Jessica Lerner
About Jessica Lerner
Jessica Lerner serves as an Organ Procurement Coordinator at Midwest Transplant Network and has extensive experience in nursing and acute care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Work at Midwest Transplant Network
Jessica Lerner has served as an Organ Procurement Coordinator at Midwest Transplant Network since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating the procurement of organs for transplantation. Her work involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals to ensure the efficient and ethical recovery of organs, contributing to the overall mission of increasing organ donation and transplantation rates.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Lerner studied at Rockhurst University-Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from 2011 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the same institution from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in nursing and advanced practice.
Background in Nursing
Before her current roles, Jessica Lerner worked at Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, Missouri, as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit from 2007 to 2018. This experience spanned 11 years and equipped her with extensive clinical skills and knowledge in critical care nursing, which she applies in her current positions.
Current Role at The University of Kansas Health System
Since 2019, Jessica Lerner has been employed at The University of Kansas Health System as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. In this capacity, she provides high-quality care to patients with acute health issues. Her role as AGACNP-BC complements her work in organ procurement, allowing her to utilize her advanced nursing skills in a clinical setting.