Jennifer Frederick
Waupaca
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Possesses strong communication skills, has the ability to adapt when needed, and works effectively in team settings. Is able to excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, safe, therapeutic care. Also a collaborative and motivational leader focused on uniting and guiding nursing teams. Seeks to continuously driving innovation and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACT Remote triage RN and PACT Clinical Supervisor
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2025 - Current
- Assess clinical situations quickly and accurately through critical thinking skills.
- Lead initiatives to enhance clinical practices and optimize workflows.
- Perform triage assessments, and follow physician-guided protocols for patient care recommendations.
- Guide and support a team of triage nurses, emphasizing the importance of communication and safe patient care.
Nurse Clinician: Emergency Services, Infusion Department, and Inpatient Acute Care
Tomah Health
Tomah
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Care for and triage patients in a 12-bed emergency room/urgent care
- Administer a variety of infusions including chemotherapy and blood products and be fully versed in providing care for reactions or complications
- Provide assistance, when needed, on the adjacent inpatient acute care unit
Nurse Clinician: Resource Pool Float and Urgent Care
Tomah VA Medical Center
Tomah
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Provide direct nursing care to veteran in mental health, CLC, acute care, and urgent care setting while actively participating in hospital wide committees
Director of Invasive Services
SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital
Madison
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Oversee 70 staff members within five different departments (EP, Cath lab, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Procedure Unit, and 4N Prep and Recovery)
- Work collaboratively with physicians and staff on unit metrics, process improvement projects, and department-based initiatives
- Organize opportunities for continuing education and yearly competency requirements
- Evaluate budget, staffing, and productivity regularly and facilitate decisions to meet department needs.
Nurse Clinician/Charge RN/Interim Manager: 4N Prep and Recovery
SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital
Madison
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Work collaboratively with others to develop, organize, and facilitate the opening of a new procedural unit
- Oversee the daily operations of the unit as a charge nurse and Interim Manager
- Actively participate in project development and process improvement initiatives
- Take an active role in patient advocacy and self-development as well as learn the functionality of all areas of Invasive Procedural Services
Nurse Clinician: Universal Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Pediatric Specialty Clinics (Diabetes and Endocrinology)
American Family Children’s Hospital
Madison
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Provide nursing care for medical, surgical, and ambulatory pediatric patients with a patient and family centered focus
- Serve as a preceptor for nurse residents, a resource for fellow staff, and represent the American Family Children’s Hospital as a care team leader
- Assist with the organization and development of a new unit (Universal Care)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Madison
01.2008
Skills
- Emergency or urgent care
- Staff supervision
- Process improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Patient triage
- Team leadership
- Acute care expertise
- Clinical judgment
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- IV drug therapy management
- Infusion administration
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- Chemotherapy Certified
Recognition
Nursing Professional Practice Model Award: Accountable, SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital, 05/09/19
Timeline
PACT Remote triage RN and PACT Clinical Supervisor
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Clinician: Emergency Services, Infusion Department, and Inpatient Acute Care
Tomah Health
01.2023 - 01.2025
Nurse Clinician: Resource Pool Float and Urgent Care
Tomah VA Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2023
Director of Invasive Services
SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2020
Nurse Clinician/Charge RN/Interim Manager: 4N Prep and Recovery
SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2020
Nurse Clinician: Universal Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Pediatric Specialty Clinics (Diabetes and Endocrinology)
American Family Children’s Hospital
02.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Madison