Brooke Zepnick BSN, RN
Chicago
Summary
Experienced with post-anesthesia patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery. Utilizes advanced monitoring techniques to assess patient conditions and respond promptly to changes. Track record of effective pain management and fostering positive patient experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Endoscopy/PACU RN
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Managed patient flow and prioritized care based on urgency and clinical needs.
Travel Pre-op RN
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Prep infant to senior age ranged patients for general, orthopedic, cardiac, thoracic and GI/GU procedures
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Outpatient Orthopedic/Spine PACU RN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2017 - 05.2023
- Identify critical changes in patient trends to provide accurate and effective interventions for phase I and II patients
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create safe plans of care for surgical patients
- Demonstrate leadership by precepting RNs on hospital policies and unit procedures
PACU Manager/Charge Nurse
900 N. Michigan Surgery Center
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Stabilizing post-operative patients (GI, IVF, Plastics, Pain & Gyn/Onc Procedures)
- Uphold quality/safety standards of practice and organize unit flow for all PACU nurses
Nurses PRN, Agency RN
Advocate Christ Medical Center, Cardiac Step-Down Unit
Chicago, IL
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Management of care for post-operative cardiac patients including AVR, MVR, AAA Repair, Thoracotomy, and CABG surgeries
Surgical/Orthopedic RN, Clinical Level III
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Brookfield, WI
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating needs for a critical post-surgical population
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/Biology
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI05-2012
Certification
- IL Registered Nurse (License Number: 041446924)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- CMSRN
Electronic Health Record Proficiencies
EPIC, McKesson & Cerner
Timeline
Travel Endoscopy/PACU RN
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Travel Pre-op RN
Rush University Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2025
Outpatient Orthopedic/Spine PACU RN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2023
PACU Manager/Charge Nurse
900 N. Michigan Surgery Center
02.2017 - 10.2017
Nurses PRN, Agency RN
Advocate Christ Medical Center, Cardiac Step-Down Unit
12.2016 - 02.2017
Surgical/Orthopedic RN, Clinical Level III
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
08.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/Biology
Alverno College