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Bridget Huenink

Appleton,WI

Summary

Accomplished Palliative and Hospice Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Ascension Wisconsin, excelling in advanced care planning and compassionate care. Spearheaded the implementation of an outpatient Palliative Care clinic, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration within the Cancer Center. Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment and emotional support, significantly improving patient and family satisfaction. Eleven years of diverse experience in family practice with assessment, evaluation and development of acute and chronic illness management for patients from birth to elderly.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Palliative and Hospice Nurse Practitioner-PRN

Compassus Hospice
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessment.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provide patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension-Wisconsin
04.2016 - Current
  • Implemented an outpatient Palliative Care clinic within the Cancer Center among three locations (Appleton, Oshkosh and Chilton) as well as providing inpatient Palliative Care to both cancer and noncancer related patients.
  • Enhanced communication among medical and radiation oncology providers as well as the interdisciplinary team, by establishing clear lines of communication and fostering a team based approach to patient care..
  • Facilitated goals of care discussions with patients and their families, ensuring that the patient''s wishes were honored in decision-making processes.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning.
  • Managed complex pain symptoms through medication adjustments, non-pharmacological interventions, and referral to appropriate specialists when necessary.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical symptoms, psychosocial issues, spiritual concerns, and family dynamics to inform tailored treatment plans.
  • Served as a resource for nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members seeking guidance on palliative care best practices and symptom management techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult transitions in illness trajectories.
  • Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, along with interdisciplinary team, ensuring access to appropriate resources such as home health services or hospice care when indicated, .
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining thorough documentation and communication with other healthcare providers involved in patients'' care plans. Utilized EHR of EPIC.

Family Nurse Practitioner

ThedaCare Physicians
06.2006 - 04.2016
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
  • Improved patient understanding and compliance by developing and delivering clear educational materials on disease management.
  • Improved efficiency in electronic health record management, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient information.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Luther College
Decorah, IA
05.1997

Skills

  • Advanced care planning
  • Compassionate Care
  • Symptom control
  • Clinical assessment

Accomplishments

Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACHPN)- Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. 12/2020


Timeline

Palliative and Hospice Nurse Practitioner-PRN

Compassus Hospice
01.2024 - Current

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Ascension-Wisconsin
04.2016 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

ThedaCare Physicians
06.2006 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Luther College

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