Jennifer Trinko
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in individualized treatment plans and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through collaboration and mentorship over nearly 5 years in various roles, including Infusion/Minor OP Nurse, Team Leader, and Lead Safety Champion. Previous positions include Nursing Supervisor and Charge Nurse.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aurora St Luke's Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and patient care standards.
- Was Infusion Facilitator and Unit Team Leader.
- Taken on roles for Safety Champion and Infusion Workgroup.
Registered Nurse
Aurora St Luke's Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.1991 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following physician orders.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and patient care standards.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during treatment.
- Mentored and trained new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing team competency and patient care standards.
- Payroll (Kronos and Symplar)
Nursing House Supervisor
Aurora St Luke's South Shore
Cudahy, Wisconsin
2010 - 2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and safety standards.
- Monitored inpatient bed utilization to maximize resource efficiency.
- Updated procedures for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications during off shifts.
- Coordinated on-call staff for emergency surgical procedures to maintain operational readiness.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
Nursing House Supervisor
Burlington Memorial Hospital
Burlington, Wisconsin
2008 - 2010
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with hospital policies.
- Coordinated patient care activities between departments and healthcare teams.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Oversaw daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring workflow .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI12-1992
Skills
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- infection control
- quality improvement
- Cardiac Vascular Certified
- critical thinking
- training and mentoring
- Supervision and leadership
- effective communication
- Positive demeanor
Certification
- Cardiac Vascular Board Certification
- BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aurora St Luke's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aurora St Luke's Hospital
03.1991 - 06.2022
Nursing House Supervisor
Aurora St Luke's South Shore
2010 - 2020
Nursing House Supervisor
Burlington Memorial Hospital
2008 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin