Jennifer Wehlus
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Respectful Clinical Manager with knowledge of health care administration and clinical philosophy. Familiar with human resource management. Talented at maintaining and developing effective relationships with staff, patients and senior management. Excellent supervisory skills and performance working under pressure. . Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Clinical Manager
Advocate Christ Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Oversaw overall operation of intraoperative and PACU nursing.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Managed 42 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for a large outpatient surgery department..
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for 32 OR staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Oversaw the efficiency of the OR surgery schedule as related to hours of operation and patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2004 - 03.2018
- Ability to scrub and circulate
- Experience in Gynicological, General, Plastics, ENT, Orthopedics, Neuro, Pedriatrics, Urology, Vascular, and Robotic surgeries.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2000 - 11.2004
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, and delegating nursing assignments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Certifed Nurse Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.1999 - 06.2000
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL06.2000
Certification
CNOR
BLS
PALS
Familiar with EPIC and Surginet
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Manager
Advocate Christ Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2004 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Trauma Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2000 - 11.2004
Certifed Nurse Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
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