 1988 - August 2011
Job responsibilities:
Direct patient care of critically ill patient.
Communicate changes to physicians.
Coordinate multiple disciplinary care.
Update families.
Work effectively with other team members.
Maintain certifications and education.
Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences
January 2011 - May 2014
Adjunct Faculty. Clinical Instructor in Advanced Care
Job responsibilities:
Oversight of students in clinical settings.
Provide opportunities for learning.
Provide guidance to learning resources.
Provide honest, fair, and timely feedback.
Exemplify a professional nurse.
Maintain certifications and education.
PA College of Health Sciences
July 2014 - Dec 2015
ACLS Instructor
Job responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive, curriculum-based information.
Coordinate an active learning environment.
Maintain certifications and education.
Licenses and Certificates
Current licensure as Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
CPR certified
ACLS certified
Certification in Children’s Ministry from Philadelphia Biblical University
Volunteer Work
Friendship Foundation
Director of Change of Pace Central - a non-denominational community women’s Bible study with a leadership team of 15 and attendance of approximately 100 women.
September 2008 - June 2012
Job responsibilities;
Develop leadership team and provide organizational structure.
Choose study materials.
Communicate with large and small group.
Organize events
Abbeyville Road Christian Church
Ministry Team Leader of Children’s Ministry
September 2005 - January 2007
Job Responsibilities:
Develop a Children’s Ministry Team
Choose curriculum and teach lessons
Organize events
Abbeyville Road Christian Church
Ministry Team Leader of Christian Education
January 2007 - October 2011
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate children’s, student, and adult ministries.
Support ministry team leaders.
Maintain background checks of teachers.
Teacher education.
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Administrative Assistant for Good News Club at Lafayette Elementary School
2014 - 2017
Job Responsibilities:
Act as liason between Lafayette Elementary School and Good News Club staff to coordinate registration, club dates, staff clearances, and student issues.
Coordinate and distribute materials to Good News Club volunteers.
Maintain weekly supplies for smooth operation of Good News Club
Victory Church
Administrative Roles in Coordinating Love Lancaster Events
2014 - 2017
Job Responsibilities:
Act as liason between the church and Lafayette Elementary School staff to determine needs and options for volunteer projects
Coordinate materials and volunteers to accomplish multiple projects for one day volunteer events
Victory Church
Administrative Roles in Coordinating Women’s Ministry Events
2013 - Present
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinating registration, advertising, and organization of multiple events such as retreats, get-to-know you events, and Bible studies.
Developing teams and organizational structures to accomplish work effectively and efficiently.
Encouraging women to recognize and serve within their area of giftedness.
Other Roles
Married 24 years to a very supportive and encouraging husband.
Homeschooled my daughter through High School Graduation.
Personal Profile
Calm and confident in difficult situations.
Organized.
Prioritize well.
Work with honesty and integrity.
Enjoy learning.
Topics about which I am passionate
The importance of learning to hear God’s voice.
The importance of prayer.
The fact that God is in the details.
Servant leadership.
Recognizing and nurturing the gifts of others.
The importance of demonstrating God’s love in our community.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office - Proficient with Word, familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access.
Adobe Creative Suite - Familiar with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver.
Character References
Aimee Anderson - Nurse Manager of ICU, Lancaster General Hospital
717-544-7672
alanders@lancastergeneral.org
Cindy Riker - Co-Director of Change of Pace Central
717-656-0463
dccrew@frontiernet.net
Laura Weaver - Girlfriends Ministry Director at Victory Church
717-951-0607
lweaver@victorychurch.org