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Jeni Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, is an Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Simulation Educator in the UGA School of Medicine. She leads and teaches the procedural skills curriculum for years 1–3, teaches in simulation, and participates as a facilitator for interprofessional education initiatives and Resiliency and Professional Identity Formation.

Jeni brings more than 20 years of nursing experience spanning labor and delivery, clinical leadership, legal nurse consulting, and forensic nursing. A native of rural Oregon’s Willamette Valley, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland in 2004. That same year, she was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and was among the inaugural recipients of the Providence Scholar Award, which provided full School of Nursing tuition support and placement in the new‑graduate nurse program at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. There, she trained in inpatient obstetrics and went on to practice for many years. She earned national certification in inpatient obstetrics in 2012. In 2015, Jeni completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Healthcare Systems Management at Loyola University-New Orleans. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at Georgia State University, where her research centers on perinatal experiences and labor support within hospital settings.

Outside of her academic work, she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on the UGA baseball team.