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Wendy User

@wendyuser7

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Registered nurse with 30+ years of critical care and patient advocacy experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an opportunity to use my strong clinical knowledge in a progressive healthcare facility that values teamwork, patient advocacy, and professional growth—where I can collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide exceptional, compassionate care.

I’m a highly skilled RN with 30+ years’ experience providing exceptional care across ICU, medical–surgical, ED, oncology, rehabilitation, post-acute units, and LTC/LTAC facilities. I consistently bring strong clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative, patient-first approach.

In recent roles, I’ve worked as an Agency Staff Nurse with Clipboard Healthcare Staffing and served as a Staff RN, Interim Wound Care RN, and Preceptor at Avantara Lake Zurich. I’ve also contributed as a Staff Nurse in medical surgical oncology with Nationwide Therapy Group at UW Health, and as a Hospice and Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Liaison at Residential Healthcare at Edward – Elmhurst Hospital.

Earlier in my career, I led and coordinated care as Director Health Services for Legacy of the Northwoods, and I served as Staff and Charge RN at Rennes Health & Rehab Center. I’ve also held case management responsibilities in home health/hospice with Ascension Hospice and Home Health Care, and provided private duty nursing, strengthening my ability to manage complex patient needs with compassion and consistency.

I’m at my best when I’m supporting interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients, and helping others through education and training. From developing and managing plans of care for patients with complex, chronic disease to providing patient and family education, I focus on safe, evidence-driven care and dependable communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Agency Staff Nurse

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Clipboard Healthcare Staffing Agency

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Provided RN coverage across ICU, medical-surgical, ED, oncology, rehabilitation, and post-acute/LTC/LTAC settings while advocating for patients and partnering with interdisciplinary teams.

Critical Care Nursing Arterial Line Management Swan Ganz Catheter Care Patient Education

Staff RN & Wound Care Preceptor

Avantara Lake Zurich

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year)

Served as a Staff RN, Interim Wound Care RN, and Preceptor, supporting safe wound management and clinical guidance for staff.

Communication Skills

Staff Nurse (Med-Surg Oncology)

Nationwide Therapy Group (UW Health)

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)

Delivered medical-surgical and oncology nursing care, coordinating treatment plans and monitoring patient status to support complex medical needs.

Medical Surgical Nursing patient assessment Patient Education Care Plan Development Care Coordination Communication Skills

Clinical Nurse Liaison

Residential Healthcare at Edward

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)

Acted as a Hospice and Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Liaison between residential healthcare and Elmhurst Hospital, supporting continuity of care for patients and families.

Hospice Care Clinical Liaison Care Plan Development Communication Skills Documentation

Director of Health Services

Legacy of the Northwoods

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)

Led health services operations, supporting quality patient care and ensuring interdisciplinary coordination for residents in a healthcare setting.

Clinical Leadership Care Plan Development Communication Skills

Staff & Charge RN

Rennes Health & Rehab Center

Dec 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Worked as a Staff and Charge RN, managing unit workflow and providing direct nursing care while coordinating patient needs across the care team.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities patient assessment Care Plan Development Communication Skills Care Coordination Documentation

Staff RN Case Manager

Ascension Hospice and Home Health Care

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Provided hospice and home health nursing and case management support, coordinating patient care plans and supporting education for patients and families.

Hospice Care Support Home Health Nursing Case Management Care Plan Development Patient Education Communication Skills