Joni Westerberg
North Manchester,IN
Summary
Registered Nurse with broad critical care and perioperative experience across ICU, pre-op, and post-op settings. Supports safe patient care through charge nurse responsibilities, staff guidance, equipment superuser support, and policy and procedure updates that keep teams aligned with current clinical standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Health Network of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2000 - Current
- Delivers critical care nursing in intensive care unit for 16 years with highly acute, complex patients.
- Managed shift logistics, assigned staff, and ensured patient safety as charge nurse.
- Provides direct care in pre-op and post-op areas for general outpatient and inpatient surgeries.
- Trained and guided peer staff as superuser for new equipment and specialized clinical procedures.
- Organized and updated policy and procedure reference manual to keep nursing staff informed on clinical changes.
- Completed research based education projects for the hospital.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Parkview Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
02.1998 - 05.2000
- Delivered bedside nursing care that prioritized patient comfort and safety while adhering to individualized care plans.
- Supported clinical staff education initiatives and acted as equipment superuser to ensure effective technology adoption.
- Provided bedside care for medical-surgical patients at Parkview Hospital.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under Parkview Hospital protocols.
- Recorded vital signs and documented assessments in electronic health records.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Timbercrest Nursing Home
North Manchester, IN
04.1993 - 02.1998
- Provided daily living assistance and patient care, ensuring comfort and safety under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
- Trained and onboarded new nursing assistant staff on facility protocols and care standards, enhancing team competency.
- Assisted Timbercrest Nursing Home residents with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Transferred residents using lifts, gait belts, and safe body mechanics
Education
Registered Nurse (RN) License - Nursing
Saint Francis University
IndianaSkills
- Intensive Care & Critical Care Nursing (16 Years)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Management
- Impella Device Patient Management
- Pre-Op & Post-Op Surgical Care
- Equipment & New Procedure Superuser
- Clinical leadership
- Staff mentorship
- Policy development
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Accomplishments
- Key to Success Award 2022
- Daisy Nominations
- Sepsis Hero
- Healthcare Heroes Award -Commuincation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Health Network of Indiana
05.2000 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Parkview Hospital
02.1998 - 05.2000
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Timbercrest Nursing Home
04.1993 - 02.1998
Registered Nurse (RN) License - Nursing
Saint Francis University