Jennifer Geske

Jennifer Geske serves as the Wound Care Certified RN and Assistant Director of Nursing at a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Beloit, Wisconsin. With 15 years of experience in healthcare, wound care, and long-term care, she manages wound care for residents, conducts audits and quality assurance, provides nurse education, handles admissions and investigations, and supports leadership initiatives. Geske began her career after graduating with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, working initially as an LPN before advancing to unit manager, charge nurse, and Director of Nursing roles at the same facility. She later explored other paths including admissions director and wellness director at another care facility before returning to her current position. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with an emphasis on geriatrics from Ottawa University, along with certifications as a Wound Care Certified nurse, Certified Infection Control Nurse, and BLS/CPR Certified through the American Heart Association. Geske specializes in wound care, leadership, and advocacy, and she is a member of the Wisconsin Nursing Association and the State of Wisconsin Director of Nursing Counsel. She was recently named Employee of the Year at her facility. In her personal time, she volunteers with the American Heart Association and serves as a fosterer and adopter for Tailwaggers911. Geske attributes her success to strong female role models, including her mother, and mentors who supported her throughout nursing school and her career. She values honesty, accountability, ownership, and compassion, and advises young women entering the field to remember why they started on difficult days.