Jean Kniess
Oconomowoc,WI
Summary
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance patient care. In my 34 years at Prohealth I have worked in multiple positions. The last 12 years have been exclusively OMH ICU with a pool Nursing Coordinator position for the last 1.5 years. Started in WMH IICU with Neuro, IABP, and open heart patients. Bedside Nursing is my love, became a part time Nursing Coordinator for 20 years, while holing the majority of my hours in ICU, 6 years in ED, 2 years in GI and 2 years in Intermediate Care. As Nursing Coordinator I was responsible for taking ill calls, ensuring adequate staffing on all units, calling in OR staff, patient placement and problem solving.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
CN II
ProHealth Care
Oconomowoc , WI
10.1989 - 02.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our patients.
- Promoted high patient satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs promptly and efficiently.
- Preceptor for new employees
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI01-1986
Skills
- ACLS certified
- CCRN certified and maintained
- Stroke certified
- Train the trainer for Epic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Titration of critical care medications
- Ventilator management
- Hypothermia management
- SWAN management
- Temporary
Committee
Member of the restraint committee, reviewed data and worked on methods to improve needed documentation for compliance. Worked on education to decrease restraint use hospital wide.
Timeline
CN II
ProHealth Care
10.1989 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waukesha County Technical College