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Jennifer Weyer

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven healthcare professional with extensive experience, now seeking to leverage strong leadership, crisis management, and customer service skills in a new role as an Attraction Director. Known for excelling in high-pressure environments, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safety and satisfaction in fast-paced settings. Proven ability to lead with empathy, communicate effectively, and manage complex logistics- all essential for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Brings a unique perspective shaped by years of anticipating needs, handling unpredictable situations, and maintaining operational excellence under pressure. Passionate about creating engaging, safe, and memorable environments for guests of all ages.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Aurora West Allis Medical Center
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
  • Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
  • Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
  • Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.

Nurse Manager

The Lutheran Home
04.2018 - 04.2022
  • Managed 50 employees and nursing activities in 45 bed, high-acuity rehabilitation unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

Wound Care Nurse

Select Speciality Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.

Nursing Supervisor

The Lutheran Home
08.2012 - 09.2017
  • Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
  • Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.

Nurse Case Manager

St. Camillus Home Care & Hospice
06.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Observed, monitored, and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.

Nurse Supervisor

Allis Care Center
02.2010 - 07.2012
  • Managed 10 nurses and nursing activities in 152-bed long-term care facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Froedtert Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2009
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Hospice Registered Nurse

Ruth Hospice
11.2007 - 06.2008
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2007
  • Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
  • Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
  • Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05-2007

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Analytical skills
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Quality improvement

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Aurora West Allis Medical Center
04.2022 - 11.2023

Nurse Manager

The Lutheran Home
04.2018 - 04.2022

Wound Care Nurse

Select Speciality Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2018

Nursing Supervisor

The Lutheran Home
08.2012 - 09.2017

Nurse Case Manager

St. Camillus Home Care & Hospice
06.2012 - 03.2013

Nurse Supervisor

Allis Care Center
02.2010 - 07.2012

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Froedtert Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2009

Hospice Registered Nurse

Ruth Hospice
11.2007 - 06.2008

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College