Jessica Murray-breunig
LaValle,WI
Summary
Dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience in patient care management. Develops tailored care plans and coordinates multidisciplinary services while delivering emotional support to patients and families. Communicates effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on end-of-life decisions, enhancing patient comfort and optimizing service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RNCM
ST Croix Hospice
Baraboo, Wisconsin
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed hospice patient needs for case management plans
- Coordinated care with physicians, social workers, and hospice team
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Documented nursing visits, symptom changes, and care plans
- Managed medication reviews and comfort-focused interventions
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and home support
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
- Communicated patient status updates with interdisciplinary staff
- Scheduled patient visits to ensure timely care and support. and prioritized caseload within hospice provider workflows
- Supported safe transitions across home, facility, and inpatient hospice settings
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Determined necessary medical equipment and supplies for patients; coordinated delivery and setup.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication. between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services to enhance patient care and support. for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Listened to patients and families to provide emotional support during end-of-life transitions. and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
RN Clinical Manager (Permanent Staff Position)
REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER
Reedsburg, WI
07.2021 - 01.2023
- REGULAR DUTIES: Supervision of specialty clinic staff and provider; delegation of care; Staffing/scheduling; Payroll; Education; safety; maintenance; Care coordination of multiple specialties and ongoing assessment; Collaboration with fellow Directors on process development; Policy management; Preparing for clinic assisting specialty providers in clinic to include medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, PICC line care, catheter care, electronic documentation.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Work life balance
- SUPERVISOR: Sandra Scolla - Director Clinical Services - Okay to Contact
- Oversaw charge nurse responsibilities during shifts, ensuring effective patient care and staff coordination.
- Delivered patient care in a facility prioritizing patient services, enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Held a permanent role with no travel requirements.
- Unit: Specialty
- WORK PHONE: 608-768-3900
RN Supervisor (Permanent Staff Position)
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER
Reedsburg, WI
03.2020 - 08.2021
- REGULAR DUTIES: Supervision and delegation of care; Supervision of facility to include disaster preparedness, Staffing/scheduling; safety, maintenance and first responder to the various areas of facility. Performed admissions and ongoing assessments, identified resident and family concerns, and coordinated with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Preparing plans of care and utilizing plan of care for continuity of individual care, medication administration; wound care; IV therapy; PICC line care; catheter care; electronic documentation via ECS. Correspondence with Primary care provider regarding change of condition. weekly venous puncture and PRN per order.
- Led unit operations as charge nurse, overseeing care delivery and team coordination to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Maintained consistent on-site presence, ensuring continuity of care and support for staff and residents.
- Worked in a facility focused on direct patient care.
- Pursued another leadership opportunity to enhance professional growth.
- SUPERVISOR: Gina Mitchell - DON - Okay to Contact
- Unit Beds: 82
- Entire 4 unit facility
- WORK PHONE: 608-524-7500
Triage Nurse (Permanent Staff Position)
SSM HEALTH
Wi Dells, WI
06.2015 - 03.2020
- REGULAR DUTIES: Delivered patient care in family medicine practice, including phone triage, wound care, obstetric care, clinical rooming, and assistance with in-clinic procedures, while coordinating care and scheduling appointments and tests for accurate disease management. Communication and clinical staff to provide continuity of care. Utilizing written protocols, and standards. Supported staff through education and data analysis to enhance clinical practices. Student nurse mentoring
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Sought advancement in leadership
- SUPERVISOR: Cassie Burke - Clinic Manager - Okay to Contact
- Managed charge duties to ensure smooth clinic operations and optimal patient flow.
- Worked in a non-teaching facility
- Held non-traveling position
- WORK PHONE: 608-253-1171
Education
ADN - Nursing
Madison College
Madison, WI05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient care planning
- Electronic health records
- Patient triage
- Care coordination
- Hospice visits
- Clinical leadership
- Critical thinking
- Patient data analysis
- Resource allocation
- Team communication
Personal Information
- Title: NURSING RN
- Availability: 01/30/2023
- Work Permit: Yes
Certification
Registered Nurse Expires 02/28/2024 License: 191537-30 WI
Acknowledgement Statement
By signing below, I hereby certify that my answers provided on this and all other application materials are true and complete. I have not knowingly withheld any facts, circumstances or other information which would, if disclosed, affect my application. I further understand that any false or misleading statement or omission of pertinent information will result in the rejection of my application, or in dismissal if discovered subsequent to my employment. I hereby authorize GrapeTree Medical Staffing to request, and I authorize and request each former employer, school attended and each person, firm or corporation given as references above, to furnish at any time any information which may be sought, concerning me and my work habits, character or skill and any other data required, whether in connection with this application or for purposes of complying with company requirements or otherwise. I authorize GrapeTree Medical Staffing to conduct the necessary background investigation of my former employment and education activities, which include a criminal background check, a state criminal history record check through the DCI, police investigation, any applicable licensure or certification board and/or a motor vehicle department investigation. I release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing information to you. GrapeTree Medical Staffing does reserve the right to request a drug screening at any time as permitted by law. This may occur for pre-employment purposes, pre-duty, random, suspicion, accident or where required by law. Refusal of drug screening is grounds for termination. I understand that to process my application, GrapeTree, its related entities, agents and/or affiliates may request a consumer report or investigative consumer report concerning my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, credit worthiness, and criminal record, as well as regulatory inquiries, such as state insurance inquiries, and interviews with and inquiries to third parties. I hereby authorize my medical provider to disclose to GrapeTree Medical Staffing any and all findings and conclusions arrived at in any examination performed either prior to employment or during employment. I hereby authorize GrapeTree Medical Staffing to release any and all information contained in my employment file to any medical facility or entity with whom GrapeTree Medical Staffing has a Staffing Agreement, and to any other governmental or regulatory agency at their request. This information may include, but is not limited to, my employment application, skills checklists, performance evaluations and references. I understand and agree, if hired, my employment is at will and for no definite period of time and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages or salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without company liability. GrapeTree Medical Staffing does not discriminate in respect to hiring, firing, compensation and all other terms and conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy or related medical conditions, marital status, religious creed, physical handicap not related to the ability to do the job, medical condition related to cancer or age and all other characteristics protected by applicable law. Signed 01/22/2023 9:53 AM
Work Preferences
- Preferred Locations: Will Commute 50 miles
- 8 Hr Day,8 Hr Eve,8 Hr Night, 12 Hr Day and 12 Hr Night
Emergency Contact
Ron Breunig Husband 608-393-0706
Timeline
RNCM
ST Croix Hospice
02.2023 - Current
RN Clinical Manager (Permanent Staff Position)
REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - 01.2023
RN Supervisor (Permanent Staff Position)
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER
03.2020 - 08.2021
Triage Nurse (Permanent Staff Position)
SSM HEALTH
06.2015 - 03.2020
ADN - Nursing
Madison College