Jennifer Bohrtz
Mountain Home,AR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in wound and ostomy management, and education. Proven leader in staff training and quality improvement initiatives, enhancing care coordination and community outreach. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Baxter Health
Mountain Home, Arkansas
05.2018 - Current
- Educated staff and patients on wound care, ostomy management, and pressure injury prevention to promote best practices.
- Consulted on ostomy and acute and chronic wound management to enhance patient outcomes.
- Led council as chair and mentored peers in organizational shared governance to improve collaborative practices.
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Thedacare At Home
Appleton, Wisconsin
09.2012 - 05.2018
- Assessed individual and family healthcare needs and coordinated care with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive support.
- Instructed patients on health education, disease and wound management, and community resources to enhance understanding and promote self-management.
Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse
State of Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs
King, Wisconsin
04.2005 - 09.2012
- Coordinated patient care by directing healthcare personnel on a 50-bed skilled nursing unit, ensuring alignment with the healthcare team.
- Recommended and implemented treatment plans for patient care, collaborating closely with physicians to follow their orders.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2024
Master of Science - Nursing- Executive
Chamberlain University
Addison, Illinois10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas05.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin12.2004
Skills
- Wound care
- Ostomy care
- Patient instruction
- Care management
- Patient advocacy
- Resource coordination
- Staff development
- Clinical leadership
- Process improvement
- Certification board exam writing
Credentials And Licenses
- Multi State Nursing License in Arkansas, R107441
- Wound Care Certification, 7131511, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy, 07/01/15
- Certified Wound Care Nurse, 2005466286, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board, 08/01/21
- Certified Ostomy Care Nurse, 2005466890, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board, 03/01/22
- Certified Continence Care Nurse, 2005466989, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board, 04/01/22
Qualifications Summary
- 21 Years of Nursing Experience
- Experience Educating Clinical Staff and Precepting Doctoral Nursing Candidates
- Leadership Experience
- Excellent Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Subject Matter Expert in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Baxter Health
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Thedacare At Home
09.2012 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse
State of Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs
04.2005 - 09.2012
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Education
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Nursing- Executive
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College