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Jennifer Bretz

Glenview,IL

Summary

Personable and dedicated Registered Nurse with aptitude for patient care along with extensive clinical consulting experience. Possesses comprehensive understanding of nursing and the medical device industry, coupled with skills in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Aims to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and evidence-based practices.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Cardiovascular Specialist

Johnson and Johnson
06.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided education, training and case support to Physicians and staff of cardiac cath lab for Cordis cardiology products

Sales Representative

Angiotech
08.2009 - 12.2011
  • Primary responsibility for executing territory (Chicago metropolitan area) business plan by driving sales of Quill barbed suture via hospitals and surgery centers while simultaneously educating surgeons and hospital personnel on product applications

Operating Room Specialist

Angiotech
07.2008 - 08.2009
  • Supported the 7-person Central region sales team by providing clinical support to sales process of Quill barbed suture as well as instructing on the best practices for utilizing Quill.
  • Primary responsibility for training surgeons and surgical staff during first use of Quill barbed suture.

Manager of Education and Training

Angiotech
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Responsible for developing education and training modules for Quill barbed suture sales force.
  • Conducted clinical training for new sales representatives including wet-lab training on use of Quill barbed suture.
  • Responded to clinical inquiries from both the sales force and their customers.

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

University Hospitals of Cleveland
01.2004 - 07.2006
  • Responsible of care for patients during and after cardiac catheterization procedures.

Research Coordinator - Invasive Cardiology

University Hospitals of Cleveland
06.2004 - 07.2006
  • Performed patient screening, enrollment and follow-up of Invasive Cardiology clinical trials.
  • Responsible for completion of all case report forms, source documentation, IRB filings and regulatory submissions.

Travel Nurse

Cross-Country Trav Corps
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Completed multiple contracts at hospitals throughout the county including: UCLA, Scripps LaJolla (CA) and Riverside Medical Center (OH).
  • Specialties included: telemetry, post-operative open heart surgery, post-operative heart and lung transplant and neurosurgery.

Cardiology Step-down Unit Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
08.1999 - 01.2001

Responsible for care of patients in a 36 bed unit

  • Patient population included acute MI, post cardiac intervention, pre-op CABG and CHF

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Lakeland Community College
06.1999

Skills

  • Physician and staff training
  • Patient education
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • RN, Illinois - Current
  • RN, Ohio - Current
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Clinical Cardiovascular Specialist

Johnson and Johnson
06.2012 - 01.2014

Sales Representative

Angiotech
08.2009 - 12.2011

Operating Room Specialist

Angiotech
07.2008 - 08.2009

Manager of Education and Training

Angiotech
07.2006 - 07.2008

Research Coordinator - Invasive Cardiology

University Hospitals of Cleveland
06.2004 - 07.2006

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

University Hospitals of Cleveland
01.2004 - 07.2006

Travel Nurse

Cross-Country Trav Corps
01.2001 - 01.2004

Cardiology Step-down Unit Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
08.1999 - 01.2001

Associate Degree - Nursing

Lakeland Community College
Jennifer Bretz