Summary
Work History
Education
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Wendy Barbeau

Ojibwa,WI

Summary

Compassionate Treatment Foster Parent with 16 years of experience in a home setting. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children.

Work History

Treatment Foster Parent

ANU Family Services
Madison , WI
2012 - Current
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
  • Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
  • Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
  • Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
  • Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
  • Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
  • Assisted in completing homework assignments and school projects to support child's education.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation.
  • Prepared monthly reports concerning progress and behavior of children for welfare agencies.

Nurse Care Manager

Aurora Visiting Nurse Associates
Oshkosh , WI
2007 - 2011
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Beaver Dam Community Hospitals
Beaver Dam , WI
2006 - 2007
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI
05.2006

Skills

  • Family Support
  • Community Referrals
  • Client Advocacy
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Case Management
  • Evaluation and Assessment
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Home Visits

Timeline

Treatment Foster Parent

ANU Family Services
2012 - Current

Nurse Care Manager

Aurora Visiting Nurse Associates
2007 - 2011

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Beaver Dam Community Hospitals
2006 - 2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University

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