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Nicholas Panke- Fenrich

Oshkosh

Summary

  • Leadership Oshkosh class of 2024
  • Adjunct board member for Oshkosh community foundation from September 2023- May 2024
  • CCAR Certified recovery coach since 2022
  • Certified Nursing assistant since 2014

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STAR Program Lead

Solutions Recovery
Oshkosh
01.2025 - Current
  • Executed responsibilities of Peer Support Specialist alongside supervision of STAR program in Winnebago County jail.
  • Screened clients for appropriateness to the program.
  • Used an Excel spreadsheet to track clients on the recovery pod.
  • Documented all interactions with clients.
  • Present on the recovery pod to community partners and potential funders.

Peer Recovery Specialist

Solutions Recovery Inc.
Oshkosh
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Work with clients inside Winnebago county jail. Providing peer support and helping navigate barriers to recovery. Such as referrals to treatment, sober living, recovery meetings, shelter. Staring in March 2024 facilitating groups at the Winnebago county jails STAR program (Recovery Pod).
  • Conducted outreach activities to spread awareness of available resources and services.
  • Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and creating strategies for achieving them.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including referring clients to emergency services if necessary.
  • Coached clients on how to develop healthy coping skills through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Maintained client records, tracked progress, and documented interactions with clients.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Edenbrook Oshkosh
Oshkosh
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Patient Care Technician

Ascension Mercy Hospital
Oshkosh
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Behavioral health
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Psychiatric Care Technician- Advanced

Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Oshkosh
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Implementing Individualized Treatment Plans.
  • Monitoring and observing patient conditions.
  • Maintaining patient records.
  • Maintaining the safety of the personnel and patients.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Participating as a team member in patient treatment planning.
  • Assisting with orientating new patients and staff.
  • Utilizing Crisis Prevention and Management (CPM) techniques when verbal or physical intervention is required to protect patient from injury to self, others, or the destruction of property.

Wood door line

Millwork Distributors
Oshkosh
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Inspected door components for defects and damages prior to assembly.
  • Monitored equipment performance regularly to identify potential issues early on.
  • Verified accuracy of assembled doors with provided measurements.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
  • Installed door hardware including locksets, hinges and closers.
  • Followed safety protocols when operating power tools and machinery.
  • Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.

Cook

PARK VIEW HEALTH CENTER
Oshkosh
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
  • Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.

Zodiac a

DURA-FIBRE
Menasha
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Stage pallet for upcoming orders
  • Lock-Out-Tag-Out equipment.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.

Lamination Factory multiple positions

Dura Fiber
Menasha
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Zodiac machine operator November 2016 to April 2017
  • As the A operator I load the parts into the Zodiac machine to make make Trash compactor cardboard boxes for airplanes, as the A operator I have to make sure the boxes are water proof after being finished make sure that there is enough glue on the parts to make a quality box, As the b operator my job is to double check quality and make sure the correct amount of boxes go into the box they get shipped out in.
  • Stacker operator April 2017 to September 2017
  • As the stacker operator on the laminator machine is to ensure the quality of the products coming out of the machine as well as the product being on the correct skid and the correct tags are on the skid after it leaves the machine either to go to converting machines or out the door
  • Roll Tender September 2017 to March 2018
  • As the roll tender on the lamination machine my job was to move rolls of paper in and out of machine making sure the paper was correct and facing the right direction as well as matching up mositure and taking the caliper of the paper, for each individual job
  • Wet end March 2018- July 2018
  • As the wet end operator on the laminator machine my job is to take care of the glue going on to the paper is an even coat, to make adjustments for warp and curl of the paper, to put coating on the paper through our coating machines, put print on the paper through the printer when needed, to do glue change overs from hot to cold glue, make sure lamination of the paper is good, make sure the quality of paper is up to standard and other odds and ends to ensure the product is of high quality

Temporary Employee

SEEK Careers/Staffing
Oshkosh
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Temporarily working for seek at dura-fibre in menasha

Certified Nursing Assistant /prep cook/waitor

Evergreen Retirement Community
Oshkosh
12.2013 - 10.2016
  • As a C.N.A i worked in the dementia part of the building helping resident with basic needs like hygiene, getting ready for the day, eating, showers, bathroom, meds etc and in the dining room the had in a separate park of the building a very nice restaurant were family members could dine out with there loved ones and there i worked mostly as a server/ host and would take customers orders and bring there food out to them as well as do the cash register and total out there meal for them to pay

Dishwasher

Ratch and debs
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.

Education

High school diploma -

Oshkosh North High School
Oshkosh, WI
06-2014

Associate of Applied Science - Substance use disorder counseling

FVTC
Appleton, WI

Skills

  • Crisis intervention and caregiving
  • Patient observation and monitoring
  • Communication skills
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Customer service and support
  • Client assessment and documentation
  • Group facilitation and outreach coordination
  • Behavioral health support
  • Treatment planning strategies
  • Vital signs measurement
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

BLS Certification

Timeline

STAR Program Lead

Solutions Recovery
01.2025 - Current

Peer Recovery Specialist

Solutions Recovery Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2025

Patient Care Technician

Ascension Mercy Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Edenbrook Oshkosh
12.2021 - 04.2023

Psychiatric Care Technician- Advanced

Winnebago Mental Health Institute
03.2020 - 11.2021

Wood door line

Millwork Distributors
10.2019 - 03.2020

Cook

PARK VIEW HEALTH CENTER
04.2019 - 09.2019

Zodiac a

DURA-FIBRE
02.2019 - 04.2019

Lamination Factory multiple positions

Dura Fiber
11.2016 - 07.2018

Temporary Employee

SEEK Careers/Staffing
11.2016 - 02.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant /prep cook/waitor

Evergreen Retirement Community
12.2013 - 10.2016

Dishwasher

Ratch and debs
09.2009 - 06.2010

High school diploma -

Oshkosh North High School

Associate of Applied Science - Substance use disorder counseling

FVTC

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