Judy Wenzl
Almena,Kansas
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams.
Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to Patient well being. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through leading a good example.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Supervisor
Norton County Hospital
Norton, KS
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to maintain high standards of patient safety.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Circulated in OR for Scopes and minor surgeries.
- Scheduled patients for surgery.
- Scheduled patients for Pain Management procedures and circulated with pain management.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
RN
MIDWEST MEDICAL TRANSPORT
Norton, KS
12.2015 - Current
- Comfort care provided to patients during transport
- Ambulance Driver during transport of patients.
- Truck checks while on duty.
Registered Nurse
Norton County Hospital
Norton, KS
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and health status, documenting changes accurately for interdisciplinary communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development through training sessions and knowledge sharing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN staff Nurse
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Norton, KS
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Charge nurse responsible to assignments of staff for the shift.
- Assessment and medication administration to patients.
- ER nurse when patients arrive in ER.
OB supervisor/ Staff RN
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Norton, KS
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Supervisor training of OB Staff; Supervise scheduling of staff on call and scheduling of inductions. In charge of QA/QI of OB department. Leading OB nurses meeting.
RN Traveling Nurse
SIGNATURE NURSES
Phillipsburg, KS
05.2003 - 09.2013
- Travel to Acute and LTC facilities in Western Kansas that need staff nurses.
OB nurse and Staff nurse
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Norton, KS
04.2008 - 09.2012
Staff RN
ANDBE HOME
Almena, KS
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Charge nurse in nursing home, blood draws, passing medications assessing residents, Wound care.
RN Staff
PHELPS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
Holdrege, NE
09.2004 - 11.2006
- Monitor patient in labor and help with delivery of babies. Postpartum care of moms and babies. Med surge RN assess patients, pass medications monitor IVs and fluids.
RN Staff Nurse
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Norton, KS
05.2003 - 09.2004
- All aspects of acute care in a rural Hospital, Charge Nurse, ER Nurse, Med-surg Nurse, began training in obstetrics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS05-2017
Associate Degree - General RN Studies
Colby Community College
Colby, KS05-2003
Practical Nurse - General LPN studies
North Central Kansas Area Vo-tech nursing Department
Beloit, KS05-1999
High School Diploma - General Education
Dumas High School
Dumas, TX05-1984
Skills
- ACLS exp Dec 2027
- PALS Exp 6/2026
- TNCC exp Oct 2027
- CPR exp 03/2028
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Team building
- Schedule development
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
OR Supervisor
Norton County Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton County Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2022
RN
MIDWEST MEDICAL TRANSPORT
12.2015 - Current
RN staff Nurse
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 12.2015
OB supervisor/ Staff RN
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 10.2015
OB nurse and Staff nurse
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
04.2008 - 09.2012
Staff RN
ANDBE HOME
10.2006 - 04.2008
RN Staff
PHELPS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
09.2004 - 11.2006
RN Traveling Nurse
SIGNATURE NURSES
05.2003 - 09.2013
RN Staff Nurse
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
05.2003 - 09.2004
Associate Degree - General RN Studies
Colby Community College
Practical Nurse - General LPN studies
North Central Kansas Area Vo-tech nursing Department
High School Diploma - General Education
Dumas High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University