John Wetzlau
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- - Deliver high-acuity care while consistently meeting hospital quality and safety standards.
- - Partner with case management and infection control to improve outcomes related to sepsis bundles, ventilator events, and readmission reduction.
- - Conduct chart reviews and support compliance with CMS Core Measures and hospital quality audits.
- - Provide education to patients, families, and peers, ensuring clear understanding of treatment plans and care transitions.
- - Recognized by patients, families, and leadership for exceptional compassion and dedication to care.
- Key Achievements:
- - Recipient of multiple awards and commendations for compassionate patient care.
- - Consistently praised by leadership for exceeding standards in patient safety and quality compliance.
- - Selected as unit representative for documentation improvement, raising audit scores.
Senior Enlisted Leader | Operations & Training
United States Air Force
02.1997 - 03.2017
- - Directed and mentored diverse teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with federal and organizational standards of nuclear weapons.
- - Conducted audits, inspections, and performance evaluations to maintain mission readiness and regulatory compliance.
- - Designed and delivered training programs, improving team performance and compliance knowledge.
- - Coordinated with leadership to streamline workflows, enhance operational effectiveness, and mitigate risks.
- Retired
- Key Achievements:
- - Successfully led compliance initiatives that reduced discrepancies during annual inspections.
- - Managed personnel development programs that strengthened organizational readiness and performance.
- - Earned multiple commendations for leadership, operational excellence, and team development.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing RN Program
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, Louisiana01.2022
Associates of General Science - undefined
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, Louisiana01.2022
Associates of Munitions Systems Technologies - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.1997
Professional Military Education - Nuclear Weapons Specialist Technical Training – USAF
USAF – Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, Airman Leadership School
01.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
Certification
RN licensure
Current unrestricted RN licensure:
New York State License #: N21100 Expiration: 11/30/2028
Current Unrestricted Compact Louisiana Board of Nursing
License: RN215573 Expiration: 01/31/2027
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Senior Enlisted Leader | Operations & Training
United States Air Force
02.1997 - 03.2017
Associates of General Science - undefined
Bossier Parish Community College
Associates of Munitions Systems Technologies - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Professional Military Education - Nuclear Weapons Specialist Technical Training – USAF
USAF – Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, Airman Leadership School
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing RN Program
Bossier Parish Community College