Jenna VanDreel
Franklin,WI
Summary
I’m an adaptable and quick-learning nurse with a background in medical-surgical care. I thrive in fast-paced settings, and embrace change as an opportunity to grow. My focus is on building strong connections with patients, supporting their recovery, and working seamlessly with the care team to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Parkins Plastic Surgery
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
11.2025 - Current
- Prepare patients for elective plastic and reconstructive procedures, completing comprehensive preoperative assessments, ensuring readiness for anesthesia and surgery.
- Set up and maintain operating room efficiency by preparing medications, and specialized equipment tailored to each case.
- Assist anesthesia providers with induction, airway management, and ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominus Plane (TAP) block placement.
- Perform surgical site preparation and actively participate in a surgical "time out" to promote surgical safety and regulatory compliance.
- Circulate during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile technique and ensuring adherence to patient safety and infection control standards.
- Document intraoperative events in real time and ensure proper specimen labeling and transfer to pathology.
- Deliver phase I and II PACU care, including airway monitoring, vital sign assessment, pain and nausea managements, and evaluation for immediate postoperative complications.
- Provide thorough discharge education to patients and caregivers to support safe recovery and optimal surgical outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Ascension
Franklin, WI
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement patient treatment plans.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care, facilitating smooth transitions and recovery.
- Insert and manage lines, tubes, and drains with precision to facilitate effective management of patient care outcomes.
- Train and mentor new graduate nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Administer medications to patients through PO, IV, and injectable methods, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed protocols.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments to monitor current health status, and identify changes in condition.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with facility standards.
- Utilize critical thinking to address emergency medical situations promptly, enhancing patient outcomes.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University
Mequon, WI12-2027
Master of Science - Nursing
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI05-2022
Certification
Wisconsin State Nursing License #1114274-30
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Parkins Plastic Surgery
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Ascension
06.2024 - Current
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Concordia University
Master of Science - Nursing
Carroll University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Carroll University