Jordan Bestul
Iola
Summary
Bringing expertise in patient care assessment and case management with a focus on collaboration and communication. Skilled in medical records management and care plan design, enhancing healthcare delivery through problem-solving and delegation. Committed to patient support and education in diverse settings.
Caring Nurse with 19 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with homecare, hospice, clinic and LTC patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for all patients and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admission Nurse and MDS Nurse
Bethany Home Inc
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Admission Nurse
Thedacare At Home
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient eligibility for admission.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all documentation related to patient admissions.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff members.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
Weekend Lead Registered Nurse
Thedacare At Home
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Supervising and scheduling the nursing staff on the weekend for homecare and hospice.
- Ensuring patients receive the treatment and care proscribed by the providers, and acting as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership.
- Assessed staffing levels daily to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions using electronic medical records system.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nursing staff by providing orientation programs and resources.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and develop individualized plans of care.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing a team of nurses and other healthcare staff while delivering quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Thedacare At Home
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive case management services to a diverse patient population, including assessment of patients' needs and development of individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
- Established strong working relationships with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient's care plans or referral sources.
- Involved patients and families in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities involving multiple stakeholders such as hospitals, physicians, nursing homes and home health agencies.
Clinical Triage Nurse
ThedaCare Physicians Waupaca
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed triage and consultation to patients, families and/or significant others according to protocol and organization guidelines.
- Communicated with physicians and other members of the health care team.
- Documented and communicated accurate and timely information regarding patients conditions and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient care based on severity of symptoms.
- Maintained thorough records of all treatments administered to patients for accurate documentation purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
CNA
Divine Mercy Adult Family Home
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
CNA
St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Observed infection control procedures and guidelines to safeguard patients and teams.
- Recorded daily observations regarding patient condition in medical records.
CNA
Iola Living Assistance
07.2006 - 08.2010
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
WI12.2015
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Director Collaboration
- Medical Records Management
- Nursing Process
- Health Needs Education
- Manage Cases
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Community Program Referrals
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing documentation
- Care plan design
- In-home patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Care plan development
- Documentation accuracy
- Assessment coding
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, #220950
- BLS Training, 2027-06-30
Languages
English
Timeline
Admission Nurse and MDS Nurse
Bethany Home Inc
08.2025 - Current
Admission Nurse
Thedacare At Home
06.2025 - 08.2025
Weekend Lead Registered Nurse
Thedacare At Home
01.2020 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Thedacare At Home
04.2017 - 01.2020
Clinical Triage Nurse
ThedaCare Physicians Waupaca
04.2015 - 04.2017
CNA
Divine Mercy Adult Family Home
02.2014 - 03.2015
CNA
St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2013
CNA
Iola Living Assistance
07.2006 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College