Jennine Easley
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Registered Nurse and respiratory care professional with ICU, ER, med-surg, and behavioral health experience. Supports patient advocacy, medication administration, ventilator management, intubation, arterial line insertion, wound care, and crisis care while coordinating across units and guiding staff as charge nurse and house supervisor.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Nurse
Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
04.2024 - Current
- Assessing patients' mental health status
- Developing and implementing care plans
- Administering medications and monitoring side effects
- Providing therapy and crisis intervention
- Supporting patients and their families with education on mental health conditions
- Drug and Alcohol Detox program for adults and adolescents
- Work with children and adolescents with different mental health disorders
- Assessed patients with eating disorders to determine treatment needs.
- Performed thorough intake assessments to gather patient history and identify treatment goals.
- Initiate care plans for different mental health disorders.
- Oversaw daily operations as house supervisor, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Directed patient care activities as charge nurse, enhancing healthcare delivery for patients.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic mental and physical health care. As a Mental Health Nurse, I am including empathy, patience, and the ability to manage stress effectively.
Mental Health Emergency Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11.2022 - Current
- Conducts intake assessments by interviewing patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Plans and provide nursing care for patients.
- Makes nursing diagnoses of patients’ medical and emotional status and recommends treatment options.
- Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
- Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
- Test for vital signs of pain and ensure the treatments of pain.
- Documents all patient information on medical charts and follow physician’s written orders. Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
- Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Registered nurse /Med-Surgical/Ortho
Aurora Healthcare
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Summary:
- 4-Center is the central surgical unit for Aurora Sinai Medical Center. The surgical patients vary by specialty and diagnosis, including orthopedic, bariatric, back/spine, vascular/breast reconstruction, urology, and general surgery. In addition to surgical patients, 4-Center cares for medical patients with a variety of diagnoses, including COPD/Asthma exacerbation, sepsis, CHF, and substance withdrawal. Team members who work on 4-Center have strong partnerships with surgeons, resident medical staff, OR staff, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work.
- Job duties:
- Collected comprehensive patient history during initial assessments. and assists in gathering data to work with the RN to establish a patient database. Collaborating with the RN, identifying patient problems utilizing a holistic approach, and writing appropriate nursing orders.
- Take nursing actions in keeping with nursing orders and, in collaboration with the RN, evaluates the outcome of care delivered.
- Established nursing judgments based on patients' clinical conditions, adapting to their changing clinical situations.
- Seeks input into nursing judgment from significant others when indicated.
- Performs procedures within site policies and practices.
- Relates pathophysiology to clinical situations to anticipate impending potential problems of assigned patients.
- Completed accurate reporting and documentation of patient care, promptly contacting MD for clinical situations.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families and provide them with necessary emotional support. I interact professionally with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Documents accurately show the care delivered to patients.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique. Provides and supports patient safety.
Aurora Healthcare
07.2017 - Current
- Intensive Care Unit: July 9, 2017- present
- Providing the necessary care for patients
- Acting as a liaison for patients and their families
- Respecting the rights and beliefs of patients
- Monitoring the care that patients receive
- Offering assistance that is in the best interest of the patient.
- Interceding for patients in situations that require immediate action.
- Representing the patient according to their choice
- As a nurse, I calculate and verify medication doses and potent titrate medications.
- As a nurse, monitor the insertion of specialized venous and arterial infusions. As an ICU nurse, I monitor ventilators and other high-tech equipment.
- As a nurse, I provide care to a diverse patient population, care for dying patients, and provide education and support to family members faced with critical decisions such as discontinuing life support and deciding how to care for people with brain injuries.
- As an Intensive care nurse and a member of emergency response teams in hospitals.
- As an ICU nurse, I must respond to medical emergencies in all areas of healthcare facilities and act as a resource to other nursing units.
- Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH).
- Rounding nurse
- Certification in NIH for stroke patients
- Charge nurse
Registered Nurse
Eden Brook on the Lake Rehabilitation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted observations and assessments, ensuring comprehensive follow-through for patient care.
- Perform wound care, IV insertion and maintenance, IV medications, tracheostomies, oral medication administration, and inserting feeding tubes.
- Delivered hospice care focused on maximizing patient comfort and quality of life.
- Supervisory duties on the night shift involve delegation to CNAs and LPNs.
- Monitoring census and scheduling for the oncoming shift.
Registered Nurse
Bria on the Lake & REHABILITATION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Perform wound care, IV insertion and maintenance, IV medications, tracheostomies, oral medication administration, and inserting feeding tubes.
- Conducted observations and assessments to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered hospice care focused on maximizing patient comfort and quality of life.
- Supervised night shift operations, ensured smooth workflow and coordinated staff.
- Monitored census and coordinated scheduling to optimize staffing for upcoming shifts.
Registered Nurse (pool)
CRC HEALTH GROUP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Administer IM and intradermal injection, perform blood draws, oral HIV and Hepatitis C tests.
- Dispensed medications to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and fostering positive health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical clinic documentation and recordkeeping using Tower Software systems to support operational efficiency.
- Supported and treated patients in methadone programs, enhancing recovery efforts for individuals with chemical dependency issues.
Charged Respiratory Care Practitioner
WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2005 - 02.2017
- Provided respiratory care services to patients in critical condition.
- Inserted arterial lines in critically ill patients for accurate hemodynamic monitoring.
