Jennifer Shapiro
Madison,WI
Summary
Seeking to work as a nurse in a nurturing, team-centered, patient focused organization Authorized to work in the US for any employer Willing to relocate anywhere
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Nursing Unit Manager
Madison Health and Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize patient treatment plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Cultivated culture of excellence in patient care, setting and monitoring adherence to high-performance benchmarks.
- Developed comprehensive care plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring adherence to care protocols and regulations.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes for optimal care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify and address immediate health concerns.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to adapt care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures to promote understanding.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, facilitating efficient communication among care staff.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to optimize treatment plans.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Charge nurse on semi-acute patient floor utilizing high technology charting and computer systems. Driven and focused team leader who is highly praised on excellent customer service and quality care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring and documented changes to inform care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management, ensuring proper techniques and infection control.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Developed rapport with patients to foster a supportive and healing environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Skaalen Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2015 - 05.2020
- LPN is highly praised for excellence in being the positive energy that brightens the day of those needing access to health-care utilizing expertise of professional nursing experience. Expertise exhibited of present nursing evidence-based information to deliver exceptional family centered and a team-work valued approach to the nursing practice to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
- Charge nurse to sub-acute, new admission, and diverse clients
- Admissions, assessments, and discharges
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and care procedures.
- Performed regular health assessments to track patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Assisted in wound care management, employing infection control techniques to promote healing.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to optimize treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on operational protocols and quality care standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records for accurate information sharing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HOSPICE HOME HEALTH CNA
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Agrace Hospice CNA highly trained in palliative end of life nursing care within all populations both in the community and within the Agrace facility in-patient unit.
Lead CNA
Attic Angel Place
01.2012 - 08.2013
- CNA that acted as a team leader and float to assist with even distribution of staffing
- Facilitated training and organization of safety and team meetings
- Highly educated due to standards of job including CBRF WI training and certification
- Fire Safety Certification
QA Production Assembler/Warehouse Associate
Sub-Zero- Inc
04.2002 - 05.2009
- Seasoned associate of fast paced and high quality standards of world class refrigerators using the latest in technology
- QA Inspector
- Excellent knowledge in all areas of manufacturing from shipping and receiving departments to final completion of product
- Utilizing an exemplary work ethic and team work driven spirit to manufacture only the best product possible
- Excellent Computer Literacy
- Assembly
- Material Handling
- Forklift Certified, Load Hog Certified, Cherry Picker Certified
- CNC Brake Press
- Sheet Metal and Stainless Steel Fabrication
Education
Associate's Degree ADN Program - Licensed Practical Nursing
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI05.2014
No Degree - CDC
Infection Preventionist 2025
Madison, WISkills
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Nursing expertise
- Ethical practice
- Staff development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural history
- Healthcare technology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- LPN
- State: Wisconsin License Number: 318509
- July 2014-Present
Timeline
Interim Nursing Unit Manager
Madison Health and Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
08.2021 - 07.2023
LPN
Skaalen Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2015 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
HOSPICE HOME HEALTH CNA
07.2013 - 08.2014
Lead CNA
Attic Angel Place
01.2012 - 08.2013
QA Production Assembler/Warehouse Associate
Sub-Zero- Inc
04.2002 - 05.2009
Associate's Degree ADN Program - Licensed Practical Nursing
Blackhawk Technical College
No Degree - CDC
Infection Preventionist 2025