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1 Jennifer Labs, MSN, RN, CLNC Precision Legal Nurse Consulting 6831 N. Shoreview Drive Rhinelander, WI Phone: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 25+ years of nursing experience in cardiology, intensive care, occupational health, pediatrics, emergency department, school nursing, surgery, interventional radiology, and nursing education. Years of experience educating nursing students about the Standards of Practice in nursing. Managed the Health Services Department of large paper making facility with over 500 employees. Assisted inpatient surgical department in exceeding The Joint Commission accreditation requirements. Prepared individualized care plans for students in the school district, and educated staff regarding the needs of the students and families. Examples include diagnoses such as sickle cell anemia, juvenile diabetes, and hypo-plastic left heart syndrome. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 Present 2009 Present Precision Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC, Rhinelander, WI Owner Screen health care related legal cases for merit. Research health care and medical issues for attorney clients. Educate attorneys, judges and juries regarding health care related issues as they pertain to legal cases. Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI Nursing Faculty, Health Occupations Responsible for planning, directing, and supervising care delivered by nursing students to individuals across the lifespan in long-term and acute care settings. Responsible for teaching and evaluating nursing students, based on the Nurse Practice Act and Standards of Care, in classroom and clinical settings. Responsible for teaching and evaluating nursing and radiology students in skills performance. Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of simulated clinical experiences using high and low fidelity mannequins. Action team member of the Nicolet College Wellness Professional Learning Community. 1

2 St. Mary s Hospital, Rhinelander, WI Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology Responsible for assessing patients physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, and developing a care plan to meet those needs. Responsible for assessment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of patients needing conscious sedation during and after IR procedures. Educated patients and significant others regarding medications, procedures and health care. Designed and maintained staffing patterns and schedule of procedures for a busy IR department. Appleton Medical Center, Appleton, WI Surgical Nurse, Inpatient Operating Room Developed holistic, cost-effective patient care plans through individualization of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing process. Provided patient care that met the growth and development, cultural diversity, and special needs appropriate to the patient population served. Responsible for the delegation and supervision of patient care activities performed by other members of the operating room team. Educated patients and significant others regarding medications, procedures and health care. Responsible for technical skill attainment and mastery of skills and procedures specific to the needs of the surgical patient. Implemented a mentoring program for nursing students and new employees. Designed and maintained staffing patterns and schedule for both the monthly staff schedule and the annual vacation schedule. West De Pere School District, De Pere, WI District School Nurse Responsible for planning, directing, teaching, and supervising first aid and emergency care for over 2,500 students and staff members. Performed health screenings for students and staff which included hearing, vision, and blood pressure screening. Responsible for managing district health records including Emergency Health Alerts, immunization records and training documentation. Provided health education to school administrators, personnel and students. Provided health services to students with special physical, emotional or developmental needs. Responsible for the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures relating to nursing services. Developed and implemented a mentoring program for nursing students during a Community Health rotation. 2

3 Aurora Medical Center, Green Bay, WI Emergency Room Registered Nurse Provided emergency care services to all age groups across the lifespan. assessment, trauma care, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, medication dispensing, phlebotomy, drug testing, etc. Prevea Clinic, Green Bay, WI Pediatric Triage Nurse Provided healthcare information to patients and their parents regarding topics such as: care of injuries, normal growth and development, behavioral counseling, breastfeeding, laboratory results, care for acute and chronic illness and health education. Responsible for facilitating confidential communication between doctors, schools, social workers, and others involved in patient well-being. intravenous therapy, intramuscular injections, EpiPen instructions and tracheostomy suctioning. Responsible for maintaining complete records such as immunizations, school/sports forms, referrals and daycare forms. Coordinated the department s medication refill program. International Paper, De Pere, WI Manager of Health Services Responsible for direct care and case management of injuries and illnesses. This included collaborating with physicians, nurses, chiropractors, and physical therapists. This required extensive knowledge of Worker s Compensation Laws. Action team member of the Safety Lead Team which evaluated safety programs, implemented change, performed research to facilitate improvements, and encouraged involvement in safety. Responsible for managing safety and health data collection and communication tools such as OSHA 200 log, Worker s Compensation files, health and hearing assessment schedules and records, and mandatory safety training schedules. Facilitated staff education through informational bulletin boards, newsletters, articles and medical alerts, annual CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training. Responsible for organizing and conducting annual health assessments. Active member in committee involvement included: Insurance committee, Ergonomics committee, Wellness committee, Human Elements of Safety committee consultant, Nicolet Emergency Response Team, Green Bay Community Wellness committee, and the Brown County Tobacco Free Coalition. 3

4 Developed, implemented, and mentored Nurse Intern program. Educated the interns in skills such as health assessments, audiometry, and phlebotomy. Appleton Medical Center, Appleton, WI Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Performed direct care for critical care patients to include areas of: cardiac surgical, cardiovascular, pulmonary, oncology, renal, neurological, gastrointestinal, and trauma. cardiac monitor management, ventilator management, arterial pressure lines, central line monitoring, basic respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, and intravenous therapy. Responsible for the management of patient care team which included: doctors, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and ancillary staff in an 18-bed critical care unit. Responsible for management of on-campus medical emergency situations in the absence of a doctor. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the ICU. Action team member of on-campus fire rescue team. Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah, WI Cardiac Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse Provided professional nursing services to assist clients in achieving and maintaining their optimal level of health. Responsibilities include overseeing licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants, and organizing daily assignments. monitoring telemetry units, initiating and maintaining cardiac rehabilitation programs, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs. EDUCATION Master of Science in Nursing Education. Regis University, Denver, CO, Graduated summa cum laude. Sigma Theta Tau honor society. Completed 10 graduate credits in Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bellin College of Nursing, Green Bay, WI PRESENTATIONS Labs, J. Electronic Medical Record. Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI Labs, J. Men in Nursing. Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI, Labs, J. Ethics in Health Care. Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI,

5 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/ALLIANCES Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Evaluation Review Panel member, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, National Site Evaluator, 2015-present. Certified Legal Nurse Consultant CM CLNC Certification Program, 2013-present. Certified Wisconsin Technical College System Instructor, 2009-present. Wisconsin State Registered Nurse, 1992-present. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Red Cross Instructor American Heart Association Instructor NIOSH approved Pulmonary Technology Occupational Hearing Conversationalist PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants 2016-present. National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants 2013-present. National League of Nursing 2009-present. Wisconsin Nurses Association 1992-present. Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Kappa Chapter Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Green Bay Area Wellness Committee American Association of Occupational Health Nurses American Association of Critical Care Nurses Wisconsin Student Nurses Association National Student Nurses Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation board member 2017-present. Wild Instincts Animal Rehabilitation Center volunteer Lake Mildred Properties Owners Association board member 2015-present. Nativity Catholic School and Church volunteer 2008-present. St. Mary s Catholic School and Church volunteer Weidner Performing Arts Center volunteer, First Aid Responder American Red Cross volunteer