- Performed intubation on critically ill patients to secure their airways.
- Monitored respiratory status and assisted in newborn delivery in NICU, contributing to overall patient care.
- Delegated work assignments to night shift staff to ensure timely completion of workload tasks.
- Assessed staff performance based on assignment outcomes to enhance team accountability.
- Prepare patients for procedures related to CAT scans, labs, and surgeries.
- Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare organizations are the state’s second-largest private employer, with nearly 10,000 associates in Southeast WI and affiliations with more than 1,300 physicians throughout the area.
Charge Respiratory Care Practitioner
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, HEART HOSPITAL OF MILW.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11.2003 - 11.2004
- Heart Hospital of Milwaukee offers complete integrated cardiovascular care, including heart surgery, bypass surgery, angioplasty, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, and more.
- Executed incubations and delivered respiratory care during both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Managed night shift workload across ER, ICU, and general admission areas to ensure comprehensive respiratory care.
- Led therapy team, delegating tasks and evaluating staff performance to maintain high care standards.
Pool Respiratory Care Practitioner
LIFECARE OF MILWAUKEE: St. Joseph’s Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Acted as primary therapist on night shifts for ventilator critical care patients, facilitating optimal patient management.
- Administered care to patients to alleviate their need for a ventilator.
- Oversaw care operations for over 20 beds during night shifts, coordinating patient treatment and staff activities.
- Delegated and assessed staff assignments to maintain high standards of patient care.
- A national leader in long-term acute care focusing on early and aggressive intervention and a personalized treatment plan encompassing body, mind, and soul.
Charge, Respiratory Care Practitioner
AURORA HEALTHCARE: Sinai Samaritan Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
04.1990 - 10.2003
- Administered handheld treatments and intubations in critical care and emergency room settings, enhancing patient outcomes during critical interventions.
- Executed respiratory care tasks, managed O2 rounds, conducted post-oximetry, and sterilized equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Established an asthma education program that promoted proper techniques to treat and care for asthma patients.
- Led therapy team by establishing shift schedules and delegating assignments, providing guidance and support to optimize staff performance.
Education
Walden University - Master/PMHNP Program
Walden University
05-2026
Bachelors in nursing - nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona11-2018
Associate degree in Registered Nursing - Registered Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Milwaukee05-2010
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Milwaukee05-1992
Skills
- Pediatric clinical care
- Endotracheal intubation
- Mechanical ventilation
- Pulmonary function
- Emergency care
- Non-mechanical ventilation
- Asthma care coordination
- Critical care
- Floor therapy
- Arterial line insertion
- Cardiovascular care
- Burn care certification
- Mass casualty’s certification
- Neonatal intensive care
- CVVH certification
- Bedside care
- Patient advocacy
- Wound care
- Administering medication
- Infusing blood products
- Identify patient needs based on age
- Diagnosing patient illnesses and injuries
- NIH certification
- RN residency program certification
- Charge nurse for ICU
- Charge nurse for nursing home
- Respiratory therapy charge role
- Floated to ER
- Floated to Med-Surg
- Floated to cardiac unit
- Experience with OB patients
- Post-partum complications
Certification
- Certification in Medical Assisting, Illinois Medical Training Center
- State of Wisconsin Licensure in Respiratory Care, State of Wisconsin, 1470-28
- State of Wisconsin licensure Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin, 200568-30
- American Heart Association BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 2014-05-01, 2028-11-01
- American Heart Association ACLS Certification, American Heart Association, 2015-11-01, 2028-11-01
Key Accomplishments
- President and Vice-President of the Black Nurses Association of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Spearheaded the Asthma Educational Program implemented throughout Aurora Healthcare Services, Milwaukee, WI
- Spoke to the MATC board of directors to petition elimination of waiting lists for nursing students at MATC, Milwaukee, WI
- Founding member of Fight Asthma Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Assisting in establishing healthcare practices, policies, and procedures in Pulmonary Services for Milwaukee Heart Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
- Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, 2024-04-08, Brown Deer, WI
Notes
- Some entries in the resume contain overlapping date ranges and/or unclear end dates (e.g., ICU role listed as 'July 9, 2017- present' while other RN roles overlap). Dates were converted as written; unclear months/days were defaulted to the first day of the month.
- No street address was provided in the resume; only city/state/ZIP were extracted where present.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse/Respiratory Therapist and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse
Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Mental Health Emergency Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eden Brook on the Lake Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 03.2020
Aurora Healthcare
07.2017 - Current
Registered nurse /Med-Surgical/Ortho
Aurora Healthcare
02.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Bria on the Lake & REHABILITATION
03.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse (pool)
CRC HEALTH GROUP
10.2014 - 08.2017
Charged Respiratory Care Practitioner
WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE
01.2005 - 02.2017
Charge Respiratory Care Practitioner
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, HEART HOSPITAL OF MILW.
11.2003 - 11.2004
Pool Respiratory Care Practitioner
LIFECARE OF MILWAUKEE: St. Joseph’s Hospital
08.2003 - 08.2005
Charge, Respiratory Care Practitioner
AURORA HEALTHCARE: Sinai Samaritan Hospital
04.1990 - 10.2003
Walden University - Master/PMHNP Program
Walden University
Bachelors in nursing - nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate degree in Registered Nursing - Registered Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)