Sharen Wenstrup
Milford,OH
Summary
Resourceful Facility Administrator known for operational excellence, having successfully established two vascular centers at Dialysis Access Center of Cincinnati. Expertise in patient education and team building, with experience assisting interventionalists and surgeons in vascular access procedures. Proven leadership skills drive efficiency and foster a collaborative team environment, resulting in outstanding patient outcomes. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative solutions and exceptional service.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Administrator
Dialysis Access Center of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
12.2001 - Current
- Manage center operations performing sterile interventional procedures on dialysis vascular accesses.
- Established two vascular centers, facilitating an average of over 20 procedures daily.
- Educated dialysis community, and established referral protocols from nurses and physicians regarding vascular access dysfunction.
- Adhere to Joint Commission guidelines and Ambulatory Surgical Center care standards.
Clinical Manager, Patient Care Coordinator
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
12.1997 - 12.2001
- Supervised dialysis management for a total of 145 Hemo and Peritoneal patients.
- Managed staff of 65, ensuring compliance across licensed and unlicensed members.
- Conducted treatment modality conferences for new patients, specializing in orientation to hemodialysis.
Staff Nurse, MICU and Nephrology
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
12.1993 - 12.1997
- Initiated and monitored hemodialysis and CVVH treatments.
- Expertise in performing cannulation on A-V grafts, fistulas.
- Selected to represent the Nephrology department in hospital-wide Operations Council deliberations.
- Preceptor to newly-hired team members.
- Provided total patient care to the acutely ill, including airway management, and telemetry monitoring.
Staff Nurse, Head Nurse
Dialysis Services of Southern Ohio
Eastgate, OH
12.1991 - 12.1993
- Initiated and monitored hemodialysis procedures.
- Executed reuse of artificial kidneys.
- Trained newly hired staff.
- Oversaw daily functions of nine-bed outpatient hemodialysis clinic.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration during patient care conferences.
Staff Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
10.1989 - 12.1991
- Provided complete patient care and treatment on a medical-surgical floor, surgical sub-specialty.
- Participated in the hospital-wide Quality Assurance Committee.
- Acquired skills as a preceptor and charge nurse.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH10-1989
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Endovascular procedure knowledge
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Self motivated
- Advanced knowledge of vascular access management
Activities
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Dog Walking
- Fitness
Timeline
Facility Administrator
Dialysis Access Center of Cincinnati
12.2001 - Current
Clinical Manager, Patient Care Coordinator
The Christ Hospital
12.1997 - 12.2001
Staff Nurse, MICU and Nephrology
The Christ Hospital Health Network
12.1993 - 12.1997
Staff Nurse, Head Nurse
Dialysis Services of Southern Ohio
12.1991 - 12.1993
Staff Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
10.1989 - 12.1991
Diploma - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
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