Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Rotations
Healthcare Experience
Volunteer And Membership
Credentials
Licensure And Certification
Timeline
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Wendi Lentz

Apache Junction,AZ

Summary

Family Nurse Practitioner with a robust foundation in critical care and medication management, honed through diverse nursing roles. Skilled in utilizing EMR systems and clinical triage, with a commitment to delivering evidence-based patient outcomes. Passionate about educating patients to manage chronic illnesses effectively, while fostering collaborative healthcare delivery within interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Nurse Triage - Remote

Veterans Administration
01.2021 - Current

- Provide expert healthcare guidance through virtual platforms, employing critical thinking and clinical expertise to address complex veteran health challenges

- Coordinate comprehensive healthcare solutions with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless communication between primary care providers and specialists for veteran care - Conduct thorough chart reviews and health assessments, utilizing advanced nursing protocols to deliver precise virtual care recommendations and treatment plans

- Drive patient care excellence through virtual nursing interventions, implementing best practices and innovative solutions for remote healthcare delivery

- Educate patients on conditions, improving understanding and management of health issues

- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

Observation Unit - RN

Banner Desert Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2020

- Responsible for all aspects of direct care on a (bed) observation unit, utilizing nursing process to provide care for critically ill patients.

- Monitoring, reviewing, and recording data using cardiac equipment. Reporting changes in healthcare conditions.

- Participated in collaborating with interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based patient outcomes. Streamlined critical care protocols in observation unit, implemented real-time cardiac monitoring systems, and enhanced interdisciplinary communication for optimal patient outcomes.

- Provided specialized patient education on medication management, fostering improved treatment adherence and recovery outcomes.

Travel Nurse

Multiple Companies
06.2014 - 07.2018

- Unit Coordinated patient care across diverse healthcare settings, managing complex cases in corrections, pulmonary, and neurology units while maintaining exceptional standards. - Implemented evidence-based protocols across multiple specialized units, ensuring seamless care transitions and optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity environments.

- Managed ventilator care and respiratory interventions in acute settings, while adapting quickly to varied unit protocols and facility requirements.

- Delivered compassionate care in progressive step-down units, facilitating patient recovery through comprehensive monitoring and therapeutic interventions.

Emergency Department - RN

Rockford Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2014

- Provided critical emergency care while maintaining composure in high-stress situations, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

- Implemented evidence-based protocols in emergency response scenarios, enhancing patient assessment accuracy and treatment efficiency.

- Regularly attended continuing education classes and participated in Quality Improvement committee, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.

- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.

- Prevented medication errors by accurately administering medications and monitoring patient responses.

- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex medical cases.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University
09.2023

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) -

Chamberlain University

Associates of Applied Science (AAS) -

Highland Community College
Addison, IL
10.2013

Associates of Arts (AA) -

Highland Community College
Freeport, IL
05.2010

Skills

  • Cerner
  • EPIC
  • TRM
  • CRM
  • CPRS
  • BLS

Clinical Rotations

  • Horizon Health and Wellness, 125
  • Village Medical Primary Care Clinic, 375, 3 Adult Rotations
  • Desert Valley Pediatrics, 125

Healthcare Experience

  • RN Nurse Triage - Remote, Veterans Administration, 03/20 - Present
  • Observation Unit - RN, Banner Desert Hospital, 08/18 - 12/20, Mesa, AZ
  • Travel Nurse, Multiple Companies, 06/14 - 07/18, NC, AZ and FL
  • Emergency Department - RN, Rockford Memorial Hospital, 01/12 - 06/14, Rockford, IL

Volunteer And Membership

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

United States Army


Credentials

FNP-C

Licensure And Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Illinois, Illinois Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse, Arizona, Arizona Board of Nursing
  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), Arizona

Timeline

RN Nurse Triage - Remote

Veterans Administration
01.2021 - Current

Observation Unit - RN

Banner Desert Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2020

Travel Nurse

Multiple Companies
06.2014 - 07.2018

Emergency Department - RN

Rockford Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2014

Associates of Applied Science (AAS) -

Highland Community College

Associates of Arts (AA) -

Highland Community College

Master of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) -

Chamberlain University
Wendi Lentz