Dr. Carlton is a dual board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with a decade of NP practice and extensive nursing experience in pediatric critical care, neonatal and pediatric transport, and primary care. A national leader in pediatric education with experience in simulation-based training, she has created continuing education programs, hosted national podcasts and held executive leadership roles at the state level with NAPNAP.
Dr. Carlton currently serves on NAPNAP’s National Education Strategy Committee and as a section editor for the upcoming AACN Pediatric Procedure Manual. She is the founder and host of the podcast Pediatric Flow with Jolene. She is passionate about advancing innovation, professional development and the integration of AI to improve outcomes for children and families.