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Jennifer Wittrock

Jefferson,SD

Summary

Compassionate RN with nursing leadership background. Budget conscious. Builds positive interpersonal working relationships. Works effectively independently and as part of a team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director/Director of Health Services

Wel Life Assisted Living
Elk Point, SD
06.2022 - Current
  • Director of nursing duties
  • Ensure legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
  • Oversee all daily operations of maintenance, dietary staff, activities as well as nursing.
  • Provided direct supervision of nursing staff including assigning duties, evaluating performance reviews, addressing complaints or grievances from employees or patients.
  • Review applicants, hire, orientate, and train all new staff. Handle all disciplinary needs. Complete payroll tasks.
  • Review prospective residents, admit and discharge residents. Asses per facility protocol and governing body regulations
  • Foster community relationships
  • Use appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.

Director of Nursing

Prairie Estates Care Center
Elk Point , SD
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.

RN Case Manager

Unity Point Home Health
Sioux City, IA
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
  • Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.

Director of Nursing

Regency Square Cluster Association
South Sioux City, NE
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
  • Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.

RN Care Coordinator/RN Team Leader

Siouxland PACE
Sioux City, IA
06.2012 - 05.2019
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Transitioned to team leader. Developed and Implemented nurse/social worker team for visiting participants in who resided in nursing homes, led team meetings, organized and held care conferences involving families.

LPN

Touchstone Living Center
Sioux City, IA
05.2010 - 05.2012
  • Administered medications according to physician order.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.

Skills

  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Quality Improvement
  • Geriatric Care
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Medical Assessment
  • Nursing Staff Leadership

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director/Director of Health Services

Wel Life Assisted Living
06.2022 - Current

Director of Nursing

Prairie Estates Care Center
11.2020 - 06.2022

RN Case Manager

Unity Point Home Health
06.2020 - 11.2020

Director of Nursing

Regency Square Cluster Association
06.2019 - 06.2020

RN Care Coordinator/RN Team Leader

Siouxland PACE
06.2012 - 05.2019

LPN

Touchstone Living Center
05.2010 - 05.2012

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