Jennifer Niew
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced nursing executive with strong track record in healthcare leadership and patient care management. Skilled in strategic planning, policy development, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable performance and adaptability to changing needs. Adept at fostering culture of teamwork and achieving exceptional results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Compliance
Care Synergy
Denver, CO
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented compliance policies ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to assess risk management strategies and compliance effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive audits identifying areas for improvement in operational practices and survey preparedness.
- Streamlined reporting processes enhancing accuracy of compliance documentation.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
Nurse Practitioner
Bloom Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive geriatric and adult assessments
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
- Coordinate transitions of care including hospital discharges, specialty referrals, and hospice care
- Deliver direct patient care, including palliative care and pain management, ensuring compassionate and individualized treatment plans.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment regimens.
- Completed data analytics using PowerBI.
Affiliate Professor of Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered undergraduate nursing education in various setting including didactic, hands-on clinical rotations, and simulation laboratory.
- Collaborated with academic committees to revise and update nursing program curriculum in compliance with accreditation standards
- Maintained partnerships with healthcare facilities to secure high-quality clinical placement sites for student learning experiences.
- Mentored nursing faculty and students, fostering an environment of academic excellence and professional growth.
- Conducted research in nursing education, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and advancing knowledge in the field.
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Namaste Home Health, Palliative, and Hospice
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Completed workflow for Home Health and Hospice including OASIS and HIS accuracy scrub
- Led regional operations to enhance patient care and service delivery across multiple locations.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and staff engagement within the organization.
- Create and maintain quarterly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement plans using PDSA cycles.
- Collaborate with the Executive Directors to maintain and implement financial outcomes
- Provide direct patient care for clients in any business line depending on need including pain crisis, wound care, IV maintenance, etc.
- Data analytics for quality and compliance programs using Tableau, Excel, and other software programs.
- Analyzed operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency in service delivery.
ICU Nurse
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Zion, IL
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions to stabilize patients in ICU.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions using advanced telemetry systems.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, post-operative care, and recovery processes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols within the ICU environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications in ICU settings.
Affiliate Instructor
College of DuPage, Harper College, Joliet Junior College
05.2011 - 08.2019
- Educated pre-professional and nursing students in Human Anatomy and Physiology at various institutions in the Chicago area including: College of DuPage, Waubonsee Community College, Harper College, Lewis University, Joliet Junior College, and others. Classroom sizes ranged from 24 – 150 students and all courses included both lecture and cadaver-based laboratory segments.
- Extensive utilization of the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint for lectures.
- Completed dissections to prepare for laboratory sessions or guide students though dissections
- Write and administer examinations unique to each course following departmental testing guidelines
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into course materials and teaching methods.
- Led departmental committees to streamline processes and improve academic program efficiency.
House Nurse
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Previous: Direct Support Professional, February 2018 – February 2019
- Bethesda Lutheran Communities works with adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to provide the best quality of life. Near Chicago, there are a total of 8 community homes with 4-8 residents each.
- Development and Maintenance of Individualized Education Plans
- Physical assessment and administration of medications
- Phone triage in urgent situations
Research Assistant
Rush University Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.2008 - 12.2016
- Below is a selection of research I have personally been involved in at three universities. A variety of research techniques were used including dissection, microscopy/imaging, PCR, and gel electrophoresis. The primary analytic software used was SPSS.
- Rush University Medical Center: Complete research as delegated by Dr. Chu or PhD candidates using nonprimate stem cell and brain models related to HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
- Northern Illinois University: Graduate research written on comparative human anatomy on fetal to adult following the direction of Dr. Christopher Hubbard.
- Northern Illinois University: Undergraduate research under the guidance of Dr. Bethia King and PhD candidates on parasitoid wasps reproductive behavior.
- Loyola University Medical Center: Undergraduate research with fellows with lead researcher Dr. Alia Salhazar on HPV diagnosis and effective triaging strategies for the use of PAP smear procedures.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Bradley University
08.2024
Master of Science in Nursing -
Marquette University
08.2018
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Illinois Chicago
04.2015
Master of Science in Human Anatomical Sciences -
Northern Illinois University
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2009
Skills
- Quality management processes
- Regulatory expertise
- Document control program
- Hazard analysis
- Audit coordination
- Compliance monitoring
- Auditing processes
- Documentation review
- Training delivery
- Policy analysis
- Risk management
- Compliance reviews
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
- Active APRN: Colorado, Illinois, Texas
- Active DEA
- Registered Nurse, Multi-state - Colorado, Illinois
- Clinical Nurse Leader - American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- CHPN - Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Speaking Engagements
- 2024 HHAC/HHAU Virtual Conference: Home Health and Hospice Documentation
- 2023 Colorado Nurses Association Annual Meeting: Clinical Leadership Development
- 2023 HHAC Annual Meeting: Clinical Leadership Development
Timeline
Director of Compliance
Care Synergy
02.2026 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Bloom Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Affiliate Professor of Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
12.2024 - Current
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Namaste Home Health, Palliative, and Hospice
09.2019 - 08.2024
House Nurse
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
02.2019 - 05.2019
ICU Nurse
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
02.2018 - 08.2019
Affiliate Instructor
College of DuPage, Harper College, Joliet Junior College
05.2011 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Rush University Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center
02.2008 - 12.2016
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Illinois Chicago
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Bradley University
Master of Science in Nursing -
Marquette University
Master of Science in Human Anatomical Sciences -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Northern Illinois University