Wendy Wincewicz
Olympia,WA
Summary
RN Wellness Director with extensive experience at Cascade Living Group, excelling in clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing medication errors. Skilled in quality improvement and geriatric care, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal health outcomes.
I am very interested in working with hospice at this time.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Wellness Director
Cascade Living Group, Alpine Way
03.2016 - 04.2025
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health and Financial outcomes
- Managed all Nursing staff, Aides, Medication Techs, LPN's/RN's
- Collaborated with all state agency's
- Managed scheduling for all nursing staff
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
ST Peters Hospital
06.1996 - 03.2016
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Director of Nursing
Extendicare/ Fortis
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- During tenure worked as an RCM, ADON, MDS nurse, ending as DON
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA06-1987
Skills
- Basic life support/First Aide instructor
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Worked extensively with Hospice Teams
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
Timeline
RN Wellness Director
Cascade Living Group, Alpine Way
03.2016 - 04.2025
Director of Nursing
Extendicare/ Fortis
01.2010 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
ST Peters Hospital
06.1996 - 03.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Puget Sound Community College
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